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9 Day itinerary in Egypt, Africa

Cairo & Nile Cruise Egypt Tour

Discover Egypt and Enjoy a magnificent sailing on board luxury Nile River Cruise. Explore the highlights of Cairo, Luxor & Aswan and enjoy your Luxury Egypt Tour visiting the overwhelming sightseeing of Egypt. You will also enjoy a beautiful scenery sailing on the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cairo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Explore the only survivor of The Seven Wonders of the ancient world, The Giza Pyramids

2

Marvel at the tomb of King Tut and his funerary mask at The Egyptian Museum

3

Visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple located on the east bank of the Nile River

4

Cruise down the majestic Nile between Luxor and Aswan pausing along the way to explore amazing sites

Itinerary

Luxury Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Cairo Airport Transfer

Arrival at Cairo International Airport where the staff will assist you with customs clearance, luggage and airport procedures. Transfer in modern air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Cairo Pyramids - Steigenberger -Hotel
Day 2

place Pyramids Of Giza, Memphis & Pyramids of Sakkara

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. Visit The Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara Pyramid. Your Private Local Egyptologist will accompany you during a fascinating tour to: Giza Pyramids: The only survivor of The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, visiting this magnificent cultural landmark may reveal some of the pharaohs’ secrets. Memphis: The oldest structures in Cairo date back only to the last couple of centuries BC during the Greco-Roman period; however, on the fringes of the city stand the Giza Pyramids, some of the oldest structures on Earth. Despite their proximity to Cairo, the difference in age between the pyramids and the city itself are proof of their different histories. Saqqara Step Pyramid: Despite the fame of the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara is one of several other notable necropolis sites near Cairo that offer impressive sights and hold great archaeological significance.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Cairo Pyramids - Steigenberger -Hotel
Day 3

place Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. Visit The Egyptian Museum and The Pyramids of Giza. Your Private Local Egyptologist will accompany you during a fascinating tour to: The Egyptian Museum: Museum of Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which has a substantial collection of ancient treasures such as the tomb of King Tut and his funerary mask. Citadel of Saladin: An important example of military architecture from the Middle Ages near Muqattam Hills. Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan: This monumental mosque that was built during the Mamluk period in the 1300s. Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Explore and hunt for treasures in a souk in the historical center where you can shop for lamps, rugs, jewelry, and more.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Cairo Pyramids - Steigenberger -Hotel
Day 4

place Flight to Luxor and Nile Cruise Excursions

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and check-out. Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Luxor. Arrival at Luxor Domestic Airport where the staff will meet you. Transfer in modern air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile Cruise. Lunch on board. Visit East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Luxor, Esna and Edfu

Breakfast on board. Visit West Bank in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon & Hatshepsut Temple. Sail to Edfu via Esna. Lunch on board. Dinner on board & overnight in Edfu.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Deluxe Nile Cruise
Day 6

place Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan

Breakfast on board. Visit Horus Temple in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan. Dinner on board.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Deluxe Nile Cruise
Day 7

place Visit The High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk

Breakfast on board. Visit The High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch on board. Sail on the Nile River by Felucca and visit The Botanical Garden. Dinner on board.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Deluxe Nile Cruise
Day 8

place Flight to Cairo

Breakfast on board. Transfer to Aswan Domestic Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport where the staff will meet you. Transfer in modern air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Day 9

place Cairo Airport Transfer

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo before check-out. Transfer to Cairo International Airport to board your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Deluxe Nile Cruise
  • Cairo Pyramids - Steigenberger -Hotel
  • Le Méridien Cairo Airport

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • All transfers to/from airports by private air-conditioned vehicles

Activities expand_less

  • Guided tours in Cairo as per itinerary
  • Guided tours during the Nile Cruise Excursions as per itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the Excursions in Egypt
  • Portage at Hotels & Airports
  • Service Charges and Taxes
  • Meet and greet service by the staff at airports
  • Follow-up from our guest relations staff during your stay

Not Included expand_less

  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Extras
  • International Flights

About Sherif

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Expertise: 

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Meditation

Visit markets

Meet local people

Hiking

Kayak & Canoe

Snorkeling/Diving

Purposeful Travel

Nature & Wildlife

With this experience in the travel field, I have decided to establish my own company in 2011 after spending 11 years in the field of luxury tourism.

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By choosing to travel with us, you support local communities, wildlife, and the environment. We are dedicated to positively impacting the world through every journey we offer.

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$3,882.00 USD