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 rich heritages like the Pyramids, the Sphinx…
Relax with a leisure 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.

Travellers rating: 4.9/5

4.954545454 of 5 stars

Based on 20 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 is waiting for you. After a 1-hour driving, 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 long and rich cultural heritages that attract people’s eyes. You will explore some remains around Cairo today. Memphis, located in 20 km from south of Cairo, is 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 in 5 km from 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 of 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, and 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 the Elephantine Island.
Overnight: On board
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: On board
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. During the way, you will be amazed by the huge Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight: On board
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 the attractions that not to be missed. After the tour, fly to Cairo for overnight.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8

Cairo, Departure

Enjoy some free time until our representative picks you up 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 20 reviews.

February 2018

From the booking Agent Mason, to Tour Guide Attia and the drivers, coordinators and various other helpers, has made our trip to Egypt more than we could have hoped for. Everything was just so smooth and worth every penny. The service was fantastic and people bend over backward to make you feel welcomed. We usually book our own tours on the cheap but will look at future trips through Odyssey. Thank you to everyone.

January 2018

Ahmad Kamouna was our tour guide in Cairo and it was the absolute best time ever!! The knowledge, care and attention that he possessed and showed were above and beyond. It made our trip that much better!! Thank you!!

December 2017

Recently went to Egypt on holidays with my family and had the time of our lives. Our guide, Ahmad Kamouna took us through Cairo and explored all that it had to offer, teaching us about the history, culture and religion. Cairo was fantastic and we always felt safe and welcomed the whole trip. We loved the trip and would do it again in a heart beat. Definitely recommend Ahmad, he was very knowledgable and personable and a great guide to have take us around!!

November 2017

I was helped by a wonderful consultant named Joan. We ended up not being able to book our trip due to a change in schedules but she was wonderful. She adjusted things multiple times when asked to and helped create a trip that would be perfect for us!

November 2017

Our trip to Egypt is coming up and it was organized by travel agent Johnny Li. We are looking forward! Johnny answered all our questions and concerns. He sent us the itinerary and additional information that we needed in preparation of the trip. Can’t wait to meet him in person to say thank you!

How Private Tour Works

Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stay at competitive rates and with insider bonus of our partnership with international hotel chains and local ones. Most of the options are recommended based on our field inspection to ensure quality. Kindly note that hospitality service in remote area can hardly maintain the same standard as those in the city.

Meals
Meals provided will be clearly outlined in the confirmed itinerary. In most cases, breakfast is served in hotel. To make the trip go smooth, lunch is recommended to be included for 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 recommendation or offer assistance. In remote area, meals are likely to be arranged in tourist restaurant or a local family due to limited options.

Tour Guide & Transfer
Every tour comes with English-speaking guides (or other languages on request) and private transfer in each city. The licensed, professional tour guides are from 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.