Cruise the Nile (Egypt)

Overview

Set out on a fascinating journey into ancient Egypt on this premium 7-day curated travel experience. From the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to a luxury Nile cruise through Aswan and Luxor, you will experience Egypt’s 5,000-year-old civilization come to life. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist, this itinerary features small-group guided excursions, 5-star ratings, and comfortable air-conditioned transport.

Trip Highlights

  • Visit the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
  • Explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
  • Luxury 5-star accommodations across hotels and Nile cruises
  • Immersive traditional Nubian Village visit by camel
  • Guided tours of Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple

    Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival Cairo

    Welcome to Egypt! Meet your representative at Cairo International Airport for a warm welcome and private transfer to your luxury hotel for check-in. Settle in and enjoy your leisure time. (Overnight: Cairo)

  • Day 2 - Pyramids & Cairo Sightseeing Tours

    After breakfast, explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos) and the iconic Sphinx. After an independent lunch, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to marvel at Tutankhamun’s golden treasures and ancient relics. (Overnight: Cairo | Meal: Breakfast)

  • Day 3 - Cairo to Aswan By Flight - Cruise

    Fly from Cairo to Aswan (flight not included). Upon arrival, check into your premium Nile cruise ship. Head out to discover the local customs and cultural heritage of a traditional Nubian Village, capped off with an authentic camel ride. (Overnight: Nile Cruise)

  • Day 4 - Cruise: Visit Kom Ombo Temple

    Sail gracefully along the east bank toward the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Explore the ancient Greco-Roman structures and tour the nearby Crocodile Museum before returning to the ship. (Overnight: Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • Day 5 - Cruise: Visit Edfu Temple

    Take a memorable horse carriage ride to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, celebrated as Egypt’s best-preserved temple. Return to the cruise ship for free time on board while sailing to Luxor via Esna, and enjoy afternoon tea on the sundeck. (Overnight: Nile Cruise | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • Day 6 - Luxor Cruise Disembark & Return to Cairo

    Disembark from your Nile cruise in Luxor and spend the day taking in the magnificent temple sights of the region. Later, transfer to the airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo (flight not included). (Overnight: Cairo)

  • Day 7 - Departure

    Savor your final breakfast at the hotel followed by checkout. Enjoy independent leisure time before our representative provides a private escort to Cairo Airport for your departure. (Meal: Breakfast)

    Included

  • 3 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo
  • 3 Nights on a premium Nile Cruise (Aswan & Luxor)
  • Daily breakfast from Day 2 onwards, plus all meals on cruise
  • Cairo Guided Tour (Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum)
  • Nubian Village excursion with a traditional camel ride
  • All entrance fees for sightseeing monuments, taxes, and service charges
  • Professional English-speaking guide ("Egyptologist")
  • Private round-trip airport transfers (one round-trip transfer included)

    Excluded

  • Domestic and international flights
  • Egypt entry visa and travel insurance
  • Lunch during tours and optional excursions
  • Beverages and items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls)
  • All tipping for guides, drivers, representatives, and cruise staff
  • Bank transmitting fees

Frequently Asked Questions

We craft custom domestic and international travel itineraries. To make your journey seamless from your front door to your destination and back again, we expanded to include our own dedicated full-service transportation division in Chicago.

While our custom travel packages send clients to breathtaking destinations worldwide, our premium private transportation and chauffeur services operate out of the greater Chicago area.

Everything can be booked directly through our website’s online reservation system. Simply select your service type, pick a date and time from our live calendar, input your passenger count, and your flat-rate pricing will calculate automatically with real-time availability.

Pricing starting from

$2,371/person

* Single Occupancy: $3,530 pp. $200 pp deposit. Final payment due: January 21st, 2027. Cancellation charges follow a staggered 60/30/6-day tiered percentage cancellation fee schedule.

  • Duration

    7 days
  • Group Size

    Max 11 People
  • Transfers

    Included
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* A $50 non-refundable Reservation Retainer is required to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is due prior to departure.

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* A $50 non-refundable Reservation Retainer is required to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is due prior to departure.