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About this trip
You are about to embark of the trip of a lifetime! Cruise the Nile on a private charter just for our group aboard the classic and luxurious SS Karim (previously owned by King Fuad I and his son King Farouk), travel to Abu Simbel by plane, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza with exclusive access, see the Sphinx, and much much more! This is truly a bucket list trip!
What’s included
- Lodging1 night at the Hilton Heliopolis Cairo, 7 nights stay on board the SS Karim, 3 nights stay at the Marriott Zamalek hotel in Cairo
- BoardBreakfast at all hotels, tea, coffee, and water as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the SS Karim
- TransfersAll airport transfers in Egypt
- Domestic FlightsAll flights originating and ending in Egypt per itinerary
- Airport Meet & GreetAssistance through the airport upon arrival and through check-in upon departure
- VisaIncluded for all participants from the USA
- Luggage HandlingIncluded at Egyptian airports and boat
- Tour Guide/EgyptologistPrivate English-Speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) and Escort throughout the tour
- SightseeingAs per itinerary
- High TeaAt the famous Old Cataract Hotel while in Aswan
- EntrancesBasic entrance tickets to all sites included in the itinerary
- Tour Escort24 hour Cultured Travel tour escort/consierge available before and during your tour
- Global Rescue MembershipGlobal Rescue travel membership and security package; this is an evacuation service for both medical and security reasons including civil unrest, natural disasters, and other security orders.
What’s not included
- PassportMust be valid for 6 months past return date to the the U.S.
- AirfareTransportation from your home to the departure airport, any parking or toll fees incurred, and any airfare necessary to arrive or return. Round-trip airfare in to CAI and out from CAI.
- Food and BeverageAny meals, snacks, or beverages not included in breakfast at the hotels or meals aboard the SS Karim
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Optional ExcursionsSuch as the Hot Air Balloon ride or the Giza Sound and Light Show
- Supplemental entrancesNot specified in the itinerary
- GratuityGratuity is not included and is a large part of Egyptian culture. Please prepare to have $300 - $400 USD in cash for tips
- Travel InsuranceStrongly Recommended
Available Packages
Select this option if you will be rooming with one other person for the duration of this trip. Only double and single occupancy are available for this trip.
**Selection of this option will require online payment and will enroll you to be automatically billed utilizing the payment method you select on the 19th of each month December of 2024 through July of 2025.
Select this option if you will be rooming by yourself for the duration of this trip. Only double and single occupancy are available for this trip.
**Selection of this option will require online payment and will enroll you to be automatically billed utilizing the payment method you select on the 19th of each month December of 2024 through July of 2025.
Select 1 of these packages per person if you would like to create your own payment plan or would like to pay by check or in person. DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER PACKAGES OR ADD-ON OPTIONS for any participants on your booking if you plan on creating your own payment plan or paying by check or in person. Price will be the same as listed for the double or single occupancy package and add-on options as seen if paying online and will be entered by Cultured Travel after your registration and clear communication of your rooming and add-on requests have been received. Please make checks out to Cultured Travel and mail to P.O. Box 777 Mars, PA 16046.
Available options
Additional night pre-tour at the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel Cairo assuming double occupancy. Price per night, per room.
Additional night pre-tour at the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel Cairo assuming single occupancy. Price per night, per room.
Additional night post-tour at the Marriott Zamalek Hotel Cairo assuming double occupancy. Price per night, per room.
Additional night post-tour at the Marriott Zamalek Hotel Cairo assuming single occupancy. Price per night, per room.
You do not want to miss this!
Includes round trip transportation and tour escort
Travel by motorboat to a Nubian Village located near the city of Aswan.
Itinerary
Arrive in Cairo where you will be greeted at the airport and assisted with your visa and transferring through customs. You will then meet up with your new (and possibly old) friends at the Hilton Heliopolis hotel to rest and get ready for your adventure.