Name: Royal Egypt 2025
Start: 2025-10-19
End: 2025-10-30
Location: Egypt

Cultured Travel

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Oct 19 - 30, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Royal Egypt 2025

Egypt

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Cultured Travel

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94 reviews

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Oct 19 - 30, 2025

Group size: 1 - 25

Lodging
1 night at the Hilton Heliopolis Cairo, 7 nights stay on board the SS Karim, 3 nights stay at the Marriott Zamalek hotel in Cairo
Board
Breakfast at all hotels, tea, coffee, and water as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the SS Karim
Transfers
All airport transfers in Egypt
Domestic Flights
All flights originating and ending in Egypt per itinerary
Airport Meet & Greet
Assistance through the airport upon arrival and through check-in upon departure
Visa
Included for all participants from the USA
Luggage Handling
Included at Egyptian airports and boat
Tour Guide/Egyptologist
Private English-Speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) and Escort throughout the tour
Sightseeing
As per itinerary
High Tea
At the famous Old Cataract Hotel while in Aswan
Entrances
Basic entrance tickets to all sites included in the itinerary
Tour Escort
24 hour Cultured Travel tour escort/consierge available before and during your tour
Global Rescue Membership
Global Rescue travel membership and security package; this is an evacuation service for both medical and security reasons including civil unrest, natural disasters, and other security orders.

Passport
Must be valid for 6 months past return date to the the U.S.
Airfare
Transportation from your home to the departure airport, any parking or toll fees incurred, and any airfare necessary to arrive or return. Round-trip airfare in to CAI and out from CAI.
Food and Beverage
Any meals, snacks, or beverages not included in breakfast at the hotels or meals aboard the SS Karim
Alcoholic Beverages
Optional Excursions
Such as the Hot Air Balloon ride or the Giza Sound and Light Show
Supplemental entrances
Not specified in the itinerary
Gratuity
Gratuity is not included and is a large part of Egyptian culture. Please prepare to have $300 - $400 USD in cash for tips
Travel Insurance
Strongly Recommended

Pre-tour additional night double

$220

Pre-tour additional night single

$200

Post-tour additional night double

$299

Post-tour additional night single

$250

Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor

$185

Sound and Light Show Giza Pyramids

$65

Nubian Village Visit

$45

Day 1: Sun., Oct. 19
Day 1: Sun., Oct. 19
Arrival
Arrive in Cairo where you will be greeted at the airport and assisted with your visa and transferring through customs. You will then meet up with your new (and possibly old) friends at the Hilton Heliopolis hotel to rest and get ready for your adventure.
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Day 2: Mon., Oct. 20
Day 2: Mon., Oct. 20
Embarkation
Depart the Hilton and fly as a group to Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple. Embark on the SS Karim before lunch and sail to Esna.
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Day 3: Tues., Oct. 21
Day 3: Tues., Oct. 21
Edfu to Kom Ombo
Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple. Sail on to Kom Ombo.
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Day 4: Wed., Oct. 22
Day 4: Wed., Oct. 22
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple and sail to Aswan. Enjoy a free afternoon in Aswan or an optional visit to a Nubian Village. Visit the Souk of Aswan in the evening or an optional jewelry shop.
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Day 5: Thurs., Oct. 23
Day 5: Thurs., Oct. 23
Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk
Visit the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk (a mind-blowing undertaking that never quite came to fruition). Enjoy a low key afternoon in Aswan sipping cocktails or mocktails at the Old Cataract Hotel followed by a tour of the Nubian Museum.
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Day 6: Fri., Oct. 24
Day 6: Fri., Oct. 24
Abu Simbel
Take a morning flight to Abu Simbel and then return to Aswan. Enjoy an afternoon cruising the Nile while sailing to to Edfu.
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Day 7: Sat., Oct. 25
Day 7: Sat., Oct. 25
Esna to Luxor
Visit the Esna Temple in the morning and enjoy the beauty of the vibrant colors which are still visible after all of these years. Sail from Esna to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple in the evening.
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Day 8: Sun., Oct. 26
Day 8: Sun., Oct. 26
Valley of the Kings and the West Bank
Visit the West Bank including the Howard Carter House, Ramesseum, the Valley of the Kings (visiting the famous tombs of King Tut and Seti I) and Colossi of Memnon, and enjoy an optional morning balloon ride; we say optional, but you will truly regret not doing this one! Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the West Bank.
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Day 9: Mon., Oct. 27
Day 9: Mon., Oct. 27
Luxor to Cairo
Disembark from the SS Karim after breakfast and fly to Cairo. Check into the Marriott Zamalek hotel. Enjoy a free afternoon in Cairo.
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Day 10: Tues., Oct. 28
Day 10: Tues., Oct. 28
Cairo
Tour Cairo visiting the Egyptian museum and the NMEC Museum.
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Day 11 - Wed., Oct. 29
Day 11 - Wed., Oct. 29
Giza
Tour Giza and see the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Sakkara. Enjoy your last evening together a group at our farewell dinner overlooking the Nile and the Cairo skyline.
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Day 12: Thurs., Oct. 30
Day 12: Thurs., Oct. 30
Depart for home
We know you will be sad to leave, but thrilled with all the the memories and experiences you can share with others back home!
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Day 1: Sun., Oct. 19

Arrival

Our family trip with CultuED was epic. I cannot say enough about the knowledge imparted by out Egyptologist and the caring of our Karem crew, including the chef and staff, who served us 3 delicious meals daily. I highly recommend booking an adventure with this team…. Indelible memories for a lifetime exploring a magical place with an incredible 5,000 year history.

By Dina B for Royal Egypt 2025 on Nov 04, 2025

Great experience overall with no problems. S/S Karim and crew exceeded all expectations, and we were treated like family. Sameh was an outstanding and very knowledgeable guide! Sure appreciated the pretrip information not to mention the post trip assistance leaving Egypt.

By Peter C for Royal Egypt 2025 on Nov 03, 2025

I had a wonderful time on this trip. It was well organized so I was very relaxed and I learned so much about Churchill and its flora and fauna. The starting two days in Winnipeg were slow days but in a good way, which allowed me to unwind from the press of getting out of the office for the trip. Jewel is a joy, well spoken, thoughtful, and kind. Thank you.

By Elin H for Polar Bear Adventure and Churchill Tour on Nov 02, 2025

The trip was an incredible experience — I spent meaningful time with friends and encountered places and moments that continue to stay with me, stirring thoughts and reflections long after returning home. Jewel somehow amazes on each and every turn.

By Stephen H for The Best of Turkiye on Oct 25, 2025

If ever there was a trip of a lifetime that went way over and beyond any high expectation you had, this was it. There was no part of The Best of Turkiye trip that wasn't of the highest quality and delight. Every moment of every day was filled with wonder and surprise, even when you thought you had knowledge about what you were going to see. And let me add, it was just fun! There were so many times that I laughed so hard with my new friends and those I had met on previous trips. There is no way I could recommend this trip and Cultured Travel more, I can't wait till my next trip because I know it will be wonderful.

By Alberta C for The Best of Turkiye on Oct 19, 2025

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