11 Day Royal Egypt Tour with Cairo Helicopter and Nile Cruise

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
VIP Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-In
1 stop
Cairo (Pass by)
Receive a warm VIP welcome upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Our representative will meet you inside the airport and assist with arrival procedures and luggage collection. Continue in a private luxury air-conditioned vehicle to your Four Seasons hotel. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer through Cairo to the Four Seasons Hotel. After assistance with check-in, the remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your international journey. The exact schedule will be adjusted to your flight arrival time.
Day 2
Private Pyramids and Great Sphinx Luxury Tour
5 stops
1
Pyramids of Giza
8:00 AM – Hotel Pickup Meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel by New air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau. 9:00 AM – Giza Pyramids Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, visit the panoramic viewpoint and enjoy time for photographs. Entry inside the Great Pyramid is included, subject to availability
4 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Great Sphinx
At approximately 11:30 AM, visit the legendary Great Sphinx with your private Egyptologist guide. Learn about its history, explore the surrounding archaeological area and enjoy time for photographs.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Valley Temple of Khafre
At approximately 12:15 PM, explore the ancient Valley Temple of Khafre beside the Great Sphinx. Discover its impressive limestone and granite construction and learn about ancient Egyptian royal rituals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Grand Egyptian Museum
At approximately 1:30 PM, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with your private Egyptologist. Discover monumental statues, royal treasures and remarkable artifacts representing ancient Egyptian civilization.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Cairo (Pass by)
After completing the day’s activities, your private driver will return you comfortably to your hotel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 3
Private Cairo City Tour and Nile Dinner Cruise
6 stops
5
Cairo
8AM : Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel at the scheduled time. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin the day’s program.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Cairo Citadel
At approximately 9:30 AM, explore the historic Citadel of Salah El-Din with your private Egyptologist. Admire panoramic Cairo views and discover the history of this impressive medieval fortress.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
At approximately 10:30 AM, visit the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the Citadel. Admire its Ottoman architecture, grand interior and commanding views across Cairo.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Coptic Cairo
At approximately 12:00 PM, explore historic Coptic Cairo with your private guide. Visit the Hanging Church and walk through one of the city’s oldest religious districts.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Bazar Khan El-Khalili (Pass by)
At approximately 3:00 PM, walk through the historic lanes of Khan El-Khalili. Discover traditional handicrafts, local shops and the vibrant atmosphere of Islamic Cairo.
9
Nile River Valley
At approximately 7:00 PM, board the Nile Maxim or a similar luxury Nile cruise. Enjoy a buffet dinner, illuminated Cairo views and live entertainment while sailing along the Nile.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Fly to Aswan, High Dam, Philae Temple and Cruise Embarkation
5 stops
Cairo (Pass by)
Your private driver will meet you at your Cairo hotel and transfer you in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.
Aswan (Pass by)
Fly from Cairo to Aswan in economy class. Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver at Aswan International Airport. The exact pickup time depends on the confirmed domestic flight.
10
Aswan High Dam
At approximately 9:30 AM, visit the Aswan High Dam with your private Egyptologist. Learn about this major engineering achievement and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and the surrounding landscape.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Temple of Philae
At approximately 10:30 AM, travel by motorboat to Philae Island and explore the magnificent Temple of Isis with your private Egyptologist guide. Admire its elegant columns, reliefs and beautiful island setting.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Nile River (Pass by)
At approximately 1:00 PM, transfer to your luxury Nile cruise for embarkation and cabin check-in. Enjoy lunch on board and relax while admiring the beautiful Nile scenery.
Day 5
Abu Simbel by Private Car, Kom Ombo Temple and Nile Sailing
4 stops
12
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
4 AM Your private guide and driver will meet you at the Nile cruise. Travel to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a breakfast box provided for the journey. At approximately 7:30 AM, explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari with your private Egyptologist. Admire their colossal statues, detailed reliefs and remarkable relocation story.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Aswan (Pass by)
At approximately 9:30 AM, depart Abu Simbel and return to Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle. Reboard the Nile cruise before it sails toward Kom Ombo.
13
Temple of Kom Ombo
In the late afternoon or evening, explore the unique riverside Temple of Kom Ombo with your private Egyptologist. Discover its symmetrical design and its dedication to the gods Sobek and Horus.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Nile River (Pass by)
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu. Relax on board while enjoying views of traditional villages, fertile fields and beautiful landscapes along the Nile.
Day 6
Edfu Temple, Nile Sailing and Luxor Temple
5 stops
Nile River (Pass by)
5:30 AM Your private Egyptologist guide will meet you aboard the Nile cruise. Transfer from the cruise dock to Edfu Temple
14
Temple of Horus
At approximately 6:30 AM, explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus with your private Egyptologist. Discover its monumental entrance, impressive courtyards and detailed inscriptions depicting ancient rituals.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Nile River
Return to the cruise for breakfast and continue sailing toward Luxor through Esna. Relax on board while admiring traditional villages, green farmland and beautiful Nile scenery.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Luxor Temple
At approximately 6:00 PM, explore the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple with your private Egyptologist. Admire its grand colonnades, statues and historic avenue connecting it with Karnak Temple.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Luxor (Pass by)
After visiting Luxor Temple, your private driver and guide will return you to the Nile cruise, which serves as your hotel for the night.
Day 7
Luxor West Bank, Karnak Temple and Transfer to Hurghada
6 stops
Luxor (Pass by)
After breakfast and cruise check-out, your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you at the cruise dock. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor’s West Bank.
17
Valley of the Kings
At approximately 8:00 AM, explore the Valley of the Kings with your private Egyptologist. Enter selected royal tombs and admire their remarkably preserved paintings while learning about the pharaohs’ burial traditions.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
At approximately 10:15 AM, visit the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Explore its impressive terraces, colonnades and reliefs while discovering the story of Egypt’s celebrated female pharaoh.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
19
Colossi of Memnon
At approximately 11:30 AM, stop to see the two monumental statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Learn about the vast mortuary temple they once guarded and enjoy time for photographs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Al Karnak
At approximately 1:30 PM, explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex with your private Egyptologist. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall and admire its towering columns, sacred lake, obelisks and ceremonial spaces.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Hurghada
At approximately 3:30 PM, depart Luxor for Hurghada in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Comfort stops can be arranged during the journey. Upon arrival in Hurghada, your private driver will drop you off at your luxury resort and assist with check-in.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Private Luxury Red Sea Yacht Experience
3 stops
22
Hurghada Marina
Your private driver will meet you at your Red Sea resort and transfer you in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle to the marina. At approximately 8:30 AM, arrive at the marina and receive a welcome from the professional yacht crew. Board your private luxury yacht and enjoy a safety briefing before departure.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
23
Red Sea Tours Hurghada
Cruise across the Red Sea aboard a private luxury yacht. Relax on deck and stop at selected locations for swimming and snorkeling in clear waters filled with colorful marine life.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
24
Giftun Islands
Visit a beautiful area near the Giftun Islands for swimming, snorkeling and relaxation. Enjoy the turquoise water, coral reefs and scenic surroundings before returning to the yacht. At approximately 4:00 PM, cruise back to the marina. Your private driver will be waiting to return you to the resort. At approximately 5:00 PM, your private driver will return you comfortably to your luxury resort.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Private Beach, Luxury Spa and Farewell Dinner
1 stop
Hurghada (Pass by)
At approximately 9:30 AM, relax on the resort’s private beach in Sahl Hasheesh. Enjoy the peaceful Red Sea setting, reserved beach facilities and time for swimming or sunbathing. In the afternoon, enjoy a premium spa treatment at The Oberoi or your confirmed luxury resort. Unwind in an elegant setting with a personalized wellness experience. At approximately 7:30 PM, enjoy an elegant farewell dinner at the resort or another carefully selected luxury venue, featuring refined cuisine and personalized service.
Day 10
Flight to Cairo and Final Luxury Evening
3 stops
Hurghada (Pass by)
Your private driver will meet you at your Red Sea resort and transfer you in a air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada International Airport. Take a domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Economy-class airfare and checked baggage according to the airline’s allowance are included.
Cairo (Pass by)
Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your private representative and travel by luxury vehicle to your 5-star hotel. Receive assistance with check-in before enjoying free time to relax.
Nile River Valley (Pass by)
At approximately 7:30 PM, enjoy your final luxury evening at a carefully selected Nile-view restaurant. Experience refined cuisine, elegant surroundings and beautiful views of Cairo.
Day 11
VIP International Departure from Cairo
1 stop
Cairo (Pass by)
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, receive VIP departure assistance with luggage and airline check-in procedures. Your representative will help ensure a smooth conclusion to your journey.

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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