Classic Egypt: Pyramids & Nile Cruise
The definitive Egypt trip: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then a 4-night five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Overview
This is the trip most people picture when they imagine Egypt, done privately and properly. You start in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly south to board a five-star cruiser and sail the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, visiting the greatest temples of the ancient world with your own Egyptologist.
Highlights
- Stand before the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Explore the new Grand Egyptian Museum
- Sail the Nile on a five-star cruiser for four nights
- Walk the hypostyle hall of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- See Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu along the river
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo Airport, private transfer to your hotel, and a relaxed evening to settle in.
Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx & the GEM
A full private day at the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum next door.
Day 3: Old Cairo, then fly to Aswan
Explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then take an afternoon flight to Aswan and board your cruiser.
Day 4: Aswan: Philae & the High Dam
Visit the island Temple of Philae and the High Dam, with a sunset felucca sail among the islands.
Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail north, stopping at the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo and the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Day 6: Luxor: Karnak & Luxor Temple
Arrive in Luxor and explore the vast Karnak complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
Day 7: Valley of the Kings
Cross to the West Bank for the royal tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then fly back to Cairo.
Day 8: Departure
Private transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home.
What's Included
- 7 nights accommodation (Cairo hotel B&B + 4-night five-star Nile cruise, full board)
- Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo
- Private Egyptologist guide
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
Not Included
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Entry tickets where not specified
- Drinks, personal expenses and tips