# Egypt - Where It All Began **Route**: `/solo-women-group-travel/christmas-on-the-nile-cruise` ## Overview Egypt, the cradle of ancient civilization, offers a captivating blend of desert landscapes, bustling souks, timeless temples and the enchanting Nile. With WOW Club’s women-only travel experience, explore the iconic Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, sail along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, and discover the fascinating ruins of Ancient Upper Egypt. A perfect blend of history, culture and adventure, designed for women to travel safely, confidently and together. ## Quick Facts - **Duration**: 9 Days & 8 Nights - **Starting Point**: Cairo - **Comfort Level**: deluxe Stay - **Collections**: active - **Tags**: egypt, cruise, temple, hot air balloon adventures - **Starting Price**: ₹2,65,000 (twin share) - **Temperature**: 10°C - 24°C in Dec ## Departure Dates - **Dec 21, 2026**: ₹2,65,000 - 15 spots available ## Your WOW Buddy **Nilisha** will be your trip leader for this journey. Your WOW Buddy is an experienced female trip leader who will accompany you throughout the journey, ensuring your safety, comfort, and an unforgettable travel experience. ## Activities - Cruising on Nile river - Abu Simbel Temple - Picturesque Pyramids - Visit to the Kom Ombo temple ## Detailed Itinerary ### Day 1: Welcome to Egypt Welcome to Cairo International Airport. Transfer and check in to the hotel (group transfers only) and recover from the long journey. Unwind and relax. This evening we set off to go for an incredible Nile Dinner Cruise along with folklore entertainment—perfect to make friends while travelling. After an exciting evening, we return to our hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo. **Accommodation**: Sofitel Gezirah Hotel or similar (5*) ### Day 2: Captivating Cairo After breakfast, we start our much awaited Egypt trip to see the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza (outside view). After an exciting encounter with history proceed to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. It is the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The collection consisting of King Tut's tomb and tens of thousands of other rare and unique archaeological finds has found a new home in a museum built on the plateau of the pyramids of Giza. Post lunch we complete the tour of the museum, a journey filled with unique women travel experiences. After that, we return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Cairo. **Accommodation**: Sofitel Gezirah Hotel or similar (5*) ### Day 3: Cruising on the Nile After breakfast and check-out, fly from Cairo to Aswan (flight not included). On arrival, visit Philae Temple and the High Dam before boarding the Nile cruise. Post lunch, take a motorboat to the Nubian Village to experience local life. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay in Aswan. **Accommodation**: Royal Ruby Nile Cruise - or similar Nile cruise (4*) ### Day 4: Excursion to Abu Simbel Start early at 3:30 AM for a 4.5-hour drive to Abu Simbel Temple, carrying your packed breakfast. Return to the cruise for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then sail onward to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay on board in Edfu. **Accommodation**: Royal Ruby Nile Cruise - or similar Nile cruise (4*) ### Day 5: Edfu & Luxor At 6:00 AM, visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, before returning to the cruise for breakfast. Sail to Luxor via Esna with lunch on board. Later, explore the magnificent Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s largest ancient religious sites. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay in Luxor. **Accommodation**: Royal Ruby Nile Cruise - or similar Nile cruise (4*) ### Day 6: Luxor - Hurghada Start early at 4:00 AM with a thrilling hot air balloon ride over Luxor (weather permitting). After breakfast, check out and explore the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, drive approximately 5 hours to Hurghada and check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Hurghada. **Accommodation**: Hilton Hurghada Plaza or similar (5*) ### Day 7: Hurghada Enjoy the leisure breakfast at the resort. Today the day is free for leisure and relaxation creating life-long friendships through travel. Engage yourself in the water sports activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, water ski, speedboat, wind surf etc (all at own expense). You can also explore the gym, courts and Indoor games at the resort or choose to relax by the pool or beach. Overnight stay in Hurghada. **Accommodation**: Hilton Hurghada Plaza or similar (5*) ### Day 8: Hurghada - Cairo Carry a packed breakfast and check out around 4:00 AM for a group transfer to Hurghada Airport. Fly to Cairo (flight not included) and visit the Hanging Church and Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, among Cairo’s oldest Christian churches. After lunch (at own expense), explore the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar before checking into the hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay in Cairo. **Accommodation**: Sofitel Gezirah Hotel or similar (5*) ### Day 9: Departure Today after breakfast we will checkout and transfer to Cairo International Airport (group transfers only) for the homebound flight, carrying back lifelong friendships through travel. ## What's Included - ✓ Twin sharing accommodation as specified in program - ✓ Group transfers by comfortable AC coach - ✓ Meals as per the itinerary. - ✓ English speaking guide wherever mentioned in the itinerary - ✓ Sightseeing & entry fees will be as mentioned in the itinerary - ✓ Visa Fees - ✓ Inclusive of GST 5% & TCS 2% - ✓ Insurance upto 69 yrs of age (For women over 69 years there will be an extra charge for insurance which will be subject to the duration of the trip and the destination country) ## What's Not Included - ✗ Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses - ✗ Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any airline delays, or re-scheduling etc. - ✗ Early check in or late check out - ✗ Optional excursions and activities - ✗ Porter fees in Hotels and Airports - ✗ Entrance Fees for Inside the Pyramid and the Mummy’s room Individual - ✗ Airfare – International, Internal & Domestic - ✗ Individual Airport Transfer & Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation or arriving by flight that does not match with the majority of the group - ✗ Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions - ✗ Meals and all other services which are not mentioned in the aforementioned itinerary. ## Customer Reviews > “Me: Mom do you want to see the Pyramids? - Le mom: Yes, why not” 🙋 A spur of the moment decision to check off one of the 8 wonders of the world, that’s how I embarked on this mother daughter journey. — **Anandita**, Global Program Manager, Uber North America > It was an absolute pleasure traveling on the WOW tour to Egypt. WOW Buddy Kanika did an excellent job coordinating the trip, giving clear instructions and smoothing all rough edges - all with the prettiest smile on her. — **Purba**, Professor ## Booking Policies ### Early Bird Offers Get an Early Bird ticket with discounts. Remember that we can offer this discount only as long as you make the installment payments on time. ### Refunds Get a full refund with only a Rs 1000 deduction if you cancel within 48hrs of booking. ### Pinkedge Points Each completed trip gets you points that you can redeem against events, merchandise and more trips! ## Meta Information - **SEO Title**: Egypt - Where It All Began - **Meta Description**: The cradle of ancient civilization, Egypt is marvelous. From invigorating desserts to Souks buzzing with life, from intriguing Mummies to the enchanting Nile, Egypt has always been the cynosure for wanderers. Now get an opportunity to watch history come alive, when you visit the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Egypt – one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the stunning colossal monuments of ancient Egypt. Enjoy in the heart of Egypt, and take the Nile River Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. It is the best way to see the incredible ruins of Ancient Egypt and modern life along the banks of the Nile, which has brought life to Egypt for millennia. By Sailing onboard Egypt Nile Cruises between Luxor and Aswan, you will have the chance to visit fascinating attractions in the Ancient Upper Egypt! - **Canonical URL**: https://www.wowclub.com/solo-women-group-travel/christmas-on-the-nile-cruise --- *Generated for LLM/AI consumption. Last updated: 2026-09-30T06:20:25.467Z*