Luxury Egypt: Cairo & Premium Nile Cruise

Why this tour works for your clients

• Premium accommodation throughout, using top-tier city hotels and Nile cruise ships.
• Fully private guiding with qualified Egyptologists ensures a personalised and in-depth experience.
• A well-paced itinerary balancing iconic sites with time for relaxation at high-end properties.
• Seamless logistics, including all transfers and domestic flights, managed by Nourbelle's professional team.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1 · Cairo

   Arrival in Cairo

   Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport (CAI) · Private transfer to hotel

   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), your clients receive a seamless start to their journey. A dedicated Nourbelle DMC representative will greet them before the immigration counters to provide professional assistance with visa formalities. Once through customs, they will be escorted to the baggage claim area and assisted with their luggage. From there, a private, air-conditioned vehicle awaits for a comfortable and direct transfer to their luxurious Cairo hotel. The remainder of the day is at their leisure, allowing them ample time to settle in, relax after their flight, and acclimate to the vibrant energy of Egypt's capital. No activities are scheduled, ensuring a restful beginning.

   Meals: — · Overnight: Cairo

2. Day 2 · Cairo

   Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

   Giza Plateau: Great Pyramids & Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

   The day begins after breakfast with an expertly guided exploration of Egypt's most iconic landmarks. Your clients' private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet them at their hotel for a short drive to the Giza Plateau. Here, they will stand in awe of the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos and pose for photos with the enigmatic Sphinx. In the afternoon, the journey through antiquity continues at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. This world-class facility houses the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun among thousands of other artifacts. Throughout the day, their guide provides rich historical context, bringing the ancient world to life before a comfortable return transfer to the hotel.

   Meals: B · Overnight: Cairo

3. Day 3 · Cairo

   Historic Cairo

   Citadel of Saladin · Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque · Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

   Today’s private tour delves into the rich layers of Historic Cairo. After being collected from their hotel, your clients will journey with their guide to the imposing Citadel of Saladin, a medieval Islamic fortress offering panoramic views of the city. Within its walls, they will discover the magnificent Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, an architectural masterpiece. The historical immersion continues with a guided walk through the labyrinthine alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Here, they will experience a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and scents, with their guide on hand to assist with navigation and shopping. After the tour, they will be transferred back to their hotel for an evening at leisure.

   Meals: B · Overnight: Cairo

4. Day 4 · Cairo → Aswan

   Fly to Aswan & Nile Cruise Embarkation

   Domestic flight to Aswan · Nile cruise check-in · High Dam · Philae Temple

   Following breakfast and check-out, Nourbelle DMC will facilitate a smooth transition south. Clients will be transferred by private vehicle to Cairo Airport for their domestic flight to Aswan. Upon landing, they will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to the dock to embark on their premium Nile cruise. After settling into their cabin and enjoying lunch on board, the afternoon’s sightseeing begins. Their private guide will accompany them to visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering, followed by a motorboat trip to the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. They return to the vessel for dinner and their first night docked in Aswan.

   Meals: B, L, D · Overnight: Nile Cruise (Aswan)

5. Day 5 · Nile Cruise

   Sailing to Kom Ombo & Edfu

   Optional Abu Simbel Excursion · Temple of Kom Ombo

   The cruise begins its gentle journey downstream as the morning is left free for relaxation. Clients can enjoy the sundeck and watch the Nile's banks glide by. For those seeking further adventure, Nourbelle can arrange a highly recommended optional excursion to the colossal temples of Abu Simbel, accessible by a privately arranged road or air trip. After lunch on board, the ship moors at Kom Ombo. Your clients will disembark with their guide to explore the unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek and the falcon-god Haroeris. Afterwards, they will return to the ship to continue sailing towards Edfu, where it will dock for the night.

   Meals: B, L, D · Overnight: Nile Cruise (Edfu)

6. Day 6 · Nile Cruise

   Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor

   Temple of Horus at Edfu · Esna Lock crossing

   This morning offers a captivating visit to one of Egypt's most remarkably preserved ancient sites. Following breakfast, your clients will be taken ashore in Edfu. Nourbelle arranges for a traditional horse-drawn carriage to transport them from the dock to the magnificent Temple of Horus. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god, this Ptolemaic temple provides incredible insight into the religious life of ancient Egyptians. After the guided tour, they will return to the ship and begin the day’s sail towards Luxor. A highlight of the journey is passing through the Esna Lock, an interesting feat of river navigation, before spending the rest of the afternoon relaxing on board.

   Meals: B, L, D · Overnight: Nile Cruise (Luxor)

7. Day 7 · Luxor

   Luxor's West Bank

   Cruise disembarkation · Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon

   After a final breakfast on board, your clients will disembark from their Nile cruise in Luxor. Their private Egyptologist guide will be waiting to begin an unforgettable tour of the legendary West Bank. The exploration starts at the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were laid to rest in lavishly decorated tombs. The tour then proceeds to the stunning, terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set against a dramatic cliff face. A final photo stop at the two massive Colossi of Memnon concludes the sightseeing before Nourbelle provides a private transfer to their luxury hotel on the East Bank for check-in.

   Meals: B · Overnight: Luxor

8. Day 8 · Luxor

   Luxor's East Bank

   Karnak Temple Complex · Luxor Temple

   Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent temples of Luxor's East Bank. Accompanied by their private guide, clients will first visit the Karnak Temple complex, a sprawling open-air museum and one of the largest religious sites in the world. Their guide will expertly navigate the forest of giant columns, sacred lakes, and towering obelisks, explaining the history built over two millennia. In the afternoon, the tour continues to the impressive Luxor Temple. Located in the heart of the city, this temple is connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes and is particularly atmospheric as the sun begins to set. Afterwards, clients are transferred back to their hotel.

   Meals: B · Overnight: Luxor

9. Day 9 · Luxor

   Leisure Day in Luxor

   Day at leisure · Optional Hot Air Balloon ride

   Your clients have a full day at leisure to relax and enjoy the luxurious facilities of their hotel, perhaps by the pool overlooking the Nile, or to explore Luxor at their own pace. For those wishing to add a unique experience, Nourbelle can arrange several optional activities. An early morning hot air balloon ride is a popular choice, offering breathtaking sunrise views over the West Bank's temples and tombs. Alternatively, we can organize a more intimate exploration of the Valley of the Nobles or a tranquil felucca sail on the Nile at sunset, providing a perfect, peaceful end to their day in this historic city.

   Meals: B · Overnight: Luxor

10. Day 10 · Luxor

    Final Departure from Luxor

    Private transfer to Luxor International Airport (LXR)

    On their final day, your clients can enjoy a leisurely breakfast at their hotel. At the pre-arranged time, a Nourbelle DMC representative will meet them in the hotel lobby to assist with check-out procedures. They will then be chauffeured in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor International Airport (LXR) for their scheduled flight home. Our representative will be on hand to ensure a smooth check-in process and assist with any final departure formalities, concluding their luxury Egyptian journey with the same level of care and professionalism with which it began. This marks the end of our comprehensive services for this tour.

    Meals: B · Overnight: —

Meal basis: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Confirmed in your quote.

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