8-Day Cairo Exploration and Nile Cruise

Tour Style: Private Tour (No Join-in Group Tour)

Tour Route: Cairo - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo

Tour Code: ODY-EG-001

Highlights :

Learn about ancient Egypt from its rich heritage like the Pyramids, the Sphinx…
Relax with a leisurely Nile cruise including some famous attractions along the river
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple

Any part of this itinerary can be tailor-made to fit your needs, e.g. tour length, activities, destinations, hotels.

Travelers' rating: 4.9/5

4.952380952 of 5 stars

Based on 24 reviews

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Once you arrive in Cairo, an airport representative will assist you in customs and then take you to the passenger pick up, where your private driver will be waiting for you. After an hour's drive, you will reach the hotel. Check in and enjoy the remaining time at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2

Cairo

As a cradle of civilization, Egypt has a long and rich cultural heritage that attracts people's attention. You will explore some remains around Cairo today. Memphis, located 20 km from the south of Cairo, was the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Northwest of the city of Memphis is the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, which is considered the earliest large-scale cut stone construction. The Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the mysterious Sphinx, can be found 5 km southwest of central Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3

Cairo

Cairo is worth spending a full day touring. You will appreciate various collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the Egyptian Museum and then head to Old Cairo for a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din. It is a medieval Islamic fortification, with the Mohammed Ali Mosque situated high above it. After that, pay a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the best place to experience local life.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4

Cairo - Aswan, Nile Cruise Begin

After breakfast, fly to Aswan and board your cruise ship, then enjoy a relaxing journey sailing on the Nile River. Besides the stunning river views, you will meet the world-famous High Dam, the Temple of Philae in a beautiful setting and the Botanical Gardens located on Elephantine Island.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5

Nile Cruise

Your Nile cruise will pass through Kom Ombo to Edfu. The Sobek Temple, built on a high dune overlooking the Nile, is your first shore excursion today. They are actually two temples consisting of a Temple to Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris. Another shore excursion will be the Temple of Horus (also known as the Temple of Edfu), the best-preserved and second largest ancient temple in Egypt.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6

Nile Cruise

Continue your cruise to Luxor. Considered the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor has plenty of historical sights to visit. Today, you will explore the west bank of Nile, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The Valley of the Kings is famous for more than 60 tombs excavated for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. Nearby is the Valley of the Queens, where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. Later, pay a visit to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. On the way, you will be amazed by the huge Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Luxor - Cairo

Your Nile River Cruise will end today. Your private guide will take you visit the east bank of Nile, exploring the ruins of the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple. The Temples of Karnak is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Both are attractions not to be missed. After the tour, fly to Cairo for overnight stay.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8

Cairo, Departure

Enjoy some free time until our representative picks you up to go to the airport for your departure flight.
Meal: Breakfast

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Reviews on This Tailored Tour

Odyssey tours mentioned by some of our clients was the former name of Odynovo.
Durations might be different as each trip is customizable.

This tour rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 24 reviews.

April 7, 2019

My husband, daughter and I recently traveled to Egypt from February 28 – March 9, 2019. Our travels started in Cairo and included a cruise on the Nile River. We booked our trip through Odynovo and couldn’t have been happier. Our travel consultant, Gina Liu, did a fantastic job of planning and customizing our trip. While in the process of booking our trip, we changed our plans a couple of times. Gina promptly sent us revised itineraries until we had the trip we desired. She did a thorough job of communicating the details of our trip and answered any questions we had. We really appreciated the fact that Gina asked us what characteristics we wanted in a tour guide and was able to provide us with two guides (Mohamed Attia in Cairo and Amro Ghanemthat on the Nile River cruise) that were perfect matches for our family. Both guides were VERY knowledgeable about the Egyptian culture and the historic sights we visited. They were friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate our wishes. While we were in Cairo, we wanted to spend additional time at the Giza Plateau. Because we were on a private tour (just the three of us) we simply told our guide that we wanted to go back and he made it happen. We LOVE the flexibility that this private tour provided. It really was all about us and what we wanted to see and do. We rode camels at Giza and took a hot air balloon ride while on our river cruise. Both were optional activities that required an extra fee. They were both worth it! At no time during our travels did we feel unsafe. We always had a guide with us from the moment we stepped off the plane. Odynovo representatives met us at each airport and did a great job of handling the logistics of our tour. If we were moving, they were on it whether it be by plane, boat or car. Their assistance at the airports made both our domestic and international flights worry free. They helped us check in at our hotels and on the cruise. Our guide accompanied us to every location and was even on the boat with us during our cruise. Our drivers were also very nice and competent as they transported us throughout Egypt. Our accommodations, from hotels to river boat, were all very nice and clean. All in all this was an amazing trip. I would not hesitate to use Odynovo again for future travels.

March 19, 2019

Odynovo worked with me to plan an amazing tour in Egypt. Starting with Cairo, Saqqara, Giza and Memphis, finishing with Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise. Everything was amazing. Our guide Ahmed Salem in Cairo was brilliant, attentive, kind, thoughtful and very funny. He met us late night in the airport and picked us up everyday and returned us to our hotel. Ahmed is very experienced and after my trip I sent several pictures that I was unable to identify and he promptly answered and assisted us. Our guides on the Nile cruise were also amazing. Mr. Saber was experienced and did a marvelous job with all the tours. Mawra was our guide to Philae Temple and was equally brilliant. Our Odynovo trip organizer Gina Liu was unbelievable. She worked with me for months to make sure everything was worked out. Thank you Gina!!!

January 29, 2019

Leo at Odyssey tours provided a perfect trip for 6 friends who wanted to see Egypt. We were met at the airport and the drivers and the guides were well informed and very helpful. The Cairo Marriott Hotel was well located and just beautiful. The hotel staff was friendly, rooms were spotless, and the sheets were amazing. To top that off we could see the Nile from our balconies .. We sailed on the Nile aboard The Farrah for 3 days and every port was fascinating. The entire trip was just as planned.

November 3, 2018

The Egypt tour is the most amazing tour! The guides were very knowledgeable and the most friendly and caring about their guests! I cannot express in words how much I enjoyed my trip!My tour guide in Cairo was Mostafa Salah and driver was Saeed! Amazing guys who cared about my happiness and went above and beyond to make my experience beyond incredible! I will always remember them and their good sense of humor. My tour guide starting in Aswan was Hafiz Fakhry. Another amazing guy who I will never forget. Also with a good sense of humor and he cared on a personal level. If I am blessed enough to be able to tour Egypt again, I will definitely request the same guides and of course Saeed the best driver in all of Egypt!

June 18, 2018

I just completed a four day tour of Egypt with Odynovo. It was a truly marvelous experience. The company did an excellent job combining all our desired sites into a tour package that was complete, but not rushed. We always felt as if we were in great hands throughout the trip, being met at the airport each time we traveled and having dedicated drivers and vehicles to provide transportation throughout the tour. Even when we traveled from Cairo to Luxor, all arrangements were handled by Odynovo and done very professionally and seamlessly. Our guides could not have been better (Ahmed Salem in Cairo and Ahmed in Luxor) both guides were very knowledgeable and took great care to guide us and tailor their tour and instruction to our desires and needs. Both Ahmed and Ahmed Salem were very friendly, spoke very great English and gave us a once-in-a-lifetime experience. They were capable of answer every question, historically or culturally, and were very willing to give us a more authentic cultural experience than what was expected from an average tour. I could not a higher recommendation for Odynovo, or Ahmed Salem and Ahmed. It was a great experience and I wholeheartedly plan on doing it again.

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at competitive rates and with the insider bonus of our partnership with international and local hotel chains. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspections to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote areas cannot usually maintain the same standard as those in the cities.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in the hotel. To make the trip go smoothly, lunch is recommended to be included for a set menu or a la carte, local flavor or western style, depending on your liking. Restaurants are selected according to positive feedback with your diet requirements in mind. Dinner is the time when you are free to explore the destination’s hidden delights, but we are always happy to give a recommendation or offer assistance. In remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options, in remote areas, meals are likely to be arranged in a tourist restaurant or a local family's home.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfers in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are local and will be a friendly, knowledgeable company to travel with. When it comes to your personal driver or chauffeur guide, they are experienced and service-minded, all driving well-maintained, air-conditioned vehicles.