Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Cairo (Steigenberger El Tahrir, 4 nights or similar) based on double sharing; 4-night deluxe Nile Cruise (Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar) with full board
Meals: daily breakfast throughout the tour; lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary
Transportation: all airport transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles | Domestic flights included: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo | Private, air-conditioned transport for all sightseeing tours | Transfers to and from all sites and monuments as specified in the itinerary
Sightseeing & activities: Guided tours of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara Step Pyramid | Visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples, including the Great Colonnade Hall | West Bank tour in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon | Guided visit to the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu |Tour of Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god | Visits in Aswan, including Philae Temple, High Dam, and felucca sail around Elephantine Island | Cairo city tour: Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Islamic Cairo (Mohamed Ali Mosque, Citadel), and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (all entrance fees to mentioned sites and monuments are included)
Tour guide: expert English-speaking Egyptologist throughout the tour
Cruise experience: 4-night Nile Cruise with sightseeing tours along the Nile River; experience crossing the Esna Lock
Additional Services: Airport meet and assist upon arrival and departure in Cairo | Bottled water during tours and transfers | All local taxes and service charges
Booking and concierge services
 
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Prepare for a full-sensory plunge into one of the greatest civilizations in history. This 9-day package for two is your gateway to ancient Egypt—complete with stays in a 5-star hotel in Cairo and a 4-night deluxe Nile Cruise with full board. Think Sphinx selfies, tomb-hopping in the Valley of the Kings, and golden sunsets gliding down the Nile.
 
Touch down in Cairo and shake off the modern world as you stand beneath the Great Pyramids of Giza and gaze into the unblinking eyes of the Sphinx. You’ll descend one of the world’s oldest major stone structures at Saqqara and stroll the ancient capital of Memphis. 
 
Now for the real magic: a 4-night cruise down the Nile. This isn’t just transport — it’s time travel by water. Onboard the deluxe Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise (or similar), you’ll enjoy full-board dining and stunning views from your cabin or deck.
 
Along the way, dock to explore the colossal columns of Karnak and Luxor, the hidden tombs of pharaohs, and the hauntingly beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Stand where gods were once worshiped—at the Temple of Horus in Edfu, and the double-temple of Kom Ombo, where crocodiles were once considered divine. For an unforgettable detour, consider the optional flight to Abu Simbel, to witness Ramses II’s monumental temples carved into cliffs.
 
Cap off your river odyssey in Aswan. Here, you’ll discover the engineering marvel of the High Dam, marvel at the exquisite Philae Temple meticulously relocated to Agilka Island, and enjoy a serene felucca sail around Elephantine Island. Then, return to Cairo for a final taste of grandeur. From the golden halls of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to the panoramic views from the Citadel including the Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the buzzing maze of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo is the crescendo your adventure deserves. 
 
Your expert Egyptologist guide will lead the way, bringing 7,000 years of stories to life. With seamless domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and all entrance fees to the incredible sites on your itinerary included, you can focus entirely on the wonder. This is a gateway to another world.