Premium Egypt - 9 Days Cairo with 3 Nights Nile Cruise Tour

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist tour guide and go deep into the heart of ancient Egyptian history. 

Giza Pyramids Complex

Explore the Giza Plateau, one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological sites. The complex includes 9 pyramids, led by the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure, alongside the smaller pyramids of Queens Hetepheres I, Meritetes I, and Henutsen. Discover the royal tombs, temples, and monuments that made Giza one of ancient Egypt’s greatest necropolises.

💡Optional: For an exclusive opportunity to venture inside the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, a separate entrance ticket is available for EGP 1,500 per foreign adult.

Great Sphinx 

Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the colossal limestone monument with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre, the Sphinx has stood beside the pyramids for more than 4,500 years. It sits right next to Khafre's valley temple and is believed to feature his facial likeness. 

Valley Temple

The Valley Temple of Khafre is one of the best-preserved monuments on the Giza Plateau. Built from massive limestone blocks, it played a vital role in the king’s funerary rituals, including purification, mummification, and the Opening of the Mouth ceremony before Pharaoh Khafre’s burial. 

After exploring these iconic landmarks, enjoy lunch at Khufu’s Restaurant (an award-winning restaurant overlooking the Pyramids).

Grand Egyptian Museum

In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Giza Plateau, the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Explore its vast collection of over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, including over 5,000 years of history, including the complete collection of treasures belonging to King Tutankhamun, monumental statues of Ramesses II, royal sculptures, and exquisite funerary artifacts. With its world-class galleries and remarkable architectural setting, GEM is an essential highlight of any Luxury Egypt Tour.

Then return to your luxury Cairo hotel to relax after an unforgettable day among Egypt’s pharaonic wonders.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, take a short domestic flight to Aswan, an essential highlight of a Luxury Egypt Vacation. 

Upon arrival, your private Egypt Day Trips representative will welcome and assist you at Aswan Airport and transfer you to meet your personal Egyptologist guide.

Philae Temple: Sanctuary of Isis

Begin your private Aswan sightseeing with a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to Agilkia Island, home to the magnificent Philae Temple Complex. Dedicated to Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and magic, the temple features beautifully preserved reliefs, towering columns, and sacred sanctuaries reflecting the artistic heritage of Egypt’s Greco-Roman period.

💡Did You Know? Philae Temple was carefully relocated stone by stone from Philae Island to Agilkia Island in the 1970s to save it from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam, one of UNESCO’s Nubia Campaign's most remarkable monument-rescue projects.

Sunset Nile Felucca Ride & Nubian Village Experience

As the sun begins to set, sail along the Nile River on a traditional felucca ride toward a charming Nubian village, passing palm-fringed shores and colorful homes along the way. Explore the village, meet local residents, and experience the warmth, traditions, and distinctive culture of Nubian communities in Aswan.

End the evening with an intimate home-hosted Nubian dinner, savoring authentic home-cooked dishes and sharing stories with a local family. More than sightseeing, this genuine Nubian culture in Aswan encounter offers a meaningful glimpse into the people, flavors, and traditions of Upper Egypt before returning to your luxury accommodation.

Rise early and prepare yourself for one of Egypt’s most breathtaking sights 

Abu Simbel Temples

Take a short flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel to discover two spectacular rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC near Egypt’s southern border with Sudan. Marvel at the 30-meter-high Great Temple, its four colossal statues of Ramses II, and the nearby Temple of Hathor and Nefertari, then explore their richly decorated chambers overlooking Lake Nasser with your private Egyptologist guide. Hear the remarkable story of their UNESCO-led Nubia Campaign relocation in the 1960s, when the temples were carefully dismantled and rebuilt on higher ground to save them from the rising waters created by the Aswan High Dam.

Luxury Nile Cruise Check-in

Following your visit, fly back to Aswan and board your luxury Nile Cruise. Settle into your elegant cabin and enjoy the exceptional service and comfort as you begin your unforgettable journey along the legendary Nile River.

Later, wander through Aswan Nubian Market (Nubian Souk), where colorful stalls fill the narrow streets with the aromas of spices, herbs, and traditional Egyptian perfumes. Browse handwoven textiles, Nubian crafts, jewelry, souvenirs, and locally made treasures.

Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing toward the most important temples along the Nile.

Kom Ombo Temple

Stop at Kom Ombo Temple, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god. Explore its symmetrical halls, reliefs, ancient carvings, and sacred sanctuary while your Egyptologist reveals the temple’s fascinating connection to ancient Egyptian medicine, rituals, and mythology.

Edfu Temple

Continue sailing to Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples for its huge entrance and detailed hieroglyphics. It was buried under 12 meters (39 feet) of protective desert sand and river silt for nearly 2,000 years. Walk beneath its towering pylons and through beautifully carved halls covered with hieroglyphic inscriptions and reliefs depicting Horus and ancient religious ceremonies.

After the visits, return to the cruise and enjoy an overnight in Edfu.

Continue your elegant Nile journey from Edfu toward Luxor’s East Bank, sailing through Esna as you approach the heart of ancient Egypt, where the grandeur of the pharaohs awaits.

Esna Lock

Experience the graceful passage of your luxury Nile cruise through the Esna Lock, an impressive feat of engineering connecting different levels of the Nile, located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of Luxor and 160 kilometers north of Aswan. Relax on deck and admire serene river views, palm-lined banks, and scenes of everyday Egyptian life as your vessel glides through the lock en route to Luxor.

Karnak Temple

Explore Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt. This massive open-air museum spans more than 247 acres (100 hectares), and admire the monumental Great Hypostyle Hall, where towering columns are adorned with intricate hieroglyphics. Continue to the Sacred Lake, colossal obelisks, imposing pylons, and sacred sanctuaries dedicated to the goddess Amun-Ra. Many of the reliefs were originally painted in vivid colors, and traces of those ancient pigments can still be found on some surfaces today. 

💡Did You Know? Karnak Temple was shaped by nearly 2,000 years of royal ambition, with around 30 pharaohs contributing to its expansion, including legendary rulers such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Seti I, and Ramesses II. A remarkable glimpse into the power, faith, and architectural mastery of ancient Egypt.

Watch Luxor awaken beneath a golden sunrise, then step into the ancient world of kings, queens, and monumental temples of Luxor’s West Bank.

Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon

Lift off at sunrise for an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Drift above the Nile Valley as the morning light illuminates the Valley of the Kings, ancient temples, sugarcane fields, and West Bank landscapes - one of the most magical ways to experience the ancient city of Thebes.

Valley of the Kings

After breakfast, check out from your luxury Nile cruise and explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest. Descend into selected royal tombs and marvel at vividly preserved hieroglyphics, intricate funerary scenes, and colorful ancient Egyptian artwork hidden within the desert cliffs.

💡 Did You Know? You can upgrade your visit with optional entrance tickets to the magnificent Tomb of Seti I (KV17) and the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), available for an additional fee. 

💡 Insider Reveal: The Valley of the Kings became the final resting place of around 30 pharaohs from the New Kingdom, including Thutmose III, Seti I, Ramesses II, and Tutankhamun, who carved their royal tombs deep into Luxor’s desert cliffs.

Hatshepsut Temple

Continue to the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, built by Queen Hatshepsut to honor the god Amun and commemorate her reign; the temple rises in three monumental terraces against the limestone cliffs. Admire its elegant colonnades and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting royal ceremonies, divine scenes, and Hatshepsut’s famous expedition to the Land of Punt.

Colossi of Memnon & Authentic Egyptian Hospitality

Conclude your Luxor West Bank sightseeing at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, twin colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood watch over the West Bank for more than 3,000 years. 

Then enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch with a local family, savoring traditional home-cooked dishes and experiencing the warmth of genuine Egyptian hospitality before transferring to your luxury Luxor hotel for check-in and a relaxing evening.

Leave Luxor behind and return to Cairo by flight to reveal another fascinating chapter of Egypt. 

After your flight, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the atmospheric heart of Islamic Cairo.

Khan el-Khalili

Step into Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s legendary 14th-century bazaar, an open-air market in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Wander through narrow, winding lanes filled with handcrafted souvenirs, colorful spices, traditional perfumes, jewelry, brassware, textiles, and Egyptian crafts. The lively sounds, aromas, and vibrant displays create an immersive experience that brings Old Cairo vividly to life.

💡 Did You Know? Khan el-Khalili was established in 1382 by Emir Dajaharks al-Khalili during the Mamluk era as a major commercial center.

Al-Muizz Street

Continue along Al-Muizz Street, one of the world’s most remarkable concentrations of medieval Islamic architecture. It was named after Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, the Fatimid caliph who established Cairo as the capital of the Fatimid dynasty in 969 AD. Stroll past beautifully preserved mosques, madrasas, mausoleums, and gates. Your tour guide will bring the stories behind these architectural treasures to life as you walk through the historic heart of Cairo.

After your sightseeing, return to your luxury Cairo hotel for your final night in Egypt to relax.

Every great journey deserves a beautiful goodbye.

After breakfast, enjoy a seamless private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, carrying memories of pharaohs, temples, the Nile, and unforgettable Egyptian hospitality.

Until your next Egypt adventure.