Egypt – A Journey Down the Nile – Volunteer Vacations | Discover Corps
The journey begins in the bustling modern city of Cairo. Visit the iconic pyramids of Giza with a specialized Egyptologist guide helping us to understand how these ancient tombs were mysteriously constructed. Visit the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum to see centuries-old mummies with your own eyes! We’ll also dive deep into Cairo’s local culture visiting a local non-profit organization, enjoying a delicious Egyptian dinner at a local family’s home and uncovering the city’s colorful markets and grand mosques.
Catch a flight down to the southern town of Aswan where we’ll board a small, luxury cruise ship for three days of exploring the beauty of the Nile River stopping along the way to explore temples, obelisks and stunning desert vistas. Our boat, the Movenpick Royal Lily, boasts only 56 rooms making it one of the smallest, most intimate experiences on the Nile. Our guide will always be present to discuss the history and importance of all that we see. Finish the Nile journey in Luxor, originally known as Thebes, the grand capital at the height of Egypt’s prominence.
Over the course of 9 days, you’ll travel as the pharaohs once did across the Saharan landscapes of Egypt. Arrive in Cairo and explore the Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world as well as the Sphinx. We’ll also explore modern Cairo dining with a local family and seeing the modern face of the city. We’ll fly to Aswan to start our 4 day/3 night cruise along the Nile River. Each day will be one of discovery, stopping along the banks to explore the temples, tombs and obelisks that dot the landscape to Luxor as well as visiting a local Nubian village. Once in Luxor, we’ll uncover the famous Karnak Temple as well as the Valley of the Kings, the location where Egyptian nobles were once buried. Fly back to Cairo for a final day exploring the Islamic history of the city, uncovering ancient open-air markets, visiting a non-profit organization promoting education and enjoying a delicious farewell dinner together.
$5,595 Adult
$5,295 Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- Single Room Supplement = $1895. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.
- Price does not include a $300 round-trip domestic flight supplement
What’s Included:
- Double-occupancy lodging for 8 nights at 5-star hotel lodging & small group luxury Nile cruise
- All meals throughout the trip
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All scheduled activities & entrance fees
- English-speaking Discover Corps guide there to support and inform you throughout the trip
- Specialized Egyptologist guides at the main historical sites
- Entry visa and assistance with obtaining this upon arrival to Cairo
- $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline
What’s Not Included:
- Tips for Discover Corps guide, Egyptologist guides and driver
- International Airfare
- $300 round-trip domestic flight supplement
Small Group Dates
February 10-18, 2026
April 7-15, 2026
September 8-16, 2026
October 6-14, 2026
November 17-25, 2026
February 9-17, 2027
April 6-14, 2027
September 7-15, 2027
October 5-13, 2027
November 16-24, 2027