Classic Egypt & The Nile Cruise – 7 Days

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Start Time: Every Day
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Tour Type: private tour
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Locations: Cairo, Giza, Aswan & Luxor

Overview

Experience the best of Egypt on 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package, a perfectly designed journey that combines the wonders of ancient Cairo with the magic of a 3-night Egypt Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. This Egypt luxury tour package is ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive and comfortable way to explore Egypt’s most iconic highlights and is considered one of the best Egypt tour package including Nile cruise options.

Starting your tour in Cairo, you will tour the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Solar Boat Museum, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the exciting Khan El Khalili Bazaar, before heading on to Upper Egypt for a memorable Nile cruise, between Aswan and Luxor, viewing High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Temple of Horus at Edfu.

The journey concludes in Luxor, where you will discover the East Bank including Karnak Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, and Luxor Temple, as well as the West Bank highlights such as the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This Egypt best seller tour is carefully designed to offer a seamless and insightful experience across all destinations, with a private Egyptologist guide accompanying you throughout the trip.

Itinerary

1

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where the vibrant energy of Egypt greets you immediately. The sun glints off modern buildings and minarets, mingling with the scents of fresh bread, spices, and distant flowers. A private transfer brings you to your hotel, marking the beginning of your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package.

The evening is yours to relax or take a gentle stroll, letting your senses absorb the bustling life of Cairo, as you begin one of the best Egypt tour package including Nile cruise experiences.

Accommodation: 2 nights at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile Hotel / Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel
Meals: None

2

After breakfast, embark on an extraordinary day dedicated to Egypt’s most iconic symbols as part of your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package, a carefully curated Egypt luxury tour package designed to showcase the country’s greatest highlights.

The Giza pyramids unfolds before you-an expanse of golden sand where the pyramids loom, suns chiseled from stone. The sheer magnitude of the structures is breathtaking, each stone block a tribute to ingenuity and skill. And in front of it all, the Great Sphinx of Giza watches over the plateau.

You may choose to enjoy a camel or horse ride across the desert sands, experiencing the rhythm of the landscape and the golden light that defines this iconic scene.

Enjoy your lunch at a traditional restaurant with some of the best Egyptian dishes cooked with some aromatic Egyptian spices and fresh products before proceeding your best Egypt tour package including Nile cruise experience.

The afternoon excursion will take you to the Grand Egyptian Museum, light is coming through some very modern glass constructions and it is lighting the most famous collection of Tutankhamun's artifacts, some precious archeological works of an old civilization. Each and every hall represents millennia of history that is linking the past with the present with a strong emotion.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3

Fly to Aswan, where the Nile gleams like molten emerald under the morning sun, marking the next stage of your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package.

Arrive at your fabulous Nile cruise, and let the slow and relaxing pulse of the river escort you on the start of your Egyptian holiday. You will tour the Aswan High Dam - an awe-inspiring testament to modern architecture on a contrasting ancient canvas. See the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries and get a look into construction practices long ago.

Motor over to the spectacular Philae Temple where images of deities and gods and goddesses will enchant your eyes with carving on their detailed statues and sculptures as they soak up the afternoon sun on the best Egypt tour with Nile cruise package.

In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard accompanied by a Nubian folklore show, where music and dance reflect the spirit and culture of Upper Egypt.

Accommodation: 3 nights on Movenpick MS Royal Lotus Nile cruise / M/S Concerto Plus Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

Sail to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, where twin sanctuaries reflect the harmony of ancient Egyptian beliefs. This day continues your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package.

Continue to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, reached by horse carriage from the ship. Stand back and marvel at its soaring columns and its exquisite preserved reliefs lit by the moving light, to tell stories of the past. This journey is part of the best Egypt tour package including Nile cruise, offering an immersive look into Egypt’s sacred history.

As the sky turns orange and gold during an evening sail down the Nile, get into the party spirit with a traditional onboard Egyptian Galabiya party. Music, dancing and local food ensure a great evening of fun as you take in the beauty of the river.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5

Arrive in Luxor West Bank, where cliffs rise from the Nile, glowing with ochre and gold, marking one of the most iconic stops in your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package, a signature Egypt luxury tour package experience.

The Valley of the Kings can be explored at leisure with the tombs of Tutankhamun optional. Wandering the cool stone tunnels with hieroglyphs will transport you to the stories of the pharaohs and create incredible memories during your perfect tour to Egypt with Nile cruise.

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of symmetry and grandeur, followed by the Colossi of Memnon, monumental guardians of the Theban necropolis. Return to your cruise as the Nile glimmers under the fading sun.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

Disembark and visit Karnak Temple Complex, with its Hypostyle Hall and sacred lake, followed by Luxor Temple along the Avenue of Sphinxes. This final stage completes your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package.

Run your hand over the cool stones of the temples as you trek among these ancient structures, visualizing long ago Egyptian pharaohs on the great processional. All of this will be yours when you take the best Egypt tour with a Nile cruise package, ending your trip to and from Upper Egypt in Cairo.

After your visit, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, spend the afternoon at leisure, allowing the memories of temples, Nile breezes, and desert colors to settle in your senses.

Accommodation: 1 night at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile Hotel / Hilton Cairo Grand Nile Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

7

After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your 6 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile cruise package.

Depart with vivid memories of towering pyramids, serene Nile waters, sacred temples, and the warmth of Egyptian hospitality a journey that reflects one of the best Egypt tour package including Nile cruise experiences.

Meals: Breakfast

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Included / Excluded
Included
  • Entrance fees for all specified sightseeing.
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist/Trip Manager.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners).
  • Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers.
  • Domestic flights: Cairo ↔ Aswan, Luxor ↔ Cairo.
  • All transportation with air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Baggage handling, hotel, and restaurant tips included.
Excluded
  • International flights
  • Entry visa
  • Optional tours
  • Tips for drivers and Nile 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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