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What to expect

Cairo's Treasures

Cairo's Treasures

Pyramids, Great Sphinx & museum

4-Night Nile Cruise

4-Night Nile Cruise

Travel along the world's longest river

Iconic Monuments

Iconic Monuments

Experience the ‘Land of the Pharaohs'

Archaeological Marvels

Archaeological Marvels

Visit the Valley of the Kings

About this trip...

Some destinations impress. Egypt stops you in your tracks. Over eight days, you'll cruise the Nile past crocodile temples and pharaoh tombs, stand in the shadow of the Great Pyramids, and uncover Tutankhamun's treasures at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum—all with an accompanying Egyptian specialist and your fellow solos by your side. This isn't just a holiday. It's the one you'll talk about for years.
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What's included?

  • Return flights & transfers
  • Airport taxes and charges
  • 3 nights in Cairo in a double/twin room for sole use with breakfast
  • 4-night Nile Cruise on the main deck in a double/twin cabin for sole use on a full board basis
  • Dailly breakfast & farewell dinner in Cairo
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • Guided tour of Cairo including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the new Grand Egyptian museum
  • Guided tours along the Nile: Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple in Luxor, Kom Ombo Temple, Temple of Isis (Philae) & View of the High Dam in Aswan
  • Accompanying Egyptian Specialist & Solos Tour Leader
  • Fully Financially Protected

What's extra:

  • Insurance click here
  • Egyptian visa – currently $30
  • Drinks & tips

Itinerary

  • London – Luxor
  • Luxor - Edfu
  • Edfu - Aswan
  • Aswan
  • Aswan - Cairo
  • Cairo
  • Cairo
  • Cairo - London
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What you’ll be doing

Day One: Arrival Day

Day One: Arrival Day

Welcome to amazing Egypt! Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, we’ll proceed through immigration, collect our luggage and transfer to our ship on the Nile.

  • Overnight in Luxor
  • Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
  • Light dinner included
Day Two: Luxor - Edfu

Day Two: Luxor - Edfu

We begin exploring Luxor’s remarkable West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings and the vast Karnak Temple complex—an enormous and awe-inspiring site featured in The Spy Who Loved Meand many other films. In the afternoon, we sail onwards to Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock along the way.

  • Overnight in Edfu
  • Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day Three: Edfu - Aswan

Day Three: Edfu - Aswan

This morning, we cruise along the Nile from Edfu to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, we visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to both the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. After the visit, we continue sailing south toward Aswan.


  • Overnight in Aswan
  • Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day Four: Aswan

Day Four: Aswan

Today is at leisure, or you can take an optional morning tour to Abu Simbel by land.

  • Overnight in Aswan
  • Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included

Day Five: Aswan - Cairo

Day Five: Aswan - Cairo

Today, we visit the Temple of Isis (Philae) and enjoy the view of the High Dam in Aswan. In the afternoon, we transfer to Aswan Airport for our afternoon flight to Cairo.


  • Overnight in Cairo
  • Four-star Jaz Pyramids Cairo Hotel (or similar)
  • Breakfast & lunch included

Day Six: Cairo

Day Six: Cairo

We have an early breakfast before we start the tour of the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza. The Giza Pyramids, built to endure an eternity, have done just that. The monumental tombs are relics of Egypt’s Old Kingdom era and were constructed some 4,600 years ago. The Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza. The afternoon is at leisure to explore more of Cairo with optional trips offered locally. 


  • Four-star Jaz Pyramids Cairo Hotel (or similar)
  • Breakfast included

Day Seven: Cairo

Day Seven: Cairo

After breakfast we set out to explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s most extensive collections of ancient Egyptian treasures. Discover everything from towering statues and ornate sarcophagi to the famed treasures of Tutankhamun, all beautifully displayed in a striking modern setting. The museum’s vast, modern galleries provide an impressive setting for these priceless relics, making the experience as striking as the history itself. In the afternoon, we return to our hotel to freshen up before gathering for our farewell dinner.

 

  • Overnight in Cairo
  • Four-star Jaz Pyramids Cairo Hotel (or similar)
  • Breakfast & dinner included

Day Eight: Departure Day

Day Eight: Departure Day

Today we have a free day to explore more of Cairo with optional trips offered locally. We then transfer to Cairo Airport for our onward flight.

 

  • Breakfast included

Accommodation

(as specified or similar)
  • Day 1 - 4 | Jaz Helio-Corsini
  • Day 5 - 7 | Jaz Pyramids Resort, Cairo

Day 1 - 4 | Jaz Helio-Corsini

All boats have 60 air-conditioned cabins on board. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the service and the views. Extensive facilities include a bar and lounge, restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, sun deck with swimming pool, gift shop and laundry service. There is limited-speed Wi-Fi on the ship (charges will apply for some services). Our outside cabins are located on the main deck and all feature private facilities with hairdryer, air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar (extra charges apply) and safe. Higher deck cabins are available at a supplement—please request at the time of booking.

Day 5 - 7 | Jaz Pyramids Resort, Cairo

Our hotel is located in the Giza area of Cairo, close to the pyramids. At the hotel you can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, multiple on-site restaurants and entertainment venues. Wi-Fi is available (charges may apply). All rooms feature a private bathroom, comfortable furnishings, air conditioning, hairdryer, mini bar and a flat-screen TV.

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
22 Feb 2027 1 Mar 2027 7
£2849
   Please call for regional flights
12 Apr 2027 19 Apr 2027 7
£2849
   Please call for regional flights

Essential Information

Important Information

A sightseeing programme is included in your touring package. Please bring with you wired earphones if available to use with Tour guide system provided when needed. As part of health & safety we do require all our guests to be able to manage the demands of the trip. This will often include early starts with long days travelling by foot and on and off minibuses/coaches. You also must be mindful that when visiting a country with different cuisine and culture, special dietary requests cannot always be made as readily available with great choice. Please see the day by day itinerary for details of the programme. The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change.

Transfer time
The transfer time for the main tour between Luxor Airport and the ship is approximately 20 minutes, depending on the traffic. The transfer time from Jaz Pyramids Resort to Cairo Airport is approximately 1 hour, depending on the traffic.
Currency
Egyptian Pound
 
Some shops accept credit cards or Sterling for larger purchases. There is a surcharge in most places for using a credit card of 3% to 5%, throughout Egypt. In the bazaars, and smaller shops, dollars or Egyptian pounds cash will only be taken. For ease we recommend that you pay by cash for any optional excursions. Credit cards are NOT accepted. US dollars, Sterling and Egyptian pounds can be used at the Duty Free shop. We also recommend you bring with you a good amount of cash Sterling as cash point machines are not easy to find especially during the Nile Cruise. Cash money can be easily exchanged to Egyptian pounds in Egypt and you get a better exchange for the sterling in Egypt. You can pay cash (any currency) or by card on board. We recommend that when travelling to Egypt you call your bank or credit card company to inform them of your trip so they do not block your cards.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, cruise crew, porters and hotel staff of approximately £40.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. For your Egyptologist Guide approximately £3 to £4 per day is suggested to give to him/her at the end of your holiday.
Dress code
The dress code is casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Optional Excursions
All information about the optional tours will be given during welcome meeting. An example of excursions.
  • Abu Simbel by land - approx. £115 GBP
  • Balloon Ride - approx. £115 GBP
  • Aswan Bird watching and nature adventure - approx. £35 GBP
  • The Pyramid of Saqqara & Nobel tomb - approx. £40 GBP
For optional excursions you can pay by CASH US dollars, Sterling, euros or Egyptian pounds. We also advice you bring with you a good amount of cash Dollars/Sterling. Cash can be easily exchanged to Egyptian pounds in Egypt and you will have a better exchange Rate for foreign currencies. Please note:- Optional excursions are not guaranteed and are based on minimum numbers. The prices quoted are guideline only and may involve other non-Solos holidaymakers.
Passports and visas
Visas 
British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally need a visa. 
 
Visa on Arrival (recommended) 
You can get a visa on arrival by payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros; the visa fee is US$30 at approved bank kiosks within airport arrival halls, before reaching immigration counters. Visas granted on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days. 
 
You may also get a visa from an Egyptian Consulate outside of Egypt before you travel. British nationals travelling to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts for up to 15 days receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. If you intend to travel out of these areas or stay longer than 15 days, you must get a visa. If you have travelled to one of the South Sinai Red Sea resorts, entered without a visa and your plans have changed, you can normally purchase a visa at Sharm el Sheikh Airport to allow you to travel elsewhere. 
 
Applications for visa extensions should be made at Egyptian Passport and Immigration Offices. You may have difficulties leaving Egypt with an out of date visa. You will not normally be allowed to leave without paying a fine if your visa is out of date by more than 14 days. For further information and enquiries, contact the Egyptian Consulate in London. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your sole responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates of the countries in which you are planning to travel. 

Visa Online You can get a visa online at Visa2Egypt. Tourist visas granted using the e-visa system are valid for a maximum of 3 months. 
The contact details of your host are as follows: 
Host name - Corsini Travel 
Host phone number - 00 202 33777073  
Host email - [email protected] 
Host address - 20B Hadayek El Ehram Street, Giza, Cairo 

Passport validity Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Egypt.
Health Requirements
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice at TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC). Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad. Guidance is also available from NHS (Scotland) on the FitForTravel website. 
 
General information on travel vaccinations and a travel health checklist is available on the NHS website. You may then wish to contact your health adviser or pharmacy for advice on other preventive measures and managing any pre-existing medical conditions while you’re abroad.

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