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9 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise By Air

Discover the wonders of Egypt with our expertly crafted tour package.

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About 9 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise By Air

See the impressive ruins and beautiful scenery through this Egypt Travel Package. Visit Pyramids of Giza, then enjoy 4 nights Nile Cruise. Book Now!

Discover just how amazing Egypt is with our Best of Egypt Tour: 9 days of non-stop sightseeing; Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan and a Nile River cruise.

Tour Package Details

Duration:9 Days / 8 Nights
Cities / Route:Cairo / Luxor / Aswan
Primary Start City:Cairo

Tour Highlights

  • Experience the mysteries and treasures of Egypt Experience the mysteries and treasures of Egypt
  • Embark on a leisurely paced 4-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments... Embark on a leisurely paced 4-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments in a very peaceful way.
  • You’ll cover the highlights of Egypt, from millennia-old temples to the Aswan Dam, a feat of modern engineering. You’ll cover the highlights of Egypt, from millennia-old temples to the Aswan Dam, a feat of modern engineering.
  • Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt. Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt.
  • The comprehensive tour allows you to skip the headache of arranging hotels, plane tickets, and lunch reservations. The comprehensive tour allows you to skip the headache of arranging hotels, plane tickets, and lunch reservations.
  • Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy
  • Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
  • Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders
  • Hotel in Cairo for 4 nights Hotel in Cairo for 4 nights
  • 5* Nile Cruise for 4 nights 5* Nile Cruise for 4 nights
  • Cruise Boat Cruise Boat
  • Plane Plane
  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Horse carriage at Edfu Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Taftaf at Valley of the Kings Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
  • Motor Boat to Philae island Motor Boat to Philae island
  • 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure at airports. Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure at airports.
  • Assistance from our experienced personnel during your stay. Assistance from our experienced personnel during your stay.
  • All transfers in air conditioned vehicles with private driver. All transfers in air conditioned vehicles with private driver.
  • Domestic flights. Domestic flights.
  • Private Egyptologist guide. Private Egyptologist guide.
  • All tours mentioned in the itinerary All tours mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during your tours. Bottled water during your tours.
  • All shore excursions as mentioned as per cruise itinerary. All shore excursions as mentioned as per cruise itinerary.

Places You'll Visit

Giza Pyramids

Giza Pyramids

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 Saqqara

Saqqara

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 Memphis

Memphis

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 Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings

Click to explore

 Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple

Click to explore

 Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple

Click to explore

 Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple

Click to explore

 Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Click to explore

9 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise By Air Itinerary

When you arrive in Cairo we will have a company representative and a driver waiting for you at the airport, regardless of what time your plane lands. They will assist you with your luggage and then drive you to your hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

After you have checked in, your tour manager will discuss your itinerary with you and answer any questions you might have. He will also confirm pick up times for your various tours, and then you will be left in peace to enjoy the rest of the day as you wish. Enjoy a free "Welcome" drink on us.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

You will have your breakfast in your hotel in Cairo , Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your day tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza "Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure", where the greatness has been embodied in three pyramids with a limestone statue of Sphinx guarding the whole area. Then proceed to one of our local restaurant to have your lunch.

After that you will proceed to the city of Sakkara, where you will be so excited by exploring The Step Pyramid of king Djoser. This pyramid has a very nice story, when king Djoser asked his chief Architect Imhotep to create something different, so that the king could be buried at. As a result the well-known Architect creates the Step pyramid, which surprised the king so much since it was considered to be a new achievement in this period.

Finally we will drive towards Memphis, where you can visit The Open Air Museum including the marvelous monuments of king Ramses II. You will transfer to Memphis, the Old Kingdom’s capital. You will stay for the night in Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch
Breakfast at your hotel. Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your day tour by visiting the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza Pyramids. This state-of-the-art complex is the largest archaeological museum in the world, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts that span 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization. Marvel at the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time since their discovery, including his legendary gold mask, jewelry, and royal possessions. The museum features colossal statues, immersive digital galleries, and interactive exhibits, all set within striking modern architecture with panoramic views of the pyramids. Lunch at local restaurant.

Then proceed to Old Cairo area, where you can visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, which played as a very important role in protecting Egypt, as it was considered the seat of power for more than 700 years.

Then we will accompany you to Khan El Khalili, which consider as one of the stunning bazaars in the Middle East. You will then return to your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and check out , then you will be transferred to the airport to fly to Luxor , Upon arrival at Luxor airport, you will meet your representative at airport & transfer to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM.

Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty.

Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re.

After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will Start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried, "Enter tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun".

After that, you will proceed to visit Haowrd Carter house, visit the home that once belonged to the man who discovered the tomb of King Tut.

Then proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain.

At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III.

After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch during sailing to Essna city and cross the lock (just like Panama Canal locks). Free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on the cruise. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt.

After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo.

Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while.

Get back to your ship and enjoy watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. After the tour, you will get back to your ship, rest and refresh on board. Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood.

After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Greco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus).

Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship.

Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Motor boat to Agilika Island / Philae

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast box from your cruise after breakfast and then we will transfer you to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo.

Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel Temple: Breakfast box from your Nile cruise and check out . Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. The original site was known as Meha in the ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan (distance takes approx. 03 hrs by car). Lunch at local restaurant and after that we will transfer you to Aswan Airport to fly to Cairo. Upon Arrival at Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan; Domestic flight Luxor to Cairo; Private air-conditioned vehicle transfer

Meals Included
Breakfast
You will enjoy one last breakfast in the magical Land of the Pharaohs and then your tour manager and a driver will be there to drive you to the airport. They will assist you with luggage and check-in, and then sadly it will be time for everyone to say goodbye. Have a safe and pleasant trip back home.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

  • Experience the mysteries and treasures of Egypt
  • Embark on a leisurely paced 4-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments in a very peaceful way.
  • You’ll cover the highlights of Egypt, from millennia-old temples to the Aswan Dam, a feat of modern engineering.
  • Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt.
  • The comprehensive tour allows you to skip the headache of arranging hotels, plane tickets, and lunch reservations.
  • Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy
  • Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
  • Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders
  • Hotel in Cairo for 4 nights
  • 5* Nile Cruise for 4 nights
  • Cruise Boat
  • Plane
  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
  • Motor Boat to Philae island
  • 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure at airports.
  • Assistance from our experienced personnel during your stay.
  • All transfers in air conditioned vehicles with private driver.
  • Domestic flights.
  • Private Egyptologist guide.
  • All tours mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during your tours.
  • All shore excursions as mentioned as per cruise itinerary.

Not Included

  • International Airfare.
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Any optional tours.
  • Personal Spending.
  • Tipping

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax
$2,248
per person

Couple's Journey

2 Pax
$1,729
per person

Small Group

3 Pax
$1,643
per person

Family Adventure

4 Pax
$1,556
per person

Extended Group

5 Pax
$1,487
per person

Large Group

6–99 Pax
$1,435
per person

Accommodation Tiers & Season Pricing

Assigned Hotels
Cairo Steigenberger El Tahrir
★★★★★
Cairo Cairo Pyramids
★★★★★
Cairo Baron Hotel Cairo
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Esadora ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Esadora
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Radamis II ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Radamis II
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS A Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS A Sara
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Story
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sara II ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sara II
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $1,729
Double Room $1,829
Single Room $2,526
September to April Triple Room $2,209
Double Room $2,309
Single Room $3,214

Assigned Hotels
Cairo Holiday Inn Maadi
★★★★★
Cairo Triumph Luxury
★★★★★
Cairo Sofitel Down Town
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Concerto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Concerto
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $2,211
Double Room $2,336
Single Room $3,208
September to April Triple Room $2,911
Double Room $3,036
Single Room $4,143

Assigned Hotels
Cairo Fairmont Nile
★★★★★
Cairo Hyatt Regency West
★★★★★
Cairo Kempinski Nile
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Amwaj ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Amwaj
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $3,202
Double Room $3,382
Single Room $4,637
September to April Triple Room $4,306
Double Room $4,486
Single Room $6,035

Assigned Hotels
Cairo St Regis
★★★★★
Cairo Waldorf Astoria
★★★★★
Cairo Four Seasons First Residence
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $4,808
Double Room $5,008
Single Room $6,402
September to April Triple Room $6,118
Double Room $6,318
Single Room $8,078

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Important Information

Children Policy

0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour package is 9 Days / 8 Nights, covering cultural sightseeing and a Nile cruise.
The package includes visits to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan.
Yes, domestic flight tickets between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor as outlined in the itinerary are included.
Yes, a 5-star Nile River Cruise is included with full board accommodation during the sailing portion.
Breakfasts at hotels and full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the Nile cruise are included as detailed in the daily schedule.
International airfare, Egyptian entry visa, personal extras, and optional gratuities are not included.
0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

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