8 Day Private Cairo Aswan and Luxor Nile Cruise Tour

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8 Day Private Cairo Aswan and Luxor Nile Cruise Tour

By Empire Travel

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
8d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

This carefully designed 8-day journey combines the highlights of Cairo with a luxurious Nile Cruise for a seamless, worry-free Egypt experience. Enjoy private guided visits with expert Egyptologists, smooth domestic flights, and handpicked hotels and cruise accommodation. From the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum to sailing the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, every detail is thoughtfully arranged for comfort, depth, and authenticity. Ideal for travellers who want to see Egypt’s icons without rushing, while enjoying personalised service from arrival to departure.

Activity location

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Double/Triple Room in Multilingual

8d
Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:30 pm
English

Double/Triple Room
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

NZ$4,791.06 x 1 AdultNZ$4,791.06

Total

10% off

Single Room in Multilingual

8d
Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:30 pm
English

Single Room: Price for a single room option.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

NZ$6,407.95 x 1 AdultNZ$6,407.95

Total

10% off

What's included, what's not

Entrance fee
Accommodation in a 5 star Cairo Hotel
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meet and Assist Services at the Airport
Accommodation in a 5 Star Nile Cruise
Private Egyptologist Guide in Private Tours
Tips and Service charge

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo Hotel

Cairo International Airport

Our representative will greet you at the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. They will assist with your luggage and escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo Hotel

Pyramids of Giza

2h
Admission ticket included

Your Egyptologist guide will take you through the Giza Plateau, explaining the history and mysteries of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Walk around the ancient monuments and capture stunning photos with the desert backdrop.

Great Sphinx

30m
Admission ticket included

Stand before the legendary Sphinx, the iconic limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. Your guide will share the theories surrounding its construction and purpose while you explore the Valley Temple nearby.

Grand Egyptian Museum

3h
Admission ticket included

Explore the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation. See the complete treasures of Tutankhamun, royal mummies, and over 100,000 artefacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Your guide will highlight the most significant pieces.

Day 3: Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo Hotel

Cairo Citadel

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Visit the medieval Islamic fortification built by Saladin in the 12th century. Explore the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque with its Ottoman architecture and enjoy panoramic views of Cairo from the citadel walls. Your guide will explain the strategic importance of this hilltop fortress.

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

45m
Admission ticket included

Marvel at one of the finest examples of Mamluk architecture in the world. Built in the 14th century, this massive mosque features intricate stonework, soaring minarets, and a peaceful courtyard. Your guide will explain the architectural innovations that make this building unique.

Al Rifai Mosque

30m
Admission ticket included

Step inside this royal mosque that serves as the final resting place of Egypt's modern royal family. Admire the ornate interior decorations and learn about the historical figures buried within, including King Farouk and the Shah of Iran.

Bazar Khan El-Khalili

1h 30m

Wander through Cairo's most famous bazaar, a labyrinth of narrow alleys filled with shops selling spices, jewellery, textiles, and traditional crafts. Your guide will introduce you to the market's 600-year history before giving you free time to browse and bargain.

Day 4: Fly to Aswan – Philae Temple & High Dam

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise

Cairo International Airport

Your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Assistance will be provided for check-in and boarding.

Aswan

Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship and check into your cabin. Settle in and enjoy the onboard amenities as you prepare for your journey along the world's longest river.

Temple of Philae

2h
Admission ticket included

Board a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Temple of Isis. Your guide will explain how this entire temple complex was relocated stone by stone to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Admire the well-preserved reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian mythology.

Aswan High Dam

30m
Admission ticket included

Visit the engineering marvel that transformed Egypt's economy and agriculture. Your guide will explain how this massive dam controls the Nile's flooding and generates hydroelectric power. Enjoy views of Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes.

Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise

Temple of Horus

2h
Admission ticket included

Travel by horse carriage to the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt. Your guide will walk you through the towering pylons and columned halls while explaining the religious rituals dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. The detailed wall carvings remain remarkably vivid.

Temple of Kom Ombo

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Visit this unique double temple dedicated to two gods—Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon god. Your guide will show you the ancient calendar, medical instruments carved in stone, and the nearby crocodile museum with mummified crocodiles.

Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temples

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight on Nile Cruise

Temple of Karnak

2h
Admission ticket included

Walk through the largest religious complex ever built, constructed over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. Your guide will lead you through the Avenue of Sphinxes, the massive Hypostyle Hall with its 134 giant columns, and sacred sanctuaries dedicated to Amun-Ra.

Luxor Temple

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Explore this magnificent temple in the heart of modern Luxor, beautifully illuminated if visited in the evening. Your guide will explain the temple's role in the annual Opet Festival and point out the colossal statues of Ramesses II and the towering obelisk at the entrance.

Day 7: Valley of the Kings & Return to Cairo

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight in Cairo Hotel

Valley of the Kings

2h
Admission ticket included

Descend into the royal burial ground where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. Your ticket includes entry to three tombs, where you'll see vivid wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife. Your guide will explain the significance of the imagery and hieroglyphics.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

30m
Admission ticket included

Visit the stunning mortuary temple of Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh, carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Your guide will share the remarkable storey of Hatshepsut's reign and point out the detailed reliefs showing her divine birth and trading expeditions.

Luxor International Airport

After your West Bank tour, transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Our representative will meet you at Cairo Airport and transfer you to your hotel for your final night.

Day 8: Departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Cairo International Airport

Your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Assistance will be provided to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Location

Activity location

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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