Explore Egypt - 12 Days Cairo with 3 Nights Nile Cruise Tour

Start your Egypt luxury tour by touring some Cairo attractions with your luxury Egypt vacation professional tour guide, who will be assisted by a private driver.

The Grand Egyptian Museum :

Located near the Giza Pyramids, the largest archaeological museum in the world houses a thousand priceless artifacts, including the complete collection of the treasures of Tutankhamun. The Grand Egyptian Museum tour offers a rare view of Egypt's rich historical and cultural background, varied by modern exhibits and great architecture. Visitors from around the world enjoy the GEM museum in Cairo for an immersive cultural experience.

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx :

Explore the Giza Pyramids on a Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu in the Great Pyramid of Giza tours. As you take a camel ride at the Giza pyramids across the desert, you can gaze upon the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, both of which offer stunning views from the summit.

Great Sphinx :

Your final stop leads you to the mysterious Great Sphinx, which bears the features of a pharaoh in the shape of a lion. Your driver will lead you back to your hotel following the Cairo cultural tour, allowing you to have a peaceful night. Pyramids of Giza camel rides are a memorable addition to this journey.

Meet your private driver and tour guide and enjoy a scenic drive to Alexandria, established by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Patronized as the "Bride of the Mediterranean Sea," Alexandria amalgamates an antiquated history with a buzzing contemporary culture. Sightseeing comprises:

Catacombs of Kom El Shuqqafa :

Catacombs, There is no other burial site in Egypt that can compare with this Roman catacomb in size. Visitors will be amazed by the engraved strokes so different from those of both Greco-Roman and Egyptian artistic styles. The legacy of ancient Alexandria lives on in culture.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina :

Bibliotheca Alexandrina, this newest of all libraries, will remind you of the legendary Great Library. Wander through its reading spaces, cultural exhibitions, and interactive displays. Outside, there are museums for manuscripts, antiquities, and one for science.

Qaitbey Citadel :

Walk along the Corniche and enjoy the stunning views before visiting Qaitbey Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Once you're done with the luxury Egypt trips, the driver will take you to the hotel in Alexandria for an overnight.

Travel from Alexandria with your tour guide while your driver leads you through the historical and important sites of

Wadi El Natrun:

Wadi El Natrun, the extraction of natron, which played a crucial role in mummification, was fundamental to ancient Egyptians and Romans due to this area. The peaceful lakes provide a great setting for visiting while your guide explains all about Wadi El Natron's distinctive natural ecology and human background.

Your journey ends in Cairo, but first, you will take private transportation back before settling for rest. The driver will transport you later to the train station, where you will board an overnight sleeper train that will take you to Aswan. On your trip through southern Egypt, you will experience a relaxing dinner while traveling toward Upper Egypt.

Your first stop will be Aswan, Egypt's picturesque southern city, home to peaceful Nubian culture, where your luxury Egypt vacation tour guide and driver will be ready to start your journey.

The Temple of Isis at Philae :

To safeguard it from the flooding Nile water levels, Philae Temple was relocated to Agilkia Island. During your visit, cruise around Philae Temple with your guide, who will explain the historical value of its magnificent pylons while pointing out beautiful carvings and peaceful colonnades. The temple of Isis stands among the most beautiful historical locations in Egypt, following its dedication to Isis.

Nubian village :

Experience the evening atmosphere of a Nubian village that lies close to your destination. Wander along the vivid Nubian streets, then learn about their cultural traditions, followed by a traditional home dinner with a local family. You should try tomato-based tajen stew together with sanasel bread as you connect with generous host families through conversations.

After your dinner ends, your driver will transport you to your hotel for the evening.

Early in the morning, our tour guide and driver will accompany you on a journey to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most iconic archaeological sites:

Abu Simbel Temples :

Ramses II ordered the construction of the stunning Abu Simbel temples with mountain cave carvings that honor his authority and respect divine beings. Marvel at the four giant statues of Ramses II that secure the Great Temple, then examine the interior chambers with their magnificent bas-reliefs. Your guide will share important information about how engineers saved the temple from flooding by relocating it. Your driver will take you to Aswan to transfer you to your luxury Nile cruise.

Sail along the Nile with your tour guide, stopping at two remarkable temples:

Kom Ombo Temple :

With the Nile flowing by the temple, the double temple stands there for two different gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. The temple of Kom Ombo is well-known for its symmetrical layout and excellent preservation of reliefs that provide an intriguing testimony to the religious life and daily existence of ancient Egypt. This makes it an absolute must-visit on any cruise on the Nile.
Edfu Temple :

The temple, famous for its extraordinary preservation, is dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Go down the gateway pylons with your guide, and they will recount the mythological story of how Horus vanquished Seth. The Edfu Temple is one of the most encompassing and best-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

After finishing your Egypt tours luxury, you can resume dining on the cruise, which will be followed by an evening of relaxation.

Luxor Temple :

After you arrive at Luxor, your guide will lead you on an evening walk in the active downtown area. Explore Luxor Temple as it attractively glows during nighttime hours to view its enormous statues and intricate wall decorations. Your driver will provide return transportation to the cruise ship, where you will enjoy dinner.

Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple :

The day starts with a luxury private tour of

Karnak Temple:

Considered among the world's largest temple complexes and hence worthy of its titles, Karnak Temple is known for its gigantic columns, innumerable hieroglyphics, and spacious halls. The major gods worshiped here include Amun, and the temple became symbolic of ancient Egyptian thunder while testifying to the architectural and artistic triumphs of their civilization. This is, therefore, a pleasant must-see spot in Luxor.

Luxor Temple:

Historically accessed through the Avenue of Sphinxes, which featured hundreds of sphinx statues, Luxor Temple stands as a majestic symbol of ancient Egyptian architecture. After your visit, the driver will ensure your transportation to your hotel so you can settle down or continue exploring during your Luxor tour.

Your tour guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the West Bank in Luxor after breakfast on a luxury tour.

Colossi of Memnon :

See the standing statues named Colossi of Memnon at their location near the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Valley of the Kings :

Known as the royal necropolis of Egypt's pharaohs, the site has once again become famous for the elaborate tholos tombs carved into the desert hills. The Valley of the Kings is famous for its fine paintings on the walls and for treasures that inform us about ancient Egyptian concepts of the afterlife.

The temple of Queen Hatshepsut :

You will see the temple terraces at Queen Hatshepsut while your guide tells the story of how she became the first woman pharaoh in the history of Egypt.

Following the tour, the driver will make hotel arrangements.

A tour guide, together with your driver, will assist with your transport early in the morning to Luxor Airport, where you will board the flight back to Cairo. Your tour guide, together with the driver, will lead you through the historical sites of Islamic Cairo throughout your Cairo Islamic tour.

Khan al-Khalili Bazaar :

A lively market in the core of Islamic Cairo, Khan al-Khalili Bazaar glitters under the vibrant atmosphere filled with traditional crafts, spices, jewelry, and souvenirs. The bazaar is alive with culture and glory; it is an experience where one can buy treasures with an aura of history and walk with a feeling of being grounded in local ethnography.

Al-Azhar Mosque :

Guests can observe Al-Azhar Mosque during their tour to see this 10th-century Islamic architectural treasure as they study the facility's historic significance.
The driver will move you to your hotel following the sightseeing excursion.

(Breakfast is only included.)

After your breakfast, our tour guide will assist you in transferring to Cairo Airport for your departure flight after your luxury Egypt tour is over. It will be waiting for you to experience another luxury Egypt vacation in Egypt.

(Breakfast is only included.)