Zoom Vacations has announced that it is repeating its wonderful all gay Egypt luxury tour in 2024.

It is said that Cleopatra could speak seven languages and had exquisite taste. Egypt’s ancient wise monarch would certainly approve of Zoom Vacations®’ trip to Egypt, fit for a queen.

Zoom Vacations®’s previous Egypt tours have received raves. Zoom Vacations’ overseas partners have assured us that there has never been a better time to go back to Egypt.  Crowds are at a minimum, and visitors are eagerly welcomed with open arms.  Zoom Vacations’ gay luxury Egyptian tour is available for a maximum of 12 guests.

This intriguing country of gods and goddesses, pharaohs and fantasies will inspire and surprise you as it has done so to its travelers for centuries. But Egypt is so much more than mythology and magic, and offers more to see and do than ruins and camel rides.   Zoom Vacations®’ trip to Egypt brings out the rich history, culture and cuisine in addition to the things every visitor to the country must experience.

At times you will feel like a pharaoh, while at other times you will see the authentic Egypt of today, and what it means to live in this fascinating country.

However, your highlight will likely be the 4 night cruise aboard the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau, perhaps the most elegant yacht on the Nile, privately chartered by Zoom Vacations. They are also offering a 6 day Jordan add on tour that goes to Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Please contact us for details and pricing.

Tour Highlights

Cairo And Giza

• Fully escorted with the services of a Zoom Vacations® Concierge throughout the trip.

• Accommodations at the elegant Four Seasons First Residence and the stylish Mena House Hotel and Resort, with breathtaking views of the Pyramids.

• An unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza.

• Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery

• An exciting double tour to the city of Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara

• A unique welcome sunset cocktail reception

• Breakfast daily

• Visit to the famed Egyptian Antiquities Museum

• Fascinating tour of Medieval Cairo

• Visit the Khan El-Khalilli Bazaar – reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East

• Surprise farewell Event.

• All land and Zoom Vacations® event transfers

Privately Chartered Nile Yacht Cruise

• Services of a Zoom Vacations® Concierge throughout the trip

• Accommodations at Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau

• See the very best of Upper Egypt while cruising in uncompromising luxury

• Daily excursions

• All gourmet Meals Included

• Daily afternoon tea

• Daily well-rounded, personalized conversations with Zoom’s personable and candid Egyptologist guide.

• Motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka

• Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek.

• Egyptian cooking lesson

• Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the largest in Egypt!

• Visit to the Valley of the Kings

• Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III

• Visit to Luxor

• Sunset visit to the temple of Karnak, an incredible forest of giant pillars

• All airport transfers

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Cairo!

Upon arrival in Cairo airport, where your Tour Coordinator will meet you before immigration and transfer you to your hotel.

Welcome cocktail: Today your group gathers at the Hotel for welcome reception, hot and cold canapés will be served

Welcome dinner: Welcome dinner at the Hotel

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Deluxe – Room
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner

Day 2
Breakfast, included at your hotel

Egyptian Museum, Islamic & Bazaar , Citadel, and Sultan Hassan and Rafaie Mosques- Full Day

Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Deluxe – Room

Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3
Breakfast, included at your hotel

Aswan

Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Cairo International Airport by air-conditioned Vehicle to board you flight to Aswan.  Note:  Zoom Vacations will coordinate this flight and will advise the price at the time of flight purchase.

Arrival: At Aswan Airport where your Tour Coordinator will meet you and take you to our beautiful hotel, the Hotel Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel and the markets of Aswan.

Accommodations: Hotel Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4
Breakfast, included at your hotel

Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

Transfer: Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau, a chartered historic yacht.

Check-in on board the Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau followed by lunch on board.

Painting of Horus, at Temple of Kalabsha by dustinpsmith.

Sights include the Philae Tempoe, Unfinished Obelisk and Kalabsha Temple plus afternoon visit to Kom Ombo Temple

Afternoon tea and dinner on board

Overnight in Kom Ombo

Accommodations: Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau exclusive charter
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5
Breakfast onboard

Edfu temple

Breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu

Temple of Horus – Edfu Sailing to Edfu

Afternoon visit to Edfu temple

Afternoon tea and dinner on board

Overnight in Esna

Accommodations: Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau exclusive charter
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6
Esna and Luxor temple

Breakfast onboard

Morning visit to Esna Temple and the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum at Esna

Lunch on board while sailing to Luxor

Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple

Optional visit to Sound & Light Show in Karnak Temple

Dinner on board

Accommodations: Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau exclusive charter
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7
Luxor

Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings

Breakfast on board

Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings

Visit to the West Bank, with a choice of three from the Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of Workers, Tombs of the Nobles, the Medinet Habu, and the Ramesseum Temple

Afternoon visit to the Karnak Temple

Afternoon tea and dinner on board

Overnight in Luxor

Accommodations: Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau exclusive charter
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 8
Breakfast buffet on board and check out at 8:00 AM.

Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Airport to board your flight to Cairo

Arrival: At Cairo International Airport, where your Tour Coordinator will meet and escort you to your hotel in Giza.

Accommodations: Mena House Hotel – Garden, Premier Pyramid View
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9
Breakfast, included at your hotel.

Memphis, Sakkara, Great Pyramids, and the Sphinx

Lunch overlooking the Great Pyramids of Egypt.

Accommodations: Mena House Hotel – Garden, Premier Pyramid View
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 10
Breakfast, included at your hotel.

Departure

Transfer: Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Cairo International Airport by air-conditioned Vehicle.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ship

The Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau features six beautifully designed cabins. The two suites and four signature cabins have all been created with guests’ comfort in mind for the ultimate luxury Nile cruise. Each of the cabins is decorated in its own original style with influences drawing from Egypt’s history, culture and geography.

All cabins feature a Nile view, are fully air-conditioned with individual controls, and have LCD televisions with satellite connection and private bathrooms.

Accommodations/Pricing

$15,700 per person in THE FAROUK SUITE (93M²) based on double occupancy.

Located on the Upper Deck, this fabulous suite is a calm oasis set in a breezy white color scheme to reflect the tranquil natural surroundings of Upper Egypt. Influences from Egypt’s Royal era can be seen in the furniture, décor and photographs adorning the walls. A poignant piece is an original hand-woven rug, a replica of family letter sent by Egypt’s King Farouk to his mother, the Queen, which sits next to the luxuriously appointed bed. The suite also features a private dining area and panoramic windows, which offer a superb view of the natural surroundings while wood flooring sets a calm tone for luxury Nile cruises.  Note: Single occupancy price is $23,265.

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$12,700 per person in THE NAPOLEON SUITE (43M²) based on double occupancy.

The Napoleon Suite reflects Egypt’s influential Napoleonic era. A drawing of the route his forces took through Egypt adorns the walls, with splashes of color in the accompanying furniture. The four-poster bed and classical furniture enhance the regal nature of the suite.  Note: Single occupancy price is $16,781.

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$9,999 per person in THE PHILAE CABIN (20M²) based on double occupancy.

Tranquility and romance surround you in this calm and exotic cocoon. Decorated richly with style and grace, adorning the walls is a beautiful map of the Nile. This cabin features a king bed.  Note: Single occupancy price is $16,781.

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$9,999 per person in THE NUBIA CABIN (20M²) based on double occupancy.

The essence of Nubian culture, this cabin is steeped in beautiful tradition reflected in its colors and ambiance. The room features twin beds.  Note: Single occupancy price is $16,781.

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$9,999 per person in THE BALADI CABIN (20M²) based on double occupancy.

Highlighting Egypt’s culture and artistic world, the Baladi cabin, with king bed, chronicles famous artists and singers. Be transported back into Egypt’s artistic heyday.  Note: Single occupancy price is $16,781.

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$9,999 per person in THE LAKE NASSER CABIN (20M²) based on double occupancy.

Colorful and bright with a touch of elegance, the Lake Nasser cabin brings out the sights of nature of its namesake.The room features twin beds.   Note: Single occupancy price is $16,781.

Hotel Accommodations

The Four Seasons Cairo First Residence (2 nights)

A gracious sanctuary of Four Seasons hospitality and service, with impressive views of the Great Pyramids over the old-growth canopy of Cairo’s ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The Hotel is at the center of the shops on the west bank of the Nile.

The soothing interiors feature soft gold, red and green tones and gilded, empire-style furnishings. Advanced in-room technology includes wired or wireless Internet access, dual-line telephones with voice mail and satellite television. Signature Four Seasons marble bathrooms include a deep soaking tub, large granite-topped vanity and separate glass-enclosed shower.

Hotel Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan (1 night)

Step into the legendary site where King Fouad once entertained and Agatha Christie sipped cocktails: the 5-star Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan Hotel. In the Nubian Desert on the banks of the Nile, opposite Elephantine Island, the majestic hotel sits on a pink granite cliff overlooking the world’s longest river.

The Mena House in Giza (2 nights)

This award-winning palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great Pyramids in Cairo has enchanted guests since 1869. Located in forty acres of jasmine scented gardens, Mena House has played host to kings and emperors, Heads of State and celebrities.

Air: International and domestic airfare not included.  Note:  there is a necessary domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan (not included in the price above), that Zoom Vacations will coordinate.  Pricing varies, and we advise of the price at time of flight purchase.

Passports: Your valid passport should have at least two blank visa pages and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure from the country you are visiting.
Note: Passport pages titled “Endorsement Pages” are not visa pages.

While Zoom Vacations will assist when possible, please note that passport, visa, and vaccination requirements vary from country to country and are the sole responsibility of the traveler. If you are a US resident, you may click here for more information on passport, visa, and vaccination requirements for various countries.

*Land only Introductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations® is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.

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Pricing, availability and itinerary for this gay luxury Egypt tour are subject to change. Neither Purple Light Vacations nor Zoom Vacations is responsible for any inaccuracies.