This tailor-made, luxurious and intimate trip combines the discovery of the treasures of ancient Egypt with a luxury Nile cruise for navigation to the rhythm of the Nile, to discover the many faces of this magnificent country. On the program, Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Aswan. This stay would be perfect for a first discovery under the sign of charm with the high-end services.
Cairo International Airport
The tour starts with your arrival in Cairo on day 1
This 9 day private journey pairs four nights in Cairo with a four night cruise on the Oberoi Zahra, one of the most exclusive ships on the Nile. With your own Egyptologist guide, you explore the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then sail from Luxor to Aswan in complete comfort.
On board, every cabin faces the river, and the ship’s restaurant, spa and sun deck make the time between visits as memorable as the temples themselves. It is an ideal first trip to Egypt for travellers who want high-end service at a relaxed pace.
Our representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you by private car to your luxury hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax.
Meet your private Egyptologist guide to explore the Giza Plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt.
Spend the morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home of the Tutankhamun collection. In the afternoon, explore the churches of Coptic Cairo and the lanes of the Khan El Khalili bazaar.
A free day to enjoy your hotel or explore more of Cairo. Ask us to arrange an optional tour, such as Islamic Cairo or a dinner cruise on the Nile.
Fly to Luxor and board the Oberoi Zahra, one of the most luxurious cruise ships on the Nile. In the afternoon, visit the vast Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple with your guide.
Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as it sets sail south.
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, then sail on to Kom Ombo and its double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Arrive in Aswan and visit the island Temple of Philae and the High Dam. In the late afternoon, enjoy a sail on a traditional felucca around Elephantine Island.
After breakfast, disembark and fly from Aswan to Cairo to connect with your international flight home.
