Cairo Tour and Luxury Nile Cruise

Experience a luxurious journey through the Nile Valley! Start in Cairo, where you’ll marvel at the breathtaking Giza Pyramids. Then, embark on a lavish Nile Cruise, immersing yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt. Return to Cairo to visit the incredible Egyptian Museum, followed by a trip to Old Cairo, where you can uncover the rich history of this fascinating city.

Important Info

• Tour duration: 10 Days
• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Time Log: Upon arrival at Airport
• Scheduling: Fri, Sat
• Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel   Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

Highlights

• Visit the Giza Pyramids, one of the 7 wonders of the World
• Experience the first Pyramids at Saqqara, Dashur & Memphis
• Visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples
• View the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Take some fabulous photos at the Colossi of Memnon
• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple shared by two Gods, Sobek & Horus
• Enjoy a Horse & Carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
• Experience Nubian life from ages past
• Step back in time on a history tour

Tour Description

Every Saturday 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival Cairo

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your personal guide will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your luxury hotel by A/C vehicle. After checking you in, he will discuss the pick-up times for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 - Sunday: Pyramids / Sakkara / Memphis

After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the world-famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple. Then journey to Memphis and Sakkara, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, is located. After these fantastic tours, relax during your drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 3 - Monday: Flight from Cairo to Luxor/Nile Cruise/Karnak & Luxor Temples

After breakfast and check-out, your representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to embark on your luxury Nile cruise. After checking in, your guide will take you to visit the magical Karnak Temples, dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut, followed by the majestic Luxor Temple. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 - Tuesday: Luxor Sightseeing West Bank

After breakfast on board, visit the West Bank, home of the famous Valley of the Kings. Continue to the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and then visit the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. Return to your Nile cruise, which will sail to Edfu via Esna Lock. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 - Wednesday: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast on board, visit Horus Temple in Edfu, then sail to Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two Gods, Sobek and Horus. Back to your cruise and sail on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 - Thursday: Aswan Luxury Cruise Sightseeing

After breakfast, your Egyptologist guide will meet you to visit the famous High Dam, then the unique Unfinished Obelisk, and finally the amazing Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 - Friday: Disembark Nile Cruise

After breakfast, disembark your Nile cruise and be escorted to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 - Saturday: Cairo Islamic/Coptic Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, your guide will take you to visit the Egyptian Museum, then Salah El Din Citadel, followed by Mohamed Ali Mosque. Continue to Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finally, enjoy the atmosphere of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 9 - Sunday: Optional Trip to Alexandria

Today, you have the option to take a trip to Alexandria, where you can visit the Catacombs, the famous Library, and other interesting sites. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 - Monday: Final Departure

After breakfast and check-out, our representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Every Tuesday 10 Days / 9 Nights

Day 1 - Tuesday: Arrival in Cairo

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your personal guide will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your luxury hotel by A/C vehicle. After checking you in, he will discuss the pick-up times for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 - Wednesday: Pyramids / Sakkara / Memphis

After enjoying your breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel for a visit to the world-famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx, which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, and visit the Valley Temple. Next, journey onto Memphis, followed by Sakkara, where you'll find the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. After these fantastic tours, relax during your drive back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 3 - Thursday: Flight from Cairo to Luxor/Nile Cruise/Karnak & Luxor Temples

This morning, after breakfast and check-out from your hotel, your representative will meet you to accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your personal guide will meet you to escort you to embark on your luxury Nile cruise. After checking into your cruise, visit the magical Karnak Temples dedicated to the God Amun and his wife Mut, followed by the majestic Luxor Temple built by Amunhotep III and completed by Ramesses II. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4 - Friday: Luxor Sightseeing West Bank

After breakfast on board, visit the famous Valley of the Kings, then proceed to the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. After these visits, return to your Nile cruise, which will sail onto Edfu via Esna Lock. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5 - Saturday: Edfu / Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast on board, visit Horus Temple in Edfu, an ancient Egyptian temple. Then sail onto Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus. After your visits, return to your cruise and sail onto Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6 - Sunday: Aswan Luxury Cruise Sightseeing

After breakfast on board, your Egyptologist guide will meet you to visit the famous High Dam, which controls all of Egypt’s water. Next, see the unique Unfinished Obelisk weighing 1,168 tons. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis. Overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7 - Monday: Disembark Nile Cruise

After breakfast, disembark your Nile cruise and be escorted to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 - Tuesday: Cairo Islamic/Coptic Sightseeing Tour

This morning, after breakfast, your guide will meet you for a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Continue to Salah El Din Citadel, then view the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the most noticeable mosque in Cairo with its twin minarets. Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finally, enjoy the atmosphere of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 9 - Wednesday: Optional Trip to Alexandria

Today, you have the opportunity to take an optional trip to Alexandria, where you can visit the Catacombs and the famous Library, among other interesting sites. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 10 - Thursday: Final Departure

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, our representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.