10-Day Luxury Nile Cruise and Cairo Tours
A 10 Day Luxury Nile Cruise and Cairo sightseeing extravaganza that will satisfy even the most demanding travelers. Our luxury Egypt tours really do take travel in Egypt to a whole new level. Visit the famous Giza pyramids; explore the oldest pyramid ever discovered when you visit Saqqara and then fly to Luxor for your luxury cruise on the River Nile. Explore Luxor’s ancient attractions and many more as you sail for Aswan.
Take in the many sights on offer in Aswan, including the spectacular Temple of Philae that was rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser when the Aswan High Dam was built. Fly back to Cairo and bid this ancient land goodbye. Book one of our classic Egypt tour packages today and let us make your dream come true.
NOTE: These luxury Egypt tours depart every Friday or Saturday
Luxury Nile Cruise and Cairo
Day 1: Arrive in Egypt
The time for your luxury Nile cruise and Cairo tour has finally arrived. Touch down in Cairo where one of our tour managers will be waiting for you at the Airport, along with a driver. Once you pass through immigration, you’ll be met at greeted, and then escorted to your hotel where you will be staying during your time in this enchanting city.
On arrival at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in, and the you and your tour manager will go over your itinerary, and pick up times for your tours will be set. Enjoy the remainder of your day any way you want.
Day 2: Pyramids and the GEM Tour
Soon after breakfast, you’ll be picked up for a trip to the Giza Pyramids, where you’ll have the chance to see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, also known as Cheops to the ancient Greeks. Alongside Cheops, you’ll also explore the pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mykerinos), as well as the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Following your time at the pyramids, you’ll enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant. Afterward, you’ll visit the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing thousands of artifacts, including all the treasures from King Tutankhamen’s tomb. For those interested in viewing real mummies, a separate room houses them, and visitors may purchase an additional ticket for entry.
Today’s journey on your Egypt New Year Tour concludes with a visit to the vibrant Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, located in Cairo’s Islamic Quarter. After exploring the bazaar, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.
Meals include: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3: Luxor/Nile Cruise
After breakfast your tour manager will escort you to Cairo Airport, where you will board a flight to Luxor. In Luxor you will be met by our representative and taken to board 5-star cruise ship which will be your home throughout your cruise down the Nile.
In the afternoon after you have had lunch, you will spend time exploring the Luxor East Bank area, including the Temples of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. You will enjoy afternoon tea and dinner aboard ship, and you will spend the first night of your cruise on the quiet waters of the Nile at Luxor.
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing
After enjoying breakfast aboard ship, you will visit the Luxor West Bank area, and set off to see the Valley of the Kings, as well as the Temple of Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch and afternoon tea are served aboard ship, while sailing along the Nile to Edfu. Enjoy dinner and a good night’s sleep aboard ship at Edfu.
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo
After enjoying a good breakfast aboard ship, you will be heading out to explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu. You will then return to your ship and begin sailing towards Kom Ombo. On arrival, you will explore the Kom Ombo Temple before returning to the ship and continuing your journey along the Nile to Aswan. Enjoy dinner aboard ship and get another good night’s sleep on the Nile, this time at Aswan.
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
In Aswan breakfast will be served before you venture out to the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. You will also sail in a Felucca boat to the Botanical Gardens, before enjoying lunch and dinner back aboard your cruise ship. The last night of your cruise will once again be spent on the Nile at Aswan.
Meals include: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Fly to Cairo
On the 7th day of your luxury Nile cruise and Cairo tour you will have breakfast and then disembark from your cruise ship. You will have some free time to explore Aswan, and then at the appropriate time you will be taken to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo where you will stay the night.
Meals include: Breakfast
Day 8: Egyptian Museum/Coptic Cairo
You will enjoy breakfast at your hotel, and then visit the Egyptian Museum, home to more than 120,000 pharaonic artifacts. The museum also has a number of mummies on display in a separate section which you can visit for an additional fee. Lunch will be had at the Hard Rock Café, followed by a trip to the Hanging Church and Abu Sirga Church in the heart of Coptic Cairo. You’ll stay overnight in your hotel.
Meals include: Breakfast and lunch
Day 9: Free at Cairo / Optional Alexandria
Enjoy a free day of exploring the city of Cairo on your own, or opt to visit Alexandria. In the second capital of Egypt, you will enjoy Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century, as well as the Montazah Palace and the New Library of Alexandria. A trip to the Roman Catacombs is also worthwhile. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and stay the night in Cairo.
Meals include: Breakfast (lunch included during Alexandria tour)
Day 10: Final Departure
Wake up and enjoy a good hearty breakfast at your hotel. Unfortunately, when your tour manager comes to fetch you today, it is going to be different from previous days because he will be coming to take you to the airport. Yes, today marks the end of your luxury Nile cruise and Cairo tour, but the memories you have will never end.
On arrival at the airport you will be assisted with your luggage and check-in, and then it is time for everyone to say their goodbyes. Your tour manager will thank you once more, and wish you a safe trip back home.
Meals include: Breakfast
Tour begins every Saturday.
10-Day Luxury Nile Cruise & Cairo Tours Image Gallery Discover the grandeur of Egypt’s oldest pyramid at Sakkara, showcasing the ingenuity of ancient engineering. Stand in awe before the iconic Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza, marvels of ancient world architecture. Enter the Temple of Luxor, guarded by statues of Ramesses II, and experience a gateway to Egypt’s glorious past. Walk among the ruins of the Karnak Temple, where towering pillars and statues greet the morning sun. Admire the intricate wall paintings in Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, capturing the life of the boy king. Explore the grand terraces of Hatshepsut’s Temple, nestled against the cliffs and honoring Egypt’s powerful female pharaoh. Behold the towering walls of Edfu Temple with carvings depicting ancient Egyptian gods and legends. Marvel at the beautifully preserved reliefs on the columns of Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Witness a stunning sunset at the Philae Temple, its silhouette mirrored on the Nile’s calm waters. Stroll through the historic streets of Cairo, where ancient charm meets bustling market life, capturing the essence of Egypt. Relax under the iconic parasols on the sandy shores of the Red Sea, where pristine waters meet golden sands. Experience the thrill of a desert safari on an ATV, racing across vast sands as the sun sets over the Egyptian mountains.
Prices for our 10-Day Luxury Nile Cruise and Cairo Tour are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2025, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.
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Accommodation Plan (Diamond)
Price per 1 person May to September October to April Double (min. 2 pax) $2690 $3025 Solo (1 pax only) $4010 $4580 Accommodation Plan (Platinum)
Price per 1 person May to September October to April Double (min. 2 pax) $3075 $3865 Solo (1 pax only) $4675 $5930
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Last Updated on November 19, 2024