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Taste of Egypt 2024

10 days
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Start and end in Cairo
2.0
1 traveler review
Taste of Egypt 2024 - Avalon Waterways

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Gold Operator
Avalon Waterways
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Cairo
    Cairo
  • Luxor
    Luxor
  • Esna
    Esna
  • Edfu
    Edfu
  • Kom Ombo
    Kom Ombo
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Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Visit King Tut's treasures at the museum
  • Cruise the Nile and see ancient temples
  • Discover the Valley of the Kings
  • Sail on a Felucca around Elephantine Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CAIRO, EGYPT
  2. Day 2 CAIRO
  3. Day 3 CAIRO
  4. Day 4 CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
  5. Day 5 LUXOR–EDFU
  6. Day 6 EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
  7. Day 7 ASWAN
  8. Day 8 ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO
  9. Day 9 CAIRO
  10. Day 10 CAIRO
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6
(231 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

756

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

96%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and small-ship cruising with a young fleet, the most included shore excursions, the widest range of choices and extraordinary itineraries. Our Suite Ships® feature one-of-a-kind Panorama SuitesSM, with the widest opening windows in...

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Sustainability Initiatives

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

  • MS Farah
    MS Farah
     In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In this spirit, you'll sail on the MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cru… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    120
    Crew
    85
    Length
    236ft
    Width
    Suites
    2
    Staterooms
    56
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    56
    Deck
    5
    Deck with Cabins
    4
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Average
    3.0
  • Transport
    Bad
    1.0
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Tour Operator
    Avalon Waterways
    4.6
  • JS
    · May 20th, 2023
    We were very disappointed in the recent (April 14, 2023) Avalon Taste of Egypt cruise. This was billed as a “ luxury” tour but the only “luxury” portion were the hotels in Cairo. The cruise portion of the trip was on the MS Farah. Be aware that this ship IS NOT an Avalon owned or Avalon managed ship. The ship had five decks but no elevator. Not a problem if you are on one of the lower floors but we were on the fourth. And, the lack of an elevator was never mentioned by Avalon or its travel agency, Avoya. The shipboard food was mediocre, the cabins were average, but the top outdoor deck was great - but was only used for one evening meal. But, our biggest complaint was the manner in which our travel within Egypt was mis-handled. On the third day of the trip, it was indicated that there would be a one-hour morning flight from Cairo to Luxor. That meant returning from our second day’s tour in Cairo to our hotel at 6:30 pm and then having to leave for the airport at 2:00 am! Why, because the tickets for our 28 person group had not been obtained in advance and we spent four hours waiting in line in the overly crowded Cairo airport. And, when we later returned from Aswan to Cairo, the tickets for our flight were again not booked in advance and half of our group had to take a late flight that eventually got us to our hotel at 2:15 am. This trip was meant to be a vacation, not an ordeal. Our guide was OK, but the size of our group was way too large for one person to manage and the crowds made it hard to hear him or follow him. If you go, be prepared - Egypt is a very poor country and it is dirty, hot, and overcrowded. The pyramids, tombs, tourist sites and temples are things to behold, but the cities, towns and villages are depressing. And, if you have any physical limitations, the amount of walking, sometimes crawling, and climbing should be factored into your decision.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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Tour ID: 234499

  • Currency
    £
    Egyptian Pound
    Egypt
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Egypt
    Type E
    Egypt
    Type F
    Egypt
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 31st, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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