Women-only · Five-star stays · Nile cruise

Ancient Egypt & the Nile in Style | Women-only tour

See the Egypt you have always imagined, with a female Egyptologist to bring it to life and a small group of women to share it with.

13 days

from Cairo

6 May 2027

departure

Maximum 16 women

small-group journey

Egypt feels closer when someone knows the way.

For women travelling solo or with a friend, this journey combines remarkable ancient sites with the comfort of five-star hotels and a deluxe Nile cruise. Your welcome starts before immigration in Cairo, with arrival assistance and a transfer to your hotel. Renowned female Egyptologist Amira hosts the journey, adding insight and continuity along the way.

What you can look forward to

Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, including the Tutankhamun collection.
Travel with a professional female Egyptologist.
Sail the Nile on a four-night deluxe cruise aboard Mövenpick MS Royal Lily, or similar.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, with upgraded access to the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.
Experience Egypt’s great temples, including Karnak and Abu Simbel.
Meet the people behind Cairo’s Tawasol education and handicraft project.
Enjoy five-star hotels and local assistance between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

From NZ$11,449

per person, twin share
NZ$14,995 per person, single room

Earlybird offer

Save NZ$500 per person when you register and pay your deposit by 15 November 2026. Earlybird prices: NZ$10,949 twin share or NZ$14,495 single room. Twin-share matching may be available on request, subject to availability. Offer conditions apply.

Your journey at a glance

Cairo · Luxor · Nile cruise · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Cairo

Cairo | A supported arrival and ancient wonders

Meet your representative before immigration, transfer to your hotel and join the welcome dinner. Explore the pyramids and Cairo’s museums.

Luxor and the Nile | Temples, tombs and river life

Fly to Luxor, explore the West Bank and Valley of the Kings, then begin your four-night deluxe cruise.

Aswan and Abu Simbel | Monumental sights

Continue your exploration around Aswan and visit the extraordinary temples of Abu Simbel.

Cairo | Local connections and a farewell

Return to Cairo for further cultural visits, time at leisure and a farewell dinner before your departure on 18 May 2027.

Ask Bryce for the complete day-by-day itinerary.

Included in your tour

Eight nights in deluxe five-star hotels and a four-night deluxe Nile cruise.
Domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as specified.
Arrival assistance before immigration; Egyptian visa for eligible passport holders.
Female Egyptologist hosting, sightseeing and entrance fees as specified.
Daily breakfast, all cruise meals and selected additional meals.
Airport transfers and local representative assistance.

Before you book

Designed with solo women aged 40+ in mind. Single rooms are available at the stated price. Sites include steps and uneven surfaces. Visa inclusion depends on nationality. Hotels, ship and itinerary are subject to reconfirmation.

Prices are in NZ dollars per person, subject to availability and reconfirmation. International airfares are additional. Travel insurance is compulsory. Operator booking conditions apply; prices may change with currency movements until paid in full. Ask Bryce for the full itinerary, inclusions and current availability.

Operated by Innovative Travel and its local partners. Photography supplied by Innovative Travel.

Travel on your own. Share the experience.

Talk to Bryce at The Travel Co. about availability, room options and a complete journey with flights and extra stays arranged around your tour.

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