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Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Welcome at Cairo Airport, then a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in, your guide briefly goes through the travel plan with you. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
11-Day Egypt Tour – Cairo & Nile Cruise
This 11 day Cairo and Nile cruise tour is a journey that combines two worlds: Cairo and a cruise on the Nile. As a result, you get to know different faces of Egypt – from the monuments of the capital to the sites along the Nile Valley. Check the detailed 11-day itinerary, route, price and the services included in the package below.
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11 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour – Key Facts
Duration |
11 days |
Tour type |
Private and tailor-made |
Availability |
Daily |
Highlights of the Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour
- Saqqara
The oldest stone pyramid in the world (the Step Pyramid of Djoser, c. 2650 BC)
- Memphis
The former capital of ancient Egypt, famous for colossal pharaoh statues
- The Giza Pyramids
Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure – the last ancient wonder
- The Sphinx and the Valley Temple
The lion-bodied guardian of the Giza plateau
- The Egyptian Museum (classic) or the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Over 100,000 exhibits, including Tutankhamun’s treasures (GEM supplement 20 € pp)
- Old Cairo
The bustling heart of the world’s oldest Arab metropolis
- Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque
Medieval Islamic fortress on the Mokattam Hills
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Oriental atmosphere, spices and crafts since the 14th century
- Al-Muizz Street
A UNESCO site – the finest medieval Islamic street in the world
- Luxor Temple
A New Kingdom monument (c. 1550–1077 BC) where kings were crowned
- The Karnak Complex
The largest religious complex ever built (247 hectares)
- The Valley of the Kings
63 tombs of the mightiest pharaohs (16th–11th century BC)
- The Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)
The terraced masterpiece of Egypt’s only female pharaoh
- The Colossi of Memnon
Seated statues of Amenhotep III, 18 metres high
- The Temple of Kom Ombo
A unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus
- The Temple of Edfu
Egypt’s best-preserved temple, of the falcon god Horus (237 BC)
- Philae Temple
Dedicated to Isis, saved by UNESCO and moved to Agilkia Island
- The Aswan High Dam
A huge feat of engineering, opened in 1971
- The Unfinished Obelisk
42 metres and 1,168 tonnes – an insight into ancient stonemasonry
- Abu Simbel
UNESCO-listed rock temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari on Lake Nasser
11 days to discover Egypt
Itinerary at a Glance – 11 Days in Egypt
First you discover Cairo and the Giza Pyramids, then Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. A relaxing Nile cruise also awaits you on this varied 11-day journey through Egypt.
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Day 2
The Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Saqqara
A visit to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Then, after lunch, you discover Saqqara and its famous Step Pyramid. Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 3
The Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
A visit to the Egyptian Museum. Then, after lunch, you explore historic Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili bazaar and Al-Muizz Street. Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 4
Islamic and Coptic Cairo
A visit to Saladin Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church. Then a flight to Luxor and embarkation on your Nile cruise ship.
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Day 5
The Temples of Karnak and Luxor
A visit to the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Then lunch on board and overnight on the ship.
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Day 6
Kom Ombo, Edfu and Cruising on the Nile
A visit to the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Next, cruising on the Nile, with dinner and overnight on board in the evening.
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Day 7
Exploring Aswan
A visit to the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. Then back to the ship for the night on board.
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Day 8
Excursion to Abu Simbel
An early-morning departure to the impressive temples of Abu Simbel. Then the return to Aswan, lunch and overnight on the ship.
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Day 9
Relaxing on Board
A free day on the cruise ship. Rest on deck and admire the scenery gliding by along the Nile.
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Day 10
The Valley of the Kings and the West Bank of Luxor
A visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Then lunch and overnight on the ship.
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Day 11
Disembarkation and Departure
Disembarkation after breakfast. Then a private transfer to Luxor Airport, a flight to Cairo and your journey home.
Itinerary: 11 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour
This 11 day Cairo and Nile cruise tour is a private journey to the country’s most important monuments. Above all, you see the Giza Pyramids, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, as well as the Great Sphinx and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. You also visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Next, you discover the historic heart of the city, as Cairo is also home to the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar and medieval Al-Muizz Street.
Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel
Then a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan introduces you to the treasures of the pharaohs. You explore the vast Karnak complex, mysterious Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. What is more, you see the Temple of Hatshepsut, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and the island temple of Philae. Finally, you visit the world-famous temples of Abu Simbel.
What Is Included
We pick you up directly from your hotel reception. A certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide accompanies you for all 11 days. In addition, all transfers, domestic flights, accommodation, entrance tickets and meals are included. Prices start from 2520 € per person. Browse more Nile cruises and Egypt tour packages.
Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo
First, a certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide welcomes you at Cairo International Airport with a sign bearing your name. You are then driven to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a welcome drink waiting on board. After a smooth check-in, your guide talks you through the whole travel plan and the pick-up times. A quiet evening and overnight stay follow.
Day 2 – The Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Saqqara
The Giza Pyramids: The three huge pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure are the only surviving one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. For example, the Pyramid of Khufu alone has a volume of 2.3 million cubic metres and originally stood 146 metres high.
The Sphinx and the Valley Temple: The legendary guardian with the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh Khafre is one of the most famous symbols in human history. Directly opposite stands the Valley Temple, one of the oldest surviving stone buildings in the world.
Lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Saqqara – the Step Pyramid of Djoser: Built around 2650 BC, it is the oldest surviving stone pyramid in the world. What is more, the funerary complex covers almost 16 hectares and is surrounded by a limestone wall 10 metres high. It is therefore a fascinating open-air museum of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Day 3 – The Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square: Opened in 1902, the museum holds more than 150,000 exhibits from every period of Egyptian history. Here you also see the famous golden treasures of Tutankhamun and the mummies of great pharaohs.
Lunch is included.
Khan el-Khalili and Al-Muizz Street: Cairo’s great bazaar has bustled with life since the 14th century, making it a true maze of alleys, spices, metalwork and oriental atmosphere. Right next to it is Al-Muizz Street, the best-preserved medieval Islamic street in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 4 – The Citadel, Coptic Cairo and the Flight to Luxor
Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque: Salah ad-Din built the citadel on the Mokattam Hills in the 12th century to defend against the Crusaders. In its courtyard rises the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. From here, there is a breathtaking view over the whole of Cairo.
Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church: This is the oldest Christian quarter of Cairo. The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa) is one of the most important Coptic churches in Egypt. It was built on the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon.
Flight from Cairo to Luxor. At the airport, an English-speaking tour representative welcomes you. You then board your Nile cruise ship, and lunch on board is included.
Day 5 – Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
The Karnak complex: This is the largest religious structure in human history: 247 hectares expanded by successive pharaohs over more than 2,000 years. Above all, the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, with 134 columns up to 24 metres high, is among the most impressive monuments of antiquity.
Luxor Temple: Built during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Ramesses II on the East Bank of the Nile, it hosted royal coronations and the great religious festivals of ancient Egypt. Today, the newly uncovered Avenue of Sphinxes links it once again to Karnak.
Lunch on board. Overnight on the ship.
Day 6 – The Temple of Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus): This is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Construction began in 237 BC under Ptolemy III and was completed in 57 BC. Its reliefs also tell the myth of the eternal battle between Horus and Seth.
The Temple of Kom Ombo: This unique double temple lies 40 km north of Aswan. It is dedicated both to the crocodile god Sobek and to the sky god Horus. It dates from the Ptolemaic and Roman period (332 BC – AD 395) and also houses the fascinating Crocodile Museum.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 – Aswan: Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
The Aswan High Dam: This is the most impressive feat of engineering in Egypt. It was built between 1960 and 1968 and then opened in 1971 under President Nasser. The dam holds back the vast Lake Nasser and generates a great deal of electricity for the whole country.
Philae Temple: The temple dedicated to the goddess Isis now stands on Agilkia Island. Between 1972 and 1980, UNESCO moved it stone by stone to protect it from the waters of Lake Nasser. Thanks to this, we can still admire this masterpiece of Ptolemaic architecture today.
The Unfinished Obelisk: It is almost 42 metres long and weighs about 1,168 tonnes. Because it was carved directly into the Aswan granite, it reveals the working techniques of ancient Egyptian stonemasons.
Day 8 – Abu Simbel: the Rock Temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari
An early-morning departure at about 3:00, followed by a drive of about 3 hours in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel. The rock temples lie in the far south of Egypt, near the border with Sudan, and are among the most impressive monuments in human history.
The Great Temple (Ramesses II): It was carved directly into the mountain in the 13th century BC, and four colossal seated statues, each 20 metres high, guard the entrance. What is more, twice a year (22 February and 22 October) the sun’s rays reach all the way into the sanctuary.
The Small Temple (Nefertari): Dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari, it shows the queen at the same size as Ramesses II, which was an exceptional honour. Between 1964 and 1968, both temples were moved stone by stone thanks to UNESCO.
Lunch on board. Return to Aswan. Overnight on the ship.
Day 9 – A Free Day on Board
Enjoy a day of relaxation on your cruise ship. Admire the unique Nile landscapes, the fertile banks and the desert stretching to the horizon, a view that has changed little since the time of the pharaohs.
Day 10 – The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
The Valley of the Kings (Wadi el-Muluk): On the West Bank of Thebes lies the eternal resting place of the mightiest New Kingdom pharaohs (16th–11th century BC). The valley has more than 63 tombs decorated with beautiful paintings. Among them is the tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922 together with its legendary golden treasures.
The Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): It rises on three terraces above the desert plain and blends into the limestone cliffs of the Theban hills. Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female pharaoh, had herself portrayed as a man to legitimise her power.
The Colossi of Memnon: Two seated statues, about 18 metres high, depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They once guarded a huge mortuary temple. They make an ideal photo stop on the West Bank of Luxor.
Lunch on board. Dinner and overnight on the ship.
Day 11 – Disembarkation and Departure
Disembarkation after breakfast. Next, a transfer to Luxor Airport, followed by a domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo and your connecting flight home. This is how your unforgettable 11 day Cairo and Nile cruise tour comes to an end.
Price: 11 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour
Travellers |
Vehicle |
Price per adult |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Private car | 3185 € pp |
| 3–4 people | Private minibus | 2800 € pp |
| 5–6 people | Private minibus | 2480 € pp |
More than 8 travellers? No problem!
Get in touch and we will prepare a tailor-made offer for your group!
Included
- 4–5 nights on a luxury 5* Nile cruise ship, with full board
- 3 nights at a 5* hotel in Cairo with breakfast
- All entrance tickets to the sites listed
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Certified professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all 11 days
- Domestic flights Cairo → Luxor and Luxor → Cairo
- All meals listed in the programme (except dinner at the hotel in Cairo)
- Service charges and local taxes
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks at restaurants and hotels
- Dinners at the hotels in Cairo
- Return international flights
💳 Payment
Cash payment on pick-up (not available for pick-ups from Safaga port).
💶Euro
💵US dollar
🇨🇭Swiss franc
🇪🇬Egyptian pound (EGP)
✅ Taxes and insurance included