8-Day Luxury Egypt Tours Signature Journey with Nile Cruise

4.9 8 Days / 7 Nights Pickup included
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This luxury Egypt itinerary pairs Cairo’s major ancient and historic sites with a premium Nile cruise route from Luxor to Aswan. Travel with private Egyptologist guiding, VIP airport assistance, luxury transfers, 5-star accommodation and a pace designed for travellers who want Egypt’s headline monuments without sacrificing comfort.

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Highlights

  • VIP meet and assist on arrival at Cairo International Airport
  • 3 nights in a luxury 5-star Cairo hotel and 4 nights on a luxury 5-star Nile cruise
  • Private Egyptologist-guided touring in Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan
  • Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in one well-paced day
  • Islamic and Coptic Cairo before flying to Luxor
  • Full West Bank and East Bank sightseeing in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temple
  • Nile cruising with stops at Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
  • Aswan touring with Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and a felucca sail
  • Domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan included
  • Luxury private transfers throughout the journey

Quick facts

Tour style
Private luxury Egypt tour with a 5-star Nile cruise
Route
Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
Accommodation
3 nights in a luxury 5-star Cairo hotel and 4 nights on a luxury 5-star Nile cruise
Hotel examples
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, The St. Regis Cairo, Marriott Mena House or similar premium standard
Cruise examples
Oberoi Philae Nile Cruiser, Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, Mövenpick Royal Lily or similar premium standard
Guiding
Private Egyptologist guide for included sightseeing
Transport
Private luxury transfers plus domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
Best for
Couples, honeymooners, private groups, cultural travellers and families seeking a higher-comfort Egypt itinerary
Optional upgrade
Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan
Booking note
Rates vary by season, room type, cruise category and availability; no fixed price is listed until the preferred travel dates are checked

What's included

  • VIP meet and assist at Cairo International Airport on arrival
  • 3 nights at a luxury 5-star hotel in Cairo
  • 4 nights aboard a luxury 5-star Nile cruise
  • Cairo to Luxor domestic flight
  • Aswan to Cairo domestic flight or connection support for onward departure
  • Private luxury transfers throughout the itinerary
  • Private Egyptologist guide for included sightseeing
  • Entrance arrangements for the listed included visits, as confirmed in your final quote
  • Daily breakfast
  • Full board during the Nile cruise section
  • Welcome fine dining dinner in Cairo
  • Welcome cocktail on cruise boarding, according to cruise operation
  • Felucca sailing experience in Aswan
  • Departure assistance

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Optional Abu Simbel excursion
  • Optional luxury Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
  • Personal expenses
  • Spa and wellness services
  • Premium beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any sightseeing or meals not listed as included in the final confirmed itinerary

Your Day-by-Day Itinerary

A curated journey through Egypt's most iconic ancient wonders — pace, stops, meals and insider tips designed by our local experts.

8 Days / 7 Nights
Total Duration
8 Days
Itinerary
26 Stops
Carefully Planned
Hotel Pickup
Included
Private Transfer
Just for You
Optional Add-ons
Make It Yours
Day 1
2 stops
  1. 1
    Stop 1Upon arrival

    VIP arrival in Cairo and private transfer

    1.5–2.5 hours, depending on airport timing and traffic

    Your Ozes representative meets you at Cairo International Airport for VIP arrival assistance, including help through the formalities and luggage process where available. A private luxury vehicle then takes you to your Cairo hotel for check-in and time to settle in.

    Included
  2. 2
    Stop 2Evening

    Welcome dinner and Nile-view evening

    2–3 hours

    Ease into Egypt with a hosted welcome dinner at a refined Egyptian restaurant. Expect polished service, familiar local flavours and a relaxed briefing on the days ahead. If timing allows, continue to a Nile-view spot for a calm first evening in Cairo.

    Included
Day 2
4 stops
  1. 1
    Private tour of the Giza Pyramids
    Stop 1Morning

    Private tour of the Giza Pyramids

    2–3 hours

    After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and drive to Giza. Visit the main pyramid area, with time at the Great Pyramid exterior and selected viewpoints for clear photos across the plateau. Your guide keeps the visit focused, avoiding unnecessary backtracking in the desert heat.

    Included
  2. 2
    Great Sphinx and valley temple area
    Stop 2Late morning

    Great Sphinx and valley temple area

    45–60 minutes

    Continue to the Great Sphinx area and valley temple surroundings. This shorter stop is best with a guide who can explain the scale, restoration history and how the Sphinx relates to the wider Giza complex.

    Included
  3. 3
    Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist
    Stop 3Afternoon

    Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist

    2–3 hours

    Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with a route shaped around the galleries open during your travel dates. The visit is designed to connect the museum pieces with the sites you will see later in Luxor and Aswan, rather than treating the museum as a list of objects.

    Included
  4. 4
    Stop 4Late afternoon and evening

    Pyramid-view lunch and optional Nile dinner cruise

    Lunch about 1.5 hours; optional dinner cruise timing varies

    Lunch is planned at an upscale restaurant with pyramid views where available. The evening is free at the hotel, or you can add a luxury Nile dinner cruise in Cairo if you prefer a hosted night out.

    Included
Day 3
3 stops
  1. 1
    Islamic Cairo: Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    Stop 1Morning

    Islamic Cairo: Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    1.5–2 hours

    Begin with the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. From the high terraces, Cairo spreads out in layers of minarets, apartment blocks and desert haze, giving a useful sense of the city’s scale before you move into Old Cairo.

    Included
  2. 2
    Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church
    Stop 2Late morning

    Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church

    1.5–2 hours

    Continue to Coptic Cairo for the Hanging Church and the surrounding historic quarter. Your guide explains the area’s early Christian heritage and keeps the walk manageable before lunch and the flight south.

    Included
  3. 3
    Stop 3Afternoon to evening

    Fly to Luxor and board your luxury Nile cruise

    Half day, including airport time and flight

    Enjoy a premium lunch experience, then transfer privately to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. On arrival, a VIP transfer takes you to your luxury Nile cruise, where check-in is followed by a welcome cocktail according to the cruise program.

    Included
Day 4
5 stops
  1. 1
    Valley of the Kings
    Stop 1Early morning

    Valley of the Kings

    2–2.5 hours

    Cross to Luxor’s West Bank for the Valley of the Kings. Your Egyptologist helps select the best available tombs for your interests, explaining the painted corridors, royal burial beliefs and conservation rules before you enter.

    Included
  2. 2
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
    Stop 2Late morning

    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

    1–1.5 hours

    Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set against pale limestone cliffs. The stop is paced for both photography and interpretation, with attention to Hatshepsut’s reign and the temple’s unusual design.

    Included
  3. 3
    Colossi of Memnon photo stop
    Stop 3Before lunch

    Colossi of Memnon photo stop

    20–30 minutes

    Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental seated statues that once guarded a much larger temple complex. It is a short but worthwhile stop between West Bank sites and the cruise return.

    Included
  4. 4
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Stop 4Afternoon

    Karnak Temple Complex

    2–2.5 hours

    After lunch and a rest onboard, explore Karnak Temple Complex on Luxor’s East Bank. Walk through monumental pylons and columned halls while your guide traces how different pharaohs added to the site over centuries.

    Included
  5. 5
    Luxor Temple
    Stop 5Late afternoon or evening

    Luxor Temple

    1–1.5 hours

    Finish the day at Luxor Temple, where the atmosphere changes as the light softens around the columns and statues. Return to the cruise for dinner onboard.

    Included
Day 5
3 stops
  1. 1
    Stop 1Morning

    Sailing through the Nile Valley toward Edfu

    Morning sailing schedule varies by cruise and river traffic

    The cruise sails north of Luxor toward Edfu, passing fields, date palms and small riverside towns. This is the day to slow down: read on the sundeck, watch the banks drift by and enjoy the change from city touring to river travel.

    Included
  2. 2
    Edfu Temple visit
    Stop 2Late morning or afternoon

    Edfu Temple visit

    1.5–2 hours

    Visit Edfu Temple, traditionally reached from the river area by local carriage or arranged transfer depending on cruise operation. The temple’s preserved walls make it one of the clearest places to understand ancient Egyptian temple layout.

    Included
  3. 3
    Stop 3Afternoon and evening

    Relaxed Nile cruising and onboard dining

    Rest of the day

    Return to the cruise for lunch, sailing and sundeck time. As the ship moves south, the Nile views become more rural, with birds along the banks and villages close to the waterline.

    Included
Day 6
3 stops
  1. 1
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Stop 1Morning or afternoon, according to cruise schedule

    Kom Ombo Temple

    1–1.5 hours

    Stop at Kom Ombo Temple, built with a rare double design dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. The riverside setting makes the approach especially memorable, and the reliefs are strong for understanding ritual, medicine and temple symbolism.

    Included
  2. 2
    Stop 2Afternoon

    Cruise toward Aswan

    Several hours of sailing

    Continue sailing toward Aswan. This section of the journey is about the landscape as much as the monuments: quiet banks, late-day reflections on the water and a slower pace before the final sightseeing day.

    Included
  3. 3
    Stop 3Sunset and evening

    Sunset on the Nile in Aswan region

    Evening

    Spend the evening onboard with dinner and sunset views when the cruise schedule allows. Your guide or Ozes representative confirms the next day’s Aswan timing and any optional Abu Simbel arrangements.

    Included
Day 7
5 stops
  1. 1
    Philae Temple by boat
    Stop 1Morning

    Philae Temple by boat

    1.5–2 hours

    Start with Philae Temple, reached by small boat. The island setting, granite rocks and water channels give the visit a different texture from Luxor’s desert-edge monuments.

    Included
  2. 2
    Aswan High Dam
    Stop 2Late morning

    Aswan High Dam

    30–45 minutes

    Continue to the Aswan High Dam for a concise stop focused on modern Egypt, water management and Lake Nasser. The visit works best as context before returning to the city’s ancient granite story.

    Included
  3. 3
    Stop 3Before lunch

    Unfinished Obelisk

    45–60 minutes

    Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry. Seeing the obelisk still attached to the bedrock helps explain how massive stones were cut before transport and carving.

    Included
  4. 4
    Stop 4Afternoon

    Traditional felucca sailing experience

    1–1.5 hours

    After lunch and rest onboard, sail by traditional felucca when wind and river conditions allow. The mood is quiet and simple: canvas sail, water against the hull and views of Aswan’s islands and west bank.

    Included
  5. 5
    Optional Abu Simbel excursion
    Stop 5Optional early morning upgrade

    Optional Abu Simbel excursion

    Timing varies by transport choice

    Guests who add Abu Simbel usually start very early, with the day’s Aswan touring adjusted around the excursion. Ozes confirms the best transport method and realistic timing before you approve the upgrade.

    Included
Day 8
1 stops
  1. 1
    Stop 1Morning or as required

    Cruise check-out, airport transfer and departure

    Half day, depending on flight schedule

    Enjoy breakfast onboard, then check out of the cruise. A private transfer takes you to Aswan Airport for the included domestic flight to Cairo or for a suitable onward connection, with departure assistance arranged according to your flight plan.

    Included
Food & drink

Meals Included

3 meals/refreshments included on this tour. Dietary requirements catered for on request.

BreakfastIncluded

Daily hotel or cruise breakfast is included throughout the journey.

LunchIncluded

Full board is included during the 4-night Nile cruise, and selected premium lunches are included during guided touring as shown in the final program.

DinnerIncluded

A welcome fine dining dinner in Cairo is included, and dinner is included onboard during the Nile cruise.

Premium beverages and optional diningOptional

Premium beverages, specialty drinks, minibar items and optional dining experiences are not included unless added to your quote.

Destinations

Cities & Regions You'll Visit

Cover 6 destinations in one carefully-paced day — no rushed stops, no logistics to figure out.

UNESCO & icons

Attractions You'll Visit

Each stop is hand-selected and timed to avoid the crowds. Tap any attraction for the full visitor guide, opening hours and history.

Pyramids of Giza

Pyramids of Giza

The classic Giza plateau visit focuses on the Great Pyramid area, panoramic desert viewpoints and time for photos with the pyramids rising from the limestone plateau.

Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza

A close look at the guardian of the Giza plateau, usually visited after the pyramids when the light is good across the causeway and valley temple area.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

A guided museum visit built around major royal and temple treasures, with time planned according to the galleries available during your travel dates.

Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

A fortified Islamic Cairo landmark with sweeping city views and the Ottoman-style Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the complex.

Hanging Church

Hanging Church

One of Old Cairo’s most important churches, known for its timber roof, icons and position above the ancient Roman fortress area.

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings

Luxor’s royal burial valley, where painted tomb corridors reveal scenes from ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

A dramatic terraced temple set against the Theban cliffs, built for one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon

Two seated statues on Luxor’s West Bank, usually visited as a short stop between the royal tombs and riverside temples.

Karnak Temple Complex

Karnak Temple Complex

A vast temple complex of pylons, courts, obelisks and columns, best explored with a guide who can make sense of its long building history.

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple

A graceful temple close to the Nile, especially atmospheric in the late afternoon or evening when the stone takes on warmer tones.

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple

A well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, reached during the cruise section between Luxor and Aswan.

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple

A riverside temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris, with symmetrical courts and reliefs connected to medicine, kingship and ritual life.

Philae Temple

Philae Temple

A temple island dedicated to Isis, reached by small boat and surrounded by calm Aswan water and granite outcrops.

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam

A modern engineering landmark that shaped the Nile’s flow and created Lake Nasser, usually paired with Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Unfinished Obelisk

Unfinished Obelisk

A massive ancient granite obelisk left in the quarry, useful for understanding how Egyptian stoneworkers cut and shaped monuments.

Logistics

Hotel Pickup

Free hotel pickup across Cairo & Giza
Pickup window: 07:30 – 08:30 AM

We pick you up from your hotel lobby. Exact time confirmed by email the day before. Airbnb and Nile Ritz-Carlton area pickups also available — just message us.

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Travel Essentials

Languages
English
Group size
Up to 12 travelers
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible vehicle on request (notify 48h ahead)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most of the Giza Plateau is on uneven sand — comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • Stroller accessible
Pack smart

What to Bring

Egypt's sun is intense and most ancient sites are open-air. Pack light but bring these essentials.

  • Passport with appropriate validity and any required visa documents
  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for stone floors and sandy paths
  • Light breathable clothing for daytime sightseeing
  • A smart-casual outfit for fine dining and luxury hotel settings
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen
  • Light layer for cool mornings, evenings or air-conditioned interiors
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Small day bag for museum and temple visits
  • Camera or phone with spare battery or power bank
  • Personal medication and travel insurance details
  • Modest clothing for mosque and church visits in Cairo
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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 0 hours before the experience

This is a custom luxury package, so cancellation terms depend on hotel, cruise and domestic flight rules. Ozes confirms the exact cancellation schedule in writing before payment.

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Key Stops

Cairo International Airport VIP arrivalLuxury Cairo hotelGiza Pyramids plateauGreat SphinxGrand Egyptian MuseumSalah El Din Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad AliCoptic Cairo and the Hanging ChurchLuxor Nile cruise embarkationValley of the KingsTemple of Queen HatshepsutColossi of MemnonKarnak Temple ComplexLuxor TempleEdfu TempleKom Ombo TemplePhilae TempleAswan High DamUnfinished ObeliskAswan felucca sailAswan Airport departure

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Frequently asked questions

Is this 8-day Luxury Egypt tour private?

Yes, this tour is designed as a luxury private journey with private guided sightseeing and premium transfers. The Nile cruise itself is shared with other cruise guests, but your touring arrangements are planned privately unless you request otherwise.

Are domestic flights included?

The Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo domestic flights are included in the package. Flight times are selected around the cruise schedule and confirmed after booking.

Is Abu Simbel included in this luxury Egypt itinerary?

No, Abu Simbel is not included in the base itinerary. It can be added as an optional upgrade from Aswan by road or flight, depending on availability and your preferred pace.

What type of hotels and cruise are used?

You stay 3 nights in a luxury 5-star Cairo hotel and 4 nights on a luxury 5-star Nile cruise. Specific properties are confirmed according to season, room category and availability while keeping the same premium standard.

Will I have an Egyptologist guide?

Yes, a private Egyptologist guide is included for the main sightseeing days. This helps keep the pace flexible and gives proper context at complex sites such as Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast is included daily, and full board is included during the Nile cruise. The itinerary also includes a welcome fine dining dinner in Cairo; premium beverages and optional dining experiences are not included unless requested.

When is the best time to take this tour?

The best months for a comfortable luxury Egypt tour are generally the cooler travel season from autumn through spring. Summer can still work well with early starts, air-conditioned transfers and a slower midday pace.

Is this trip suitable for families or honeymooners?

Yes, this itinerary works well for couples, honeymooners, families and private groups who want Egypt’s major sites without rushing. Ozes can adjust hotel room types, guide pace and optional experiences to suit the travellers.

From · group rates
$2,250 /person