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Cairo & 3 Nights Zahra Nile Cruise – 7 Days

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Start Time: Every Day

Tour Type: Private

Locations: Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor

Overview

Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Solar Boat Museum,
Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Hanging Church.
Aswan: High Dam, Philae Temple, felucca ride on the Nile.
Nile Cruise: Temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu, the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple.
Activities: Enjoy a sail on the Nile aboard a felucca.
Private expert guide for all excursions.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Cairo

Cairo & 3 Nights Zahra Nile Cruise – 7 Days

The moment you arrive in Cairo, the city greets you with its dynamic pulse. The warm, dry air carries the scent of spices, bread, and faint desert earth, mixing with the hum of urban life. From your private vehicle, you glimpse a city layered in history: minarets rise alongside modern skyscrapers, street vendors display colorful arrays of fruits and spices, and the chatter of locals and distant traffic creates a living soundscape.
As you approach your hotel, the chaos of the streets gives way to the calm of polished marble floors, soft lighting, and cool interiors, offering a moment to pause and breathe in anticipation of the adventures ahead. Outside, the sun dips lower, casting a golden hue over the city — a gentle reminder of Egypt’s timeless charm, waiting for you to explore.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at The First Residence
Meals: None

Day 2

The Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast, step onto the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids rise like monumental suns carved from stone, towering over the golden sands that shift beneath your feet. The desert air is warm and dry, carrying a faint scent of sun-baked earth. As you stand before Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, you feel the enormity of human ambition — these pyramids are not just monuments, they are triumphs of imagination, labor, and devotion.
Nearby, the Great Sphinx of Giza sits in silent watch, its lion’s body radiating strength, its enigmatic human face inviting contemplation. The wind sweeps across the plateau, brushing your skin and stirring the dust at your feet. Mount a camel or horse, feeling the rhythm of each step as you move across the plateau — the coarse sand under your feet contrasts with the smoothness of your mount’s fur, the sunlight warming the stone beneath your touch.
Lunch at a local restaurant offers a moment of sensory delight: the aroma of fresh herbs, roasted vegetables, and warm bread envelops you, while the textures and flavors of Egyptian cuisine dance across your palate, grounding you in the present after an awe-inspiring morning.
The afternoon is devoted to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. The sunlight filters through expansive windows, illuminating gold, turquoise, and lapis treasures of Tutankhamen. Monumental statues tower around you, their carved faces exuding authority and majesty. Every artifact whispers secrets: the meticulous artistry of jewelry, the regal serenity of mummies, and the divine narratives etched into the walls. Walk slowly, feel the smooth stone and the slight roughness of aged reliefs under your fingertips, and let the grandeur of ancient Egypt envelop all your senses. Here, history becomes a living, tactile experience — you are not just observing, you are connecting to the heartbeat of a civilization that has inspired the world for thousands of years.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Arrival in Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple

Fly south to Aswan, where the Nile unfolds like a ribbon of shimmering green, bordered by lush palms and sun-bleached desert hills. Visit the Aswan High Dam, a striking modern feat harmoniously contrasting with the timeless flow of the river. The cool breeze off the water mixes with the faint scent of papyrus and lotus flowers.
Board a motorboat to Philae Temple on Agilka Island. Marble steps glisten under the morning sun, columns rise like ancient sentinels, and hieroglyphs carved into stone tell vivid tales of gods and pharaohs. The gentle lapping of the Nile against the boat and temple steps creates a soft rhythm, as if the river itself is whispering the stories of Egypt.
Board the Zahra Nile cruise, where the gentle sway of the boat becomes a lullaby. The golden sunset reflects across the water, painting a palette of oranges and pinks. The smell of fresh river air, the soft touch of the breeze on your skin, and the distant chatter of villagers along the banks all blend into a multisensory tapestry of anticipation for the journey ahead.
Accommodation: 3 nights on Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Morning light dances across the Nile as the cruise glides north. Villagers wave from riverbanks; children’s laughter mixes with the rhythmic splash of oars. Explore Kom Ombo Temple, where walls tell stories of Sobek and Horus. Feel the carved stone under your fingertips, rough yet enduring, absorbing centuries of sun and ritual.
Continue to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the most intact temples in Egypt. Columns soar overhead, shadows creating patterns that shift with the sun. Reliefs depict legends in vivid detail; as you trace the carvings with your hand, the past becomes tangible. Return to the cruise for lunch, then glide toward Esna at sunset. The Nile mirrors the sky, reeds sway at the water’s edge, and the river’s gentle rocking carries you into a quiet evening, the distant calls of birds punctuating the serene atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

West Bank Luxor

As your vessel glides smoothly along the Nile’s mirror-like waters, the rhythm of river life unfolds along the banks — palm groves, small villages, and fishermen casting their nets in scenes little changed for centuries.
In Edfu, visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, where soaring pylons and crisp carvings transport you deep into the Ptolemaic era.
Later, sail to Kom Ombo to explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, beautifully positioned above the Nile and dedicated to the dual gods Sobek and Horus — a rare architectural harmony reflecting ancient Egypt’s spiritual complexity.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Luxor – Karnak Temple & Fly to Cairo

At Karnak Temple Complex, sunlight streams through colossal columns, illuminating intricate reliefs and the sacred lake. Every statue and pillar tells of devotion, rituals, and authority. Close your eyes and hear imagined chants of priests, the faint rustle of ceremonial robes, and the rhythmic footsteps of worshippers long gone.
Fly back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel. The city welcomes you once more, vibrant and alive, a contrast to the serene Nile and majestic temples you have left behind.
Accommodation: 1 night at Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

Disembarkation & Return to Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight. Depart carrying vivid memories of the pyramids, the shimmering Nile, monumental temples, and the living history of Egypt — sensations that will linger in your mind and heart forever.
Meals: Breakfast

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Entrance fees to all specified sightseeing.
Private English-speaking guide in Cairo.
Accommodation: 3 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on luxury Nile cruise, 1 night In
Cairo at end of tour.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Bottle of water during transfers and sightseeing.
Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers.
Domestic flights (Cairo ↔ Aswan, Luxor ↔ Cairo).
All taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling and hotels.

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International flights
Entry visa
Tips for guides, drivers, and cruise crew

Notes

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Reservation & Cancellation policy

A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking and constitutes part of your final payment.
Full payment is due 30 days before the commencement of the tour.
The company has the right to cancel the booking if the payment is not received within this period.
Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however, are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
Zoya Tours accepts the credit and debit cards (Visa and Master Card) as well as a wire transfer.
We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.

Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive cancellation requests per person.

The cancellation must be done by sending an email with 1) Name of the passenger 2) Passport number

Cancellation fees.

45 days before your arrival, 6% of the total tour price will be charged as a bank transaction fee.
From 40 to 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
From 29 to 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
From 14 to 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
From 7 to 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.

Children Policy.

A: It differs from one tour to another.

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 4.99 pay 25% of the tour price
5 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

B: The policy is valid and applies to children sharing their parent’s rooms.

C: If the package includes Air Flight or Sleeping Train, then an extra charge applies as per the flight or train policy.

Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer traveling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.

Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 50 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of accommodation.

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Overview

Itinerary

Arrival Cairo

The Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

Arrival in Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple

Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

West Bank Luxor

Luxor – Karnak Temple & Fly to Cairo

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