7-Day Egypt Highlights | Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor & Aswan
A 7-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary typically combines 2 days in Cairo (Pyramids, Egyptian Museum) with a 3-4 night cruise between Luxor and Aswan, featuring highlights like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Philae Temple. Itineraries involve internal flights to maximize time, offering a mix of ancient history and river relaxation.
A Week-Long Adventure You Will Never Forget
Some weeks pass by with little change, while others bring about profound transformation.
Going on this weeklong journey to Egypt is going to be one of those once-in-a-lifetime adventures that will completely change the way you look at the world. You will return home from your tour filled with awe and a plethora of stories to share with your loved ones forever.
In order to explore as many remarkable Egyptian sites in just one week, we will maximise your time on this spectacular tour. Use our schedule as a guide, or create your own personalised journey according to your interests. All the power is in your hands!
A Whirlwind Tour of the Best Egypt Has to Offer
The amount of interesting things we can do in Egypt in just one week will astound you. Tahir Square is home to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Great Pyramids, and the Sphinx of Giza. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to go on a Nile River cruise while learning about the rich history of this vital river that served as a catalyst for the development of every Egyptian civilisation.
In the company of your personal Egyptologist guide, you will tour the West and East banks of Luxor and its ancient wonders. Join us as we show you the Valley of the Nobles, the Mummification Museum, the Luxor Museum, Deir a Madina, and the Valley of the Kings. In order to ensure that you acquire a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian culture, your private tour guide is a specialist in Egyptology.
Enjoying Egypt Trip in Comfort and Style
You won’t have to worry about the trouble of getting from point A to point B when you see these magnificent places on an Egypt private guided tour. That is one of the key perks. Relax and take in the breathtaking scenery because we’ve thought of every last detail when it comes to transportation and logistics.
All lodging, domestic flights, and private transportation with a guide are part of the package. It will also cover the costs of visiting historical sites, museums, parks, and graves. The Sonesta Star Goddess Nile cruise and the Mena House Hotel are just two of the luxurious places you can stay while on this Nile cruise. In order for you to savour every moment of your tour, we want to show you Egypt’s marvels while providing you with comfort and luxury.
Get in touch with us whenever you like if you have any questions on our Egypt Tour Packages, including this 7-Day Egypt Highlights | Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor & Aswan.
7-Day Egypt Highlights | Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor & Aswan
- Travel to Egypt in style with the help of an expert Egyptologist, a private driver, and traditional Egyptian fare. We will customise your 7-Day Egypt Highlights to meet your specific requirements and stay inside your budget.
- With a private guide and vehicle, you can skip the crowds and see all the top attractions in Egypt at your own pace.
- The Nile River offers 33 suites, each named after a famous musician, and sails down the Nile for three nights of luxury.
- One of our most popular tours takes you on a private felucca or sailboat ride around the beautiful Aswan islands accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.
- The highlight of your Egypt vacation could be a private dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant followed by a private tour.
- Enjoy a Nile cruise and a stay at one of Egypt’s finest hotels, such the Mena House or the Fairmont Nile City, as you explore the country.
A Detailed 7-Day Egypt Highlights | Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor & Aswan
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Commence your opulent journey to Egypt today. What a thrilling prospect!
An airport representative, accompanied by a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle, will be waiting for you at Cairo International Airport.
Customs and immigration will be smoothly navigated by your Osiris representative, who will also assist with the visa process.
Your private transportation will transport you to the Mena House hotel, where you will spend your first night adjacent to the Great Pyramids of Giza, once you complete the visa process and receive your baggage.
Accommodation: Mena House (5*)
Day 2: Giza
Enjoy your morning meal while gazing at the magnificent Great Pyramids. Following breakfast, you will embark on a journey to see the top attractions in Egypt. Your personal Egyptologist guide will fill you in on the history of the Solar Boat, the Great Pyramids, and the Sphinx. The fabled Great Pyramid itself will be open to you as well.
Stop by Saqqara on your way back from the Great Pyramids. The Djoser Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest fully constructed stone pyramid, will be your destination.
Memphis, the historic capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, will be the next stop on the private trip. As you meander through the grounds, your expert guide will regale you with fascinating tales from the area’s past.
Indulge in some mouthwatering Egyptian cuisine after a day of touring the Great Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis. One of the top restaurants in the area will serve you lunch.
One of the highlights of the lavish vacation to Egypt will be a private viewing of the sunset. As you and your own guide ride on horseback or camelback across the desert near the Great Pyramids, you’ll feel like you’re back in time with the ancient Egyptians as you learn about their methods of construction.
The adventure is far from finished; after a camel or horseback ride and a breathtaking sunset view of the Great Pyramids, you’ll have dinner at a Bedouin restaurant close to the Great Sphinx.
Accommodation: Mena House (5*)
Day 3: Cairo – Aswan
From the Mena House hotel, you can take a private vehicle to the Cairo airport. Our company offers a flight service from Cairo to Aswan.
When you arrive in Aswan, a representative from Osiris Tours will be there to help you with your private airport ride. The transfer will be in a private vehicle.
We will be departing for Aswan today. Upper Egypt is where you’ll find Aswan. This package includes a low-cost airline ticket from Cairo to Aswan.
Philae Island is a great place to start your Aswan day. To reach this breathtaking island and see one of the southern region’s most magnificent temples, a private boat will whisk you away. An expert in Egyptian history will be on hand to fill you in on the significance of this magnificent temple. The Philae Temple is steeped with fascinating history that begins with the Ptolemaic Period.
You will be taken to the 1971 High Dam after touring the Philae temple. Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk to gain insight into the ancient Egyptian technique used to carve the obelisks found in the granite quarry. Lunch is on the house as you make your way to board your Nile cruise.
A felucca (sailboat) tour of the Nile will be organised for you in the afternoon by your guide. Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Nile while taking in the sights of Aswan and learning about the hotel’s fascinating past at the Old Cataract. For the sake of European tourists, Thomas Cook constructed the hotel in 1899.
Death on the Nile, a renowned novel by Agatha Christie, was inspired in 1978 by the enthralling atmosphere of the Old Cataract. Both the 1987 film and parts of her novel were set at the hotel.
Elephantine Island, where the worship of the cataract god Khoum was formerly quite popular, is seen from the balcony of the Old Cataract Hotel. One of the most impressive sights in Aswan, the Aghakhan tomb, is seen from here as well.
Howard Carter—the man responsible for discovering King Tut’s tomb—was among the famous guests that visited the Old Cataract. Other notable guests were Winston Churchill, Margret Thatcher, Princess Diana, Jimmy Carter, Queen Noor, and many more.
Your luxury Nile cruise will return to Aswan once your Nile tour ends so you may enjoy an evening of entertainment, including a Nubian performance.
Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess (5*)
Day 4: Nile
Get up bright and early and face the day with an adventurous spirit. Aswan is the starting point for your Nile cruise to Luxor.
Sail down the Nile while enjoying breakfast onboard. The first destination is Kom Ombo, about 30 miles north of Aswan. Your individual Egyptologist guide will accompany you as you explore the Kom Ombo temple.
The Nile cruise will head north, towards Luxor, after stopping at the temple of Kom Ombo. Have lunch in a lively setting on the sundeck.
Join your private guide for a guided tour of Edfu Temple after lunch. The falcon-headed god Horus was worshipped at the Edfu temple.
As the ruler of the heavens, the falcon deity Horus has long been one of ancient Egypt’s most revered deities.
The second-largest and most well-preserved Egyptian temple is Edfu. About 180 years passed while the ancient Egyptians were working on it.
The Galabya party is an evening of traditional Egyptian entertainment. Guests on the Nile cruise get to play games and dress as Egyptians during the Galabya party.
Enjoy a lively Egyptian evening at the Galabya party with a typical Egyptian meal and live music from the area.
Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess (5*)
Day 5: Luxor
Being in Luxor today, you will get the opportunity to see King Tut’s tomb while seeing the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings.
During your private guided tour of the West Bank, you will also see the Al Deir Al Bahari temple, which was constructed by Queen Hatshepsut, the most powerful woman in ancient Egyptian history. A typical Egyptian meal awaits you on board the Nile cruise after your tour of the West Bank.
Take a private excursion to the East Bank after lunch and see the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Following the Luxor Temple comes the courtyard of King Ramses II. It is encircled on three sides by two rows of pillars like bundles of papyrus.
Located on the eastern bank between the Luxor and Karnak temples lies the Luxor museum, another attraction worth seeing.
No trip to Luxor would be complete without a personalised tour of the Mummification Museum. The remarkable Mummification Museum houses one hundred fifty one-of-a-kind artefacts, including as sarcophagi, ancient Egyptian mummification implements, and panels depicting burial rites.
Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess (5*)
Day 6: Luxor To Cairo
You will be transported privately from your Nile cruise to the airport in Luxor. Pickup is available at the Cairo Airport via private vehicle.
Your Nile Cruise will conclude with a flight to Cairo. On a private tour led by an Egyptologist, you will learn all about Egypt’s rich history at the Egyptian Museum.
Over 120,000 artefacts are on display in the Egyptian Museum. Near Cairo’s Al Azbekeyah Garden, it was constructed in 1835.
On a private tour of the Egyptian Museum, you will see the royal mummies room and the King Tut collection.
Have a traditional Cairo lunch after seeing the Egyptian museum.
Afternoon: Take a private tour of Old Cairo with an expert guide and driver to see the sites and hear their fascinating stories.
Spend your evening dining on a sumptuous Egyptian feast at the Naguib Mahfouz restaurant and cafe, the birthplace of Nobel laureate Nagib Mahfouz’s most renowned works.
Following your evening meal, you will have the chance to explore the Khan Khalili bazaars on a private tour of Old Cairo, where you can indulge in some retail therapy.
Accommodation: Fairmont Nile City (5*)
Day 7: Cairo
Included in your stay at the Fairmont Nile City Hotel is a private transfer to Cairo Airport with an English-speaking driver. Help is available at Cairo International Airport.
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