10-Day Nile Cruise & Cairo Tour
Overview
Treat yourself to an unforgettable 10-day Egypt holiday combining the highlights of Cairo with a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back.
Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the temples and tombs of Luxor, sail along the timeless Nile, visit the magnificent temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, and marvel at the monumental temples of Abu Simbel.
From the moment you arrive in Cairo until your final departure, our professional team will take care of every detail.
Accommodation
- 5★ Hotel in Cairo: 3 Nights
- 5★ Nile Cruise: 6 Nights
- 5★ Cruise Boat
Domestic flights included
Meals Included
- 9 Breakfasts
- 8 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
Afternoon tea and selected onboard entertainment as mentioned in the itinerary
Highlights
- Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Coptic Cairo
- Hanging Church & Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- 5★ Nile Cruise
- Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Felucca ride in Aswan
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Karnak Temple Complex
- Luxor Temple
- Egyptian & Nubian folkloric entertainment
Included
- Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
- Professional customer service throughout the tour
- All transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic flights
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- Horse carriage at Edfu
- Taftaf transfer at the Valley of the Kings
- Motorboat to Philae Island
- Felucca ride in Aswan
- Abu Simbel excursion
- Complimentary bottled water during tours and transfers
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt!
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our professional tour manager who will assist you with airport formalities and luggage.
You will then be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel in Cairo.
Our representative will assist you with check-in, review your itinerary, and confirm the pickup time for the following day's tour.
Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink and relax for the remainder of the day.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: No meals
Enjoy breakfast at your 5-star hotel before meeting your private Egyptologist guide.
Begin your sightseeing at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, followed by the legendary Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Egyptian Museum, where you will discover an outstanding collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun and the Royal Mummies.
Afterward, visit Coptic Cairo, including the historic Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
End the day with a visit to the vibrant Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo's most famous historic markets.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy breakfast and check out from your Cairo hotel.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your 5-star Nile Cruise.
Enjoy lunch onboard while the cruise prepares to sail.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on the vessel as you sail toward Esna.
Later, enjoy afternoon tea, followed by a Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party.
Dinner will be served onboard.
Overnight: Nile Cruise – Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast while sailing along the Nile toward Edfu.
Upon arrival, disembark and take a horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Enjoy lunch onboard while cruising along the Nile.
Later, enjoy free time and afternoon tea.
In the evening, enjoy dinner followed by an entertaining Egyptian Galabeya Party onboard.
Overnight: Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Continue your cruise toward Aswan.
Upon arrival, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects.
Then take a motorboat to Agilika Island to explore the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Return to the cruise for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing traditional felucca ride around Aswan, taking in views of the Nile and the surrounding landscape.
Return to your cruise ship for leisure time.
In the evening, enjoy an Egyptian Belly Dancing Show and traditional folkloric performance.
Overnight: Nile Cruise – Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, enjoy an unforgettable excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.
Travel to Abu Simbel and explore the monumental rock-cut temples built by King Ramses II.
The complex includes the Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari.
After the visit, return to Aswan.
Enjoy some free time to relax and explore at your own pace.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Nubian folkloric show onboard.
Overnight: Nile Cruise – Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing toward Kom Ombo.
Disembark to visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities:
- Sobek, the crocodile-headed god
- Horus, the falcon-headed god
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Esna.
Enjoy lunch onboard, followed by free time to relax and admire the beautiful scenery along the Nile.
Dinner will be served onboard.
Overnight: Nile Cruise – Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Continue sailing toward Luxor.
After breakfast, disembark for an exciting tour of Luxor's West Bank.
Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of ancient Thebes, where numerous pharaohs were buried, including King Tutankhamun.
Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari.
End your West Bank tour with a visit to the monumental Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise for lunch.
Enjoy your final evening onboard with time to relax and enjoy the Nile.
Overnight: Nile Cruise – Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarkation.
Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of ancient Thebes and beautifully preserved.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
At the appropriate time, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your 5-star Cairo hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy your final breakfast in Cairo.
Check out from your hotel and meet your tour representative and private driver.
You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport in time for your international flight.
Our team will assist you with your luggage and airport procedures.
🇪🇬 Thank You for Visiting Egypt!
We hope you enjoyed your Nile Cruise and Cairo adventure and leave Egypt with unforgettable memories.
Price Policy
May – September
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$1,633 |
|
Double Room |
$1,759 |
|
Single Room |
$2,524 |
October – April
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$2,003 |
|
Double Room |
$2,129 |
|
Single Room |
$3,056 |
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