Globus Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise(KQLX)
11 Day Tour from Cairo to Cairo
The mysteries of the
Sphinx await on this off-season vacation in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted vacation in
Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible
Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit Alexandria’s 4th-century Mediterranean harbor city founded by Alexander the Great. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. Return to Cairo and fly to
Aswan to begin your 3-night cruise on the Nile—considered the longest river in the world. See the
Aswan High Dam and take a boat excursion to the Temple of Philae—dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Along your
Nile River cruise, visit fascinating temples and shrines dating back to the 2nd century. On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of the pharaohs were discovered. Your Nile River cruise concludes in
Luxor with free time to explore with an overnight stay before returning to Cairo. This 11-day guided vacation in
Egypt with Nile River cruise is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season travel. A wondrous escape fit for a king!
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT |
| | Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
| Day 2 | CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA |
| | CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.GIZA. Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Cairo with an evening show. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus |
| Day 3 | CAIRO–ALEXANDRIA |
| | Scenic drive to Alexandria. Free time. (B) 137 mi / 220 km |
| Day 4 | ALEXANDRIA |
| | ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B) |
| Day 5 | ALEXANDRIA–WADI EL NATRUN–CAIRO |
| | Drive through the El Beheira desert WADI EL NATRUN Visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo. CAIRO Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 km |
| Day 6 | CAIRO–ASWAN (EMBARKATION) |
| | CAIRO Fly to AswanASWAN Embarkation and lunch on board. This afternoon, take pictures of the High Dam then visit the Philae Temple of Isis. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | CRUISING: ASWAN–KOM OMBO–EDFU |
| | KOM OMB Guided walking tour includes the Temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 | CRUISING: EDFU–ESNA–LUXOR |
| | ESNA Guided sightseeing on the West Bank of the Nile features the Valley of Kings and Queens. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple.LUXOR Guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 | LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION) |
| | LUXOR Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 10 | LUXOR–CAIRO |
| | LUXOR Fly to Cairo. CAIRO Free time this afternoon. (B) |
| Day 11 | CAIRO |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinner, plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Globus Pricing Details
All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.