Embark on a journey of discovery with our 9-day luxury Egypt vacation to Cairo and Nile cruise. Your extraordinary adventure starts in Cairo, where you’ll delve into the iconic Giza Pyramids and tour the remarkable Grand Egyptian Museum. With our meticulously designed Egypt luxury trips, you’ll dive deep into the nation’s abundant history and culture. Following your Cairo pyramids exploration, take a flight to Luxor for a lavish 4-night Nile cruise. Navigate the Nile River, from Luxor to Aswan, and reveal the marvels of ancient Egypt. Explore the majestic Karnak Temple and the enigmatic Valley of the Kings. Witness the splendor of the Edfu Temple and the stunning Philae Temple during your luxury Nile cruise vacation.
This 9-day Egypt itinerary presents an ideal mix of leisure and discovery. The Cairo and Nile cruise package offers opulence and profound cultural understanding. Enjoy top-notch service on your cruise and be awestruck by the historical monuments dotting the Nile Valley. With this memorable journey, you’ll develop a genuine admiration for Egypt’s history while basking in contemporary luxury. From the pyramids to the temples, each stop will leave you spellbound. Reserve your luxury Egypt vacation today and delve into the core of this ancient territory. Allow our 9-day luxury Egypt holiday to showcase the finest of Egypt’s marvels in elegance and comfort.
2890 USD per person in a twin room at 5-star ultra deluxe hotels.
3880 USD per person in a twin room at 5-star luxury hotels.
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative from “Egypt Best Vacations” will greet you and help you with the visa formalities. Following this, you will be transported to your hotel where you can relax and prepare for your 9-day luxury vacation in Egypt, which includes Cairo stay and a Nile River cruise.
Meals Plan: Dinner Only
Your luxury Egypt vacation begins when your private tour guide picks you up by private vehicles from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara. The true Egypt pyramids tour experience starts on the second day as we visit the Giza Plateau. The Egypt pyramids tour begins with the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, along with the great Sphinx, which will leave us awestruck. You will delve into the history of the pyramids, learn about their construction, and discover the secrets behind their purpose and how old the pyramids are.
Enjoy your lunch at a deluxe local restaurant, then proceed to the GEM. The Grand Egyptian Museum, a shimmering monument to millennia of pharaonic splendor. Within its hallowed halls, lose yourself amidst a breathtaking collection of artifacts – gilded sarcophagi whispering tales of forgotten pharaohs, mummified remains offering a glimpse into ancient rituals, and exquisite jewelry that once adorned royal courts. Stand awestruck before the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun, a glittering testament to the opulence of the New Kingdom. Then, return back to your hotel in Cairo. Enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
A fabulous luxury Nile cruise vacation beckons! Experience Upper Egypt during your 9-day luxury Egypt vacation of Cairo and Nile cruise itinerary where you will delight in a four-night luxury Nile River cruise adventure. So, after your breakfast, you will take a transfer to the Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor, where you will embark on your 4-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
You will meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Luxor Airport. You will then get to see the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, which was built by several pharaohs in ancient times. Then to the majestic Temple of Luxor, which is connected to Karnak by the ceremonial avenue of the Sphinxes. These temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast on board, you will explore Luxor’s western side. First, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried to hide from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings and, your guide will recommend the best three are open to visit. You will then drive to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. Afterward, you will visit the giant Colossus of Memnon in the Temple of Amenhotep III and then return to your Nile cruise to set sail to Edfu via the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Once you’ve finished breakfast, you will take a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus, which was built during the Greco-Roman era and it is the most intact temple in Egypt. Following the visit to the temple at Edfu, the ship will sail up to Kom Ombo to visit the twin temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god, before visiting the Crocodile Museum near the temple. Following the temple visit, the ship will travel up to Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following breakfast, you will start your Aswan tour. The first stop will be the High Dam, which was built in the 1960s to stop floods and generate hydroelectricity. Next, you drive to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Afterward, you will take a motorboat to visit the incredible Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period. As a result of the dam construction, UNESCO had to move the temple to a new location.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, then take wing from Aswan, soaring back to Cairo where your 9-day luxury Egypt vacation continues for another exhilarating leg! Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Optional tour: Abu Simbel Temples Tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will kick you Cairo spiritual tour to Saladin Citadel. Built by the renowned Kurdish leader Saladin in the 12th century to defend Egypt against the crusaders. Within the citadel’s walls, you’ll find a fascinating blend of architectural styles, from the medieval Islamic fortifications to the ornate Ottoman mosques. One of the most notable landmarks is the Muhammad Ali Mosque, a stunning alabaster masterpiece with towering minarets and intricate details.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to Coptic Cairo suburb. Here, you will visit the Hanging Church. Suspended above a Roman gatehouse, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the city’s rich history and religious heritage. Head to Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, known as Abu Serga Church. Conclude your Cairo spiritual tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue, the largest synagogue in Egypt.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar to shop at the largest bazaar in the middle east. Then, return back to your hotel to enjoy your dinner and the final night of your 9-day luxury Egypt vacation to Cairo and Nile cruise before you fly home tomorrow.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant. Wrap your 9-day luxury Egypt vacation of Cairo and Nile cruise itinerary with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. May your travels homeward be filled with peace and the lingering echoes of your spiritual sojourn in Coptic Cairo. Feel free to contact us about your next trip to Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
