7 Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour from Cairo | Private Guided Itinerary

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where your private tour manager will be waiting to personally welcome you.

From the moment you land, every detail is handled. You’ll be assisted through arrival formalities and transferred in comfort to your 5-star hotel in Cairo.

After check-in, your tour manager will review your 7 Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour itinerary with you — confirming timings, answering questions, and ensuring everything is clear before your journey begins.

Your adventure starts with clarity and confidence.

After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide and professional driver will meet you at your hotel to begin your first full day of exploration.

Your morning starts at the legendary Giza Necropolis, home to:

• The Great Pyramid of Khufu

• The Pyramid of Khafre

• The Pyramid of Menkaure

• The Great Sphinx

• The Valley Temple

With expert historical insight, you’ll explore these ancient monuments at a comfortable, well-paced rhythm — avoiding the rushed feeling of large group tours.

Following your visit, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, offering authentic Egyptian cuisine in a relaxed setting.

In the afternoon, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the newest and most ambitious archaeological museum in the world, showcasing thousands of artifacts including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s collection.

After a thoughtfully structured day, return to your hotel in Cairo for the evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, check out from your hotel at the confirmed time and transfer privately to Cairo Airport for your included domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, our representative will meet and assist you before transferring you directly to your 5-star Nile cruise ship, where your cabin will be ready for embarkation.

Enjoy lunch onboard as your journey along the Nile begins.

In the afternoon, your private Egyptologist guide will introduce you to Aswan’s most significant sites:

Philae Temple – a breathtaking sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, carefully relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the construction of the High Dam.

The Unfinished Obelisk – an extraordinary archaeological insight into ancient stone-carving techniques. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever erected.

After your guided visits, return to your cruise ship and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

This evening, relax on board as your 7 Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour continues along the calm waters of the Nile in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Important Flight Information

Please note: Domestic flight allowance includes 23kg checked baggage and 7kg cabin baggage per person.

Begin your day with a relaxed breakfast on board as your 5-star Nile cruise continues sailing north toward Kom Ombo.

Upon arrival, you’ll disembark with your onboard Egyptologist guide and a small group of fellow travelers to explore the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo — uniquely dedicated to two gods.

One side honors Sobek, the crocodile god associated with fertility and protection, while the other is devoted to Horus the Elder, represented with the head of a falcon. The temple’s perfectly symmetrical design reflects this dual dedication, making it one of the most architecturally distinctive temples along the Nile.

After your visit, return to the cruise ship as it sails onward to Edfu. Enjoy lunch on board while taking in views of traditional riverside life along the Nile.

In Edfu, you’ll travel by horse-drawn carriage — the only access route available — to visit the impressive Temple of Horus. This is Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple, protected for nearly 2,000 years beneath desert sands before its excavation.

Following your guided exploration, return to the cruise ship and continue sailing toward Esna.

Afternoon tea is served on deck, followed by dinner onboard as your 7 Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour continues through Upper Egypt.

Overnight on the Nile near Esna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Access to Edfu Temple is exclusively via horse-drawn carriage.

Wake up on the Nile and enjoy breakfast on board as your cruise sails gently into Luxor — often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Upon arrival, you’ll disembark with your Egyptologist guide for a carefully paced exploration of Luxor’s legendary West Bank.

Valley of the Kings

Step into the ancient royal burial ground where more than 60 tombs were discovered, including the remarkably preserved tomb of King Tutankhamun, uncovered by Howard Carter in 1922.

Most of Tutankhamun’s treasures are now displayed in Cairo’s museums, though his mummy remains in the tomb.

Your entrance ticket includes access to three tombs, selected and rotated by the Egyptian authorities to preserve them from heavy visitor traffic.

Please Note:

• Entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb requires a separate ticket, purchased onsite.

• Tombs of Seti I and Ramses VI are also excluded from the standard ticket.

• Tomb selections cannot be confirmed in advance due to preservation rotation policies.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue to the striking mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, dramatically built into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Colossi of Memnon

Conclude your West Bank visit with a stop at the towering statues of Amenhotep III, standing guard for over 3,000 years.

After your guided excursion, return to your Nile cruise ship where the remainder of the afternoon is yours to relax — whether on deck or in the comfort of your cabin.

Overnight onboard in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy one final breakfast on board your Nile cruise as you prepare to disembark in Luxor.

This morning is dedicated to the magnificent temples of the East Bank — beginning with Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever constructed in the ancient world.

Built and expanded over more than 2,000 years, Karnak is not a single temple but a vast network of sanctuaries, pylons, obelisks, and the iconic Great Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns. Walking through this monumental site offers a powerful conclusion to your time in Upper Egypt.

Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully positioned along the Nile and once connected to Karnak by the grand Avenue of Sphinxes. Unlike many temples dedicated solely to gods, Luxor Temple was closely associated with royal coronation ceremonies and the renewal of kingship.

After your guided visit, return to the cruise ship for check-out and formal disembarkation.

You will then be transferred to Luxor Airport for your included flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, our representative will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for relaxation or optional exploration.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before check-out.

At the confirmed time, your tour manager and private driver will transfer you comfortably to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

With every detail carefully arranged throughout your 7 Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour, your journey concludes as smoothly as it began.

You depart with a deeper understanding of Egypt’s ancient civilization — and the confidence that every step of your experience was thoughtfully organized.

Meals Included: Breakfast