Book Early and Save $200 per person ![](/sites/default/files/2025-07/1%20Meals%20%28red%29_1.png) All Meals ![](/sites/default/files/2025-07/3%20CT%20Ratings%20%28red%29_1.png) CT Rating 3.5/5 - Challenging ![](/sites/default/files/2025-07/4%20Leader%20%28red%29_1.png) Journey Leader **Uncover the Timeless Wonders of Ancient Egypt** Step into the world of pharaohs and pyramids through Egypt's most iconic and awe-inspiring sites. In Memphis and Thebes, the ruins whisper stories of a once-mighty civilization. At Abu Simbel, you’ll stand before temples carved for Ramesses II. As you sail the Nile, you’ll take in the quiet rhythm of life along its palm-lined banks. When night falls, the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show brings the tales of pharaohs and gods to life. In Cairo, lose yourself in winding market alleys, where the air is perfumed with the scent of spices. Here, history isn’t just something you learn, it’s something you experience. Join us on this incredible journey into Egypt’s living past. .button { display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; background-color: gray; /* default color */ color: white; } .button:hover { opacity: 0.9; } [Book Now](https://enrollment.craigtravel.com/booking?departurecode=TAFA201027:20271020)[Download Brochure](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/pcvgET4/EgyptOct2027) [![OCT 2027 Egypt map](/sites/default/files/2026-10/Map%20Egypt_OCT2027-rev_ADJ.png)](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-10/Map%20Egypt_OCT2027-rev_ADJ.png) ### Tour Highlights - UNESCO GEMS - Stand before the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, explore Sakkara’s Step Pyramid, Egypt’s oldest colossal stone structure. See the Colossus of Ramesses II at Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. - ANCIENT THEBES & CRUISING THE NILE - Walk Karnak’s Hypostyle Hall and Luxor Temple, descend into Seti I’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, and cruise to Aswan aboard the Royal Ruby I via Edfu and Kom Ombo. - TEMPLES SAVED FROM THE NILE - Sail by felucca to El Nabatat Island and view the Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam. See Philae’s Temple of Isis and the cliff-carved temples of Abu Simbel, illuminated during the Sound and Light Show. - CAIRO BEYOND THE PYRAMIDS - Discover the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Coptic Museum, enter the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the Hanging Church, and browse Khan El Khalili, which has bustled with trade since the 14th century. ### Inclusive Features - International flights, domestic Canadian flights and airport transfers with air-inclusive packages - Domestic flights within the destination - Carefully selected accommodation as listed, or similar - All sightseeing and entrance fees as described - Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: BREAKFAST (11) L: LUNCH (10) D: DINNER (11) - Dedicated journey leader, national guides, and local specialists where applicable - All gratuities, surcharges, fees, and taxes - International eSIM to keep you connected - Visa support and fee for Canadian citizens as required - Free insurance quote (contact us for details) ### Itinerary Overview Full View DEPART CANADA October 20, 2027 Tour members from across Canada gather in Toronto for the overnight flight to Cairo. CAIRO October 21, 2027 Welcome to Egypt! After a warm airport welcome, we settle into our hotel and share our first dinner together. ***Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah - 4 nights*** Dinner GIZA October 22, 2027 Standing in the shadow of the Giza pyramid complex, we marvel at the sheer scale of one of the world’s greatest engineering achievements. Their remarkable alignment places them within a fraction of a degree of true north. We also gaze upon the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza, a silent guardian watching over these monumental tombs for millennia. After an optional camel ride across the golden sands, we uncover more wonders at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s largest collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Here, remarkable treasures bring the story of ancient Egypt vividly to life. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner CAIRO October 23, 2027 We begin our morning at the 12th-century Citadel of Salah El-Din, the stronghold that served as the seat of Egypt’s rulers for centuries. Stepping within its imposing stone walls, we take in the gleaming Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. After lunch, we travel into the heart of Old Cairo to trace the region’s rich religious heritage. We first visit the Coptic Museum to view the world’s most extensive collection of Egyptian Christian antiquities. Just steps away, we visit the Church of Abu Serga and the nearby Hanging Church, which was built above an ancient Roman fortress gatehouse. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SAKKARA / MEMPHIS October 24, 2027 Our drive takes us to the UNESCO-listed necropolis of Sakkara, where we step back to the dawn of monumental architecture. Here, the Imhotep Museum introduces us to the engineering genius behind the Step Pyramid, celebrated as Egypt’s oldest colossal stone structure. The legacy of the pharaohs continues at Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, where the magnificent Colossus of Ramesses II presides over a remarkable open-air museum. On our way back to Cairo, we stop at a papyrus workshop to learn how Egyptians first transformed river reeds into writing material. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner CAIRO / LUXOR / EMBARKATION October 25, 2027 A short flight carries us south to Luxor, where we board our Nile cruise ship for lunch. Immersing ourselves in the ancient capital of Thebes, we explore the sprawling Karnak complex to marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 colossal sandstone columns. From there, we trace the Avenue of Sphinxes, walking the 2.7-kilometre path once used during the sacred Opet festival. We continue to Luxor Temple, where we stand before the soaring pylon gateways and giant granite statues of Ramesses II. ***Royal Ruby I - 4 nights*** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner VALLEY OF THE KINGS / EDFU October 26, 2027 After an optional hot-air balloon ride over the West Bank, we pause beside the Colossi of Memnon, twin statues of Amenhotep III that have guarded the plain for 3,400 years, before continuing on to the Valley of the Kings. Descending into the magnificent Tomb of Seti I, we encounter exceptionally well-preserved, vibrant wall reliefs detailing the afterlife. We then admire the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural triumph carved directly into limestone cliffs for a legendary female pharaoh. Back on board, we relax on deck as our ship navigates the Esna locks toward Edfu. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner EDFU / KOM OMBO / ASWAN October 27, 2027 Horse-drawn carriages carry us through Edfu’s quiet streets toward the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, shielded for centuries beneath drifting sand. After sailing towards Kom Ombo, we explore a rare double temple, its symmetrical halls honouring both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Our ship then glides onward, arriving in Aswan this evening. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ASWAN October 28, 2027 Taking to the waters of the Nile, we set sail aboard a traditional felucca to El Nabatat, a lush botanical island. Our journey then brings us to the graceful Temple of Philae. Sacred to Isis, the goddess of motherhood and magic, this stunning complex was carefully relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island during a monumental UNESCO rescue project to save it from rising waters. We also discover engineering marvels from two vastly different eras. First, we visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern achievement that successfully tamed the annual flooding of the river. And finally, we view the Unfinished Obelisk still resting in its bedrock, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient stonemasonry techniques and the sheer scale of what would have been the largest monument of its kind. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ASWAN / ABU SIMBEL October 29, 2027 A short flight south brings us to Abu Simbel, on the shores of Lake Nasser. Here, Ramesses II comissioned two magnificent temples carved into the sandstone cliffs, honouring himself and his beloved queen Nefertari. Four seated colossi, each some 20 metres tall, guard the entrance of the Great Temple. In the 1960s, both temples were cut into blocks and reassembled on higher ground, safe above the rising lake. After dark, we return for the Sound and Light Show as the temples’ story plays across their illuminated facades. ***Seti Abu Simbel Hotel - 1 night*** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ABU SIMBEL / CAIRO October 30, 2027 We fly back to Cairo via Aswan. After lunch at a local restaurant, we return to our hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner. ***Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah - 2 nights*** Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner CAIRO October 31, 2027 Our last day takes us along El Moaz Street in Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its remarkable concentration of medieval Islamic architecture. Nearby, the labyrinthine lanes of Khan El Khalili have bustled with trade since the 14th century, their air fragrant with spices and shops aglow with brass lanterns. After a leisurely afternoon, we gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate our journey. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner RETURN HOME November 1, 2026 This morning we transfer to the airport for our flights home, taking with us the memories of Egypt’s timeless treasures. Breakfast [Download Brochure](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-10/Egypt%20TAFA201027%20%2829OCT26%29_2.pdf) [![Karnak's towering pillars and sacred mounments](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-10/Karnak-Temple-AdobeStock_327403284.jpeg.webp?h=d2bc314b&itok=hOkB_EYd "Karnak's towering pillars and sacred mounments")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-10/Karnak-Temple-AdobeStock_327403284.jpeg) [![Lamps in Egypt market](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-06/Lamps_Cred%20derMolf_Pixabay.jpg.webp?h=5f62bdfc&itok=-NaRdsnp "Browse the colourful shops of Khan El Khalili bazaar")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-06/Lamps_Cred%20derMolf_Pixabay.jpg) [![Sail on a felucca boat on the Nile River in Aswan](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2025-08/AdobeStock_432674425.jpeg.webp?h=7897d111&itok=d6Yk4xWB "Sail on a felucca boat on the Nile River in Aswan")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/AdobeStock_432674425.jpeg) [![Alabaster Mosque in Cairo](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2025-08/cairo-alabaster-mosque-web.jpg.webp?h=635ca9c5&itok=RytrA_Hr "Alabaster Mosque in Cairo")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/cairo-alabaster-mosque-web.jpg) [![Abu Simbel Temple](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2025-08/Abu-Simbel-Temple-AdobeStock_388804947.jpeg.webp?h=790be497&itok=ED_JWcNC "Abu Simbel Temple")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Abu-Simbel-Temple-AdobeStock_388804947.jpeg) [![Temple of Hatshepsut](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2025-08/Temple%20of%20Hatshepsut_AdobeStock_227428304.jpeg.webp?h=57909b4c&itok=fAETxYxy "Temple of Hatshepsut")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/Temple%20of%20Hatshepsut_AdobeStock_227428304.jpeg) [![Visit Khan El Khalili, popular among tourists and Egyptians alike](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2026-10/Khan%20el%20Kalili%20Bizaar.jpg.webp?h=d092ff1c&itok=sypjfb36 "Visit Khan El Khalili, popular among tourists and Egyptians alike")](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2026-10/Khan%20el%20Kalili%20Bizaar.jpg) ### Have any questions? Contact Sheena Raspe at SRaspe \[at\] craigtravel.com or call [1-800-387-8890](tel:1-800-387-8890) Royal Ruby I The Royal Ruby I offers a comfortable way to experience the timeless scenery of the Nile while sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Cabins feature large panoramic windows, creating an inviting place to relax and enjoy the ever-changing views along the river. On board, guests can unwind on the spacious Sun Deck with its swimming pool, gather in the panoramic lounge and bar, or enjoy a variety of cuisine in the ship’s restaurant. With comfortable public spaces and attentive service, the Royal Ruby I provides a relaxing setting between Egypt’s extraordinary archaeological treasures. [Deck Plan](/sites/default/files/2026-07/MS%20Royal%20Ruby%20I.pdf "MS Royal Ruby I.pdf") (25.01 MB) ### Tour Cost in Canadian Dollars Per Person Land Only (Join / Leave at Cairo hotel) $8,185 Toronto $10,095 Montreal / Ottawa $10,295 Halifax / Winnipeg $10,395 St. John’s $10,445 Regina / Saskatoon $10,445 Calgary / Edmonton / Vancouver $10,395 Victoria $10,445 Single Supplement $2,195 [Book Now](https://enrollment.craigtravel.com/booking?departurecode=TAFA201027:20271020) ### Payment and Booking Terms Final payment is due **July 14, 2027** Deposit is **$1,200 per person** Prices are in Canadian dollars per person. Land only excludes international flights but includes all domestic flights within the destination. Land only members join and leave the group at the Cairo hotel. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Tour price is based on sharing a twin-bedded room. Prices are based on a minimum of 20 members and on rates, taxes and fees effective October 2026 and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control. Group to be escorted with a minimum of 20 members. Canadian passport holders require a visa for Egypt; this fee is included in the tour cost. Insurance is NOT INCLUDED but is highly recommended. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Check our website for the most current information. Refer to the [terms and conditions](https://www.craigtravel.com/terms-conditions) for more details. #### CT Rating **3.5/5 - CHALLENGING** This journey features full days of exploration and travel through warm, arid environments where dust and sand are common, with several very early starts. Several domestic flights allow us to explore Egypt’s remarkable historical sites across the country. 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