Description
Uncover the wonders of Egypt and the Middle East on this breathtaking journey combining history, culture, and relaxation. Begin your adventure with a visit to Cairo, where the mighty Pyramids and Sphinx await. Next, fly to Luxor and embark on a scenic Nile cruise. Each day brings something new—ancient temples, royal tombs, and stunning riverside views. Meanwhile, the comfort of your cruise ensures you travel in style and ease.
Then, continue to uncover the wonders of Egypt and the Middle East as you fly to Doha and board your premium voyage through the Persian Gulf. With stops in iconic destinations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain, you’ll experience the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. Explore glittering skylines, shop in vibrant souks, and relax on sun-soaked beaches. At every port, a new cultural treasure or modern marvel is waiting to be discovered.
Finally, unwind at sea and reflect on your incredible journey. This carefully curated itinerary offers something for everyone—history lovers, foodies, and luxury seekers alike. With all logistics taken care of, you can simply enjoy the experience. Whether it’s a desert sunset or a temple sunrise, the moments will stay with you forever. So, don’t wait—uncover the wonders of Egypt and the Middle East on a holiday that blends unforgettable sights with effortless travel.
INCLUSIONS
This unforgettable Egypt and Middle East journey includes 2 nights hotel accommodation, a 4-night River Nile cruise, and a 7-night Celestyal Middle East cruise. With flights, most transfers, daily breakfast, and many included meals and activities, you’ll be fully fuelled to explore these fascinating ancient lands. This incredible deal is not to be missed so secure this unforgettable package before it sells out and travel on selected dates from January to February 2026 with just a *50% DEPOSIT (Terms & Conditions apply). Call us to find out more.
INCLUSIONS
Return International Flights from SYD/MEL/*BNE/*PER
2 nights’ hotel accommodation
4-night Nile River cruise with full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
7-night cruise onboard the Celestyal Journey in an Inside Cabin (upgrades available)
International domestic flights: Cairo – Doha
Return domestic flights: Cairo – Luxor – Cairo
13x Breakfast, 10x Lunch, 11x Dinner
Cairo group arrival transfer
Cairo group departure transfer
Private English-speaking guides throughout Egypt tour
Guided sightseeing in Egypt including:
- The Pyramids & Sphinx
- Entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Khan El Khalili Market
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Edfou & Kom Ombo Temples
- Philae Temple & High Dam
Port taxes, fees, and charges included
Gratuities and onboard tipping included
Vibrant onboard entertainment and daily activities on the Celestyal cruise
EXCLUSIONS
Doha group arrival transfer
Doha departure transfer
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Any visa fees or entry requirements
City taxes or fees where applicable
Personal expenses and purchases
Meals and beverages not listed in the itinerary
Drinks outside of designated meal times
Optional tours and shore excursions not listed as included
Tipping (recommended USD $5–10 per person per day, depending on group size)
Porterage at hotels
Private airport transfers outside of the scheduled group transfers
Any other services or expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
DEPARTURE DATES
DEPARTURE DATES 2026:
January: *10, *17, *24, *31
February: *7, 14, 21, 28
Dates marked with * incurs the following surcharges:
* $300 per person
CELESTYAL JOURNEY
Celestyal Journey is Celestyal’s newest ship of the fleet with a vast array of amenities:
- 7 Restaurants & 8 bars
- Fully Equipped Gym
- 2 Swimming Pools
- A Whole Deck Devoted to Health & Wellbeing
- 1260 Guests
- 630 Cabins
- 500 Crew
CABIN TYPES:
IA – Interior Cosmos Cabin (17sqm)
Interior Cosmos Cabins can accommodate up to 4 people with 2 lower beds and arrangements including 1 upper bed and 1 single or double sofa bed bunk, bathroom with shower, telephone, hairdryer, safety deposit box and TV. Single beds can be pushed together upon request. Size and layout may vary within the same cabin category.
XA – Exterior Cosmos Cabin (19sqm)
Exterior Cosmos Cabins can accommodate up to 4 people with 2 lower beds and arrangements including 1 upper bed and 1 single or double sofa bed bunk, bathroom with bathtub, air conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, safety deposit box and TV. As a rule our staterooms feature single beds can be pushed together upon request. Size and layout may vary within the same cabin category.
SJA- Junior Dream Suite (21sqm)
Junior Dream Suites can accommodate up to 3 people, with 2 lower beds and 1 single sofa bed, bathroom, telephone, hair dryer, safety deposit box, TV, panoramic window, refrigerated mini bar and balcony. Junior Suite guests also have designated dining areas in the Smoked Olive restaurant for all meals.
UPGRADES & OPTIONS
UPGRADE YOUR CABIN:
Upgrade your cabin from $350 per person
Select preferred cabin from ‘Buy Now’ section
UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE:
Contact MyHoliday2 if wanting to pre-purchase Celestyal Pay onboard credit.
SHORE EXCURSIONS:
Day 10 – Dubai, UAE
The Dubai Grand Tour (2 Day) with lunch (HD) $367 | Explore old and new Dubai (FD) $195 | Historic Dubai (HD) $127 | See Dubai from its tallest tower (afternoon) (HD) $243 | Sunset and stars among the sand dunes (HD) $198 | The Dubai Grand Tour (2 Day) $289 | The new wonders of Dubai (HD) $136
Day 11 – Dubai, UAE
Conquer the dunes (HD) $152 | See Dubai from its tallest tower (morning) (HD) $182 | The new wonders of Dubai (HD) $136
Day 12 – Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE
Dig into ancient history (HD) $100 | Get closer to nature (4×4) (HD) $150 | Get closer to nature (Safari Game Viewer Truck) (HD) $131
Day 13 – Abu Dhabi, UAE
A champion day out (FD) $192 | Abu Dhabi by Show (HD) $131 | Delicious dates and tasty cakes (HD) $162 | Explore the icons of Abu Dhabi (HD) $131 | Feel the thrill of the daytime desert safari (HD) $137 | Go VIP at the beach (FD) $140 | Sensational SeaWorld (FD) $228 | The best of Abu Dhabi (HD) $127 | The ultimate F1 Grand Prix experience (HD) $137
Day 14 – Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain
Mosques, museum and mezze in Manama (FD) $207 | Off-road adventures at the Bahrain International Circuit (HD) $295 | Retrace the historic pearling pathway (HD) $155 | See all the sights of the city (HD) $136 | The Bahrain Grand Tour (FD) $140 | Thrills and spills at a world-class karting track (HD) $231
Day 15 – Doha, Qatar
A cultural journey through Doha (HD) $127 | A day to play on the beach (FD) $162 | Art, culture and afternoon tea (HD) $165 | Cruise along the coastline (HD) $165 | Discover Doha your way (FD) $305 | Discover Doha your way (HD) $231 | Doha past, present and future (HD) $100 | Master the museums: art, heritage and sport (HD) $137 | Mix it up in Doha (HD) $326 | Off-road quest to an inland sea (HD) $137
Prices are based on per person
EXTRA NIGHTS:
Extend your time overseas with pre or post tour accommodation
PRE TOUR:
4 Star Hotel, Cairo: $350
POST TOUR:
4 Star Hotel, Doha: $350
Priced per room per night including breakfast. Airport transfers are not included
The package includes return international flights from SYD/MEL/BNE/PER.
Surcharges may apply for select cities. Refer to the INCLUSIONS tab for details.
Airlines used include, but are not limited to, Malaysian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Batik Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, QANTAS, Virgin Australia, LATAM, United Airlines, Jetstar, Scandinavian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and other airlines and their codeshare partners.
Airlines are selected based on multiple factors. If a specific airline is required, notify MyHoliday2. Surcharges may apply.
The flight portion of the package is non-refundable. The 7 Day Money Back Guarantee does NOT apply.
MyHoliday2 is not notified of any flight schedule changes. Any changes will be directly communicated to the passenger by the airline.
MyHoliday2 recommends reconfirming flight schedules 24 hours prior to departure directly with the airline. MyHoliday2 is not responsible for missed flights.
Name changes are not permitted. All flight tickets are subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
Flight extensions must be arranged prior to ticketing. Refer to Options and Upgrades for more information.
Flight upgrades can be requested once airline schedules are released. Fare differences will be invoiced to the customer prior to ticketing.
Layover times are subject to airline schedules and may exceed 7 hours.
E-tickets will be uploaded to online accounts, and notification will be sent via email.
Seat selection, Frequent Flyer, and meal requests can be made directly by the passenger on the airline’s website. Fees may apply.
Refer to E-tickets for baggage allowances. Note that if the tour includes internal flights, allowances may differ.
OFFER:
By purchasing this package, you agree to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions and the specific terms detailed in each information tab of the package.
The package is valid for one person based on twin share.
Bookings are subject to availability.
SINGLE TRAVELLERS:
Contact MyHoliday2 for single traveller pricing.
GROUP SIZE:
Minimum of 2 people
Maximum 10 people
If minimum numbers are not met, you will be requested to change to a different date.
Some tours can be guaranteed with fewer participants; however, surcharges will apply.
If you are unable to change dates, a credit or refund will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.
CHILDREN POLICY:
Contact MyHoliday2 for child policy.
AMENDMENTS:
Any amendments are subject to the supplier’s terms and conditions.
Any changes will incur a $100 per person amendment fee PLUS any additional fees applied by the supplier.
All changes must be requested in writing.
No changes can be made within 90 days of departure. The standard cancellation policy will apply.
If unable to select new dates, a credit valid for 12 months may be offered.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations are subject to MyHoliday2’s Terms and Conditions.
Refunds and credits will be offered in accordance with MyHoliday2’s Refund Policy.
PAYMENT PLANS:
MyHoliday2 offers a variety of payment plans based on your tour departure date. Refer to our Terms and Conditions for details.
All payment plans incur a 2% surcharge, paid with the deposit.
If the wrong plan is selected, a $25 fee will be charged to manually amend all invoices.
TOURS, DRIVERS & GUIDES:
Day tours included may involve joining larger groups.
Drivers do not provide information on tours.
Drivers may assist in organizing expert guides at certain locations.
Refer to INCLUSIONS for the type of guides included in this package.
For more information on guides, refer to the Terms and Conditions.
TRANSFERS:
Refer to INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS to determine if a transfer is applicable and the type of transfer included.
If you have booked your own flights, send flight details to booking@myholiday2.com.au to confirm transfers.
Contact details for our local tour operator can be found on your voucher in your online account.
Group Transfer
The timing of group transfers will be set to accommodate the majority of arrival and departure flights.
If you arrive early or depart late, you may need to wait or make your own way to the hotel or airport at your own expense.
As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.
Private Transfer:
As you clear immigration, look for a MyHoliday2 sign with your name.
OTHER INFORMATION:
A 25% deposit is non-refundable.
Prices are in AUD$.
Travel insurance is highly recommended; MyHoliday2 takes no responsibility for any travel issues that may arise.
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects current market rates which may fluctuate from day to day.
MyHoliday2 is not obliged to refund or match any subsequent price reductions after purchase.
Customers must obtain the correct visa for their destination and cover associated fees. Please check visa and travel requirements via the Smartraveller website.
For any medical-related information, refer to Smartraveller or contact a travel medical specialist.
Customers must ensure their passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
MyHoliday2 pricing reflects market rates, so package prices may fluctuate, and refunds to match subsequent price reductions are not guaranteed.
Departures are not guaranteed until confirmation.
If advertised availability is not present post-purchase, another date selection is necessary.
