11 Day Royal Egypt Tour with Cairo Helicopter and Nile Cruise

Cairo, Egypt
Duration11 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Egypt through an exclusive 11-day journey combining private sightseeing, 5-star hospitality and carefully paced relaxation. Explore the Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Cairo with a private Egyptologist before flying to Aswan for a luxury Nile cruise featuring Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor’s greatest monuments.

The experience continues at a luxury Red Sea resort with a private yacht, premium spa treatment and farewell dinner. VIP airport assistance, private luxury transportation, domestic flights, selected fine dining and stays at Four Seasons, Marriott Mena House, The Oberoi or comparable 5-star properties create a seamless journey from arrival to departure. A private helicopter flight is also available as an optional upgrade.

What's included

  • Private Red Sea yacht experience with lunch and snorkeling equipment
  • 3 nights aboard a luxury 5-star Nile cruise with full-board meals
  • VIP meet-and-assist service at Cairo International Airport
  • 7 nights in carefully selected 5-star luxury hotels with breakfast
  • Lunch
  • All private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Private return transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel
  • Private Egyptologist guide throughout all scheduled sightseeing
  • Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Nile dinner cruise, selected lunches, spa treatment and farewell dinner as listed
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, laundry and minibar charges
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: VIP Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-In
  1. 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
  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    4h · Admission ticket included
    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
  2. Great Sphinx
    45m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Valley Temple of Khafre
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Grand Egyptian Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. 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
  1. Cairo
    30m
    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.
  2. Citadel of Saladin
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    45m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Coptic Cairo
    2h
    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.
  5. 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.
  6. Nile River Valley
    2h
    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.
Day 4: Fly to Aswan, High Dam, Philae Temple and Cruise Embarkation
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Aswan High Dam
    45m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Temple of Philae
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. 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
  1. Abu Simbel Temple
    6h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. 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.
  3. Temple of Kom Ombo
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. 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
  1. 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
  2. Edfu Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Nile River
    5h
    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.
  4. Luxor Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Valley of the Kings
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  3. Temple of Hatshepsut
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Colossi of Memnon
    20m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. Al Karnak
    2h
    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.
  6. Hurghada
    3h
    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.
Day 8: Private Luxury Red Sea Yacht Experience
  1. Hurghada Marina
    30m
    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.
  2. Red Sea Tours Hurghada
    4h
    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.
  3. Giftun Islands
    2h
    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.
Day 9: Private Beach, Luxury Spa and Farewell Dinner
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

VIP pickup is included from Cairo International Airport, Sphinx International Airport, or any hotel or private address in Cairo and Giza. Please provide your arrival flight details and pickup location at least 48 hours in advance. A dedicated representative will meet you holding a sign displaying the lead traveler’s name. Pickup time will be coordinated with your confirmed flight arrival.

Additional information

  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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