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Dreams of Egypt

Steeped in history, romance and legend, a tour of Egypt is one of the grandest adventures a traveller can enjoy. Discover the country from top to t, from the shores of Alexandria to the immense temples at Abu Simbel, at Egypt’s southernmost edge. En route, be entranced by ancient pyramids, medieval catacombs, Coptic monasteries and colossal statues, and enjoy a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Price notes:
  • Prices include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 01 September 2024, subject to change.
  • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
  • Customary tipping amount approximately US$160 pp is paid locally in Egypt.
  • Based on departures from Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
  • Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request
  • Land only (Cairo - Cairo) 11 days from $9,880 per person, twin share
  • Single Supplement from $2,750
Tour details
Tour Provider Wendy Wu
Price From
$12,680
Number of Days
13
Start Location
Egypt
End Location
Egypt
Age Range
Avg. 60+
Group Size
10 to 18
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
No specific theme
Physical Rating
Mild
Includes Flights
Yes
Itinerary Open all
DAYS 1-2 : Fly To Cairo
Fly to Cairo. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
DAY 3: Pyramids of Giza
Spend today exploring the Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx, followed by the Egyptian Museum, filled to its brim with an extensive collection of statues, mummies and treasures. Improve your bargaining skills this afternoon when you stroll through the Khan El Khalil Bazaar, where you will find local souvenirs and food stalls.
DAY 4: Old Cairo
Spend the morning exploring Cairo's oldest district, the Coptic Quarter, with its impressive churches and the Christian artefact collection at the Coptic Museum. Later, continue to Sakkara, an ancient necropolis famed for its painted catacombs and the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
DAY 5: Explore Alexandria
Take the desert road to Alexandria, on the coast. This afternoon, you'll discover Alexandria's many highlights, from the Roman theatre to the atmospheric Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, dating back to the 2nd century. Pause for a photo at the renovated 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, once one of the most important defensive strongholds of Africa's Mediterranean coastline.
DAY 6: El Alamein
This morning, we visit El Alamein, the site of two key battles in WWII. The Allied victory in the second battle was instrumental in ending the Axis threat to Egypt. Explore the military museum and war cemeteries before travelling southeast back to Cairo. Stop en route to visit the still-active Monastery of St Macarius, inhabited by Coptic Orthodox monks since the 4th century AD.
DAY 7: Cruise The Nile River
Take a short one-hour flight from Cairo to Luxor, where you will transfer to the port to and board your Nile cruise ship for a four night cruise. Refresh yourself before this afternoon's visits to Luxor's East Bank. Begin at the Temple Complex of Karnak, famed for the majestic Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic stone columns, along with the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Sacred Lake.
DAY 8: Explore West Bank of the Nile
There's no better start to the day than exploring Luxor's West Bank, one of the most stunning landscapes in Egypt. Today you get to see the Colossi of Memnon statues, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the famous Valley of Kings, home to the tombs of ancient Egyptian rulers. Relax as you set sail to the farming town of Esna.
DAY 9: Visit Kom Ombo
Enjoy a morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's most beautiful and well-preserved temples, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise on to the town of Kom Ombo, where we visit the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Sail on to Aswan, where we dock for the next two nights.
DAY 10: Abu Simbel
Rise early and journey southwest to the iconic twin temples of Abu Simbel, at Egypt's furthest edge. This atmospheric temple complex, perhaps the greatest in Egypt, is dedicated to Ramesses II, often considered the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Admire its many halls and imposing statues before returning to the ship in Aswan.
DAY 11: Aswan
Discover the many highlights of Aswan on this full-day tour. Visit the 111-metre tall Aswan High Dam, see the Unfinished Obelisk in place at Aswan's ancient quarry, and visit the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island. After lunch, embark on a felucca (traditional Nile sailing boat) for a leisurely afternoon before our farewell dinner. From here, take a flight back to Cairo.
DAYS 12-13: Fly Cairo To New Zealand
Fly to New Zealand, arriving home the following day.
Inclusions
  • Domestic transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fees, guides and daily tours
  • All Meals
  • Standard group visa fees included and fees may apply for foreign passport holders or other visas
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
18 Feb 2025 01 Mar 2025 12 $12,680
23 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 12 $12,680
30 Sep 2025 11 Oct 2025 12 $13,280
14 Oct 2025 25 Oct 2025 12 $13,280
21 Oct 2025 01 Nov 2025 12 $13,280
04 Nov 2025 15 Nov 2025 12 $13,280
27 Jan 2026 07 Feb 2026 14 $12,980
03 Feb 2026 14 Feb 2026 14 $12,980
24 Feb 2026 07 Mar 2026 14 $12,980
10 Mar 2026 21 Mar 2026 14 $13,580
24 Mar 2026 04 Apr 2026 14 $13,580
31 Mar 2026 11 Apr 2026 14 $13,580
22 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 14 $13,580
29 Sep 2026 10 Oct 2026 14 $13,580
13 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 14 $13,580
27 Oct 2026 07 Nov 2026 14 $13,580
03 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 14 $13,580
17 Nov 2026 28 Nov 2026 14 $13,580