Exclusive Egypt with Red Sea
10 Days
from
$4,120
to
$5,920
per person*
Highlights:
Egypt
(Cairo, Nile, Sharm El Sheikh)
Trip Start/End:
Cairo
/
Cairo
Enjoy first class luxury in the Four Seasons hotel, as you explore the Pyramids, Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum with its incredible Tutankhamun exhibit, and the bustling bazaars. A truly personalized experience with your own private driver and Mercedes, plus a trained Egyptologist to personally guide you at each historic site. From Aswan begin your extended exploration on the Sonesta Star Goddess all-suite Nile cruiser, the new class of the Nile. This will be your floating luxury hotel while you explore the river's edge temples and monuments including; Kitchener island and the High Dam/Philae in Aswan, the ancient monuments in Edfu and Kom Ombo, and the Valley of Kings & Queens and Karnak temple in Luxor. From the Nile, fly to the sea side resort of Sharm El Sheikh for three nights of fun in the sun.
NOTE: Travel in Egypt often involves early-morning starts, designed to avoid crowds and the hottest midday hours. It can be hot, especially in June, July and August, but there is virtually no humidity and evening temperatures cool off dramatically. Egypt is a moderate secular state, well used to hosting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. While you will want to avoid revealing clothing, loose shorts and short-sleeved shirts are fine for both genders on board your Nile cruise and for sightseeing.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Cairo
| - Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Airport Assistance and Visa Service
| Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*)
Nile view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Cairo
| - Private - Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch Exclusive - Vehicle & Driver
| Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*)
Nile view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Cairo
| - Private - 1/2 d Egyptian Museum Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch Exclusive - Vehicle & Driver
- Cairo by Night - Vehicle Driver
| Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*)
Nile view (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Cairo - Aswan - Nile
| - Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Cairo - Aswan [Direct (1.5 hr)] - Economy
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Private - Kitchener Island, Aga Khan - Sailing
- Cruise entertainment
- Dinner (included)
| Sonesta Star Goddess
Beethoven Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Aswan - Nile
| - Private - 1/2 d High Dam, Philae, Obelisk - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (included)
- Private - Kom Ombo Temple - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Dinner (included)
- Cruise entertainment
| Sonesta Star Goddess
Beethoven Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Nile - Luxor
| - Private - Edfu Horus Temple - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (included)
- Private - 1/2 d East Bank - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Dinner (included)
- Cruise entertainment
| Sonesta Star Goddess
Beethoven Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh
| - Private - 1/2 d West Bank (Valley of Queens & Valley of Kings) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh [Direct - Not Daily (1hr 20mins)] - Economy
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Four Seasons (5*)
Premiere (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Sharm El Sheikh
| | Four Seasons (5*)
Premiere (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 9
- Sharm El Sheikh
| | Four Seasons (5*)
Premiere (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 10
- Sharm El Sheikh
| - Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo [Direct (1 hr)] - Economy
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
The Mighty Sphinx
Standard Room at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Day 1: Cairo
Transfer to/from Cairo Airport in private vehicle with English speaking driver.
You will be met in the tunnel by an airport representative who will in turn facilitate the visa process ($15 per person - included in tour cost), escort you through customs and immigration, off to baggage claim and finally to passenger pick up. It is here that you will connect with our representative associate who will arrange airport transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*) The Four Seasons Hotel rests quietly but powerfully along the banks of the Nile, with a precious view of both the river and the Citadel. Conveniently located, it’s simple to get around the city from here. The 365 rooms stand at a height of thirty stories, looking over the shoulders of the city and catching an eyeful of the culture and vivaciousness of Cairo. The steak restaurant offers the most succulent of delights, while the upscale Chinese restaurant’s modern, fluid decor add a contemporary glow to the dining experience. With swimming, spa, and a flurry of activities for adults and children alike, some guests are forced to book extra days at the hotel and take advantage of the facilities. Others choose to roam the city, though subconsciously longing to return to this dazzling hotel.
Ancient Egyptian Sphinx of Giza
Day 2: Cairo
Enjoy this tour which explores the relics of ages past, and includes visits to ancient Memphis, Saqqara and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Already millennia old by the birth of Christ, the elaborate statues and astonishing scale of these sites will amaze all who visit. This tour also features the famous Sphinx, whose constructor's still remains unknown, but its sheer beauty and allure has mystified the likes of Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte. This tour includes a private vehicle, a driver, and a highly trained Egyptologist, and entry to either Chephren (Khafre) or Menkaure (Mycerinus) pyramids, as well as the Solar boat. Entrance to the Pyramids come with an additional cost, and be aware that a limited number of people are allowed inside daily, so arrive early so you will not be disappointed.
Enjoy the city's finest cuisine as you stop for lunch on your tour day..
Accommodation: Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*) 
Egyptian Museum, home of King Tut
Khan Khalili Bazaar
Day 3: Cairo
Delve into the historical background of Egypt on a half day private tour with a trained Egyptologist guide through the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy Room, which houses a priceless treasure of archaeological finds. This location holds the tomb of the King Tut, Egypt's most famous teenage King!
Enjoy the city's finest cuisine as you stop for lunch on your tour day..
During this evening tour, enjoy a delicious Egyptian dinner at Naguib Mafouz, located in the heart of the Khan Khalili bazaar in Cairo. Stroll down the newly opened Al Moaz Street and view the largest concentration of medieval architectural treasures from the Islamic world. Also included in this tour is entrance to Beit El Seheimy. Normally, this location would be closed to the public during the evening, but this exclusive tour allows for entrance inside. This tour includes a private vehicle, driver and english speaking guide.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*) 
Nile
Sonesta Star Goddess
Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - Nile
Transfer to/from Cairo Airport in private vehicle with English speaking driver.
Take your Egypt Air flight from Cairo to Aswan, flights as requests only and subject to change.
Airport transfer with private vehicle, and driver in Aswan.
Enjoy a Nile adventure as you sail aboard a traditional, non-motorized felucca around Kitchener's Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and botanical gardens.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.
Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess The first step aboard the Sonesta Star Goddess may be overwhelming, as you traverse time and envision the days when pharaohs and peasants used this river to cultivate, motivate, and spiritualize a civilization. The Star Goddess floats along the Nile, majestic as its history, with 33 suites and 5 decks. The Sun Deck overlooks the water, while serving light meals and a variety of cocktails. In between stops at different land sites along the way, there are plenty of activities. Entertainment includes a discotheque, themed parties, and dance performances. Private terraces allow for a retreat later on, as you take a sip of this great body of water. So powerful was the Nile that a god was once dedicated to its welfare. Today, the Sonesta glides quietly and triumphantly along its waves.
Temple of Philae on the island of Agilika
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 5: Aswan - Nile
This 1/2 day tour begins with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam. The water which was collected behind created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake. View the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the Goddess Iris, on the island of Agilika, stopping at the “unfinished obelisk,” a practical demonstration of the methods used by ancient craftsmen to create impressive monuments.
Visit a unique Greco-Roman temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the sun god. The Temple in Kom Ombo (also known simply as Kom Ombo Temple) dates from about 180 BC, during a period known as the Ptolemaic era, and had some additions built on to it during Roman times. It stands right on the bank of the Nile between Edfu and Aswan. The temple is unusual in that it is a double temple, with one side dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other side to Sobek. The design is almost perfectly symmetrical, with two side-by-side sanctuaries and two parallel passageways leading through the outer parts of the temple. The right side is dedicated to Sobek-Re (the crocodile god combined with the sun god Re), along with his wife (a form of Hathor) and their son Khonsu-Hor. Sobek is associated with Seth, the enemy of Horus. In the myth of Horus and Osiris, Seth and his followers changed themselves into crocodiles to escape. The ancient Egyptians believed that by honouring the fearsome crocodile as a god, they would be safe from attacks. The left side is dedicated to Haroeris, the "Good Doctor" (a form of the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder) along with his consort Ta-Sent-Nefer, the "Good Sister" (another form of Hathor).
Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.
Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess 
Temple of Horus
Karnak Temple
Day 6: Nile - Luxor
Visit the Nile-side Temple of Horus, the falcon god, built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III. The Temple of Horus in Edfu (also known as the Temple of Edfu) is considered the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. This is partly because it was built later than most: in the Ptolemaic era from 237 to 57 BC. Despite its later date, it reflects traditional pharaonic architecture and so provides an excellent idea of how all the temples once looked. Edfu is also very large: the second largest in Egypt after Karnak Temple.
Enjoy a private tour with a qualified Egyptologist guide exploring the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the most impressive temples of Karnak and Luxor, while learning about ancient Egyptian history from your own personal guide. Start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. Continue to Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometre long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Your private guide will offer interpretation and guide you through the most important parts of the temples.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment including local music.
Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess 
Sharm el-Sheikh
Hatshepsut Temple
Four Season Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
Day 7: Luxor - Sharm El Sheikh
This morning you will meet up with your guide and explore some of the most incredible sites of the country. You will visit the Valley of the Kings where you will have the chance to explore three tombs. For a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands on the west bank of the Nile, opposite modern Luxor. Then it's off to the nearby Valley of the Queens and also the recently renovated mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the second pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt. She is generally regarded by Egyptologists as one of the most successful pharaohs, reigning longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty. The tour includes a visit to the huge Colossi of Memnon which are all that remain of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Airport transfer with a private vehicle and English-speaking driver in Luxor.
Take your flight from Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh. The flight duration is approximately 1hr and 20mins.
Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver in Sharm El Sheikh.
Accommodation: Four Seasons (5*) The Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh sits in the palm of the Red Sea, an architectural goddess and resort like no other in the Middle East. With 136 rooms, each featuring a balcony or private terrace, it is hard to avoid the view of shimmery water beyond. Restaurants and bars such as the Observatory Lounge offer views of the Island of Tiran, while the Reef Grill lies on a coastal strip and overlooks the sea. Though some choose to relax in private cabanas or dance to underwater music, others prefer visiting the Bedouin of Sinai, or traveling a little further off to Ras Mohammed, a national park protecting marine and desert life. Whichever choice, the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh waits patiently, with an abundance of activities and tranquility for all guests to share.
Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Four Seasons (5*) 
Sharm El Sheikh coral reef exploration
Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh
Sign up for optional activities at your resort (not included in tour price); deep sea fishing, boat excursions, scuba diving, or other.
Accommodation: Four Seasons (5*) Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh
Airport transfer with private vehicle and English-speaking driver in Sharm El Sheikh.
Take your flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Standard Room at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Bathroom at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Four Seasons Nile Plaza (5*) - Cairo
The Four Seasons Hotel rests quietly but powerfully along the banks of the Nile, with a precious view of both the river and the Citadel. Conveniently located, it’s simple to get around the city from here. The 365 rooms stand at a height of thirty stories, looking over the shoulders of the city and catching an eyeful of the culture and vivaciousness of Cairo. The steak restaurant offers the most succulent of delights, while the upscale Chinese restaurant’s modern, fluid decor add a contemporary glow to the dining experience. With swimming, spa, and a flurry of activities for adults and children alike, some guests are forced to book extra days at the hotel and take advantage of the facilities. Others choose to roam the city, though subconsciously longing to return to this dazzling hotel.
- Sonesta Star Goddess
Cabin
Sonesta Star Goddess - Nile
The first step aboard the Sonesta Star Goddess may be overwhelming, as you traverse time and envision the days when pharaohs and peasants used this river to cultivate, motivate, and spiritualize a civilization. The Star Goddess floats along the Nile, majestic as its history, with 33 suites and 5 decks. The Sun Deck overlooks the water, while serving light meals and a variety of cocktails. In between stops at different land sites along the way, there are plenty of activities. Entertainment includes a discotheque, themed parties, and dance performances. Private terraces allow for a retreat later on, as you take a sip of this great body of water. So powerful was the Nile that a god was once dedicated to its welfare. Today, the Sonesta glides quietly and triumphantly along its waves.
- Four Season Hotel Sharm El Sheikh
Bedroom
Four Seasons (5*) - Sharm El Sheikh
The Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh sits in the palm of the Red Sea, an architectural goddess and resort like no other in the Middle East. With 136 rooms, each featuring a balcony or private terrace, it is hard to avoid the view of shimmery water beyond. Restaurants and bars such as the Observatory Lounge offer views of the Island of Tiran, while the Reef Grill lies on a coastal strip and overlooks the sea. Though some choose to relax in private cabanas or dance to underwater music, others prefer visiting the Bedouin of Sinai, or traveling a little further off to Ras Mohammed, a national park protecting marine and desert life. Whichever choice, the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh waits patiently, with an abundance of activities and tranquility for all guests to share.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Egypt
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. Tourists can obtain a renewable thirty-day tourist visa on arrival at an Egyptian airport for a $15 fee, payable in U.S. dollars. Visitors arriving overland and/or those who previously experienced difficulty with their visa status in Egypt should obtain a visa prior to arrival. Processing generally takes 5 working days and is approximately US$30.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Egypt for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Proof of yellow fever immunization is required if arriving from an infected area. Evidence of an AIDS test is required for everyone staying over thirty days, for the purpose of studying or working in Egypt. All passengers arriving in Egypt now undergo certain measures at the Cairo International Airport as a precaution due to the 2009-H1N1 virus. The passengers’ passports are examined and they are screened at immigration via infrared cameras. HEALTH Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/egypt.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Cairo (El Qahira).
Government: Republic.
Language: Arabic is the official language. English and French are widely spoken.
Religion: About 90% of the population follows Islam; the majority of the rest is Christian. All types of Christianity are represented, especially the Coptic Christian Church. There is also a small Jewish minority.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Friday in April to last Thursday in September).
Electricity: Most areas 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Certain rural parts still use 110 to 380 volts AC.
Telephone: Country code +20.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming exist with many international mobile phone companies. Coverage is limited to Cairo, Alexandria and along the north coast line of the Red Sea from Suez to Sharm el-Sheikh and the major towns along the Nile.
Internet: There are Internet cafes in the main cities, including Cairo, Alexandria, Dahab and Luxor. Tourists can also access the Internet in hotels.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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