Women-Only Splendours of Egypt: Nile Cruise & Cairo – 12 Days
A seven-night Nile cruise and Cairo, in a group of women only.
Tour overview
This 12-day tour explores Egypt in a group of women only, with a long, relaxed Nile cruise. A tour director escorts the group, with domestic flights between Cairo and Luxor. You stay eleven nights, seven on a Nile cruise and four at the Cairo Marriott, with breakfast daily and many lunches and dinners.
You fly to Luxor and board your boat for seven nights on the Nile, visiting the temples of Dendera, Edfu and Kom Ombo and Aswan's High Dam and Temple of Isis, with a galabeya party on board.
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A felucca sail ends with sundowner cocktails at the Old Cataract Hotel. Back in Cairo you visit the Citadel, Memphis and the Pyramids of Giza.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits women who want to see Egypt with like-minded travellers.
Trip highlights
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Dendera (Day 3)
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Edfu (Day 3)
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The Temple of Isis (Day 5)
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A felucca sundowner (Day 6)
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The Cairo Citadel (Day 10)
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The Pyramids of Giza (Day 11)
Your route
6 stops from Cairo to Aswan
- Cairo Days 1 & 9–12
- Luxor Days 2 & 8
- Dendera Day 3
- Edfu Day 3
- Kom Ombo Day 7
- Aswan Days 4–6
Why choose this tour
A women-only group. A long, relaxed Nile cruise.
Best suited to
- Women travelling solo or with friends
- History lovers
- Travellers who value comfort
- First-time visitors to Egypt
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from Cairo, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt
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Day 1 · Cairo Cairo
Welcome to Egypt.
- Hotel
- Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
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Day 2 · Luxor Luxor
Fly to Luxor.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 · Dendera, Edfu Dendera
Temples.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Edfu, Aswan Aswan
To Aswan.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple Aswan
The Temple of Isis.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · River Nile, Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
A felucca sundowner.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Kom Ombo Kom Ombo
A relaxed start.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · River Nile Luxor
Back to Luxor.
- Hotel
- MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 · Luxor, Cairo Cairo
Fly to Cairo.
- Hotel
- Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Cairo Citadel Cairo
The Citadel.
- Hotel
- Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Memphis, Pyramids of Giza Giza
The Pyramids.
- Hotel
- Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Cairo Cairo
The tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Cairo (1 night) Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
- Nile (7 nights) MS Medea or MS Miriam
- Cairo (3 nights) Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights on a Nile cruise and 4 nights in Cairo
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor–Cairo
- Temples of Luxor, Dendera, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
- Felucca sundowner at the Old Cataract Hotel
- Cairo Citadel, Memphis and the Pyramids
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- International flights
- Egypt visa
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are not travelling as a woman
- You want an active holiday
- You want a beach stay
- You want international flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £4,075 per person, twin share, tour only. 2 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for women?
Yes, it is a women-only group.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Yes, UK citizens need a visa, available as an e-visa or on arrival.
Are flights included?
Domestic flights within Egypt are included; international flights are not.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 7 dinners and an afternoon tea.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary