Included in the Tour Costs:

Hotels/Cruise: 

• 4 Nights at the Semiramis Intercontinental in Cairo (Nile-view rooms)
• Option: Upgrade to the Ritz Carlton in Nile View rooms (see tour prices)
• 5 Days/4 Nights onboard the Sonesta Star Goddess Nile cruise or the Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile cruise, both in private suites with balconies. Scopia Special Touch includes Wi-Fi on the cruise (up to 1.5 GB per participant), 1 Massage per participant and 1 Large bottle of water daily.
• 1 Night at the Le Meridien Airport Hotel in Cairo

Touring and Transportation:

• Airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with local representative meeting and assistance.
• 3 Days of touring in Cairo (including “must see” and off the beaten path sites)
• All shore excursions offered by the Nile cruise ship, in Luxor and Aswan
• Excursion from Aswan to Abu Simbel, including flights
• All touring is in air-conditioned vehicles or buses, with licensed, English-speaking guides
• All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary

Meals:

In Cairo:

• Full buffet breakfast daily
• 1 Lunch during touring
• 3 Restaurant Dinners

On the cruise: 

• Full board (3 meals daily)

Not Included in the Tour Costs:

• International flights to/from Cairo.
• Domestic flights Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Cairo (approximately $300 in economy and $355 in business, which is highly recommended).
• Visa to Egypt $25 per person.
• Tips to guides, transfer drivers, hotels and other service providers.
• Travel insurance
• Also: Any service or expense not listed as included above. This includes, but not limited to, any passport fees, airline seat upgrades, meals not listed, soft drinks or alcohol consumed during meals, touring outside of itinerary, gifts, incidentals, and phone/data expenses.

Tour Itinerary:

The itinerary is subject to change. Meals included in the tour cost are listed as (B, L or D). The tour will stop along the way for lunches (most not included) during touring days.

Thursday: Arrive in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo and meet your local representative to go through passport and visa formalities. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day (depending on arrival time) is free, and dinner can be enjoyed on your own at any of the hotel restaurants. OVERNIGHT – CAIRO.

Friday: Old City of Cairo (B, D)

Please note: Should the Grand Egyptian Museum open prior to your arrival in Cairo, the tour costs will include the entrance fee and a visit, and the itinerary in Cairo will be modified accordingly.

Start your touring of Cairo at the marvelous Cairo Museum of Antiquities, located close to your hotel. One can easily spend several hours exploring all the magnificent items on display here. Lunch (not included) can be enjoyed in the cafeteria of the museum. Proceed to the Hanging Church in the Coptic area and visit the famous Ibn Ezra Synagogue before returning to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile to view beautiful Cairo by night. OVERNIGHT – CAIRO

Saturday: The Pyramids of Giza and Other Ancient Wonders (B, L, D)

Please note: Should the Grand Egyptian Museum open prior to your arrival in Cairo, the tour costs will include the entrance fee and a visit, and the itinerary in Cairo will be modified accordingly.

After a full buffet breakfast, head to the south of Cairo to visit the cities of Memphis and Saqqara, your introduction to the magnificence of ancient Egypt. Head to Giza, located on the west bank of the Nile, to visit the world-famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant. Nearby is the Solar Boat Museum. OVERNIGHT – CAIRO

Sunday: Old City of Cairo and Zabbaleen Church (B, D)

After breakfast, drive to the Citadel and Mohamad Ali Mosque overlooking the entire city. Then, visit the “Zabbaleen”, which in Arabic literally means “garbage people”. We will learn about these special people and visit their Church, located in a huge cave. From here, back into Cairo for some time in the hustling and bustling Khan el Khalili Bazaar for some shopping (jewelry, clothes and souvenirs) and lunch (not included). In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Taboula Restaurant for some excellent Lebanese cuisine. Sleep well tonight for tomorrow starts very early! OVERNIGHT – CAIRO

Monday: Departure for Luxor and Nile Cruise (B, L, D)

Wakeup call is at 3:00 AM. Check out of hotel and transfer to Cairo’s airport for a flight to Luxor. The hotel will have a packed breakfast ready. Upon arrival in Luxor, board the bus to your cruise ship docked in the city, check into the cabin and take some time to relax and get acquainted with the ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afterwards, the tour will head to the East Bank of the Nile River, to visit the Luxor Temple and the Temple of Karnak. Return to the cruise ship for dinner. The ship will stay docked in Luxor for the night. See the official cruise itinerary here. OVERNIGHT – NILE CRUISE

Tuesday: Onboard the Nile Cruise (B, L, D)

After breakfast, the tour will be to the West Bank of the Nile River. Start with the Valley of the Kings to view the tombs built for Pharaohs and their sons and continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, who was one of the few females recognized as a Pharaoh! On the way back to the cruise, stop at an authentic Alabaster shop where you can see how the special stone is turned into works of art. Once on the cruise ship, sail toward Edfu down the Nile. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard. See the official cruise itinerary here. OVERNIGHT – NILE CRUISE

Wednesday, October 21: Onboard the Nile Cruise (B, L, D)

Following breakfast onboard, visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt for the ancient god Horus. Return to the ship for lunch and, upon docking at Kom Ombo, visit the local temple which was designed to worship two gods. After dinner, there will be an “oriental party” on the cruise ship as you sail up the Nile toward Aswan. See the official cruise itinerary here. OVERNIGHT – NILE CRUISE

Thursday: Onboard the Nile Cruise (B, L, D)

In Aswan, enjoy breakfast onboard and head out to tour the Temple of Philae to the goddess Isis. The temple was moved from its original location to protect it after the Aswan dam was built. We then continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, the construction of which started at the time of Queen Hatshepsut. In the afternoon, enjoy a Felucca boat ride on the Nile to Kitchener Island followed by a return to the ship for dinner and a belly dance show. See the official cruise itinerary here. OVERNIGHT – NILE CRUISE

Friday: Disembark the Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Return to Cairo and the US (B, D).

After breakfast, disembark the Nile Cruise and transfer to the airport for a flight and tour to the magnificent temple at Abu Simbel, one of the most remarkable of ancient Egypt. Afterwards, take a short flight back to Cairo (via Aswan) and check in to our hotel by the airport. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Saturday: Departure from Cairo

According to your departure flight back to the US, transfer to the airport terminal and check in for your flight. Welcome home!

Please read all the terms and conditions before clicking the button at the bottom to register. You can also register by clicking here.

Tour Difficulty – Is this tour right for you?

The tour difficulty level is “Moderate to slightly difficult”. You should be able to comfortably stand for 20-30 minutes at a time (while listening to the guide), to walk distances up to several miles during the day, at a normal group pace on paved and unpaved surfaces, cobblestone streets, ascending or descending stairs. Most of the sites are not designed to accommodate travelers using wheelchairs or other walking accessories. The vehicle/bus on the tour is not ADA-compliant and usually does not have a bathroom, but it is air-conditioned. It is possible to skip some of the sites (or entire days) by staying on the bus or in the hotel room, but no refund will be offered for unused entrance fees. If you suffer from any breathing difficulties, note that Cairo can have a heavy “blanket” of pollution during the morning hours, which usually clears around midday

Terms and Conditions:

A. By paying any payments you signify that you represent the travel party and have read, understood and agree to these Terms and Conditions, and Disclaimer.

B. Payments are accepted by checks made payable to “Scopia LLC”

C. Payment schedule:

a. Within 14 Days of Registration: A non-refundable deposit of $300 per person.

b. 60 Days prior to departure: Final payment is due and is non-refundable.

D. Scopia LLC reserves the right to correct errors or omissions in calculations at any time.

E. All rates are subject to change without advance notice until final payment has been made.

F. No refunds will be offered for unused touring or meals.

Security and Health Information:

• US Department of State information for Egypt, including travel advisories. Click here.
• CDC Health and immunizations recommendations for Egypt. Click here.

Disclaimer:

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE. IT CONTITUTES PART OF YOUR CONTRACT FOR TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES. PLEASE CHECK THE RESERVATION CONFIRMATION FOR ERRORS. CONTACT SCOPIA, LLC WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

Scopia LLC (herein "Travel Agency") is acting as a mere agent for suppliers in selling travel-related services, or in accepting reservations or bookings for services that are not directly supplied by this Travel Agency (such as air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, etc.). Travel Agency, therefore, shall not be responsible for breach of contract, failure to comply with any laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or any intentional or negligent actions, omissions, or defaults on the part of such suppliers, which result in any loss, damage, delay, inconvenience or injury to travelers or travelers' companions or group members.

Travel Agency shall not be responsible for any injuries, damages, or losses caused to any traveler in connection with dangers and risks inherent in sporting/adventure activities, climatic conditions, accidents or illness, terrorist acts, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, social or labor unrest, local laws, abnormal conditions or developments, acts of God, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside the travel agent's control.

Travel Agency does not guarantee any supplier's rates, bookings, reservations, connections, scheduling, or handling of baggage or other personal effects. Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for, and hereby releases the agent from, any duty of checking and verifying any and all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of each destination, and all safety and security conditions of such destinations, during the length of the proposed travel.

Traveler's payment for and retention of tickets, reservations, or bookings after issuance shall constitute a consent to the above and an agreement on his/her part to convey the contents hereto to his/her travel companions or group members. By embarking upon his/her travel, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, whether expected or unexpected, and traveler hereby expressly agrees to forever release, discharge and hold Travel Agency and its agents, employees, officers, directors, associates, affiliated companies, and subcontractors harmless against any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, suits, claims, and demands of any and every kind and nature whatsoever which traveler now have or which may hereafter arise out of or in connection with the trip or participation in any activities arranged for by Travel Agent.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers to obtain coverage for themselves, travel companions, and family members to cover unforeseen travel issues such as cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents and personal property, medical expenses, and emergency transportation.