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 a free “Welcome to Egypt” drink on us, and enjoy the remainder of your day any way you want.
Day 2: Pyramids Tour
After breakfast in your hotel, you will start you day in Memphis, the ancient capital of the Old Kingdom. From here, you will journey to the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, and then enjoy lunch at Al Ezba Restaurant.
Your next step is to visit the Great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus at the Giza Plateau in Cairo. The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple round out your first luxurious day, before heading back to your hotel to rest.
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 Aswan High Dam, 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.
Inclusions – What is included in your luxury Nile cruise and Cairo vacation:
- Meet, greet and assist service with all arrivals and departures
- Accommodation in Cairo for 5 nights (includes breakfast & taxes)
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a luxury Nile River cruiser (full board)
- All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking guide (Egyptologist) for all tours
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Lunch during tours in Cairo
- Domestic flights
- All service charges & taxes
Exclusions – What is not included in your luxury Nile cruise and Cairo vacation:
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Entrance fees to special archeologist sites, such as the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum
- Tips and Gratuities
Accommodation Plan A
- Kempinski Nile City Hotel, Cairo
- Mayfair Nile Cruise
| Price per 1 person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Room (min. 3 pax) | $1,730 | $1,905 |
| Double (min. 2 pax) | $1,805 | $1,980 |
| Solo (1 pax only) | $2,845 | $3,120 |
Accommodation Plan B
- Le Riad Hotel de Charme, Cairo
- Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
| Price per 1 person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Room (min. 3 pax) | $2,000 | $2,320 |
| Double (min. 2 pax) | $2,075 | $2,395 |
| Solo (1 pax only) | $3,360 | $3,815 |
Prices for our 10-Day Luxury Nile Cruise and Cairo Tour are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2022, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.
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