Overview
Tour Description
8-Day Luxury Boat Nile Cruise and Cairo Highlights Tour
Take pleasure in an unforgettable Luxury Boat Nile Cruise. Start your luxurious Egypt tour in Cairo with two days of private tours led by experts that highlight some of Egypt’s most popular sights. Explore the renowned Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Memphis, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Great Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser , and the colorful, centuries-old Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Travel to Aswan and board the opulent Discover why a Dahabiya river yacht is superior to any other kind of Nile cruise. Dahabiyas, which have a small capacity, provide a much more intimate Nile cruise experience. You can enjoy daily guided tours with one of our qualified experts while sailing silently along the Nile. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime vacation when you reserve one of our custom Egypt travel packages.Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo for your Luxury Boat Nile Cruise
Arrive in Cairo
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport for your Cairo tour and your 8-Day Luxury Boat Nile Cruise and Cairo Highlights Tour, your tour manager and one of our drivers will greet and help you. After that, they will take you to the five-star hotel where you will be staying while in Cairo.
Your tour manager will make sure your check-in goes smoothly when you arrive at the hotel and then arrange a time for you to be picked up for the trip the next day. You will then be free to spend the remainder of your day anyway you see fit.
Day 2: The Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian museum ( GEM )
Following breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide and driver and driven to the Giza Pyramids. There, you will first see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which the ancient Greeks called Cheops.
Along with the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, you will also be able to see the pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mykerinos).
Giza pyramids
You will have lunch at a nearby restaurant after your tour of the pyramids. The New Grand Egyptian Museum, commonly called the Giza Museum, is an archaeological museum located in Giza, Egypt,
approximately 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away from the Giza pyramid complex.
Grand Egyptian museum
Return back to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Civilization Museum, Old Cairo & Salah El-Din Citadel
After breakfast, your knowledgeable guide will take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, which has a fascinating collection detailing Egypt’s extensive history as well as Egypt’s royal mummies.
After touring Old Cairo’s historic churches, stop for lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. Visit the magnificent Salah El-Din Citadel in the afternoon to see the Mohammed Ali Mosque and take in expansive views of Cairo.
Salah El-Din Citadel
Spend the night in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Cruise Embarkation, Kom Ombo Temple and Overnight at Beshir Island
You will check out of your hotel at the scheduled time for your luxury small boat Nile cruise, and you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Aswan (which is included in the package price).
When you arrive in Aswan, you will be greeted at the airport once more and driven to the pier, where you will board your stunning Dahabiya river yacht at approximately 12:00 PM.
It will sail to Kom Ombo after everyone has boarded. During your voyage, lunch will be provided on board the ship. When you get to Kom Ombo, your guide will show you the intriguing Kom Ombo Temple complex.
Kom Ombo Temple
which is essentially two temples in one. One half of this complex was dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, while the other half was dedicated to Horus the falcon-headed god.
Once everyone is back on board the boat, it will then sail to Beshir Island. Enjoy a delicious dinner in the evening, and spend the first night of your luxury small boat Nile cruise on the water near Beshir Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Gebel el-Silsila Sightseeing and Overnight at Beshir Island
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a wonderfully relaxing morning aboard your Dahabiya while it is sailing towards Gebel el-Silsila. Enjoy guided tour at Gebel el-Silsila shortly after arrival, and then once you are back on the boat, it will begin sailing towards Fawaza Island.
Lunch will be served at the usual time while you are sailing. Enjoy a spectacular sunset in the evening, and then sit down to another delicious dinner. Spend this night of your luxury small boat Nile cruise on the water at Fawaza Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Edfu Temple, El Kab Temple and Overnight at El Hegz
While sailing to Edfu, savor breakfast on your Dahabiya. Your guide will take you to the Edfu Temple shortly after you get at Edfu. This ancient temple, also called the Temple of Horus,
is the best preserved in all of Egypt. After your tour, cruise calmly in the direction of El Kab Village and have another delicious lunch.
Edfu temple
Your Dahabiya will dock at El Kab Village and your guide will then take you to see the ancient El Kab Temple. After your tour, you will sail towards El Hegz Island near Esna.
Have another good dinner out on the river while sailing, and enjoy this night of your luxury small boat Nile cruise on the water near El Hegz Island.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Cruise Disembarkation, Luxor Tour, and Return to Cairo
It will be time for you to check out and disembark after enjoying one final breakfast aboard your lovely Dahabiya. You will drive to Luxor after getting out at Esna, where you will see the Valley of the Kings and the remnants of the historic
Karnak Temple complex.
Over the course of more than 2,000 years, many pharaohs added to and expanded Karnak. It is still the biggest house of worship ever built.
Valley of the Kings, on the other hand, is a huge ancient necropolis where pharaohs, nobles and other very prominent figures were laid to rest in tombs during the New Kingdom era.
More than 60 tombs have been discovered here, with the most famous one being the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
valley of the kings
After your tour, you will then be driven to Luxor Airport to board a flight back to Cairo. When you land in Cairo, your tour manager and one of our drivers will meet you, and then transfer you to the 5-Star hotel where you will be staying for the last night of you 8-day luxury small boat Nile cruise vacation.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8: Luxury Small Boat Nile Cruise Itinerary Ends and Final Departure
Unfortunately, your 8-Day Luxury Boat Nile Cruise and Cairo Highlights Tour itinerary is coming to an end, but don’t forget to eat one last breakfast in the Land of the Pharaohs before you leave. When the time is right,
your tour manager and a driver will meet you at the hotel and take you to the airport so you can make your flight home.
Your cruise to Cairo and Dahabiya is over, but you will undoubtedly have lifelong memories when you board your aircraft home.
Breakfast is included in the meals.
Included and Excluded
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
- Entry Visa for Egypt provided upon arrival Cairo Airport
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles with Free WIFI
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo (Bed and Breakfast)
- Accommodation for 3 nights on Dahabiya cruise (Full Board)
- Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo – privately guided tours
- All sightseeing tours in Luxor – privately guided tours
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise – small group tours
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Local English-speaking tour guide during your tours
- Private guided sightseeing in Cairo (as per itinerary)
- Guided sightseeing during the Nile cruise (shared excursions)
- Lunch at a good quality local restaurant
- Bottled water during your tours and transfers
- All service charges and applicable taxes included
- International Airfare
- Optional activities and tours.
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Prices:
MAY-SEP
- US$ 14000 – Per Person in Single Room
- US$ 12750 – Per Person in Double Room
OCT-APR
- US$ 15200 – Per Person in Single Room
- US$ 13550 – Per Person in Double Room
Note:
All the accommodation in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hotels and Nile cruises are 5* ultra deluxe accommodations
Tour Attractions
FAQs
what are the best luxury tours in Egypt
| Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Luxury Tour Package | 9 Days | 4500$ |
| Luxury Nile Cruise Package | 11Days | 6500$ |
| Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Deluxe Vacations | 14 Days | $8500 |
How many days it needed to cover luxury tour package
Start from Seven days are usually enough to enjoy an unforgettable Egypt luxury tour. Consider hiring a private Egypt tour guide or travel agency to plan your itinerary, including the best luxury hotels and activities based on your interests.
How can we book luxury tour package
So easy to book with us You can book an Egypt luxury tours through our reputable company website, "king tut Tours," Or You Can tailor-make your package through our tailor-made tours form.
what are the best Nile cruise in Egypt
When discussing luxury travel on the Nile River, there are two types: the ordinary Luxury Nile ship and the most luxurious option, the Dahabiya Nile Cruise. For an exceptional experience, consider our recommended luxury Nile cruise in Egypt options:
Our Recommendation for a Luxury Nile Cruise:
- Historia Luxury Nile Cruise
- Farah Nile Cruise
- Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Our Recommendation for a Luxurious Dahabiya small ship
- Nour El Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Malouka Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Giza pyramids interior allowed
Guests can explore the interior of the magnificent pyramids at Giza. However, it's essential to note that each pyramid requires the purchase of a separate ticket for entry. So, if you're eager to explore these ancient marvels up close, be sure to plan accordingly and acquire the necessary tickets beforehand.
