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WanderWoman Journey to Egypt: Treasures Past and the NEW GEM!

Fully escorted women’s small-group tour
DATES  : March 13-28, 2027 
Start and end in Cairo, Egypt
Tour price: $6766.00 Double occupancy, per person for reservations received by October 16th
Single supplement: $2172
To check availability, email us.

Travel to Egypt with a fully escorted, small-group, women-only deluxe tour. This tour will be escorted by Erja Lipponen, founder of WanderWoman® Tours. With our private Egyptologist, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Alexandria, sacred sites, and temples as we learn of Egypt’s fascinating past. Enjoy a Deluxe Nile River cruise where Cleopatra sailed as she showcased the wonders and riches of Egypt to Julius Caesar. Includes Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Nile Cruise, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Explore ancient mysteries and the lives of ancient Egyptian queens (and pharaohs, too). And learn about life in modern Egypt.

Roommates or Single rooms arranged for solo travelers.
NOTE: tour group size is limited to approximately 8-12 travelers for a more personalized travel experience.

The Original WanderWoman’s  Egypt travel itinerary summary

CAIRO 2 nights

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a WanderWoman® representative will welcome you. Our representative will assist you with the visa process, immigration, and luggage retrieval.  They will escort you by private transfer to our hotel and get you checked in.  We begin our adventure in the comforts of our “boutique-style” hotel on an island oasis in the heart of bustling Cairo. The hotel has a spa and swimming pool; our rooms all have Nile views. Enjoy a WELCOME RECEPTION on the Nile with traditional cuisine and get acquainted with your fellow travelers that evening. On the first full day of our tour, we will be joined by our local Egyptologist for a fascinating private tour of GREAT PYRAMIDS (the last remaining ancient wonder of the world) and iconic sites such as the SPHINX and SAKKARA.   Learn not only about the Pharaohs, but also the Queens of Egypt who attained levels of power unparalleled elsewhere in the ancient world—optional entry into the Great Pyramid and Camel ride.  Return to our hotel.

ALEXANDRIA 2 nights

This city, founded by Alexander the Great, is where Cleopatra made her capital and where Hypatia, the brilliant female philosopher, headed the Neoplatonic Academy. The famous Library of Alexandria is now lost, but the BIBLIOTECA (new Library of Alexandria) is a modern marvel not to be missed. Stroll along the harbor with its colorful fishing boats and Qaitbay Fort, where once stood a magnificent lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit the occult site at Pompey’s PILLAR/SERAPEUM, the ROMAN THEATER, and the NATIONAL MUSEUM with an exhibit of the underwater finds of Cleopatra’s palace.  Our charming, historic hotel overlooks the Mediterranean Sea.

CAIRO 3 nights

Morning transfer back to Cairo to our boutique hotel on the Nile River. The next day, we’ll explore the narrow streets of COPTIC CAIRO, which are home to ancient churches and a synagogue. Tour the treasures at the GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM  with our Egyptologist. This new, beautiful state-of-the-art museum houses findings from all over Egypt. The following morning, take a guided WALKABOUT in the FATAMID DISTRICT, an old Islamic section of Cairo, and visit historic mosques,  a beautifully restored Ottoman residence, and see the women’s quarters, commonly known as the harem. We will also tour a medieval hammam. After lunch at one of Cairo’s best restaurants, enjoy exploring the famous KHAN EL-KHALILI BAZAAR with its exciting shops, or return to our hotel to relax.  On one of the evenings in Cairo, we will gather with local friends.  Next day flight to Luxor.

LUXOR 2 nights

Flight to Luxor, the site of ancient Thebes.  After checking in at our 5-star hotel with Nile view rooms, spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring with your tour escort. Evening tour of the TEMPLE OF LUXOR, beautifully lit up, and an optional visit to the local souk (market). Next morning, explore the WEST BANK’s VALLEY OF THE KINGS & QUEENS, the majestic temple of the female pharaoh HATSHEPSUT at El-Deir, and the COLOSSI OF MEMNON. The following morning, visit the impressive KARNAK temple complex on the East Bank. Embark on our DELUXE Nile River Cruise in time for lunch. As we cruise up the Nile, you’ll gain a different perspective of Egypt. See villages that have changed little since Queen Cleopatra sailed the Nile, presenting Egypt’s many wonders to Julius Caesar—an optional early morning Hot Air Balloon ride.

NILE RIVER CRUISE 4 nights

An elegant 5-star cruise boat will be our base for exploring the banks of the Nile River and its fascinating temples and monuments.  We will cruise to EDFU, where the temple of the god Horus is located. Next, sail to KOM OMBO and visit the temple of the gods Sobek & Haeroris. On the last full day of our Nile cruise, visit the HIGH DAM, the beautiful island of PHILAE TEMPLE.   Disembark the following day and fly from Aswan to the fantastic ABU SIMBEL archaeological site, which has massive twin temples originally carved into a mountainside by Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a monument to himself and his beautiful queen Nefertari, whose name means “beautiful companion.” A MUST SEE!  After touring this awe-inspiring monument with our Egyptologist, we will spend the evening in Aswan at a 5-star hotel on an island in the Nile. That evening, relax on a traditional FELUCCA sailing at sunset around ELEPHANTINE ISLAND before our farewell dinner.  The next day, fly to Cairo.

HELIOPOLIS-CAIRO 1 Night

We end our journey at a very comfortable 5-star property within a short distance of the airport.  Enjoy the spa, swimming pools, and numerous restaurants.  The next morning, relax with a private escorted transfer to the airport to ensure a smooth, hassle-free check-in and departure.

Call 207.236.0110 or email us for availability and tour details.