Passenger Information

Our Tour Package includes:

• 9 Night Package including 4-star and 5-star Hotels and Deluxe 4-Night Nile River Cruise
• 22 Meals – 9 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
• Transportation and Sightseeing as Outlined in the Itinerary
• Domestic Flights within Egypt
• English Speaking Tour Managers and Local Tour Guides
• Amazing Journeys Onsite Travel Coordinator
• All Taxes and Service Charges
• Gratuities for Tour Manager, Local Guides, Nile Cruise Staff, Drivers, Porters, Servers at Included Meals
• Arrival and Departure Transfers between Airport and Hotel
• Exclusive Group Events and Amazing Journeys Cocktail Party
• Afternoon Tea Onboard Ship
• Shabbat Services
• Baggage Handling Throughout (one bag per person)
• Amazing Journeys Gift for each Participant
• Amazing Service Throughout

Experiential Highlights include:

• Explore the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza
• Enjoy a street food adventure through Cairo
• Sail down the Nile from Luxor to make stops at countless temples and tombs on a 4-night river cruise
• Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and go inside tombs not often visited, including the unbelievably intricate tombs of Ramesses V and VI and Queen Nefertari plus King Tut and Pharaoh Seti I
• Climb aboard feluccas to sail on the Nile, around Kitchener’s Island, the Botanical Gardens of Aswan and the Mausoleum of the Agha Khan
• Visit the Jewish community of Cairo
• Optional visit to Abu Simbel, home to massive rock-cut twin temples with four statues guarding the doorway (additional fee)
• Explore colorful Nubian villages and learn about their communities.
• Visit the limestone medieval Citadel fortification, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cairo
• Spend time in one of the most famous bazaars in the world where you can pop into a shop or relax with a tea and take in the hustle and bustle

Complete itinerary will be shared in the Tour Information Packet for confirmed travelers.

A deposit of $750 is due with your reservation of the land and river cruise. A deposit of $150 is due with your reservation of the Abu Simbel optional tour. A second deposit of 50% is due on June 7, 2023. Final payment is due on September 7, 2023.

*Save $150 if your second deposit and final payment are paid by check in USD.

Prices are subject to change based on availability. Single occupancy rates shown are limited.

Abu Simbel Optional Tour: $459
On November 17 there is an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Those who register for this tour will depart the river cruise in the morning, fly to Abu Simbel and take a guided tour of the Temple of Ramesses II.  After the tour, the group will fly back to Aswan in the afternoon, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy time at leisure. Space is limited and flights are booked upon time of reservation.

Pre-Nights: We have a limited number of rooms for pre-tour overnights in Cairo. Rates are listed per night and include breakfast and taxes. We are unable to provide roommate matching for pre-night stays. Please note – there will be no Amazing Journeys staff present nor will there be programming on these days.

Cairo (November 9)
Twin – $125 per person
Single – $225

Please note – This is a group exclusive vacation package. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.

Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website. All rooms are non-smoking.

Cancellation Policy: From the time of deposit through May 1, 2023, there is a $250 penalty for cancellation.  From May 2 – June 6, 2023, the cancellation penalty is $750.  From June 7 – July 25, 2023, the cancellation penalty is 25% of the tour cost (including any cancelled portions such as Abu Simbel or pre-night hotel reservations).  From July 26 – September 6, 2023, the cancellation penalty is 50% of tour cost (including any cancelled portions such as Abu Simbel or pre-night hotel reservations).  From September 7, 2023 until the day of travel, the cancellation penalty is 100% of the tour cost (including any cancelled portions such as Abu Simbel or pre-night hotel reservations).  Cancellations made on the day of departure and “no-shows” will receive no refund.  There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the journey. Your decision not to participate on the tour due to State Department advisories, fear of travel, illness, or any other reason will be deemed a cancellation.

Travel Protection: A travel protection plan is recommended for participation in this program.  Information will be sent with tour confirmation.

Abu Simbel Optional Tour: On November 17 there is an optional tour to Abu Simbel. The price of this tour is $459.  Those who register for this tour will depart the river cruise in the morning, fly to Abu Simbel and take a guided tour of the Temple of Ramesses II.  After the tour, the group will fly back to Aswan in the afternoon, where the rest of the day is yours to enjoy time at leisure. Space is limited and flights are booked upon time of reservation.

Flights and Transfers: We will have a suggested flight for those who are interested in flying with other travelers from our group. For international flights, it is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a confirmation letter from Amazing Journeys which will contain specific flight parameters.  This tour begins and ends in Cairo, Egypt (CAI). Flights within the itinerary are included. Transfers between the airports and hotels are included.

Covid-19 Precautions: Until further notice, we require you to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 at least two weeks before departure, and a booster is recommended to keep you healthy and safe while traveling but at this time, not required. Requirements may change as mandated by local governments.

Passports & Visas: A passport is necessary to travel on this itinerary.  It must be valid for six months beyond the last day of the trip. If you are arriving from the US, a visa is necessary and available at the airport upon arrival. The current cost is $25 USD.  If you are from any other country, please check with the Egyptian Embassy. Please note that visa requirements can change at any time and it is up to the traveler to be aware of visa requirements.

Fuel Surcharges: Should oil costs go above $65 a barrel and our tour operators adjust the rate of the cruise or tour cost accordingly, we reserve the right to adjust the cost of the cruise/tour.

Exchange Rate: In the case of currency fluctuations of great than 3%, we reserve the right to adjust our pricing according in order that we may be able to operate the cruise and tours effectively.

Taxes & Gratuities: Taxes, surcharges, and government fees are subject to change. Gratuities have been included on this tour and include tips for the tour manager, local guides, Nile Cruise staff, drivers, luggage porters and included meals. Gratuities are not included for housekeeping staff in the hotels and tipping is at your discretion.

Activity Level- 3 out of 5: This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for 1-2 hours isn’t a big deal.  You can navigate hills and uneven ground, climb into various modes of transportation and could possibly anticipate changes in elevation. You can expect some longer days balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own. There will be some early mornings on this itinerary.