15 days · Private
15 Days Route of the Holy Family Christian Egypt
Cairo → Giza → Luxor → Aswan → Abu Simbel
From $4,200 per person
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9 Days Cairo, Fayoum & Nile Cruise Tour
From $1,200 per person
- Duration
- 9 days
- Runs
- Every day
- Type
- Private, just your group
- Booking
- Confirmed within 24 hours
- Places
- Cairo, Giza, Luxor , Aswan, Fayoum
Overview
A private 9-day trip through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Fayoum,and Aswan.Alexandria and Hurghada with your own Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise and every transfer arranged.
Discover Egypt on this unforgettable 9-day journey combining the ancient wonders of Cairo, the natural beauty of Fayoum, and a relaxing Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the historic temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. Visit the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples. Experience Aswan’s High Dam and Philae Temple before discovering Fayoum’s scenic Lake Qarun, traditional waterwheels, and beautiful Wadi El Rayan waterfalls. This tour offers the perfect blend of ancient history, cultural discovery, Nile cruising, and natural landscapes.
- Private Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour
- Exclusive Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Wadi El Rayan & Lake Qarun Fayoum Adventure
- Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temples Exploration
- Scenic Sunset Dinner on the Nile
- Expert Egyptologist Guide
Day by day
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Arrival in Cairo Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative who will assist you with airport formalities and luggage. You will then meet your tour guide and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and some time to relax.
- Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 2
Giza Pyramids – Grand Egyptian Museum – Egyptian MuseumGiza
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the highlights of ancient Egypt. * Giza Pyramids Complex: Visit the three famous pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and learn about their construction, history, and significance. * Great Sphinx: Admire the iconic limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and discover the stories surrounding this ancient monument. * Valley Temple: Explore the ancient structure associated with the funerary rituals of Pharaoh Khafre and the mummification process. * Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and royal treasures, including the collection of Tutankhamun. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to explore its historic collection of Pharaonic antiquities. After the visits, return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 3
Fly to Luxor – Karnak Temple – Luxor Temple – Nile CruiseLuxor
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your local Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the city's remarkable ancient monuments. * Karnak Temple Complex: Explore one of the largest religious complexes of the ancient world, featuring monumental gateways, colossal columns, sacred precincts, and impressive statues dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra. * Nile Cruise Check-in: Transfer to your deluxe Nile cruise ship, check in, and enjoy lunch on board. * Luxor Temple: In the evening, visit Luxor Temple and admire its impressive columns, statues, and ancient architecture. Discover its connection to Egyptian kingship and the Opet Festival. Return to the cruise ship for dinner and an overnight stay on board.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Day 4
Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut TempleLuxor
After breakfast on board, explore the West Bank of Luxor, home to some of ancient Egypt's most remarkable royal monuments. * Valley of the Kings: Discover the royal burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs and explore the beautifully decorated tombs, subject to the site's admission rules. * Colossi of Memnon: Stop for photographs beside the two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. * Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the impressive terraced mortuary temple built against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and learn about the life and reign of one of Egypt's most influential female pharaohs. Return to the cruise ship for lunch as the vessel begins sailing toward Edfu. Spend the evening relaxing on board and enjoy dinner while the ship remains in the Edfu area.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Day 5
Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Sailing to AswanEdfu & Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on board before joining your guide for a visit to Edfu Temple. * Edfu Temple: Explore the remarkably well-preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Admire its monumental entrance, inscriptions, courtyards, and sanctuary. * Sailing to Kom Ombo: Return to the cruise ship for lunch and continue sailing along the Nile. * Kom Ombo Temple: Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus. Discover its symmetrical design and reliefs depicting ancient religious practices and medical instruments. After the visit, return to the ship and continue sailing toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be on board.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Day 6
Abu Simbel Temples ExcursionAbu Simbel
Depart early in the morning with a breakfast box for a private overland excursion to Abu Simbel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. * Great Temple of Ramses II: Explore the monumental rock-cut temple famous for its four colossal seated statues of the pharaoh. * Temple of Queen Nefertari: Visit the nearby temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and associated with the goddess Hathor. Learn about the temples' historical significance, their remarkable construction, and the international operation that relocated them to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. After completing the excursion, return to Aswan and board your Nile cruise. Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board, followed by an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Day 7
Aswan High Dam – Philae Temple – Flight to CairoCairo
After breakfast, check out from the Nile cruise and begin exploring Aswan's main attractions with your guide. * Aswan High Dam: Learn about this major engineering project, its role in controlling Nile floods, and its contribution to irrigation and electricity generation. * Philae Temple: Travel to the island setting of this beautiful temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. Discover its ancient reliefs, columns, and history, including its relocation to preserve it from flooding. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan before transferring to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your Cairo hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 8
Fayoum Oasis Day Trip – Lake Qarun – Waterwheels – Wadi El Rayan WaterfallsFayoum
After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, depart for a full-day excursion to Fayoum, a region known for its natural scenery, agricultural landscapes, and traditional villages. * Lake Qarun: Visit one of Egypt's best-known natural lakes, admire the surrounding landscapes, and observe local fishing activities. * Fayoum Waterwheels: Discover the traditional wooden waterwheels that have long helped distribute water to the region's agricultural lands. Learn about their importance to Fayoum's rural heritage. * Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls: Continue to the protected Wadi El Rayan area, where water flows between the upper and lower lakes to create Egypt's distinctive desert waterfalls. Enjoy the scenery and take photographs. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the excursion before returning to Cairo in the afternoon or evening. Spend your final night at your hotel in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch Accommodation: Cairo Hotel
Day 9
Departure from CairoCairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your nine-day journey through Egypt's ancient heritage, Nile landscapes, and the natural attractions of Fayoum.
- Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Not applicable
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
- 4 nights Cairo
- 4 nights Nile cruise
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt visa
- tips
- drinks
- optional activities
- travel insurance
Photos
Your route
- Cairo & Giza · 2 nightsDays 1–2Pyramids · then a short flight
- Luxor · 2 nights on boardDays 3–4Karnak · then sail on the Nile
- Aswan · 2 nights on boardDays 5–6Day 6: day trip to Abu Simbel by private car, back the same dayPhilae · then a short flight
- Cairo & Giza · 2 nightsDays 7–9Day 8: day trip to Fayoum by private car, back the same dayPyramids
- Overnight stop
- Day trip, no overnight
- By road
- 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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