Trip Details - Egypt Highlights: Gods & Pharaohs Tour

Traveling in a small group with an expert Egyptian guide and American escort offers personalized attention, cultural insights, and a smooth journey through captivating ancient destinations.

Ehab and Deanne will guide you through Egypt, from bustling Cairo to the renowned Valley of the Kings. Enjoy a 4-night Nile River cruise, experiencing iconic vistas along "The Father of Life."

Gods and Pharaohs Trip Details

It’s time to unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt and get to know the vibrant culture of Egypt's most emblematic cities on this active-paced trip.

• 8 days/ 7 nights with 4-night River Nile Cruise

In addition to standing amongst the greatest sites in Egypt - or the world, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the flow of the Nile and its vistas while enjoying afternoon teas, talking with new friends or relaxing poolside on the sundeck of the river boat.

• Guided Tours of 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Abu Simbel

UNESCO World History sites are identified world-wide as having cultural, historical, or scientific significance and considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. We will visit five sites in Egypt during our tour: The Pyramid fields including Giza Pyramid complex (only one of the surviving Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and the Great Sphinx, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshesput, Abu Simbel, and historic Cairo.

• Visit recently opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

The Grand Egyptian Museum which opened in November of 2025 is located a mile away from the pyramids of Giza, covers an area of 470,000 sq metres. It is the largest museum in the world for a single civilization. More than 50,000 items are housed in the museum, including an 83-ton, 3,200-year-old colossus of Ramesses II and a 4,500-year-old boat belonging to Khufu, the pharaoh credited with building the pyramids.

• Private tours and lectures by Egyptologist Dr. Ehab Yousif

Ehab will lead a comprehensive tour of each site we visit. In addition to the tours, Ehab will also invite you to join him for lectures and discussions about ancient Egyptian history and mythology.

• American Escort Deanne Panighetti throughout journey

Deanne will be your cultural ambassador, problem solver and companion on this trip. She will look out for the group's well-being, assist in navigating unfamiliar environments and handling any unexpected situations. Her job is to allow you to relax and immerse yourself in the journey through ancient Egypt.

• Transportation in an airconditioned motorcoach

The group will travel with Deanne and Ehab throughout Egypt in a comfortable motorcoach.

• Small group tour of no more than 20 people

Deanne and Ehab believe that to experience ancient Egypt is best done with family. That is why they lead small groups through the heart of Egypt. Traveling in a small group transforms a simple trip into a rich, immersive adventure. The personalized attention, cultural insights, and smooth logistics create a travel experience that feels both comfortable and exciting. Whether exploring historic towns, natural wonders, or cultural landmarks, this style of travel offers a deeper connection to the destination and the people you meet along the way.

Cost: $2,783 per person double occupancy / Single Supplement $550

Trip Inclusions: transfers, hotel accommodations with breakfast, 4-night river cruise with meals, sightseeing per itinerary, private guide, American escort, admission fees, economy class air tickets within Cairo, all tips for hotel, cruise, drivers and private guide.

Trip Exclusions: international flights to and from Cairo, Egyptian VISA ($25), meals not included in itinerary (2 lunches and 2 dinners), alcoholic beverages and personal expenses.

Because Deanne and Ehab want to share the wonders of Egypt with others, they have worked with a variety of companies to create a comprehensive tour of great value without being cost prohibitive. They bundled as many experiences and expenses into the trip cost. 

• They know the "optional tours" everyone buys and built those into the tour cost.

• Eliminated the day to day worry about tipping in Egypt by including all tips for the hotels staff, cruise staff, drivers, and  guide in the tour cost.

By taking away the day to day logistics of the trip, you can lose yourself in the sites and sounds of Egypt and create memories of lifetime. 

Transportation and Accommodations

• Ground transfers within Egypt on private, first-class, air-conditioned motor coach

• Domestic air travel from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo on Egypt Air (Economy class)

• 4-night / 5-day River Nile Cruise boat (Nile Goddess, Blue Shadow Nile or similar)

• Three nights hotel accommodations in JAZ Pyramids Hotel, Helnan Dreamland or similar.

• International Travel to and from Cairo can be arranged by Deanne if guest prefers. The cost of this airfare is not included in tour package price.