10-Day Egypt Nile Cruise | Pyramids, Luxor & Aswan Experience
10 Days / 9 Nights
Duration
4 - 8
Group Size
5
Destinations
Daily
Departures
The Experience
Sail the Nile in style on this classic 10-day Egypt tour combining iconic pyramids with a luxurious river cruise. Begin in Cairo exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza, mysterious Sphinx, and Saqqara necropolis. Discover King Tutankhamun's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor to board your deluxe five-star Nile cruise featuring spacious cabins with private balconies and gourmet dining. Explore the Valley of the Kings with its royal tombs and marvel at Karnak Temple's massive columns. Sail south stopping at Edfu's Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo's unique double temple. In Aswan, visit the colossal Abu Simbel temples carved into solid rock and the beautiful island Temple of Philae. Includes five-star hotels, full-board cruise, all meals, expert guides, and internal flights.
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Your Journey
Day 1 | Cairo - Arrival & Pyramid Views
VIP concierge greets you airside at Cairo International Airport, providing seamless fast-track service through the private lounge before your comfortable Toyota Hiace transfer escorts you to Marriott Mena House. Your Pyramid View Room frames the ancient wonder through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Evening brings welcome dinner beneath stars in jasmine-scented gardens with illuminated pyramids as backdrop, featuring Egyptian mezze, succulent grilled meats, Mediterranean delicacies, and live oriental music setting the tone for your extraordinary journey ahead through Egypt's most iconic ancient sites. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo Meals: Welcome dinner included
Day 2 | Saqqara & Memphis - Pyramid Evolution
Journey through Egypt's architectural evolution at Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first monumental stone structure designed by legendary Imhotep. Explore noble tombs with exquisite forty-three-hundred-year-old carvings depicting ancient daily life scenes. Continue to Memphis to stand before Ramses II's colossal statue and Egypt's ancient capital ruins. Conclude at Dahshur's Bent and Red Pyramids in serene desert solitude, descending into ancient chambers where priests walked forty-six centuries ago through dimly lit passages into the heart of these monuments. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 3 | Giza Plateau - Private Pyramid Access
Experience exclusive pre-opening access to the Giza Plateau in magical pre-dawn silence before crowds arrive. Enter the Great Pyramid's inner chambers in complete solitude, ascending the Grand Gallery to the King's Chamber where Khufu's empty sarcophagus rests eternally. Stand between the Sphinx's paws with special permit reserved for dignitaries and archaeologists. Visit Valley Temple and capture panoramic photographs from the desert viewpoint. Afternoon leisure at Mena House offers pool relaxation or spa indulgence amid royal gardens with pyramid views. Overnight: Marriott Mena House, Cairo Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 4 | Luxor - Board Nile Cruise
Domestic flight delivers you to Luxor, ancient capital of the New Kingdom where one-third of the world's monuments await discovery. Board MS Le Fayan, your floating five-star palace with only fifty suites ensuring intimate personalized service. Check into your spacious Luxury Suite featuring private furnished balcony and marble bathroom before exploring Karnak Temple Complex with its breathtaking Hypostyle Hall. Gain private access to Khonsu Temple closed to regular visitors. Evening brings twilight-illuminated Luxor Temple followed by riverside dinner aboard your elegant vessel. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 5 | Valley of the Kings - Royal Tombs
Cross to the legendary West Bank by private motorboat to the Valley of the Kings where you visit Tutankhamun's tomb containing his mummy in its golden sarcophagus, plus spectacularly decorated royal tombs with vivid astronomical ceilings depicting the afterlife journey. Explore Queen Hatshepsut's Temple carved dramatically into limestone cliffs and photograph the massive Colossi of Memnon standing sentinel. Return for lunch as your ship sails toward Edfu, then enjoy afternoon spa treatments or sun deck relaxation before the Captain's Cocktail Reception under the stars. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 6 | Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Traditional horse-drawn carriage delivers you through Edfu's authentic streets to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved ancient temple built between 237-57 BC with massive entrance gates and pristine hypostyle halls featuring detailed hieroglyphics. Lunch aboard as you sail toward Kom Ombo watching timeless rural Egyptian life along the riverbanks. Late afternoon exploration of the unique dual temple honoring both crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Harpoeris features ancient surgical instruments before evening Egyptian Night celebration with traditional feast and folkloric performances. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 7 | Abu Simbel & Aswan
Pre-dawn departure brings you to Abu Simbel for witnessing Ramses II's four colossal sixty-five-foot statues illuminated by sunrise's first golden rays. Enter the temple penetrating sixty-three meters into solid mountainside to the inner sanctuary where sunlight illuminates the gods twice annually. Visit adjacent Temple of Nefertari featuring six equal-sized colossal statues honoring her extraordinary status. Return to Aswan for High Dam visit, authentic Nubian village with aromatic hibiscus tea, and sunset felucca sailing with champagne as golden light transforms the landscape into pure magic. Overnight: MS Le Fayan Luxury Nile Cruise Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 8 | Philae Temple - Return to Cairo
Motorboat carries you across shimmering waters to Agilkia Island visiting the enchanting Temple of Philae, island sanctuary of goddess Isis rescued by UNESCO and reconstructed stone by stone on higher ground after the dam's construction. Walk through elegant colonnades covered in reliefs showing the Osiris myth resurrection story. Visit ancient granite quarries revealing the massive Unfinished Obelisk providing insights into ancient stone-carving techniques. Domestic flight returns you to Cairo and transfer to Four Seasons Hotel with spectacular high-floor Nile views and contemporary sophistication for your final nights. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Day 9 | Grand Egyptian Museum & Farewell
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum housing over one hundred thousand artifacts spanning five millennia of civilization. Ascend the monumental Grand Staircase and discover the complete Tutankhamun collection featuring the iconic golden death mask, golden throne with intricate inlay, ceremonial chariots, and exquisite jewelry displayed together for the first time. Marvel at Khufu's Solar Boat displayed in climate-controlled magnificence. Afternoon spa treatments or rooftop infinity pool relaxation followed by farewell gala dinner with fine Egyptian gastronomy, live traditional music, and personalized farewell gifts commemorating your unforgettable journey. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and farewell dinner included
Day 10 | Cairo - Departure
After leisurely breakfast overlooking the Nile's shimmering expanse, enjoy final moments capturing photographs from your private balcony or reflecting on your extraordinary journey through five thousand years of human achievement and civilization. Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international flight with VIP departure assistance. Carry with you the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt, profound wisdom of the pharaohs, and treasured memories of exclusive experiences and exceptional service throughout this unforgettable odyssey. Meals: Breakfast included
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