Private 8 Day Egypt and Nile Cruise Tour

Day 1: Arrival and pickup in Cairo

1. 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Upon landing in Cairo, your guide will call to coordinate your pickup. Meet your private driver outside the terminal for a hotel transfer, followed by a quick itinerary briefing and free time to relax or explore.

Day 2: Explore Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids, and the Grand Egyptian Museum

1. Saqqara Pyramid
   1h 15m · Admission ticket not included
   Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading to the Saqqara Necropolis with your Egyptologist guide. Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser—Egypt's oldest pyramid built around 2680 BC—and learn the fascinating history of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
2. The Pyramids Of Giza
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   After Saqqara, you will travel to the legendary Giza Necropolis. Here, you will stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, where your Egyptologist guide will share the history and mysteries behind these ancient wonders.
3. Great Sphinx
   15m · Admission ticket included
   Standing guard at the Giza Plateau, you will encounter the Great Sphinx, the world's largest monolithic statue. Carved over 4,500 years ago, it features a lion's body and a pharaoh's face. As you explore, your guide will reveal its secrets, including the missing nose, the Dream Stele, and its true age.
4. Valley Temple of Khafre
   15m · Admission ticket included
   A short walk from the Sphinx leads you to the Valley Temple of Khafre. Built over 4,500 years ago, this megalithic temple features massive 100-ton granite blocks. Your guide will explain its role in royal purification rituals and show you where the famous diorite statue of Khafre was found.
5. Grand Egyptian Museum
   55m · Admission ticket included
   Conclude your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest archaeological museum. Located near the Giza Pyramids, it houses over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete, first-time display of Tutankhamun's 5,000 treasures. Walk up the Grand Staircase amid colossal royal statues for an unforgettable finale to your journey.
6. Cairo
   30m
   After enjoying the day to the fullest, you will be driven back to your hotel. Relax and recharge, as another amazing journey awaits you the next day.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan, visit Philae Temple, and then enjoy a 5-star Nile cruise

1. Aswan
   10h
   After breakfast, your private guide and vehicle will transfer you to the airport for your flight south to Aswan, the timeless gateway to Upper Egypt. Enjoy stunning views of the Nile Valley during the descent. Upon landing, you will begin your adventure in Aswan, a beautiful city where golden dunes meet the lush riverbanks of the Nile.
2. Philae Timple
   50m · Admission ticket included
   Take a short motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Your guide will lead you through its courtyards and shrines, sharing how the entire complex was relocated block by block in the 1960s to save it from rising waters.
3. 33m · Admission ticket included
   Board a 5-star Nile cruise ship and check into your elegant cabin. Enjoy a delicious lunch while watching the scenery glide by, then spend the afternoon relaxing on the sun deck as you sail through the heart of ancient Egypt.

Day 4: Experience this Optional Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo

1. Abu Simbel Temple
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Take an optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel to see Ramesses II's colossal rock-cut temples and the Temple of Nefertari. Your guide will share the incredible story of how UNESCO engineers relocated both monuments uphill in the 1960s to save them from Lake Nasser.
2. Kom Ombo
   5h
   Return to your cruise and sail to the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Your guide will show you the symmetrical halls, ancient medical carvings, and the adjoining Crocodile Museum.

Day 5: Learn the history of Edfu Temple, then sail to Luxor

1. Edfu Temple
   2h 25m · Admission ticket included
   Sail to Edfu and take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Edfu, the world's largest temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Your guide will lead you through its towering pylons and remarkably preserved inner sanctuaries, bringing ancient mythology to life.
2. Luxor
   3h
   Return to your cruise and sail toward Luxor, experiencing the engineering marvel of the Esna Lock along the way. Step out on deck to watch local vendors trade goods from their small boats, then relax as you cruise closer to Luxor.

Day 6: Luxor Highlights and Fly to Cairo

1. Valley of the Kings
   50m · Admission ticket included
   Disembark your cruise in Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum, and head to the West Bank's Valley of the Kings. Descend into the vibrant, color-preserved tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs, where your guide will share the fascinating stories behind these royal resting places.
2. 45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built 3,500 years ago into the dramatic Theban cliffs. Your guide will share the remarkable story of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh and how her legacy survived despite attempts to erase it.
3. Colossi of Memnon
   45m
   Stop at the 18-meter-high Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Your guide will share their history as ancient Greece and Rome's most famous "singing" tourist attraction.
4. The Karnak Temple
   50m · Admission ticket included
   Conclude your Luxor journey at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built. Walk through the legendary Hypostyle Hall's forest of 134 massive columns, stroll by the Sacred Lake, and let your guide bring 4,000 years of history to life.
5. Cairo
   20m
   Take a private transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon landing, a driver will take you to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay as you prepare for the final day of your adventure.

Day 7: Discover Historic Cairo

1. Coptic Cairo
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Explore Coptic Cairo, one of the world's oldest Christian neighborhoods. Your guide will lead you through its historic alleys to visit the Hanging Church, the cave where the Holy Family sheltered, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
2. Citadel of Saladin
   45m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the medieval Citadel of Saladin, a fortress overlooking Cairo. Your guide will show you through its historic grounds and the stunning, alabaster-domed Mohamed Ali Mosque, which offers sweeping panoramic views of the city.
3. Cairo
   20m
   Conclude your 8-day Egyptian adventure by reflecting on your journey over a final evening in Cairo. Savor a traditional dinner or a relaxing glass of mint tea as you look out over the glittering skyline, carrying the ancient soul of Egypt home with you.

Day 8: Departure

1. 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Make the out & your guide will transfer you privately to Cairo International Airport according to your confirmed flight schedule.

Pickup details

Guide will call the guests one day before the tour to confirm the pick-up time and
location.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels