7 Day Private Egyptologist Tour Cairo, Luxor and Nile Cruise

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

1. Cairo
   Pass by
   Your Egyptologist meets you at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. There is no sightseeing today beyond your first look at the city, just a smooth landing, your questions answered, and a plan for the days ahead. Cairo hotel accommodation can be arranged for you at additional cost. Rest up; tomorrow is Giza.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

1. The Pyramids Of Giza
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   You stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, 2.3 million blocks and 4,500 years old, then take in the Sphinx and the panoramic viewpoint where all three pyramids align. Optional: inside the Great Pyramid ($11 USD), camel ride (about $15 USD).
2. Grand Egyptian Museum
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   In the afternoon, the Grand Egyptian Museum, opened November 2025, where Tutankhamun's full collection sits together for the first time. Lunch is included.
3. Great Sphinx
   1m · Admission ticket included
   Beside the pyramids you stop at the Great Sphinx, the lion-bodied guardian carved from a single limestone ridge over 4,500 years ago.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan – High Dam, Philae Temple & Nile Cruise Begins

1. Aswan
   5h
   You fly to Aswan and step into a softer, slower Egypt on the river's edge. You see the High Dam that reshaped the country, then take a short boat to the island temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and moved stone by stone to save it from the rising water. By evening you board your Nile cruise for the first of three nights.

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples, sailing to Luxor

1. Kom Ombo Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   The boat sails north and you go ashore at Kom Ombo, the unusual double temple shared between the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, with mummified crocodiles still on display.
2. Edfu Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Further along, the Temple of Edfu is the best-preserved in Egypt, its towering pylon and falcon statues almost intact after 2,000 years. Between stops you watch riverbank life slide past from the deck.

Day 5: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings & More

1. Luxor
   5h
   You reach Luxor and cross to the West Bank, the realm of the dead. In the Valley of the Kings you enter royal tombs cut deep into the rock, their painted ceilings still vivid after 3,000 years. You stand below the terraced temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon. This is your last night aboard.
2. Temple of Hatshepsut
   1m · Admission ticket included
   At the Temple of Hatshepsut you stand before the dramatic colonnaded terraces that Egypt's great female pharaoh cut into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   1m
   You pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two 18-metre stone statues of Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban plain for 3,400 years.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temple, fly to Cairo

1. The Karnak Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   You disembark and turn to the East Bank and Karnak, the largest temple complex ever raised, where 134 giant columns crowd the Great Hypostyle Hall.
2. Luxor Temple
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Nearby, Luxor Temple sits in the heart of town, once linked to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes. Then you fly back to Cairo. The internal flight can be booked for you at additional cost.

Day 7: Departure from Cairo

1. Cairo
   1h
   A final transfer to Cairo Airport closes the week. If your flight is late, your guide can suggest a last stop or some time for souvenirs in Khan el-Khalili before you go. You leave having seen the span of Egypt, from the Old Kingdom pyramids to the temples of the Nile, with the same expert beside you the whole way.

Pickup details

We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off for all our travelers, starting from Cairo Airport upon your arrival in Egypt. Our driver will be waiting to welcome you and ensure a smooth transition to your accommodation or the start of your tour.

Pickup Details:
- Airport Pickup: Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our driver will meet you at the arrivals area holding a sign with your name.
- Pickup is also available from hotels, hostels, Airbnb accommodations, and private residences within Cairo and Giza.
- If your accommodation is outside these areas, please contact us in advance to arrange the nearest meeting point.
- Our driver will ensure a comfortable, hassle-free experience, meeting you at the hotel lobby or the main entrance at the scheduled pickup time.

If you have any special requests or need further assistance, feel free to contact us after booking. We’re here to accommodate your needs and make your journey as smooth as possible!

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness