NB-10 · Tour Package · 9 days
Private Egypt Discovery
This is a comprehensive private tour covering Egypt's essential Pharaonic sites. It provides a balanced structure of guided touring and time at leisure, with all logistics managed by our teams on the ground.
Quick answer
This is a 9-day private tour of Egypt operating on a flexible, tailor-made basis. The route covers Cairo, Aswan, a 4-night Nile cruise, and Luxor before returning to Cairo. It is ideal for couples, families, and friends seeking a classic itinerary with private guiding. Nourbelle DMC operates all transfers, tours, and logistics.
Key facts
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Starts and ends in Cairo
- Best for couples, friends, families
- Private tour basis only
- 4-star, 5-star, or luxury hotels
- English, French, Spanish, German guides
Program overview
This private Egypt discovery tour is a meticulously crafted itinerary designed for your clients seeking a comprehensive yet flexible exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders. As an essential Baustein or circuit for any Reiseveranstalter or tour operator building out their Egypt portfolio, it suits discerning travelers who appreciate personalized service and the deep insights of a private Egyptologist guide. This program is ideal for travel agents and wholesalers looking for a reliable, seamless offering from a dedicated DMC.
The 9-day program, code NB-10, provides a well-paced journey, starting with the vibrant energy of Cairo for its iconic pyramids and museum, before transitioning to a relaxed multi-night Nile cruise. Clients will sail from Aswan, exploring sites like Kom Ombo and Edfu before disembarking in Luxor for further exploration. This balanced structure of guided touring and leisure, with all logistics managed by our teams on the ground, ensures a high-quality experience.
Trade Notes & Operational Details
As your trusted receptive or принимающая сторона, Nourbelle handles all ground services, guides, and domestic logistics seamlessly. This tour is fully customizable; the number of nights can be altered, and additional sites or experiences incorporated. We utilize a range of 5-star vessels for the 4-night Nile cruise, with options like Dahabiya available on request, and we manage Nile cruise allotments efficiently. The core itinerary is a classic, well-paced offering covering Egypt's highlights, making it easy to market and sell to your clients. Consider pairing this with our related programs such as a Classic Egypt or Luxury Egypt: Cairo & Premium Nile Cruise for diverse client interests.
Plan this program
To receive a confidential net proposal for this 线路 or 상품, please complete the quote request trade rates form on our website. Specify the number of clients, preferred travel dates, and desired hotel category to allow us to tailor a competitive offer for your 旅行社.
Why this tour works for your clients
- A classic, well-paced itinerary covering Egypt's core highlights, making it easy to market and sell.
- The private basis provides high flexibility to adjust the daily schedule to your clients' interests and energy levels.
- Combines the vibrant energy of Cairo with the relaxed pace of a multi-night Nile cruise.
- All ground services, guides, and domestic logistics are handled by a single, professional DMC for a seamless client experience.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet and assist · Private transfer to hotel
Your clients' Egyptian journey begins with our premium airport service. A uniformed Nourbelle representative will personally meet them before the immigration counters at Cairo International Airport, holding a sign for easy identification. We will expertly assist with visa and entry formalities, ensuring a smooth process. After they have been escorted through baggage claim, they will be led to a private, modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Our professional driver will provide a direct transfer to their hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at their leisure to acclimatize. Our 24/7 operations team remains on standby to provide any necessary support.
Meals: — · Overnight: Cairo
Day 2 · Cairo
Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
Giza Plateau: Great Pyramids & Sphinx · The Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, your clients will meet their private Egyptologist guide. The day is dedicated to Cairo's primary ancient sites. The tour begins at the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx. In the afternoon, the tour continues to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to an extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Your clients will be accompanied by their private guide and driver throughout, returning to their hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: B · Overnight: Cairo
Day 3 · Cairo → Aswan
Fly to Aswan and Board Nile Cruise
Domestic flight to Aswan · Embark Nile Cruise · Aswan High Dam · Philae Temple
Following an early breakfast and hotel check-out, we provide a private transfer to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Aswan. On arrival, another Nourbelle representative will meet your clients and transfer them to the cruise ship for embarkation. After lunch on board, their guide will escort them to visit the Aswan High Dam. The tour continues with a short motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the relocated Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. They will then return to the ship for dinner.
Meals: B, L, D · Overnight: Nile Cruise (Aswan)
Day 4 · Aswan → Kom Ombo
Sailing the Nile and Kom Ombo
Optional Abu Simbel Excursion · Sailing to Kom Ombo · Temple of Kom Ombo
The morning is at leisure. Clients may choose an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, which can be arranged by road or by air. For those remaining on board, the morning offers time to relax on the sun deck as the ship sets sail north from Aswan. After lunch, the vessel will dock at Kom Ombo. Clients will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to both the crocodile-god Sobek and the falcon-god Horus. Afterwards, they return to the ship to continue sailing towards Edfu.
Meals: B, L, D · Overnight: Nile Cruise (sailing)
Day 5 · Edfu → Luxor
Edfu Temple and Arrival in Luxor
Temple of Horus at Edfu · Sail via Esna Lock
After breakfast on board, an expert Egyptologist guide will lead an excursion to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Nourbelle manages the logistics for this unique visit, which typically includes a charming horse-drawn carriage ride from the Nile mooring to the temple entrance. As the most immaculately preserved cult temple in Egypt, its intricate reliefs and grand halls are a true highlight. Clients will return to the ship for lunch as we continue our scenic voyage north towards Luxor. The afternoon offers a fascinating experience as the vessel navigates the Esna Lock. The evening is spent at leisure as the ship is docked in Luxor.
Meals: B, L, D · Overnight: Nile Cruise (Luxor)
Day 6 · Luxor
Luxor's West Bank and Hotel Check-in
Disembark Nile Cruise · Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Following breakfast on board, clients will disembark and meet their guide to tour Luxor's West Bank. The day's program includes a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. The tour continues to the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and concludes with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After the tour, we will transfer your clients to their Luxor hotel for check-in. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.
Meals: B · Overnight: Luxor
Day 7 · Luxor
Luxor's East Bank
Karnak Temple Complex · Luxor Temple
Today's private tour focuses on the East Bank of Luxor. After breakfast, the guide will accompany your clients to the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast site of temples, chapels, and pylons built over two millennia. They will then proceed to Luxor Temple, which is located in the city center and connected to Karnak by the recently restored Avenue of Sphinxes. The temple is particularly atmospheric in the late afternoon. Following the tour, clients are returned to their hotel with the rest of the day free.
Meals: B · Overnight: Luxor
Day 8 · Luxor → Cairo
Return to Cairo
At leisure in Luxor · Domestic flight to Cairo
This morning is at leisure in Luxor, allowing clients time to relax or perhaps explore the bustling local market. Our commitment to seamless travel is paramount; based on their confirmed flight schedule, a Nourbelle representative will meet them at their hotel for the private transfer to Luxor Airport (LXR). Upon landing at Cairo's domestic airport, they will again be greeted by our uniformed staff. We will handle their luggage and escort them to another private, air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable transfer to their designated hotel, ensuring a smooth and coordinated transition from Luxor back to the capital for their final evening.
Meals: B · Overnight: Cairo
Day 9 · Cairo
Final Departure
Private transfer to airport
On their final day, we ensure a smooth and timely departure. After breakfast and check-out, a Nourbelle representative will meet your clients in their hotel lobby at a pre-arranged time. They will then be chauffeured in a private, air-conditioned vehicle directly to Cairo International Airport (CAI). We meticulously schedule this transfer to allow ample time for airline check-in and security procedures. Our service concludes at the airport drop-off point. For added convenience, we can also assist in arranging pre-departure PCR tests should they be required by the airline or their final destination.
Meals: B · Overnight: —
Meal basis: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Confirmed in your quote.
Included
- Meet and assist service at airports upon arrival and departure
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and touring
- Accommodation for 8 nights at the selected hotel category
- 4-night Nile cruise on full board basis
- Services of a private, licensed Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Not included
- International airfare
- Visa for Egypt
- Optional tours, such as the Abu Simbel excursion
- Beverages with meals
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (tipping)
- Personal expenses
Trade notes
- Domestic Flights: This itinerary includes domestic flights, which we book as part of the package. The usual routing is Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo. Flight times are selected to optimize the touring schedule.
- Nile Cruise Component: The cruise portion is a 4-night itinerary from Aswan to Luxor. We work with a range of 5-star vessels. The specific ship is confirmed upon booking based on the requested category and sailing dates. Dahabiya options are available on request.
- Flexibility and Customization: As a private tour, this itinerary is fully customizable. The number of nights in each city can be altered, and additional sites or experiences can be incorporated.
- Extensions: This tour can be easily combined with extensions to the Red Sea for beach stays, a desert safari in the Western Desert, or multi-country itineraries including Jordan and/or Morocco.
- Requesting Net Rates: To receive a confidential net proposal for this tour, please complete the quote request form on our website. Specify the number of clients, preferred travel dates, and desired hotel category.
Price upon request — net rates are shown after your agency is approved.
Frequently asked questions
Can clients take a smaller dahabiya boat instead of a cruise ship?
Yes, this itinerary can be quoted with a 4-night dahabiya Nile sail. This provides a more intimate experience, often with a different docking schedule that avoids the crowds at major sites.
Is the trip to Abu Simbel included?
The Abu Simbel excursion is listed as optional to provide flexibility. We can pre-book it for your clients either by private vehicle (road) or by air. Please specify your preference when requesting a quote.
Can the itinerary be operated in reverse?
Yes, the program can be adapted to start in Luxor and end in Cairo, depending on your clients' international flight arrangements. The Nile cruise would then be a 3-night Luxor-Aswan itinerary.
Are the guides the same for the whole trip?
For logistical reasons, clients will have a dedicated private guide for Cairo and a separate dedicated private guide for the Aswan, cruise, and Luxor portion of the trip. Both are licensed Egyptologists.
