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Egypt in luxury, including return flights from Australia
Multiple departures from February to March 2027.
Egypt In-Style is a 15-day small group tour with Bunnik Tours, travelling with no more than 16 guests. The journey traverses ancient lands where legends linger and luxury leads the way: guests cruise the Nile, explore grand temples, dine beside the pyramids and stroll through colourful bazaars, all with expert university-qualified Egyptologist guides, elegant 5-star hotels and two nights at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan.
Highlights
Tour the Serapeum of Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser
Lunch with views of the Great Pyramids of Giza, then visit the Pyramids and the Sphinx
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, including King Tutankhamun's collection
Visit the Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur
See Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at sunset
Enter Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Four-night luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with Dendera, Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
Fly to the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel
Visit the Nubian Museum and a Nubian village, including time with a local family
Two nights at the famous Old Cataract Hotel, Philae Temple and a felucca sail in Aswan
Tour the former residence of the Egyptian royal family, with a farm-to-table lunch
Return economy flights from Australia, 4 internal flights and Tipping Made Easy included
*Advertised price is per person, twin share, based on the 03 February 2027 departure. Pricing shown is inclusive of any advertised savings. All pricing and offers are subject to availability and may change without notice. Correct as of 27 October 2026.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Sakkara and tour the Serapeum of Sakkara
Lunch with a view at the Giza Plateau
Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, including King Tutankhamun's collection
Visit the Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur
Visit the grand Karnak Temple and see Luxor Temple at sunset
Explore the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings (entering some of the tombs of the pharaohs) and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Enter Tutankhamun's Tomb
Four-night luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Half-day tour of the Dendera Temple complex
Temple of Horus in Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo
Galabeya party whilst cruising the Nile
Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel
Nubian Museum in Aswan, then by boat to a Nubian village with its local market and a visit to a Nubian family in their home
Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
Traditional felucca sail in Aswan
Mohammed Ali Mosque and the Saladin Citadel of Cairo
El Moez Street and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Former residence of the Egyptian royal family
Lunch at a local farm
Travel
Return economy-class flights from Australia to Egypt, taxes included
4 economy-class flights within Egypt
Airport transfers on the first and last day of tour
All touring in air-conditioned vehicles
4-night Nile River cruise
Accommodation
6 nights in 5-star specialty hotels
4 nights in an outside cabin on board a 5-star (Egyptian standard) luxury Nile River cruise
2 nights at the famous Old Cataract Hotel
Properties include The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo; Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa; Sonesta St George Nile Cruise; and the Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan. Hotels and cruise ship listed are an indication only and are subject to change without notice.
Meals
12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners
Depart Australia on return economy flights to Cairo.
Meals: Nil
Day 2 | Arrive Cairo
Arrive in Cairo, the bustling hub set along the legendary Nile River and Egypt's largest city, where Pharaonic, Roman, Greek and Islamic influences meet. Guests are recommended to arrive by 6:00pm. After settling into the hotel, the group meets for a welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3 | Cairo – Giza – Cairo
Visit Sakkara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid built in Egypt, believed to have been designed by the renowned architect Imhotep.
Special Experience: Tour the historic Serapeum of Sakkara, the burial place of the Apis Bulls and home to centuries of cult activity.
Special Experience: Take in the incredible views of the Great Pyramids of Giza while enjoying a Middle Eastern lunch at the Giza Plateau.
Continue to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then come face-to-face with the Great Sphinx.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 | Cairo
Explore the new Grand Egyptian Museum, greeted by the towering statue of Ramses II and home to galleries dedicated to King Tutankhamun. This afternoon, step off the well-trodden path to the pyramids of Dahshur, visiting Pharaoh Sneferu's curious Bent Pyramid and the striking Red Pyramid, Egypt's first true smooth-sided pyramid.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 | Cairo – Luxor
Take an early, short flight to Luxor. Visit the majestic Karnak Temple, a complex spanning over 2 square kilometres shaped by nearly 30 pharaohs over 1,500 years, then stop at a local papyrus gallery. Rest at the hotel this afternoon.
Special Experience: Explore the spectacular Luxor Temple at sunset, witnessing how the golden light brings this ancient wonder to life.
Optional excursion: Luxor Museum (from US$60 pp, cash only).
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 | Luxor – Nile Cruise
Enjoy a half-day tour of Luxor's West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings and step inside Tutankhamun's famed tomb, then the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon, with a stop at a local alabaster workshop. This afternoon, board the Nile River cruise ship for lunch on deck as the boat glides south. Tonight, enjoy a belly dancing show on board.
Optional excursions: early-morning hot air balloon ride (from US$170 pp); Deir El Medina & Medinet Habu (from US$105 pp); Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple (from US$65 pp). Cash only.
Challenging day: extended periods of walking, often across uneven ground and in heat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | Nile Cruise
Special Experience: Enjoy a half-day tour to the Dendera Temple Complex, exploring one of Egypt's best-preserved sites, the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and beauty.
Admire the vivid ceilings and intricate carvings at Dendera before returning to Luxor to rejoin the cruise. This afternoon, pass through the Esna Lock as the ship continues south.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 | Nile Cruise
In Edfu, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, dedicated to the falcon-headed god and one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Cruise on past palm-lined banks and villages, then explore the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god, with carvings of ancient surgical tools. This evening, guests dress in traditional robes for a lively Galabeya Show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 | Nile Cruise – Abu Simbel – Nile Cruise
Sail early to Aswan, then take a short flight to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples of Abu Simbel, carved into the mountainside for Pharaoh Ramses II and Queen Nefertari over 3,000 years ago. Fly back to Aswan and return to the ship for a colourful Nubian show on board.
Optional excursion: Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple (from US$65 pp, cash only).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 | Nile Cruise – Aswan
Disembark the Nile cruise and explore the culture and heritage of Aswan.
Special Experience: Uncover the fascinating Nubian Museum, before navigating the waterways of the Nile to a Nubian village, visiting the local market and a Nubian family in their home.
Deluxe Experience: Enjoy two unforgettable nights at the famous Old Cataract Hotel, renowned for its timeless elegance, stunning river views and historic charm.
Agatha Christie penned part of 'Death on the Nile' at the Old Cataract, which has welcomed statesmen, archaeologists and storytellers alike.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 | Aswan
Visit the stunning Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, a sacred sanctuary dedicated to Isis, relocated to save it from flooding after the Aswan High Dam was built. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the hotel, then step aboard a traditional felucca sailboat to drift along the Nile around Kitchener Island.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 | Aswan – Cairo
Fly back to Cairo. Visit the 12th-century Saladin Citadel, with sweeping city views, and the grand Mosque of Mohammed Ali, known as the Alabaster Mosque. Stroll along historic El Moez Street to the lively Khan el-Khalili Bazaar for a traditional Arabic coffee, with visits to a carpet weaving workshop and a cartouche jewellery shop. Free time for lunch, then the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 | Cairo
Deluxe Experience: Tour the former residence of the Egyptian royal family and discover their opulent lifestyle, architecture and refined tastes from a bygone era.
Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at a local farm, returning to Cairo in the late afternoon. Tonight, the group gathers for a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 | Depart Cairo
The tour concludes after breakfast as guests begin the journey home.
Optional excursions (post-tour accommodation may be required): Coptic Cairo (from US$65 pp); Islamic Cairo (from US$65 pp); National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation (from US$80 pp). Cash only.
*Advertised price is per person, twin share, based on the 03 February 2027 departure. Pricing shown is inclusive of any advertised savings. All pricing and offers are subject to availability and may change without notice. Correct as of 27 October 2026.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
