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7 Days · Cairo & the Nile Escape

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Cairo · Aswan · Luxor

A 7-day journey combining Cairo’s ancient wonders with 3 nights aboard Princess Farida. Explore with your guide, settle into your chosen suite and enjoy unhurried moments on the Nile.

YOUR JOURNEY7 days / 6 nights
ABOARD FARIDA3 nights
IN CAIRO3 nights

Every day, a new discovery

Your journey, day by day.

This is a sample itinerary. The order of Cairo visits and your cruise may change with your arrival date. Our team will confirm your detailed programme.

DAY 01Welcome to Cairo

Meet your representative at Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and review the plans for your journey. The remainder of the day is yours to relax.

DAY 02The Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Explore the Giza Plateau and the Sphinx with your guide, then discover the collections of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Return to your Cairo hotel.
Meals: breakfast and lunch.

DAY 03Aswan, Philae & Kom Ombo

Fly from Cairo to Aswan early enough for the scheduled morning pickup. Visit Aswan High Dam and the island Temple of Philae, then embark Princess Farida. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit its riverside temple. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 04El Selsela & Edfu

Sail to El Selsela and explore this stretch of the Nile. Continue to Edfu for a visit to the Temple of Horus, then sail towards Esna. Enjoy meals and your second night aboard.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 05Esna Lock & Luxor’s East Bank

Cross Esna Lock and sail towards Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in the afternoon before returning to Princess Farida for your final night aboard.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 06Luxor’s West Bank & return to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark and explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo and settle into your hotel. Your flight is scheduled after the included visits.
Meals: breakfast.

DAY 07Farewell to Egypt

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your international departure.
Meals: breakfast.

Make yourself at home

Your hotel. Your Farida suite.

Choose one of four Cairo hotel categories, then select your suite aboard Princess Farida. Each selected suite is paired with one Cairo hotel room for the same guests.

Standard

Cairo Hotels

★★★★★
Cairo

Steigenberger El Tahrir / Cairo Pyramids / Baron Hotel Cairo

Or similar

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • 24h Reception

Deluxe

Cairo Hotels

★★★★★
Cairo

Holiday Inn Maadi / Triumph Luxury

Or similar

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • 24h Reception

Ultra Deluxe

Cairo Hotels

★★★★★
Cairo

Fairmont Nile / Hyatt Regency West / Kempinski Nile

Or similar

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • 24h Reception

Luxury

Cairo Hotels

★★★★★
Cairo

St Regis / Waldorf Astoria / Four Seasons First Residence

Or similar

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • 24h Reception

Available suite types: Twin, Double and Royal. Availability depends on your sailing date.

The details, taken care of.

Included

  • 3 nights in Cairo in your selected hotel category, including breakfast
  • 3 nights aboard Princess Farida with meals as listed
  • Domestic flights connecting Cairo and the cruise
  • Airport transfers and transport for included visits
  • Guided visits and entrance fees for the listed programme

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and anything not listed as included
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