Escorted Journeys by Worldstar Travel

Cleopatra’s Dream

Thirteen days door to door – Cairo and the Pyramids, a five star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a Galabia party on deck, and three blissful nights on the Red Sea at Hurghada.

About This Tour

Temples, the Nile & the Red Sea

Cleopatra’s Dream is the classic Egypt holiday, perfectly paced. Ease into Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum – plus a free day to explore, or to join an optional tour. Then fly south to Aswan to board a five star Nile cruiser: Philae Temple and the High Dam, the double temple of Kom Ombo, a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu’s Temple of Horus, the Esna lock, and a full day among the wonders of Luxor on both banks of the Nile.

The dream ends the way all good dreams should – with three nights of Red Sea sunshine at a Hurghada resort on half board, before flying home via Cairo. Breakfast daily, ten included lunches and dinners, all domestic flights and an English speaking Egyptologist guide are part of the package.

  • Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
  • Three nights aboard a five star Nile cruiser with Galabia party
  • Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu by horse-drawn carriage and the Esna lock
  • Luxor in full: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor Temple
  • Three nights on the Red Sea at Hurghada on half board
Traditional Felucca Boats on the Nile River in Aswan
Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Giza at Sunset
Camel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, Cairo
Hypostyle Hall Columns at Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple at Sunset in Egypt
Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt
Traditional Felucca Sailboats on the Nile River, Aswan
Red Sea Beach Resort with Straw Umbrellas
Coral Reef Diving Scene with Tropical Fish

13 days, day by day – every included visit, every overnight stop.

Your Journey – Day by Day

Say goodbye to Australia and board your overnight flight, with meals served on board.

Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs. Your tour manager greets you at the airport, guides you through customs and immigration, and accompanies you to your hotel to review the itinerary and confirm pick-up times.

Overnight: Cairo

Your private Egyptologist guide and driver collect you for Giza’s Great Pyramid, the royal burial chamber and the Sphinx, followed by the Egyptian Museum and the golden treasures of Tutankhamun, with a stop at the Papyrus and Carpet Institute on the way back.

Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Camel at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

A free day to wander the mother of the world at your own pace – or join one of the optional tours your tour manager can arrange.

Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Fly south to Aswan for the High Dam – Egypt’s modern monument – and a motor-boat ride to the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis. Board your five star Nile cruiser for lunch and sail for Kom Ombo.

Overnight: Nile cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walk from the riverbank to the extraordinary double temple of Kom Ombo, built for two sets of gods with every court and sanctuary duplicated. Tonight the deck comes alive for the Galabia party – Egyptian dress encouraged!

Overnight: Nile cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A horse-drawn carriage carries you to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the largest and most perfectly preserved of the Nile temples. Back on board, watch the fascinating passage through the lock of Esna.

Overnight: Nile cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The grand finale afloat: the Valley of the Kings’ painted tombs, the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank, then Karnak’s 134-column Hypostyle Hall and Luxor Temple on the east.

Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Karnak Temple Complex Colossal Statues

Disembark after breakfast and transfer by private air conditioned coach across the Eastern Desert to your Hurghada beach resort.

Overnight: Hurghada | Meals: Half board

A free day for the Red Sea’s famous reefs, pools and beaches.

Overnight: Hurghada | Meals: Half board

Vibrant Coral Reef with Tropical Fish School

Another day in the sunshine – snorkel, dive, or simply do nothing at all, magnificently.

Overnight: Hurghada | Meals: Half board

Fly back to the capital, where you’re met and transferred to your hotel for a final night in Egypt.

Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Cairo International Airport after breakfast for your flight home, arriving with a camera roll full of wonders.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Inclusions & Tour Details

Tour Inclusions

  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
  • 4 nights in a five star Cairo hotel
  • 3 nights aboard a five star Nile cruiser
  • 3 nights in Hurghada on half board
  • Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
  • Luxor to Hurghada transfer and all airport transfers in modern air conditioned vehicles
  • English speaking Egyptologist guide and baggage handling throughout

Not Included

The following are not included in the tour price. The Worldstar Travel team can arrange or advise on most of these when you enquire.

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa and departure taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Incidentals such as laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses
  • Tips for your guide, driver and representative

Ready to Book Cleopatra’s Dream?

Speak with the Worldstar Travel team about departure dates, current pricing and connecting flights from Australia. We can also tailor pre- or post-tour arrangements to round out your journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your three resort nights include breakfast and dinner daily, leaving lunches free – ideal for beach days and boat trips where you would rather graze by the water.
A beloved Nile cruise tradition: guests dress in the flowing Egyptian galabia (easily picked up at the on-board boutique or a bazaar) for an evening of music and games on deck. Entirely optional, entirely fun.
Five star throughout in Cairo and on the Nile, with a quality beach resort in Hurghada – this is a comfort-first itinerary.
The temple sits back from the river, and the traditional approach is by horse-drawn carriage from the dock – a short, atmospheric ride included in the itinerary.
Yes – an Egypt entry visa is required for Australian passport holders and is not included in the tour price. The Worldstar Travel team can advise on the current process when you book.