8 Day Private Cairo Aswan and Luxor Nile Cruise Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
1 stop
1
Cairo International Airport
Our representative will greet you at the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. They will assist with your luggage and escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
3 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
Your Egyptologist guide will take you through the Giza Plateau, explaining the history and mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Walk around the ancient monuments and capture stunning photos with the desert backdrop.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Great Sphinx
Stand before the legendary Sphinx, the iconic limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Your guide will share the theories surrounding its construction and purpose while you explore the Valley Temple nearby.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. See the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, royal mummies, and over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Your guide will highlight the most significant pieces.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili
4 stops
5
Cairo Citadel
Visit the medieval Islamic fortification built by Saladin in the 12th century. Explore the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque with its Ottoman architecture and enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from the citadel walls. Your guide will explain the strategic importance of this hilltop fortress.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Marvel at one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture in the world. Built in the 14th century, this massive mosque features intricate stonework, soaring minarets, and a peaceful courtyard. Your guide will explain the architectural innovations that make this building unique.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Al Rifai Mosque
Step inside this royal mosque that serves as the final resting place of Egypt's modern royal family. Admire the ornate interior decorations and learn about the historical figures buried within, including King Farouk and the Shah of Iran.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Bazar Khan El-Khalili
Wander through Cairo's most famous bazaar, a labyrinth of narrow alleys filled with shops selling spices, jewelry, textiles, and traditional crafts. Your guide will introduce you to the market's 600-year history before giving you free time to browse and bargain.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Fly to Aswan – Philae Temple & High Dam
4 stops
9
Cairo International Airport
Your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Assistance will be provided for check-in and boarding.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
Aswan
Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship and check into your cabin. Settle in and enjoy the onboard amenities as you prepare for your journey along the world's longest river.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Temple of Philae
Board a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Temple of Isis. Your guide will explain how this entire temple complex was relocated stone by stone to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Admire the well-preserved reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian mythology.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Aswan High Dam
Visit the engineering marvel that transformed Egypt's economy and agriculture. Your guide will explain how this massive dam controls the Nile's flooding and generates hydroelectric power. Enjoy views of Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
2 stops
13
Temple of Horus
Travel by horse carriage to the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt. Your guide will walk you through the towering pylons and columned halls while explaining the religious rituals dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. The detailed wall carvings remain remarkably vivid.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Temple of Kom Ombo
Visit this unique double temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god. Your guide will show you the ancient calendar, medical instruments carved in stone, and the nearby crocodile museum with mummified crocodiles.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Karnak & Luxor Temples
2 stops
15
Temple of Karnak
Walk through the largest religious complex ever built, constructed over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. Your guide will lead you through the Avenue of Sphinxes, the massive Hypostyle Hall with its 134 giant columns, and sacred sanctuaries dedicated to Amun-Ra.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Luxor Temple
Explore this magnificent temple in the heart of modern Luxor, beautifully illuminated if visited in the evening. Your guide will explain the temple's role in the annual Opet Festival and point out the colossal statues of Ramesses II and the towering obelisk at the entrance.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Valley of the Kings & Return to Cairo
3 stops
17
Valley of the Kings
Descend into the royal burial ground where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. Your ticket includes entry to three tombs, where you'll see vivid wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife. Your guide will explain the significance of the imagery and hieroglyphics.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit the stunning mortuary temple of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh, carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Your guide will share the remarkable story of Hatshepsut's reign and point out the detailed reliefs showing her divine birth and trading expeditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
After your West Bank tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Our representative will meet you at Cairo Airport and transfer you to your hotel for your final night.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Departure
1 stop
20
Cairo International Airport
Your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Assistance will be provided to ensure a smooth check-in process.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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