Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert at a glance
Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert is a 12-day, 11-night desert safari in Egypt, run by Evaya Getaways. The price per person depends on the season and on the size of your group: $1,899–$2,499 for groups of 9–16, $2,149–$2,849 for groups of 5–8, $2,499–$3,299 for groups of 2–4 and $3,799–$4,999 for a single traveler. Included: All service charges and taxes, A bottle of water during your trip, All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide and more. You can book online by card or send a booking request first.
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Type
Desert safari
Price
$2,499–$3,299 per person (2-4 people)
Included
20 items (see the list below)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 30 days before
Booking
Online by card, or a booking request with no payment
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Journey Overview
Experience a captivating 12-day journey through the heart of Egypt, where you'll discover the grandeur of the pyramids and the secrets of ancient civilization. Embark on a boat adventure along the Nile, visiting breathtaking historical sites in Aswan and Luxor. Your trip concludes in the White Desert, where you’ll camp under a star-studded sky, creating unforgettable memories!
Your Journey
1
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting with a sign of Evaya Getaways with your name to meet and assist you and accompany you to your hotel by A/C vehicle. After checking in, he will discuss with you the pick-up times for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in. Overnight in Cairo.
2
Once you have enjoyed your breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. These remarkable pyramids will take your breath away as you take in their sheer scale. After this, see the great Sphinx, which has the head of a pharaoh and the body of a lion, and stands on the Giza Plateau. Visit the Valley Temple belonging to the pyramids of Chefren. We then break for lunch. After lunch, we journey on to visit the famous Egyptian Museum, home to many artifacts from the Pharaonic period and the fantastic Tutankhamun collection of treasures. Continue on to Coptic Cairo to visit The Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Enjoy walking through the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping. After shopping, you will be driven to the Giza Railway Station to board your sleeper train to Aswan. N.B. There is an option for a domestic flight upon request. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3
After being met at Aswan Railway Station, you will be transferred to your hotel. You have the opportunity for an optional tour to visit Abu Simbel, home to two magnificent temples considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II. Transfer back to your hotel in Aswan. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast
4
After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to embark your Nile Cruise. Our guide will take you to visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, followed by the striking Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5
Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo, where many temples are built along the Nile. Then sail to Edfu to visit Horus Temple, housing important scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama. Enjoy afternoon tea while sailing to Esna. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight on board.
6
Sailing to Luxor. After breakfast, our guide will accompany you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut. Then visit the majestic Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramesses II in the 19th Dynasty. Enjoy the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Time now to visit the famous Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs and uncover the secrets of the Royal Tombs, including the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Transfer back to your cruise. Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7
After breakfast and disembarkation, you will be transferred by A/C vehicle to Baris Oasis, approximately a 5-hour journey. Visit Dush Temple and spend your first night camping in the Western Desert. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8
After breakfast, we journey to Kharga Oasis to visit Qasr El Labkha, a Roman fortress, and the Oasis Ethnic Museum. Proceed to visit the Temple of Hibis and Nadora, including the early Christian cemetery and chapels at Bagawat. Drive onto Dakhla to spend the night in an oasis-style hut with communal showers and facilities. Overnight in Dakhla. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9
After breakfast, visit the medieval town of Al Qasr, where you can view an ancient olive press and granary, as well as the old school. Explore the Roman Burial Ground Mezzawaqqah and the Roman Temple Deir El Hagar. After lunch, relax at the hot springs, then enjoy a camel ride in the desert and take in the stunning landscape. Overnight camp in the desert. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
10
Visit Badr Museum in Farafra Oasis and enjoy a swim at the natural sulphur spring at Bir Setah. Continue to the White Desert to see its amazing wind-eroded limestone formations. Enjoy a stunning sunset walk in this unique landscape and spend the night camping under the star-studded skies. Overnight camping in the White Desert. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner N.B. It can get very cold in the winter months (October to March), so bring something warm to snuggle into.
11
After breakfast, you will be transferred to visit the breathtaking Crystal Mountain and the Black Desert. In Bahariya, enjoy a tour of the hilltop ruins known as The English House, the Museum of Golden Mummies, the Alexander Temple, and the Tombs of the Nobles and Ain Meffetla Temple. After these amazing visits, you will be transferred to Cairo, approximately a 4-hour journey by A/C vehicle. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, our representative will meet you and escort you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. Meals: Breakfast Every Friday: 12 Days / 11 Nights
What's Included
Included
All service charges and taxes
A bottle of water during your trip
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide
Egyptologist guide during your tours in Egypt
Our representative will meet you upon your arrival at the airport
Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
1 night on a sleeper train
Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan, including breakfast
3 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis
1 night camping in Kharga Oasis on a full board basis
1 night in Dakhla on a half board basis
1 night in Dakhla Oasis on a full board basis
Camping equipment provided, including sleeping bags, camel blankets, and tents
Pick-up by A/C vehicle from the airport/railway station or your hotel in Aswan
Transfer from Luxor to Kharga and from Bahariya to Cairo by A/C vehicle
All transfers from Kharga to Bahariya by 4x4 car
All sightseeing tours included
Lunch during sightseeing tours in Cairo and the Oases
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
Entry visa to Egypt
Personal expenses
Any optional tours
International flights into Egypt
Tipping
Luxury Facilities
Free WiFi
Infinity Pool
Spa & Wellness
Fine Dining
Fitness Center
24/7 Concierge
Prices & Seasons
Group Size
May - Sep
Oct 1 - Dec 19
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Jan 5 - Apr 30
9-16 People
$1,899
$2,199
$2,499
$2,049
5-8 People
$2,149
$2,499
$2,849
$2,329
2-4 People
$2,499
$2,899
$3,299
$2,699
Single Traveler
$3,799
$4,399
$4,999
$4,099
May - Sep
9-16 People$1,899
5-8 People$2,149
2-4 People$2,499
Single Traveler$3,799
Oct 1 - Dec 19
9-16 People$2,199
5-8 People$2,499
2-4 People$2,899
Single Traveler$4,399
Dec 20 - Jan 4
9-16 People$2,499
5-8 People$2,849
2-4 People$3,299
Single Traveler$4,999
Jan 5 - Apr 30
9-16 People$2,049
5-8 People$2,329
2-4 People$2,699
Single Traveler$4,099
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Tour Policies
Children
Children under 6: free
Ages 6-11: 50% off
Ages 12 and over: full price
Payment
25% deposit to confirm your booking
Full payment 30 days before departure
Booked less than 30 days before departure: full payment when you book
Multiple payment methods accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 30 days before
50% fee 15-29 days before
No refund within 14 days
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert?
The Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert lasts 12 days / 11 nights. The day-by-day program is shown on this page.
How much does the Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert cost?
The price per person depends on the season and on the size of your group: $1,899–$2,499 for groups of 9–16, $2,149–$2,849 for groups of 5–8, $2,499–$3,299 for groups of 2–4 and $3,799–$4,999 for a single traveler. The booking form on this page shows the 2-4 people price for your date; for another group size, send a booking request and we confirm the price for your group. The "Prices & Seasons" table lists every season. Prices are in US dollars.
What is included in the Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert?
Included: All service charges and taxes, A bottle of water during your trip, All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, Egyptologist guide during your tours in Egypt, Our representative will meet you upon your arrival at the airport, Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast, 1 night on a sleeper train, Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan, including breakfast, 3 nights on board a 5-star cruise on a full board basis and more (full list on this page).
What is not included?
Not included: Entry visa to Egypt, Personal expenses, Any optional tours, International flights into Egypt and Tipping.
Can I cancel the Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert?
Free cancellation up to 30 days before. 50% fee 15-29 days before. No refund within 14 days.
Do children pay less?
Children under 6: free. Ages 6-11: 50% off. Ages 12 and over: full price.
How do I book the Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Oasis Desert?
Choose your date and number of travelers in the booking form on this page, then pay online by Visa or Mastercard, or send a booking request with no payment. The Evaya Getaways team confirms by email or WhatsApp (+44 7337 684511).
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