Combine Cairo's monumental pyramid plateau and museums with a traditional river journey between Aswan and Luxor, exploring majestic riverside temples along the scenic Nile.
Aswan river scenery for destination inspiration; the boats pictured are not an allocated cruise vessel. Photo: Przemyslaw "Blueshade" Idzkiewicz.. License: CC BY-SA 2.0.The Giza pyramid complex, a landmark on the proposed route. Photo: Harby6020. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.Temple architecture and carved detail at Kom Ombo; the sailing programme determines the visit time. Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.Architecture and carved detail at the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Arrive in Cairo
Meet your driver at Cairo airport and transfer privately to your hotel. Spend a peaceful first evening resting and acclimating ahead of tomorrow's touring schedule.
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Day 2 · Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Inspect the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with your private guide. In the afternoon, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to admire select treasures and statues.
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Day 3 · The historic city
Tour the churches of Coptic Cairo before wandering through historic Islamic avenues and the lively alleys of Khan el-Khalili. Return to your hotel to prepare for tomorrow's flight.
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Day 4 · Flight to Aswan and proposed embarkation
Fly to Aswan and transfer to your agreed river vessel. Take a small motorboat to visit Philae Temple on Agilkia Island before settling into your cabin for dinner.
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Day 5 · Aswan time and Kom Ombo
Spend a quiet morning on the water in Aswan as your vessel begins sailing downstream. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to examine the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
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Day 6 · Edfu and the passage toward Luxor
Visit Edfu's well-preserved Temple of Horus before returning on board. Spend the afternoon taking in peaceful river scenery as the boat navigates through the lock at Esna.
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Day 7 · Luxor's West and East Banks
Reach Luxor and tour the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, explore the massive hypostyle hall at Karnak.
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Day 8 · Disembark and continue from Luxor
Check out from your cabin after breakfast. Transfer privately to Luxor airport for your domestic flight to Cairo or onward international travel connection.
Other ways to take this journey.
Compare the routes below and include your preferred option in your enquiry. Each option has its own programme; the itinerary above remains the main route.
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01
Day 1 · Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at the agreed airport or terminal point, where your local coordinator meets you and arranges a private air-conditioned transfer to your accommodation. Use the remainder of the day to check in, rest after your journey, and review the confirmed pickup timings and ticket arrangements for the upcoming sightseeing days. Any arrival visa formalities, luggage logistics, and optional evening walks or dining requests can be discussed with your planner in advance so the first night runs smoothly.
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Day 2 · Cairo Tour – Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Exploration
Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Flight to Aswan - Aswan City Exploration
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Examine the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan's northern granite quarries, where ancient trench marks show how monumental stone shafts were extracted. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo & Edfu
Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Luxor
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 6 · Final Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 2 · Cairo - Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Edfu
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 6 · Luxor - East Bank
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 7 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
02
Day 2 · Cairo Tour & Sleeper Train
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Combine today's scheduled touring with an evening transfer to the railway station to board the overnight sleeper train, or arrive from the rail journey and meet your local representative at the platform. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Transfer to the railway station for the scheduled train connection along the Nile corridor, meeting your local coordinator and private vehicle upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Edfu
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 6 · Luxor Open Day
Spend an unhurried day in Luxor with no fixed sightseeing obligations, allowing time to rest, enjoy the surroundings, or set your own pace. If you wish to add an optional guided visit, coastal boat outing, or neighborhood walk on this date, request it during planning so transport and any required admission tickets can be quoted separately. Keep your coordinator informed of any changes to your schedule so the following day's pickup or travel connection remains properly aligned.
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Day 7 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
02
Day 2 · Cairo - Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Luxor
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 4 · Nile Cruise – Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 5 · Nile Cruise – Edfu
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 6 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 7 · Aswan - Cairo
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 8 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
02
Day 2 · Cairo Tour & Sleeper Train
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Combine today's scheduled touring with an evening transfer to the railway station to board the overnight sleeper train, or arrive from the rail journey and meet your local representative at the platform. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Transfer to the railway station for the scheduled train connection along the Nile corridor, meeting your local coordinator and private vehicle upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
04
Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Edfu
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
05
Day 5 · Nile Cruise – Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 6 · Luxor East Bank
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Combine today's scheduled touring with an evening transfer to the railway station to board the overnight sleeper train, or arrive from the rail journey and meet your local representative at the platform. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 7 · Cairo – Open Day
Spend an unhurried day in Cairo with no fixed sightseeing obligations, allowing time to rest, enjoy the surroundings, or set your own pace. If you wish to add an optional guided visit, coastal boat outing, or neighborhood walk on this date, request it during planning so transport and any required admission tickets can be quoted separately. Keep your coordinator informed of any changes to your schedule so the following day's pickup or travel connection remains properly aligned.
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Day 8 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
02
Day 2 · Cairo Tour & Sleeper Train
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Combine today's scheduled touring with an evening transfer to the railway station to board the overnight sleeper train, or arrive from the rail journey and meet your local representative at the platform. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Nile Cruise - Luxor
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Transfer to the railway station for the scheduled train connection along the Nile corridor, meeting your local coordinator and private vehicle upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
04
Day 4 · Nile Cruise - Luxor
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
05
Day 5 · Nile Cruise - Edfu
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
06
Day 6 · Nile Cruise - Aswan
Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 7 · Aswan – Free Day
Spend an unhurried day in Aswan with no fixed sightseeing obligations, allowing time to rest, enjoy the surroundings, or set your own pace. If you wish to add an optional guided visit, coastal boat outing, or neighborhood walk on this date, request it during planning so transport and any required admission tickets can be quoted separately. Keep your coordinator informed of any changes to your schedule so the following day's pickup or travel connection remains properly aligned.
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Day 8 · Cairo – Memphis & Saqqara
Travel to the ancient necropolis of Saqqara to examine Imhotep's Step Pyramid complex for King Djoser, the colonnaded entrance, and Old Kingdom burial architecture. Stop at the open-air museum of ancient Memphis at Mit Rahina to see the colossal fallen limestone statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Proceed to the quieter pyramid field at Dahshur to observe King Sneferu's Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, illustrating the architectural transition to smooth-sided royal tombs. Transfer to the railway station for the scheduled train connection along the Nile corridor, meeting your local coordinator and private vehicle upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 9 · Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
02
Day 2 · Cairo Highlights - Egyptian Museum & Pyramids
Tour the classic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where your guide highlights royal statuary, funerary arts, and pharaonic artifacts across the principal collection halls. Explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide, examining the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure alongside panoramic desert viewpoints. Continue to the lower plateau to view the Great Sphinx and walk through the granite architecture of the Valley Temple, while noting that interior pyramid entry requires a separate ticket confirmed in advance. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 3 · Memphis & Sakkara Exploration
Travel to the ancient necropolis of Saqqara to examine Imhotep's Step Pyramid complex for King Djoser, the colonnaded entrance, and Old Kingdom burial architecture. Stop at the open-air museum of ancient Memphis at Mit Rahina to see the colossal fallen limestone statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. Proceed to the quieter pyramid field at Dahshur to observe King Sneferu's Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, illustrating the architectural transition to smooth-sided royal tombs. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
04
Day 4 · Luxor Nile Cruise
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
05
Day 5 · Luxor East Bank
Visit the vast Karnak Temple complex on Luxor's East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns, royal pylons, and sacred precincts dedicated to Amun-Ra. Explore Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, observing the courtyard of Amenhotep III, the colossi of Ramesses II, and the processional Avenue of Sphinxes. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 6 · Edfu Excursion
Call at Edfu to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, examining its towering entrance pylon, courtyard reliefs, and inner sanctuary. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
07
Day 7 · Aswan Exploration
Visit the Aswan High Dam to understand modern flood control along the Nile and view the northern expanse of Lake Nasser. Take a short local motorboat crossing to Agilkia Island to tour the relocated Temple of Isis at Philae and its Ptolemaic colonnades. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 8 · Leisure Day in Aswan
Spend an unhurried day in Aswan with no fixed sightseeing obligations, allowing time to rest, enjoy the surroundings, or set your own pace. If you wish to add an optional guided visit, coastal boat outing, or neighborhood walk on this date, request it during planning so transport and any required admission tickets can be quoted separately. Keep your coordinator informed of any changes to your schedule so the following day's pickup or travel connection remains properly aligned.
09
Day 9 · Kom Ombo Temple
Go ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the symmetrical double temple overlooking the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 10 · Luxor West Bank
Cross to the West Bank of Luxor to enter the Valley of the Kings, visiting the rock-cut royal tombs included in the standard admission while noting that special tombs like Tutankhamun require a separate ticket. Continue to the terraced mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set dramatically against the desert cliffs. Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III guarding the Theban necropolis. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 11 · Luxor to Cairo
Coordinate with your driver for a transfer to the airport to board the domestic flight segment specified in your confirmed itinerary, with ground reception waiting upon arrival. Conclude the day's scheduled programme with a comfortable transfer to your overnight accommodation or onward travel connection as itemized in your quotation.
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Day 12 · Departure from Egypt
Have breakfast at your hotel and prepare for check-out at the scheduled time. Your private driver meets you at the property for the return transfer to the agreed departure airport or station, timed carefully around your onward travel schedule.
Three Cairo or Giza hotel nights in the confirmed category
Four proposed cruise nights in a specifically quoted cabin, subject to a suitable sailing
Private Cairo sightseeing vehicle and local guiding for the agreed visits
Private airport and berth transfers on the confirmed route
Cruise meal plan exactly as stated in the quotation
Shore guiding and entrance tickets identified individually in the confirmed programme
Not included unless quoted.
International and domestic flights unless expressly included
A private vessel charter or resident private guide unless separately quoted
Drinks, laundry, onboard internet and other vessel extras unless listed
Additional-ticket tombs, pyramid interiors and optional excursions
Extra hotel nights required by flight or sailing changes
Travel insurance, personal purchases and gratuities
The practical details.
Sailing compatibility comes first
Do not book flights around this outline alone. Four-night departures from Aswan are not assumed to operate on every date; we may propose reversing the whole journey or changing its length to match a verified sailing.
Understand private and shared services
Land touring can be quoted privately, but the vessel, dining areas and mooring schedule are shared. If a specific shore visit is operator-group only, that must be disclosed and accepted in the final quotation.
Cabin and arrival details
Request the actual vessel, cabin category, deck, bed setup, meals and check-in/out arrangements in writing. Pictures or labels on this page are not a cabin allocation or a statement of current availability.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Is this cruise already reserved?
No. This is a route proposal for an enquiry. A vessel, departure, cabin and full day-by-day programme must be checked and confirmed before you commit.
Can the cruise run in the opposite direction?
Yes, if a suitable Luxor–Aswan sailing fits your dates. The Cairo connection, overnight pattern and endpoint would be rewritten so that your confirmed itinerary remains coherent.
Is Abu Simbel part of the programme?
No. An Abu Simbel extension needs additional transport and a realistic time window around embarkation. Ask for a separate proposal rather than assuming it can be inserted into the Aswan arrival day.
Where will we be picked up?
Your hotel or an agreed meeting point. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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