1Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected five-star Cairo hotel.
Egypt Tours Club · Private Luxury Egypt Journey
9-Day Luxury Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise
A private five-star journey through Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Aswan, a three-night Farah Nile Cruise and Luxor, with licensed Egyptologist guiding, domestic flights and private transfers.
9 days / 8 nights
Cairo start & finish
Private · 5-star · Nile Cruise
Journey Overview
Cairo → Alexandria → Aswan → Nile Cruise → Luxor → Cairo
Journey Overview
Nine days of private cultural discovery with premium logistics
9 days / 8 nights
12Explore the GEM, Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist; breakfast and lunch included.
3Private return trip from Cairo to the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel.
4Included Cairo–Aswan flight, Philae Temple visit and check-in aboard the Deluxe Farah Nile Cruise.
5Optional early Abu Simbel excursion, followed by Nile sailing and the included Kom Ombo visit.
6Visit the Temple of Horus and sail through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
7Disembark; visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon and Karnak, then stay at the Winter Palace.
8Included Luxor–Cairo flight, private hotel transfer and free time in Cairo.
9Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Tour Highlights
Egypt’s essential northern and southern landmarks in one refined route
CairoGiza Pyramids & GEM
Private interpretation of the Giza Plateau, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.
MediterraneanAlexandria Heritage
Catacombs, Serapeum area and Qaitbay Citadel on a private day trip.
Southern EgyptPhilae & Aswan
Fly south, visit the island sanctuary of Isis and embark the cruise.
Three NightsFarah Nile Cruise
Sail through Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna Lock with onboard meals.
Ancient ThebesLuxor West & East Banks
Royal tombs, Hatshepsut, Memnon and Karnak with private guiding.
Premium TravelPrivate Luxury Logistics
Five-star hotels, two domestic flights and private air-conditioned transfers.
What to Expect
Private guiding, five-star stays and managed internal travel
Private · 5-star · Nile Cruise
Private Egyptologist
Licensed private guiding is provided for the scheduled sightseeing programme.
Five-star accommodation
Four Cairo hotel nights, one Winter Palace night and three Farah cruise nights are published.
Two domestic flights
Economy flights Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo are included, subject to schedules and baggage rules.
Private transportation
Airport transfers and sightseeing use private air-conditioned vehicles.
No Red Sea stay
Despite the URL, no Hurghada, Sharm or beach night appears in the confirmed itinerary.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The published nine-day itinerary contains no Red Sea stay. Add one only through a revised written itinerary and quotation.
Confirm the exact Cairo hotel, room categories and Farah cruise cabin before final payment.
Meals follow the detailed programme. Days 8 and 9 do not list a confirmed meal plan.
Flight times and domestic baggage allowances must be reconfirmed before travel.
Saqqara is referenced elsewhere but absent from confirmed Day 2 and is therefore not included.
Flights, sailing, traffic and site conditions may change timing or visit order.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early excursion from Aswan before the cruise sails.
OptionalNubian Village
Optional cultural experience in Aswan.
OptionalLuxor Experiences
Balloon, Luxor Temple, Karnak show and Tutankhamun’s tomb cost extra.
OptionalCairo & Alexandria Extras
Night tours, quad safari, pyramid interiors and seasonal swimming are optional.
OptionalRed Sea Extension
Hurghada or Sharm requires extra nights, transport and a revised quotation.
OptionalVisa, insurance and tipping
Entry visa, travel insurance, beverages, personal expenses and gratuities are excluded.
OptionalReady for a private luxury journey through Egypt?
Review the itinerary and confirm hotels, cruise cabin, flights and travel dates.
9-Day Luxury Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise Itinerary
A private 9-day luxury route through Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a three-night Nile Cruise and Luxor. The confirmed day-by-day programme does not include a Red Sea stay.
9 days / 8 nightsCairo · Alexandria · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor5-star hotels & deluxe cruise
DAY1
CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at your selected 5-star Cairo hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your selected 5-star hotel. The representative will review the confirmed schedule and optional first-evening activities.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception at Cairo International Airport and assistance with arrival procedures.
Private Hotel Transfer
Door-to-door transfer to the selected 5-star Cairo hotel.
Cairo Evening Experiences
Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night or a quad safari may be arranged on request.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsNo specific arrival-day meal confirmed
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard hotel check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Optional evening activities require advance confirmation and additional payment.
DAY2
GizaGiza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Plateau and the Great Sphinx with private Egyptologist guiding.
Meet your private Egyptologist at the hotel and begin with the Grand Egyptian Museum before continuing to the Giza Plateau. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx area and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Included experiences
Grand Egyptian Museum
Discover major collections presenting ancient Egyptian history, kingship and artistic achievement.
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the monumental pyramid complex of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Great Sphinx Area
View the iconic guardian monument and surrounding valley-temple landscape.
Inside the Pyramids
Interior pyramid access requires a separate ticket and depends on availability.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Note: Saqqara is mentioned elsewhere on the page but is not listed in the confirmed Day 2 programme, so it is not included in this itinerary.
DAY3
Cairo → Alexandria → CairoAlexandria Heritage Day Tour
Visit the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel on a private Mediterranean day trip.
Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with your private guide. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum area and Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Cairo in the evening.
Included experiences
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Descend into a Roman-period funerary complex combining Egyptian, Greek and Roman artistic traditions.
Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
See the monumental granite column and archaeological remains of the ancient sanctuary precinct.
Qaitbay Citadel
Visit the Mediterranean fortress built near the former location of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Mediterranean Swim
A seasonal 30-minute swimming stop may be added from May through August.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate round-trip road transfer Cairo ↔ Alexandria
Note: The optional Mediterranean swim is not offered from September through April and always depends on weather and operating conditions.
DAY4
Cairo → AswanFly to Aswan, Visit Philae & Board the Nile Cruise
Domestic flight to Aswan, guided Philae Temple visit and check-in aboard the deluxe Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for the included domestic flight to Aswan. Meet your guide on arrival, visit Philae Temple and then board the deluxe Farah Nile Cruise. Settle into your cabin and enjoy the published onboard meals and programme.
Included experiences
Flight Cairo → Aswan
Included economy-class domestic flight, subject to airline schedules and baggage rules.
Philae Temple
Travel by boat to the island temple complex associated with Isis and the final centuries of ancient Egyptian worship.
Deluxe Nile Cruise Check-in
Board the Farah Nile Cruise and begin the three-night sailing programme.
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit in Aswan, subject to timing and availability.
AccommodationDeluxe Farah Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
TransportPrivate transfers, domestic flight and local boat transfer
Note: Cruise embarkation, cabin allocation and visit order depend on the confirmed sailing schedule.
DAY5
Aswan → Kom OmboNile Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy the cruise programme, sail north and visit the unusual dual temple at Kom Ombo.
The morning may be used for the optional Abu Simbel excursion. Later, the cruise sails from Aswan toward Kom Ombo. Visit the temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, then return to the vessel for dinner and overnight sailing.
Included experiences
Nile Cruise Sailing
Relax on board while travelling through the river landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical dual temple dedicated to two divine cults and visit its riverside setting.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional very-early-morning excursion from Aswan before the cruise departure.
AccommodationDeluxe Farah Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local transfers as required
Note: The published programme indicates sailing at approximately 2:00 PM and arrival at Kom Ombo around 5:00 PM; operational times may change.
DAY6
Kom Ombo → Edfu → LuxorEdfu Temple & Sailing Through Esna Lock
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue sailing toward Luxor through Esna Lock.
Disembark for a guided visit to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s most complete Ptolemaic sanctuaries. Return to the cruise and continue north through Esna Lock toward Luxor, with meals and the onboard programme included.
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 while sailing toward Luxor.
Nile Cruise Experience
Enjoy river views, onboard meals and the published cruise activities.
AccommodationDeluxe Farah Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local transfers
Note: Temple timing and passage through Esna Lock may change according to cruise traffic and navigation conditions.
DAY7
LuxorLuxor West Bank & Karnak
Disembark and explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.
After breakfast, disembark the cruise and explore Luxor’s West Bank with your private Egyptologist. Continue to Karnak Temple on the East Bank, then check in at the Deluxe Winter Palace Hotel for the night.
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 the Great Hypostyle Hall and the monumental temple precinct of ancient Thebes.
Luxor Optional Experiences
Hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Sound and Light and Tutankhamun’s tomb require separate booking or tickets.
AccommodationDeluxe Winter Palace 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.
DAY8
Luxor → CairoFly Back to Cairo & Free Time
Transfer to Luxor Airport, fly to Cairo and enjoy free time after hotel check-in.
Check out from the Luxor hotel and transfer to the airport for the included flight to Cairo. A private representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to the selected 5-star hotel. The remainder of the day is free for rest or individually arranged activities.
Included experiences
Flight Luxor → Cairo
Included economy-class domestic flight, subject to airline schedules and baggage rules.
Private Cairo Transfer
Airport meet-and-assist and transfer to the selected Cairo hotel.
Free Time in Cairo
Use the remaining time for rest, shopping or an activity confirmed separately.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsNot specifically detailed on the live Day 8 section
TransportPrivate transfers and domestic flight Luxor → Cairo
Note: The Red Sea is not included in the published 9-day day-by-day programme. Any Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or beach extension must be added and priced separately.
DAY9
CairoDeparture from Cairo
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport according to your flight details.
Your private departure transfer will be arranged according to the confirmed international flight. Complete hotel check-out and travel to Cairo International Airport with final timing assistance.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete check-out according to the hotel’s confirmed departure policy.
Private Airport Transfer
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.
Departure Assistance
Receive practical timing support for the confirmed outbound flight.
AccommodationCheck-out day; no additional night included
MealsNo specific meal listed for Day 9
TransportPrivate departure transfer
Note: Standard check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out may be requested but 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 | $ 3365 | $ 1980 | $ 1965 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1683 | $ 990 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 841 | $ 495 |
Deposit
100 % of the total booking amount
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