8 Days / 7 Nights
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Family FriendlyThis 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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3 nights in a luxury 5-star Cairo hotel and 4 nights on a luxury 5-star Nile cruisePrivate Egyptologist-guided touring in Cairo, Giza, Luxor and AswanGiza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum in one well-paced day
Islamic and Coptic Cairo before flying to LuxorFull 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 sailDomestic flights between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan includedLuxury private transfers throughout the journey
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GuidingTransportBest forOptional upgradeBooking noteVIP meet and assist at Cairo International Airport on arrival3 nights at a luxury 5-star hotel in Cairo4 nights aboard a luxury 5-star Nile cruiseCairo to Luxor domestic flightAswan to Cairo domestic flight or connection support for onward departurePrivate luxury transfers throughout the itineraryPrivate Egyptologist guide for included sightseeingEntrance arrangements for the listed included visits, as confirmed in your final quote
Daily breakfastFull board during the Nile cruise section
Welcome fine dining dinner in CairoWelcome cocktail on cruise boarding, according to cruise operationFelucca sailing experience in AswanDeparture assistanceInternational flightsEgypt entry visaOptional Abu Simbel excursionOptional luxury Nile dinner cruise in CairoPersonal expenses
Spa and wellness servicesPremium beveragesTravel insurance
Tips and gratuitiesAny sightseeing or meals not listed as included in the final confirmed itineraryA curated journey through Egypt's most iconic ancient wonders — pace, stops, meals and insider tips designed by our local experts.
Day 12 stops
1.5–2.5 hours, depending on airport timing and trafficYour 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.
2–3 hoursEase 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.
Day 24 stops
2–3 hoursAfter 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.
45–60 minutesContinue 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.
2–3 hoursVisit 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.
Lunch about 1.5 hours; optional dinner cruise timing variesLunch 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.
Day 33 stops
1.5–2 hoursBegin 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.
1.5–2 hoursContinue 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.
Half day, including airport time and flightEnjoy 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.
Day 45 stops
2–2.5 hoursCross 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.
1–1.5 hoursVisit 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.
20–30 minutesPause 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.
2–2.5 hoursAfter 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.
1–1.5 hoursFinish 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.
Day 53 stopsMorning sailing schedule varies by cruise and river trafficThe 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.
1.5–2 hoursVisit 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.
Rest of the dayReturn 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.
Day 63 stops
1–1.5 hoursStop 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.
Several hours of sailingContinue 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.
EveningSpend 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.
Day 75 stops
1.5–2 hoursStart 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.
30–45 minutesContinue 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.
45–60 minutesVisit 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.
1–1.5 hoursAfter 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.
Timing varies by transport choiceGuests 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.
Day 81 stopsHalf day, depending on flight scheduleEnjoy 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.
3 meals/refreshments included on this tour. Dietary requirements catered for on request.
Daily hotel or cruise breakfast is included throughout the journey.
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.
A welcome fine dining dinner in Cairo is included, and dinner is included onboard during the Nile cruise.
Premium beverages, specialty drinks, minibar items and optional dining experiences are not included unless added to your quote.
Cover 6 destinations in one carefully-paced day — no rushed stops, no logistics to figure out.
City stopArrival city, museum touring base and the setting for Islamic and Coptic Cairo visits.
City stopHome to the pyramids plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum area.
City stopThe main ancient capital of Upper Egypt, with West Bank tombs and East Bank temple complexes.
City stopCruise stop for the Temple of Horus, reached during the Nile sailing section.
City stopCruise stop for the twin temple overlooking the Nile bend.
City stopSouthern Nile city known for Philae Temple, granite quarries, feluccas and a calmer river rhythm.
Each stop is hand-selected and timed to avoid the crowds. Tap any attraction for the full visitor guide, opening hours and history.
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.
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.
A guided museum visit built around major royal and temple treasures, with time planned according to the galleries available during your travel dates.
A fortified Islamic Cairo landmark with sweeping city views and the Ottoman-style Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside the complex.
One of Old Cairo’s most important churches, known for its timber roof, icons and position above the ancient Roman fortress area.
Luxor’s royal burial valley, where painted tomb corridors reveal scenes from ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
A dramatic terraced temple set against the Theban cliffs, built for one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.
Two seated statues on Luxor’s West Bank, usually visited as a short stop between the royal tombs and riverside temples.
A vast temple complex of pylons, courts, obelisks and columns, best explored with a guide who can make sense of its long building history.
A graceful temple close to the Nile, especially atmospheric in the late afternoon or evening when the stone takes on warmer tones.
A well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, reached during the cruise section between Luxor and Aswan.
A riverside temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris, with symmetrical courts and reliefs connected to medicine, kingship and ritual life.
A temple island dedicated to Isis, reached by small boat and surrounded by calm Aswan water and granite outcrops.
A modern engineering landmark that shaped the Nile’s flow and created Lake Nasser, usually paired with Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk.
A massive ancient granite obelisk left in the quarry, useful for understanding how Egyptian stoneworkers cut and shaped monuments.
Pickup window: 07:30 – 08:30 AMWe 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.
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 pathsLight breathable clothing for daytime sightseeingA smart-casual outfit for fine dining and luxury hotel settingsSun hat, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreenLight layer for cool mornings, evenings or air-conditioned interiorsReusable water bottleSmall day bag for museum and temple visitsCamera or phone with spare battery or power bankPersonal medication and travel insurance detailsModest clothing for mosque and church visits in CairoThis 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.
Cairo International Airport VIP arrivalLuxury Cairo hotelGiza Pyramids plateau
Great Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum
Salah 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 departurePlan with OzesWe start on WhatsApp so you can ask about dates, guide style, hotels, flights, children, pickup and route changes before anything is paid.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
