EGYPT July 11, 2023
Jul 11, 2023 to Jul 20, 2023
Cruising the Nile River with visits to Pyramids, Temples, Tombs, Villages, the Red Sea
Join Don't Wait, TRAVEL! on our 10 day exploration of Egypt. Egypt is known for its gushing Nile River, ancient treasures, great history, vast deserts, and warm sun. Our journey takes us through Cairo, Aswan, on a luxury 5 star cruise along the Nile River, and to Luxor. What better way to cool down from the desert than a 2-night stay at a beach resort on the Red Sea in Hurghada! This will be a much needed destination. Hurghada is known for its golden sand beaches and surreal waters. Well, what are you waiting for? Don't Wait, TRAVEL with us to EGYPT!
What's included in this trip
Meet and Assist at the airport.
(2) Nights Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir - Cairo 5-star
(1) Night Bob Marley Guest House in - Aswan.
(4) Nights Nile River Cruise with 5-star accommodation based on Full-board.
(2) Nights Golden Beach Resort in - Hurghada
Domestic airfare Cairo/Aswan – Hurghada/Cairo
Camel Ride, Horse-Back Ride, Snorkeling, ATV
All sightseeing on board of the cruise.
All transfers in private Deluxe A/C Bus.
Baggage handling and portage.
Private English Guide/Egyptologist.
Service and local taxes.
Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin/double
Meet & Greet
Other meals (if any) as indicated on the itinerary
What's included in this trip
Meet and Assist at the airport.
(2) Nights Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir - Cairo 5-star
(1) Night Bob Marley Guest House in - Aswan.
(4) Nights Nile River Cruise with 5-star accommodation based on Full-board.
(2) Nights Golden Beach Resort in - Hurghada
Domestic airfare Cairo/Aswan – Hurghada/Cairo
Camel Ride, Horse-Back Ride, Snorkeling, ATV
All sightseeing on board of the cruise.
All transfers in private Deluxe A/C Bus.
Baggage handling and portage.
Private English Guide/Egyptologist.
Service and local taxes.
Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin/double
Meet & Greet
Other meals (if any) as indicated on the itinerary
Group t-shirt and travel gift
What's not included:
International airfare, departure taxes, fuel surcharges
Seat Selection
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar etc
Optional Tours
Meals not specified as included
Beverages, bottled water
Hotel Porterage
Tips & Gratuities
Early check-in & Late check out of rooms
Travel / Medical Insurance
Visa / Passport related fees
Any costs related to Covid-19 PCR Tests prior to departure, in destination, or upon return to the USA
Excess baggage fees
Any unforeseen increase in local / government taxes
Any other items not specified as being included
Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival - Cairo
Upon arrival to Cairo, You’ll be met by the representative in Cairo and assisted with visa and customs formalities. Proceed to check in to your hotel.
(Dinner)
Day 2 – Cairo (Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis)
After breakfast your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids.
See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx.
Continue to Memphis, capital of the pharaohs during the Old Kingdom.
Visit the recumbent statue of Ramses II and the 80-ton alabaster sphinx.
Lunch en route; Continue to Sakkara to see the prototype of the Pyramids, the Step Pyramid, built for the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh Djoser by the exalted architect Imhotep.
Back to the hotel, overnight.
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 3 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalily)
After breakfast visit the Egyptian Museum, this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Lunch en route.
In the afternoon you will proceed to Old Cairo to visit the citadel of Salah El Din, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque situated high above the city, Continue to visit the Church of Abu Serga, Moallaqa Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. Overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 4–Cairo /Aswan – (Bob Marley Guest House)
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival you will be met by Triple P Travel representative and start a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s modern example of building on a monumental scale. Continue by a short motor-boat ride to the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka.
The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5 – Nile cruise (Kom Ombo temple)
Breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Lunch on board. Sail to Edfu, Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6 – Nile Cruise (Edfu temple – Karnak and Luxor temples)
After breakfast, Set out by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the largest and most perfectly preserved of all the Nile temples. Horus, also known as Haroeris, was the falcon-headed solar war god. Back to cruise, lunch on board, sail to Esna. Cross the lock of Esna.
Visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake... Dinner and overnight on board
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7 – Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon)/ Hurghada
Breakfast, disembarkation, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, a vast city of the dead, where the magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs.
Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. On the way back stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon. These colossal statues were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature and ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive, back to your cruise for Lunch, transfer to Hurghada with air conditioned private bus. Check in to your hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 8 & 9 - Hurghada Snorkeling on safari trips,
Breakfast, relax and enjoy the red sea, dinner and overnight
ATV & City Tour to farmers market
Day 10– Hurghada/ Cairo – Final departure
Breakfast, disembarkation. Flight back to Cairo, connection for your final departure.
(Breakfast)
Breakfast, relax and enjoy the red sea, dinner and overnight
ATV & City Tour to farmers market
Day 10– Hurghada/ Cairo – Final departure
Breakfast, disembarkation. Flight back to Cairo, connection for your final departure.
(Breakfast)
We recommend that you purchase a late afternoon/evening international flight to return to your home city. Please provide us with your international flight information as soon as it is booked.
Cancellation policy:
The trip is nonrefundable.
The deposit, taxes and fees are nonrefundable.
Traveler is required to purchase travel insurance to recoup any lose minus the deposit, taxes and fees.
Traveler cannot transfer the trip to another traveler
Available Packages
Double occupancy
Unavailable as of
April 15, 2023
Starting At: $1,775.00
Deposit: $150.00 per person
The price is per person.
Roommate matching is available. If we are unable to match you with another traveler by April 20, 2023, you will have until May 1, 2023 to pay the difference of the single rate.
If you have a roommate, send an email to dontwaittravel22@gmail.com once both of you have signed up.
Extra Options
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Unavailable as of
April 30, 2023
$100.00
This excursion will take place in Luxor.
Local Belly Dancing Show
Unavailable as of
April 30, 2023
$25.00
Belly dancing with the locals in Aswan
1 drink is included
Abu Simple temple Visit
Unavailable as of
April 30, 2023
$60.00
This tour will take place in Aswan.
Extra Night Stay Double Occupancy Rate
Unavailable as of
April 30, 2023
$75.00
Select this option if you wish to stay an extra night in Cairo after returning from Hurghada on July 20, 2023. This allows you to depart from Cairo on July 21, 2023 with more flexibility, while adhering to the hotel's check-out policy. This rate allows you to be paired with your same roommate if you are sharing a room. The extra night stay option can be added at a later date.
Extra Night Stay Single Occupancy Rate
Unavailable as of
April 30, 2023
$95.00
Select this option if you wish to stay an extra night in Cairo after returning from Hurghada on July 20, 2023. This allows you to depart from Cairo on July 21, 2023 with more flexibility, while adhering to the hotel's check-out policy. Select this option if you do not have a roommate. The extra night stay option can be added at a later date.