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8 Days Egypt Luxury Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights Balanced — a comfortable mix of guided sightseeing and time to relax. Pace 5 Reviews Egypt Luxury Pacakges

About This Trip

Set out on an 8-day Egypt luxury tour designed for travelers who value refinement and a deep connection to history. This thoughtfully arranged adventure combines moments of awe at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with the comfort of hand-selected hotels and a premium Nile cruise. Traverse the monumental temples that line the Nile in Luxor and Aswan, guided by experts who bring Egypt's ancient stories to life. With seamless logistics and attentive service throughout your journey, you’ll have time to relax, discover, and immerse yourself in the wonders of Egypt. Highlights include private tours of landmarks and the graceful rhythm of river travel. This itinerary is ideal for those who dream of combining indulgence and discovery, much like the immersive journeys featured in Egypt Day Tours. Many travelers find inspiration for their own explorations in the curated experiences highlighted in Top Day Trips From Cairo, which complement the grandeur of this luxury route.

At a Glance

Trip Pace
Balanced — a comfortable mix of guided sightseeing and time to relax.
Group Size
2 to 15 travelers
Accommodation
Standard 4-5 star hotels and Nile cruisers, all with private bathrooms.
Meals
Daily breakfast at hotels; lunches and dinners as listed in the itinerary.
Trip Staff
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide and licensed driver.
Transport
Air-conditioned private vehicle, internal flights as scheduled.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your journey begins as you land at Cairo International Airport, where a dedicated representative greets you and guides you smoothly through all arrival procedures. You'll be transported in style to your hotel in Cairo. After settling in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax and acclimate to your new surroundings, marking the start of an extraordinary Egyptian adventure.

  • Overnight: Cairo

Following a delicious breakfast, meet your personal Egyptologist guide for a day steeped in history. Stand before the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and take in the enigmatic Sphinx statue. Experience a memorable camel ride with panoramic desert views. Later, delve into the ancient treasures housed within The Egyptian Museum of Cairo, home to the golden artifacts of Tutankhamun and other priceless relics. Enjoy a flavorful Egyptian lunch at a local eatery before returning to your hotel for a leisurely evening.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to the ancient city of Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to your elegant Nile cruise ship. Enjoy lunch on board before setting out to marvel at the temples on Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the vast Karnak Temple complex with its monumental columns and sacred halls, then visit the celebrated Luxor Temple linked by the avenue of sphinxes. Return to your ship for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: Luxor

Start your morning with a hearty breakfast on board, then set out to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Descend into the Valley of the Kings and discover the beautifully decorated tombs of pharaohs, including King Tutankhamun. Visit the impressive mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, dramatically carved into the cliffs, and pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon, guardians of ancient Thebes. After your tour, return to the cruise ship for lunch and begin your voyage toward Edfu. Savor dinner onboard as the scenery drifts by.

Optional: Experience Luxor from above with a thrilling hot air balloon ride (additional cost).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: aboard the cruise

Following breakfast, set out by horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s most complete and impressive Ptolemaic temples. After exploring its grand halls and intricate carvings, return to the ship and enjoy lunch as you sail to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the unique riverside Kom Ombo temple devoted to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Admire the perfectly symmetrical architecture, ancient surgical implements, and mummified crocodiles on display. Revel in dinner and a restful night as the cruise heads for Aswan.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: onboard as the cruise continues

After breakfast, embark on a tour of Aswan’s highlights. Visit the modern marvel of the High Dam of Egypt, then board a boat to Philae Island to explore the beautifully relocated Temple of Philae, a sanctuary steeped in myth and rescued from the rising Nile waters. Enjoy lunch back on the cruise and spend the rest of the day as you wish, soaking in Aswan’s tranquil riverside ambiance. Dinner is served onboard as you settle in for the night.

Optional: Tour a traditional Nubian village (additional cost).

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Overnight: Aswan

After breakfast, disembark from your cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon landing, your local escort will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Spend your final evening in Cairo indulging in leisure or last-minute discoveries.

  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy one last breakfast before checking out and being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure. Take with you indelible memories of Egypt’s timeless monuments and the serene beauty of the Nile.

  • Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

Greeting and assistance by local representatives at airports upon arrival, including help at passport control. On-call support from guest relations staff during your stay. Three nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast included. </li><li>Four nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise, with all meals provided. All meals specified in the program served in quality restaurants. Personalized guidance from a private tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish. Domestic air travel: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo. All sightseeing conducted as private, guided tours. Admission fees to every attraction listed in the itinerary. Bottled water supplied during all tours. All transfers provided in a modern, private air-conditioned vehicle. Service charges and all applicable taxes.

    Not Included

    International flights and entry visa costs. Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff. Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary. Personal expenses and shopping.

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