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Egypt Tours Club · Culture, Cruise & Desert Adventure
10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Bahariya Oasis Adventure
A private Egypt journey combining Cairo’s ancient wonders, an Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise and a desert escape through Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain.
10 days / 9 nights
5 hotel nights + 3 cruise nights + 1 camp
Private · Culture · Nile Cruise · Desert
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Historic Cairo → Bahariya → Cairo
Journey Overview
Ancient Cairo, a classic Nile cruise and Bahariya adventure in ten days
10 days / 9 nights
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2Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, with lunch locally.
3Travel by train to Aswan, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then check in on the Nile cruise.
4Sail north and visit the unique twin Temple of Kom Ombo. Abu Simbel is optional at extra cost.
5Visit Edfu Temple, sail through Esna Lock and continue toward Luxor.
6Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak, then stay in Luxor.
7Travel by train to Cairo and visit Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili and the Egyptian Museum.
8Travel to Bahariya, explore the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain, then dine and sleep in a Bedouin tent.
9Enjoy breakfast at camp and return through Bahariya Oasis to Cairo, arriving around 4:00–5:00 p.m.
10Hotel check-out and private airport transfer according to your international flight schedule.
Tour Highlights
Cities, river temples and desert landscapes in one complete private itinerary
Ancient EgyptGiza, GEM & Saqqara
See the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Djoser’s Step Pyramid.
Aswan HeritagePhilae Temple & High Dam
Discover the island sanctuary of Isis and modern Aswan’s monumental dam.
Nile TemplesKom Ombo & Edfu
Visit two remarkable riverside temples while sailing toward Luxor.
Pharaonic HeritageLuxor’s Royal Monuments
Explore royal tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.
River JourneyNile Cruise Experience
Spend three nights sailing from Aswan toward Luxor with scheduled full-board meals.
Western DesertBahariya Desert Camp
Cross the Black Desert, see Crystal Mountain and sleep beneath the stars.
What to Expect
A varied private route combining rail travel, Nile cruising and desert camping
Culture · Cruise · Adventure
Private Egyptologist guiding
A private qualified Egyptologist accompanies the confirmed sightseeing across Cairo and Upper Egypt.
5 hotels + 3 cruise + 1 camp
The detailed itinerary resolves nine nights as five hotel nights, three cruise nights and one Bedouin-tent night.
Train and road transportation
Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo train tickets plus modern private A/C ground transportation are included.
Three-night Nile cruise
The cruise includes scheduled meals and visits to Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu before Luxor.
Meals & bottled water
Breakfasts follow accommodation, cruise meals are full board as scheduled, and unlimited bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Additional Information
Important practical details before this city, cruise and desert journey
The detailed plan supports five hotel nights, three Nile-cruise nights and one Bedouin-tent night. Exact properties and vessel must be confirmed.
Detailed day entries specify 4-star hotels and a 4-star cruise, while general text refers to 5-star services. Confirm the contracted category in writing.
The final inclusion list confirms Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo train tickets. Departure times, seat or cabin class and arrival-day feasibility require confirmation.
Cruise days list breakfast, lunch and dinner. Drinks in restaurants and aboard the cruise are excluded unless confirmed.
A private qualified Egyptologist and standard tickets to the listed attractions are included.
Bring warm evening layers, closed shoes, sun protection, a small overnight bag and personal medication.
Restaurants offer halal, vegetarian and other options. Notify the company of dietary needs before arrival.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Optional experiences and upgrades available at extra cost
On request
Pyramid interiors & special tombs
Pyramid interiors and Tutankhamun’s tomb require separate tickets.
ExtraAbu Simbel excursion
An early-morning Abu Simbel tour from Aswan may be added on Day 4.
OptionalLuxor optional experiences
Hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Sound & Light Show cost extra.
OptionalCairo evening experiences
Pyramids Sound & Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari may be added.
OptionalHotel, cruise or camp upgrades
Higher categories, extra nights and late checkout require a revised quotation.
UpgradeThis component follows the detailed day-by-day itinerary as the operational source of truth. It resolves the nine nights as five hotel nights, three cruise nights and one Bedouin-tent night. The page’s final statement that all nine nights are hotel nights is incorrect, while general 5-star references conflict with detailed 4-star entries. Train timings and meal totals must be reconfirmed.
Ready to combine Cairo, a Nile cruise and Bahariya Oasis?
Request confirmed hotels, cruise vessel, train schedule, desert-camp standard and meal plan in writing.
10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Bahariya Oasis Itinerary
A private Egypt adventure combining Cairo and Giza, an Aswan-to-Luxor Nile Cruise, historic Cairo and a White Desert camp through Bahariya Oasis.
10 days / 9 nightsCairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor · BahariyaPrivate culture, cruise & desert tour
DAY1
CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at the selected Cairo hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the selected Cairo hotel. The programme and practical arrangements will be reviewed during the transfer.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and practical assistance with the arrival process.
Private Hotel Transfer
Door-to-door transfer to the selected Cairo hotel.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional evening introduction to ancient Egyptian history at the Giza Plateau.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsHotel breakfast plan; no arrival-day meal specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Cairo by Night, a quad safari and the Pyramids Sound and Light Show are optional.
DAY2
Giza & SaqqaraGrand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara & Giza Pyramids
Explore the GEM, the Step Pyramid complex and the Pyramids of Giza with a private Egyptologist.
Meet your private Egyptologist at the hotel and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. Discover the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx before returning to the hotel.
Included experiences
Grand Egyptian Museum
Discover major collections presenting ancient Egyptian history, kingship and artistic achievement.
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Explore the ancient royal necropolis and the Step Pyramid complex of Djoser.
Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx
Visit the three principal pyramids and the monumental Sphinx area.
Inside the Pyramids
Interior access requires a separate ticket and depends on availability.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Note: The published programme allocates approximately two hours to GEM, two hours to Saqqara and three hours to Giza. Actual timing may vary.
DAY3
Cairo → AswanTravel to Aswan, High Dam, Philae & Cruise Check-in
Reach Aswan, explore the High Dam and Philae Temple and board the Nile Cruise.
Transfer from Cairo to Aswan using the transport confirmed on the final voucher. Meet your guide on arrival, visit the High Dam and travel by boat to Philae Temple, then board the Nile Cruise and settle into your cabin.
Included experiences
Transfer Cairo → Aswan
The final voucher must specify a domestic flight or properly timed rail service.
Aswan High Dam
See the major twentieth-century engineering project and Lake Nasser setting.
Philae Temple
Reach the island sanctuary by boat and explore the temple complex dedicated to Isis.
Nile Cruise Check-in
Board the confirmed vessel and begin the three-night sailing programme.
AccommodationNile Cruise — final 4-star or 5-star category to confirm
MealsBreakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
TransportDomestic flight or confirmed rail service, private transfers and local boat
Note: The page says train travel from Cairo and same-day Aswan sightseeing, which is not realistic with a daytime train. The final booking should use a flight or an overnight train arranged before Day 3.
DAY4
Aswan → Kom OmboOptional Abu Simbel, Nile Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple
Use the early morning for optional Abu Simbel, then sail north and visit Kom Ombo.
The morning may be used for the optional Abu Simbel excursion. Later, relax aboard the cruise while sailing toward Kom Ombo and explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Included experiences
Nile Cruise Sailing
Relax on board while travelling through the landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical double temple and its riverside reliefs.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional very-early-morning road excursion from Aswan.
AccommodationNile Cruise — final 4-star or 5-star category to confirm
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local transfers
Note: The published schedule indicates sailing at about 2:00 PM and arrival at Kom Ombo around 5:00 PM. Abu Simbel normally requires pickup around 5:00 AM.
DAY5
Kom Ombo → Edfu → LuxorEdfu Temple & Esna Lock
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Disembark for a guided visit to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved Ptolemaic sanctuaries. Return to the cruise and continue north through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore the monumental pylons, courts and sanctuary of the Temple of Horus.
Esna Lock Passage
Experience the cruise transition through the navigation lock.
Nile Cruise Experience
Enjoy river scenery, onboard meals and the confirmed cruise programme.
AccommodationNile Cruise — final 4-star or 5-star category to confirm
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local transfers
Note: Temple timing and passage through Esna Lock may change according to navigation and river traffic.
DAY6
LuxorValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon & Karnak
Disembark and explore Luxor’s royal tombs and monumental temple complexes.
After breakfast, disembark the cruise and explore Luxor with your private Egyptologist. Visit selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple before hotel check-in.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs decorated for the pharaohs’ journey into the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
See the two monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Hot-Air Balloon, Luxor Temple or Karnak Show
Optional Luxor experiences requiring separate booking.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Entrance requires a separate special ticket.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate transfers between cruise, sites and hotel
Note: Optional ballooning requires a very early start and remains subject to weather and operational approval.
DAY7
Luxor → CairoReturn to Cairo & Historic Cairo Tour
Travel back to Cairo and explore Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, Khan El Khalili and the Egyptian Museum.
Transfer from Luxor to Cairo using the transport confirmed on the final voucher. On arrival, visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar and explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
Included experiences
Transfer Luxor → Cairo
The final voucher must specify a domestic flight or properly timed overnight rail service.
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit the historic Christian quarter and important churches.
Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Explore the medieval fortress and the landmark Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through Cairo’s historic market district.
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir
Discover the classic museum collection and additional chapters of ancient Egyptian history.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportDomestic flight or confirmed rail service and private Cairo sightseeing vehicle
Note: A daytime Luxor–Cairo train does not permit this same-day sightseeing plan. A flight or an overnight train leaving after Day 6 must be confirmed.
DAY8
Cairo → Bahariya Oasis → White DesertBlack Desert, Crystal Mountain & Bedouin Camp
Travel to Bahariya, cross volcanic and crystal landscapes and camp beneath the stars.
Depart Cairo early and travel to Bahariya Oasis. Continue by 4x4 through the Black Desert, stop at Crystal Mountain and travel through the desert route toward the White Desert campsite for a traditional dinner and overnight.
Included experiences
Bahariya Oasis
Discover the oasis environment, villages, palm gardens and natural springs when operating conditions allow.
Black Desert
Cross volcanic hills covered with dark basalt and iron-rich material.
Crystal Mountain
See the sparkling quartz formation and unusual desert geology.
Agabat Valley
Travel through dramatic limestone formations on the route to the White Desert.
Private 4x4 Safari
Use a suitable four-wheel-drive vehicle for the off-road journey.
Bedouin Camp & Dinner
Enjoy a traditional dinner and camp beneath the desert sky.
AccommodationBedouin tent in the White Desert
MealsBreakfast, lunch and camp dinner; dinner should be confirmed on the voucher
TransportPrivate Cairo–Bahariya transfer and desert 4x4
Note: The activity section includes a camp dinner, while the daily meal line lists breakfast and lunch only. Confirm the dinner in writing.
DAY9
White Desert → CairoWhite Desert Morning & Return to Cairo
Explore the remaining desert landscapes and return to Cairo in the late afternoon.
Breakfast will be served at the campsite. Explore the remaining White Desert and Bahariya landscapes according to the confirmed route, then travel back to Cairo, with arrival expected in the late afternoon.
Included experiences
White Desert National Park
Explore the surreal white chalk landscape and naturally sculpted formations.
Desert Morning
Experience the changing colours and peaceful atmosphere after the camp night.
Return through Bahariya
Travel back through the oasis region before continuing to Cairo.
Accommodation4-star hotel in Cairo
MealsCamp breakfast; any additional meal requires confirmation
TransportDesert 4x4 and private road transfer to Cairo
Note: The page estimates arrival in Cairo at approximately 4:00–5:00 PM. Timing depends on route, weather and protected-area conditions.
DAY10
CairoDeparture
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed international departure flight. A private driver will collect you from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport, with departure assistance when applicable.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete the hotel departure formalities according to the confirmed schedule.
Private Airport Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Departure Assistance
Receive practical timing support for the outbound flight.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate airport transfer
Note: Standard check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is subject to availability and additional charges.
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 3350 | $ 2100 | $ 2100 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1675 | $ 1050 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 838 | $ 525 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
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