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6 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package

From $995 per person
Duration
6 days
Runs
Every day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor

Overview

A private 6-day trip through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan with your own Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise and every transfer arranged.

Discover the timeless wonders of Egypt on this unforgettable 6-day journey. Explore Aswan’s High Dam and the magnificent Philae Temple before sailing along the Nile to visit the fascinating temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. In Luxor, uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, admire the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and see the towering Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the magnificent Karnak Temple before concluding your adventure in Cairo, where the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum await.

  • Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx And Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Philae Temple, High Dam & scenic Aswan felucca sail.
  • Nile cruising through Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Temple.
  • Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak & Luxor temples.

Day by day

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  1. Day 1

    Arrival in CairoCairo

    Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you with airport procedures and transfer you to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. After checking in, enjoy some free time to relax or explore Cairo at your own pace. Optional evening activities can be arranged upon request.

    • Overnight: Cairo hotel Meals: No meals included.
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  2. Day 2

    Fly to Aswan – High Dam & Philae TempleAswan

    After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist tour guide and begin exploring the highlights of Aswan. * Aswan High Dam: Discover this impressive engineering project, which controls the Nile's annual flooding and created Lake Nasser. * Philae Temple: Take a boat ride to the beautiful island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, renowned for its ancient Egyptian architecture and detailed carvings. After the sightseeing tour, transfer to your five-star Nile cruise ship and check in. Enjoy lunch on board and spend the remainder of the day relaxing as you prepare for your Nile cruise adventure.

    • Overnight: Nile cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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  3. Day 3

    Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples – Sailing to Luxor Kom Ombo & Edfu

    Enjoy breakfast on board as your cruise sails along the Nile through the beautiful landscapes of Upper Egypt. * Kom Ombo Temple: Visit this remarkable double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. Explore its fascinating reliefs, ancient inscriptions and distinctive symmetrical design. * Edfu Temple: Continue sailing to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Admire its monumental entrance, towering columns, detailed wall carvings and scenes depicting ancient Egyptian mythology. Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock along the way. Enjoy afternoon tea and the scenery along the Nile.

    • Overnight: Nile cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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  4. Day 4

    Luxor West Bank & Karnak TempleLuxor

    After breakfast, begin your guided sightseeing tour of Luxor, exploring some of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Thebes. * Valley of the Kings: Explore the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs and visit three tombs included in the standard admission, subject to site regulations. Admire the colorful paintings and hieroglyphic inscriptions that reveal ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. * Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the impressive mortuary temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Discover its elegant terraces, monumental architecture and reliefs depicting the reign of one of ancient Egypt's most famous female rulers. * Colossi of Memnon: Stop to admire the two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and take photographs of these iconic monuments. * Karnak Temple Complex: Explore one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Walk through the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall, surrounded by towering columns, and discover monumental gateways, obelisks, statues and sacred enclosures. Return to your cruise ship after the tour and enjoy your final evening on board.

    • Overnight: Nile cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Print Day 4
  5. Day 5

    Hot Air Balloon (Optional) – Fly to Cairo – Pyramids & Grand Egyptian MuseumCairo

    For an unforgettable start to the day, you may choose an optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank. Enjoy panoramic views of the Nile Valley, ancient temples and surrounding mountains from above. Afterward, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your private tour guide and begin exploring Cairo's most famous ancient landmarks. * Great Pyramids of Giza: Discover the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, marveling at the extraordinary engineering achievements of ancient Egypt. * Great Sphinx: Admire the legendary monument with the body of a lion and the face traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. * Valley Temple of Khafre: Explore the ancient temple associated with the pyramid complex and learn about its role in royal funerary rituals. * Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover the remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed in this major museum near the Giza Pyramids, including treasures associated with Tutankhamun. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Cairo and check in. Optional activity: Sunrise hot-air balloon ride in Luxor, approximately USD 120 per person, subject to availability.

    • Overnight: Cairo hotel Meals: Breakfast.
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  6. Day 6

    Departure from CairoCairo

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. At the appropriate time, meet your representative for a private transfer to Cairo International Airport, arriving approximately three hours before your international departure.

    • Meals: Breakfast.
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What's included

Included

  • Airport meet & assist
  • private A/C transport
  • private Egyptologist guide
  • entrance fees for listed sites
  • meals as listed
  • domestic flights/ sleeping train as listed
  • bottled water
  • taxes
  • Five-star Nile cruise accommodation with full-board meals 3 Nights.
  • domestic flights
  • 2 Nights in cairo
  • 3 Nights 5* Nile Cruise

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt visa
  • tips
  • drinks
  • optional activities
  • travel insurance

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Your route

  1. Cairo & Giza · 1 nightDay 1Pyramids · then a short flight
  2. Aswan · 1 night on boardDay 2Philae · then sail on the Nile
  3. Kom Ombo · 1 night on boardDay 3Kom Ombo temple · then sail on the Nile
  4. Luxor · 1 night on boardDay 4Karnak · then a short flight
  5. Cairo & Giza · 1 nightDays 5–6Pyramids
  • Overnight stop
  • Nile cruise
  • Flight
  • Famous sight

Good to know

How do I book and how much is the deposit?

Send a booking request with your dates and we confirm availability and the final price, usually within 24 hours. Multi-day trips and cruises need a 50% deposit to confirm, with the balance due before you travel. Day tours and shore excursions are paid in full when you book.

What if I need to cancel or change my trip?

Changes are usually possible, depending on how close to the date you ask and on hotel and cruise rules. Refunds follow our cancellation policy, which you will see before you pay. Please see our policy page for the exact terms, and talk to your planner first: we will always try to move dates before you cancel.

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$995

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