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From AU$6,806* per person, twin share
Cruise the Nile River and See the Pyramids on a 12-Day Guided Tour of Egypt
Explore the Splendours of Egypt on this 12-day tour.
Cruise down the Nile and follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie for high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel. Continue down the Nile to Luxor, where you will see the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs — including the famous Tutankhamun — are buried. Later, break bread with a family in Geziret Bahirat, who will welcome you with stories of local life. In Cairo, marvel at the oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, before travelling to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Pyramids of Giza. Stand face-to-face with the towering Sphinx and as night falls, watch a spectacular sound and light show dance across the ancient stones.
- CLASSIC GROUP – Tours that average 33 Guests and no more than 40
- SMALL GROUP – Tours that have no more than 24 Guests from AU$7,550* pp
- WOMEN – ONLY TOUR – Tours for women by women from AU$8,325*pp

Travelflex payment options available to eligible Lifestyle Gold, Platinum and 100 Club Owners
Package Pricing
Payment options: The use of part payment using your vacation credits is available with the Travel Flex benefit, currently available to Owners who are Lifestyle Gold and above..
| Price Per Person, Twin Share Please enquire for solo or family pricing. We’re always bringing you the best value. Current offers, including early booking discounts and seasonal specials are automatically applied when you book. |
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| Travel Season | From Price Classic |
| 27 May 2026 (10% Off) | AU$6,833* |
| 10 June 2026 (10% Off) | AU$6,806* |
| 22 July 2026 (10% Off) | AU$6,856* |
| 19 August 2026 (10% Off) | AU$6,856* |
| 2 September 2026 (10% Off) | AU$6,856* |
| 18 November 2026 | AU$7,050* |
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| Bookings are subject to availability. Multiple departures are offered each month. Rates for 2027 are also available. Discounts have already been applied to the published prices. On sale until 27 February, unless sold out prior. For Small Group or Women only tour please contact us. | |
Itinerary & Inclusions
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants
- Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
- 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
- ‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
- Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
- Local discovery led by Local Experts
Itinerary Splendours of Egypt

Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel where you’ll have time to unwind and explore its elegant amenities. Later, get acquainted with your Travel Director and fellow travellers over a drink, toasting the start of your Egyptian adventure. Hotel: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Designed for those visitors with extra pre or post trip nights in Cairo or if flight arrives before midday on Day 1. Located in Old Cairo, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to see the 22 royal mummies and over 1500 artefacts on display. With exhibitions beginning with the predynastic period, followed by the Roman and Coptic periods, until modern day Egypt. The museum incorporates the array of different civilizations that contributed to Egypt’s rich and diverse history. Adult: 65.00 USD *This Optional Experience is designed for guests that have a pre/post-night booked. It must also be booked in advance
Day 2 | Fly to Luxor, Cruise the Nile
In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next seven nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum to admire its impressive collection of ancient artefacts. In the evening, enjoy dinner on the ship and unwind at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Day 3 | Exploring Dendera and on to Edfu
A day of legend and history awaits you as you begin with a morning visit to the Temple of Hathor in Dendera. One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, it features a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion, whose father was Julius Caesar. At lunchtime, return to your ship and enjoy a scenic journey through the Esna Lock to Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Day 4 | Edfu to Aswan
Start the day with breakfast as you cruise along the Nile to Kom Ombo, before continuing on to the city of Aswan. Renowned for its archaeological sites, including the Philae Temple Complex and the Temple of Isis, Aswan is a vibrant destination that portrays an appealing blend of ancient and contemporary Egypt. Indulge your culinary side during an Egyptian cooking demonstration or tea with the Captain for your Insight Choice experience. In the evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Day 5 | Aswan’s High Dam and Temple of Isis
Today’s sightseeing includes a visit to Aswan’s High Dam and granite quarries, where you’ll see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, which rises from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Enjoy a retelling of the Nile flood and the stories of the goddesses Isis and Hathor in a Roman-style theatre. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the facilities on your cruise ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Day 6 | Feluccas and High Tea
Throughout your journey, you’ll have seen many feluccas sailing along the Nile. Now it’s your turn to explore one for yourself. On board this traditional vessel, meet a local sailor who shares the history and techniques behind navigating this culturally significant boat. Visit the local women’s co-op on your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and discover how scrap materials are transformed into fine handicrafts, supporting vulnerable women in the community. As the sun starts to set, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, just like Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie once did. Round off the day with an atmospheric Sound and Light Show at Philae Island, where the temple’s illuminated facade becomes the stage for tales of Isis, Hathor and the sacred Nile. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Aswan Museum on Elephantine Island – Sail through the islands of the First Cataract with your Local Nubian Expert, spotting vibrant birdlife and learning how the Nile has sustained civilisations for millennia. Moor at Elephantine Island to explore the Aswan Museum, housed in a villa once owned by the architect of the Old Aswan Dam, Sir William Willcocks. With a wealth of Egyptian relics and Nubian artefacts to explore, you’ll gain insights into the history of Elephantine Island and see antiquities discovered during the construction of Aswan Dam. Adult: 39.00 USD
Day 7 | Free Time and on to Kom Ombo
With the morning free, perhaps join an Optional Experience to Abu Simbel. These temples overlook Lake Nasser and consist of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Later, sail to Kom Ombo to visit Egypt’s only double temple, dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Abu Simbel Excursion By Air – Excursion to Abu Simbel from Aswan to visit the fabulous, reconstructed temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. The journey by air takes approximately forty minutes in each direction and allows approximately seventy-five minutes at Abu Simbel to visit the temples and the impressive concrete dome. Prices are in USD. Adult: 395.00 USD *Price subject to airline price fluctuations
Day 8 | Cruising the Nile to Luxor
Your cruise continues along the bustling waters of the Nile. Enjoy the facilities on board and keep your cameras ready for the sights as you leisurely make your way to Luxor. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, where your ship will dock for the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Karnak Sound and Light Show – Enjoy the fabulous Sound and Light Show arranged in Luxor at Karnak Temple: While strolling along the ancient avenues of Sphinxes & halls of colossal columns, you will be hearing the tales of these ancient places. Prices are in USD. Adult: 55.00 USD
Day 9 | Explore Luxor and fly to Cairo
This morning, disembark from your cruise and travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. Delve into history seeing both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, as they regale you with fascinating stories of daily life. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Day 10 | Cairo Sightseeing
This morning, ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. While here, visit the Alabaster Mosque, otherwise known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of ancient artefacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Nile Cruise & Dinner – Experience Cairo from a completely different perspective during a delightful evening dinner cruise on River Nile. Once on board enjoy a delicious buffet dinner with Cairo’s illuminated skyline as a backdrop. Entertainment is provided in the form of a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show. Not to be missed! Prices are in USD. Adult: 88.00 USD *During Ramadan there will be no alcohol or belly dancers
Day 11 | Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
Today, you’ll head to Memphis, the legendary capital of the ancient world. Once the heart of Egypt’s Old Kingdom, it was a flourishing centre of politics, religion and art. Marvel at the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx, believed to represent Queen Hatshepsut. Continue to Sakkara to view the extraordinary Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest in Egypt, designed by the architect Imhotep around 2700 B.C. This afternoon, journey to Giza to come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx. Gather at your hotel with your Travel Director and fellow travellers to share canapes and a drink, marking the end of your unforgettable journey. Meals: Breakfast Hotel: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Day 12 | Depart Cairo
Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport. Meals: Breakfast
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES: Full Day Alexandria (Designed For Those Visitors With Extra Pre Or Post Trip Nights In Cairo) – Embark on a full day exploration of historic Alexandria. Your sightseeing tour shows you the National Museum, the well preserved Roman Amphitheatre, Roman Catacombs, Quayet-Bey Fortress from the outside and Pombey’s Pillar. Prices are in USD. Adult: 155.00 USD *This excursion is only available to guests who have purchased extra nights in Cairo before or after their tour. *This Optional experience is priced at $155 per person when there are two or more participants. If there is only one participant, the cost is $310 per person.
Important Information
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- Bookings subject to availability.
- Prices are per person twin share, in Australian Dollars.
- Pricing corrects as of 9 February 2026 and may fluctuate due to changes in availability, surcharges, fees or taxes and currency fluctuation.
- Standard Travel Club Terms and Conditions apply.
- This tour is offered and managed by Insight Vacations and their terms and conditions apply.
- Cancellation and change fees apply. Bookings are non-transferable.
- Travel insurance is not included in the package. Please ensure you have valid Travel Insurance or request a quotation.
- Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change without notice due to fluctuations in taxes, currency exchange rates, or availability. The prices quoted represent the best available at the time of publication. We do not assume responsibility for changes made by suppliers, as many departures are subject to capacity controls. Any updates to pricing will be provided at the time of your enquiry
Travel Flex ^ guidelines
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- These offers are provided by Travel and Leisure Australia Pty Ltd ACN 090 083 613 (Developer) via the Travel Flex benefit as part of Lifestyle by Wyndham membership and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Travel Flex is available to all Lifestyle Gold members and above.
- You can exchange up to the equivalent of your annual holding of Lifestyle Qualified Credits toward Travel Flex:
- For Gold members, this will be between 35,000 and 62,999 credits per year.
- For Platinum members, this will be between 63,000 and 99,999 credits per year.
- For 100 Club members, this will be from 100,000 credits per year with a maximum cap of 150,000 credits permitted per year.
- NOTE – only your annual holding of Lifestyle Qualified credits may be used; you cannot use saved or borrowed credits.
- Lifestyle Platinum and 100 Club members can make up to two transactions per promotional period (provided the total amount of exchanged credits does not exceed your annual holding of credits or the cap of 150,000 credits for 100 Club members).
- Your credits must have a minimum of 6 months / 180 days validity for use with Travel Flex
- You must provide a Housekeeping Token for the first 19,999 credits and for each additional 10,000 Lifestyle Qualified Credits exchanged for Travel Flex.
- If you do not have enough allocated tokens per above, a fee of AU$139 is payable per 10,000 credits (or part thereof) exchanged.
- If you prefer to use fewer credits and more cash, we can adjust the pricing accordingly.
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