Timeless Egypt: A Women's Journey

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Amazing Experience

Overview

  • Stand before the timeless Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx in vibrant Cairo.
  • Cruise the Nile from Luxor, tracing ancient legends through Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Wander the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple, where history and power intertwine.
  • Discover the riverside temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae, glowing with myth and devotion.
  • Return to Cairo for a women-led food and craft tour celebrating Egypt’s living traditions.

 

Trip Includes

  • Meet  and assist on arrival in Cairo
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in Cairo
  • Arrival transfer in Luxor
  • Departure transfer in Aswan
  • 4 nights' deluxe accommodation in Cairo, single occupancy
  • 4 nights' deluxe accommodation onboard Nile Cruise, single occupancy
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Egyptologist Guide in Cairo & on Nile  Cruise
  • Small Group Touring & Experiences including:
    • Tour of the Pyramids & Sphinx
    • Tour of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
    • Tour of The Temple of Karnak and Temple of Luxor
    • Tour of the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley  of the Queens, and Colossi of Menhotep III/Memnon
    • Tour of The Temple of Horus at Edfu
    • Tour of Temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to Sobek &  Horus)
    • Tour of the Aswan High Dam and Temple of Philae
    • Women of Egypt Tasting and Shopping tour
  • Economy class domestic airfare Cairo - Luxor / Aswan - Cairo, including  airport taxes
  • 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance  
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Meals not specifically noted in the itinerary
  • Beverages unless specified
  • International and domestic airfare, airfare taxes
  • Passport & Visas if applicable

 

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on Single Occupancy, for travel in the low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seats/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for 2 adults are available on request - please inquire.

 

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by local representative, who will guide you through immigration and assist with your entry visa. Once formalities are complete, you’ll be escorted to your hotel, where your travel documents and domestic flight tickets await. Settle in and take the rest of the day to unwind, adjust to the rhythm of Egypt, or begin your own discovery of this timeless city.

 

Arrive Cairo

 

Your Accommodation

Sheraton Cairo

See Egypt in a new way at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino. Sitting on the west bank of the River Nile in unique adjoining towers, the hotel proudly stands tall as one of Cairo's greatest landmarks. The hotel places you in the middle of it all. Try your luck at Blackjack or the slots in the dazzling casino or take a short walk to the Cairo Opera House, Egyptian Museum, or Cairo shopping centers. The Pyramids of Giza are just 20 minutes away. Find magnificent views of the city or the River Nile from our 650 deluxe rooms, including 82 suites. Amazingly spacious, our deluxe rooms offer 100 percent Egyptian cotton linen for your added comfort

Sheraton Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for your full day tour to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian museum. Pyramids and Sphinx were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. The Grand Egyptian Museum is designed to be the largest archaeological museum in the world. This colossal building will house 100,000 antiquities, some of which have never before been shown in public. The collection consisting of King Tut's tomb and tens of thousands of other rare and unique archaeological finds has found a new home in a museum built on the plateau of the pyramids of Giza. The museum will house all the objects discovered in Tutankhamen Tomb. Actually 1500 pieces were displayed in the Egyptian Museum; in the Grand Museum all the 5000 pieces will be displayed. So as not to disfigure the Giza Plateau, it has been built a small distance away, downhill from the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. If its size and the complexity of its design match those of the pyramids, so too did the challenges associated with its construction.

Meal

Breakfast, Lunch

 

Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

 

Your Accommodation

Sheraton Cairo

See Egypt in a new way at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino. Sitting on the west bank of the River Nile in unique adjoining towers, the hotel proudly stands tall as one of Cairo's greatest landmarks. The hotel places you in the middle of it all. Try your luck at Blackjack or the slots in the dazzling casino or take a short walk to the Cairo Opera House, Egyptian Museum, or Cairo shopping centers. The Pyramids of Giza are just 20 minutes away. Find magnificent views of the city or the River Nile from our 650 deluxe rooms, including 82 suites. Amazingly spacious, our deluxe rooms offer 100 percent Egyptian cotton linen for your added comfort

Sheraton Cairo

Today, you’ll transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, gateway to ancient Thebes. Upon arrival, board your elegant Nile cruise ship, your floating sanctuary for the next five days as you sail through the heart of Egypt’s timeless landscapes. This afternoon, discover the splendor of Luxor Temple, once the ceremonial heart of the great Opet Festival, where pharaohs were united with the divine. Built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, its grand colonnades and statues echo the power and spirituality of Egypt’s golden age. Continue to the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple complex, a vast city of temples dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Montu, built and expanded over 1,300 years. Walk among towering columns and sacred avenues where gods and kings were once honored - a place where history, faith, and artistry still whisper through the stones.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Fly Cairo to Luxor. Embark Nile Cruise. Half Day Temples of Luxor & Karnak

 

Your Accommodation

Sonesta Moon Goddess

The boat is modern in style and the public areas are adorned with elegant marble and gilt. Each cabin is large and very comfortable, boasting a private balcony, large bathroom and all the facilities you would expect to find in an international 5 star hotel. The spacious sun deck is the ideal place to relax and watch the sun set with a cold drink after a long day's sightseeing.

Sonesta Moon Goddess

After breakfast visit the West Bank and the burial ground of the Pharaohs including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamen and Ramses the Great. Each king's formal name and title is inscribed in his tomb, which is also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. The small town of Edfu is situated on the west bank of the Nile, 56 km south of Esna and 105 km north of Aswan. Today, it is an important centre for sugar production and pottery-making. The site of Edfu was known as Wetjetser-hor (classical name-Apollinopolos Magna), the place where the god Horus was worshipped and where the battle between Horus and his traditional enemy, Seth, in the ancient mythology, took place.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Luxor to Edfu with Valley of the Kings, Queens & Temple of Hatchepsup

 

Your Accommodation

Sonesta Moon Goddess

The boat is modern in style and the public areas are adorned with elegant marble and gilt. Each cabin is large and very comfortable, boasting a private balcony, large bathroom and all the facilities you would expect to find in an international 5 star hotel. The spacious sun deck is the ideal place to relax and watch the sun set with a cold drink after a long day's sightseeing.

Sonesta Moon Goddess

This morning you will visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. The temple is perhaps the best preserved in all of Egypt and ranks second behind Karnak, simply because of its immense size. At the temple's entrance stand two large black granite statues of Horus who is depicted as a falcon. The elaborate carvings on the walls of the temple are beautiful as if carved just yesterday. Inside the temple is a small sanctuary where the priests of the day offered the best parts of the animals to the gods. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the Graeco Roman style Temple of Sobek. Standing serenely on a hilltop, the site offers an incredible view over the Nile. Kom Ombo is located on a bend in the Nile River about 50 km north of Aswan. Located on the east bank, Kom Ombo is home to an unusual double Temple of Sobek built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Despite being badly damaged, the temple is a beautiful sight as you approach from either direction on the river, particularly as sunset nears and the colours change.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan. Temple of Horus and Temple of Sobek

 

Your Accommodation

Sonesta Moon Goddess

The boat is modern in style and the public areas are adorned with elegant marble and gilt. Each cabin is large and very comfortable, boasting a private balcony, large bathroom and all the facilities you would expect to find in an international 5 star hotel. The spacious sun deck is the ideal place to relax and watch the sun set with a cold drink after a long day's sightseeing.

Sonesta Moon Goddess

Today’s exploration reveals the serene beauty and history of Aswan, Egypt’s sun-drenched southern city. Begin with a visit to the remarkable High Dam—an engineering triumph that forever changed the landscape of the Nile. Nearby, the graceful Temple of Philae awaits, once submerged by rising waters and lovingly relocated to Agilika Island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this sacred sanctuary evokes the timeless myth of love and resurrection through its exquisite carvings and tranquil courtyards. Wander among its shrines, pylons, and the charming Birth House, set amid gardens designed to mirror its original island home. With its golden light, gentle pace, and vibrant Nubian spirit, Aswan invites you to slow down—perhaps stroll along the Corniche, watch feluccas drift across the river, or savor freshly caught fish as the music of the Nile drifts on the evening breeze.

Meal

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

 

Half Day Temple of Philae & High Dam

 

Your Accommodation

Sonesta Moon Goddess

The boat is modern in style and the public areas are adorned with elegant marble and gilt. Each cabin is large and very comfortable, boasting a private balcony, large bathroom and all the facilities you would expect to find in an international 5 star hotel. The spacious sun deck is the ideal place to relax and watch the sun set with a cold drink after a long day's sightseeing.

Sonesta Moon Goddess

Disembark from your ship after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo (Optional Abu Simbel excursion may be done this morning before returning to Cairo - please enquire), where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Fly Aswan to Cairo

 

Your Accommodation

Sheraton Cairo

See Egypt in a new way at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino. Sitting on the west bank of the River Nile in unique adjoining towers, the hotel proudly stands tall as one of Cairo's greatest landmarks. The hotel places you in the middle of it all. Try your luck at Blackjack or the slots in the dazzling casino or take a short walk to the Cairo Opera House, Egyptian Museum, or Cairo shopping centers. The Pyramids of Giza are just 20 minutes away. Find magnificent views of the city or the River Nile from our 650 deluxe rooms, including 82 suites. Amazingly spacious, our deluxe rooms offer 100 percent Egyptian cotton linen for your added comfort

Sheraton Cairo

Today you will embark on The Women of Egypt Food and Shopping Tour, offering an enriching journey that blends culinary discovery with cultural connection. Guests embark on a slow tourism experience through Downtown Cairo, savoring the flavors and stories of remarkable women who shape the city’s vibrant food scene. Each stop at a female-owned restaurant reveals the personal and professional journeys of culinary pioneers from diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Beyond tasting extraordinary cuisine, the tour celebrates Egyptian creativity through female-owned local brands, highlighting traditions while supporting women’s economic empowerment and preserving Egypt’s rich cultural heritage. It’s an experience that nourishes both the palate and the soul.

Meal

Breakfast

 

Half Day Women of Egypt Food and Shopping Tour

 

Your Accommodation

Sheraton Cairo

See Egypt in a new way at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino. Sitting on the west bank of the River Nile in unique adjoining towers, the hotel proudly stands tall as one of Cairo's greatest landmarks. The hotel places you in the middle of it all. Try your luck at Blackjack or the slots in the dazzling casino or take a short walk to the Cairo Opera House, Egyptian Museum, or Cairo shopping centers. The Pyramids of Giza are just 20 minutes away. Find magnificent views of the city or the River Nile from our 650 deluxe rooms, including 82 suites. Amazingly spacious, our deluxe rooms offer 100 percent Egyptian cotton linen for your added comfort

Sheraton Cairo

After breakfast, check out and and transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight.

Meal

Breakfast

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