Egypt Private Tour: Pyramids & Luxury Nile Cruise

Tour Highlights

• Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
• Marvel at the Grand Egyptian Museum's Tutankhamun treasures
• Sail the legendary Nile aboard a 5-star luxury cruise
• Explore the Valley of the Kings and royal tombs
• Visit Karnak Temple's monumental Hypostyle Hall
• Cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
• Private Egyptologist guide throughout

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Cairo

   Arrive in Cairo, where you are personally welcomed by your private representative and escorted through VIP immigration. Transfer to the Sofitel Cairo El Gezerah, a riverside oasis with panoramic Nile views. Evening at leisure to rest or enjoy the hotel’s gardens and dining venues.

   Sofitel Cairo El Gezerah
2. Day 2

   The Pyramids of Giza & The Grand Egyptian Museum

   This morning, explore the Giza Plateau, where the iconic Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure dominate the desert skyline. Learn about ancient engineering and royal funerary traditions while standing before the mighty Great Sphinx, a guardian carved over 4,500 years ago.

   In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, showcasing over 50,000 artifacts, including the dazzling treasures of Tutankhamun displayed together for the first time.

   Sofitel Cairo El GezerahBreakfast · Lunch
3. Day 3

   Islamic & Coptic Cairo

   Step into Cairo’s spiritual heart. Begin at the Citadel of Saladin, once a medieval fortress, and marvel at the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, with its Ottoman domes and sweeping views over Cairo. Stroll through Islamic Cairo, home to centuries-old mosques, lively souks, and the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

   Continue to Coptic Cairo, where some of the oldest Christian landmarks in Egypt stand: the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga (believed to shelter the Holy Family), and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Return to your hotel for leisure time.

   Sofitel Cairo El GezerahBreakfast · Lunch
4. Day 4

   Luxor & The Temples of the East Bank

   Fly south to Luxor, known as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Transfer to the Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise (or similar), your base for the next four nights.

   In the afternoon, tour the East Bank of Luxor. Explore the vast Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, where the Hypostyle Hall boasts 134 monumental columns. At dusk, walk through the elegant Luxor Temple, dramatically lit against the evening sky.

   Amwaj Living Stone Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
5. Day 5

   The West Bank of Luxor & Sail to Edfu

   Cross the Nile to the legendary West Bank, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest in the Valley of the Kings. Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs, including that of Tutankhamun. Continue to the striking Temple of Hatshepsut, honoring Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh, then pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two statues of Amenhotep III.

   Return to your cruise for lunch and begin sailing south toward Edfu.

   Amwaj Living Stone Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
6. Day 6

   The Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo

   Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, the second-largest temple in Egypt, where reliefs depict the eternal battle between Horus and Seth. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder. The site’s Crocodile Museum displays mummified crocodiles found in the area.

   Cruise onward toward Aswan.

   Amwaj Living Stone Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
7. Day 7

   Aswan: The High Dam & Philae Temple

   Discover the modern marvel of the Aswan High Dam, a feat of 20th-century engineering that reshaped Egypt’s landscape. Then board a small boat to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

   Enjoy the afternoon at leisure aboard your cruise or explore Aswan’s markets and gardens.

   Amwaj Living Stone Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
8. Day 8

   Return to Cairo & Optional Abu Simbel

   Disembark in the morning and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. For travelers wishing to extend, a private excursion can be arranged to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, colossal monuments carved by Ramses II to honor himself and his queen, Nefertari.

   Connect in Cairo with your international departure flight.

   What’s Included

   - VIP meet & assist at Cairo Airport (arrival & departure)
   - 3 nights at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah (5★ luxury) with daily breakfast
   - 4 nights aboard the Amwaj Living Stone Nile Cruise (or similar 5★ deluxe) on full board
   - Private Egyptologist guide throughout
   - Entrance fees to all sites listed
   - All private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
   - Domestic flights: Cairo → Luxor & Aswan → Cairo

   What’s Not Included

   - International flights
   - Egypt entry visa
   - Optional Abu Simbel tour
   - Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, spa, etc.)
   - Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff

   Investment in Your Private Journey

   Prices are based on two guests traveling privately with the inclusions above.

   - Nile Horizon – from USD 3,450 per person Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah + Amwaj Living Stone Cruise (standard cabin).
   - Pharaoh’s Choice – from USD 4,250 per person Kempinski Nile Hotel in Cairo + upgraded Nile cruise cabin.
   - Royal Legacy – from USD 5,650 per person Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza + suite aboard Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.

   💡 Summer Value: From May 1 to September 30, prices are reduced, offering excellent value for luxury travel.

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   Pricing Options

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   | What’s Included. Option 1.Meet & assist at Cairo Airport (arrival & departure)3 nights at Sofitel Cairo El Gezerah, Nile view, with daily breakfast4 nights aboard Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise Private Egyptologist guide throughoutEntrance fees to all sites listedAll private transfers in air-conditioned vehiclesDomestic flights: Cairo → Luxor & Aswan → CairoWhat’s Not IncludedInternational flightsEgypt entry visaOptional Abu Simbel tourPersonal expenses (laundry, drinks, spa, etc.)Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff | What’s Included. Option 1.Meet & assist at Cairo Airport (arrival & departure)3 nights at Fairmont Nile city, Nile view room with daily breakfast4 nights aboard Sonesta St George Luxury Nile Cruise Private Egyptologist guide throughoutEntrance fees to all sites listedAll private transfers in air-conditioned vehiclesDomestic flights: Cairo → Luxor & Aswan → CairoWhat’s Not IncludedInternational flightsEgypt entry visaOptional Abu Simbel tourPersonal expenses (laundry, drinks, spa, etc.)Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff | What’s Included. Option 1.Meet & assist at Cairo Airport (arrival & departure)3 nights at Four Seasons Nile Plaza Nile view with daily breakfast4 nights aboard Historia Ultra Luxury Nile Cruise Private Egyptologist guide throughoutEntrance fees to all sites listedAll private transfers in air-conditioned vehiclesDomestic flights: Cairo → Luxor & Aswan → CairoWhat’s Not IncludedInternational flightsEgypt entry visaOptional Abu Simbel tourPersonal expenses (laundry, drinks, spa, etc.)Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff |

   Breakfast