Available dates
May to September
From$2,790per person
Room occupancy
Price / person
Triple occupancy
$2,790 / person
Double occupancy
$2,990 / person
Single occupancy
$4,790 / person
11 Day Cairo, Abu Simbel by Flight & Nile Cruise with Dendera and Abydos
Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Nile Valley, Luxor, Dendera and Abydos, Egypt
Duration
11 Days / 10 Nights
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private 11 day Egypt journey is for travellers who want the major ancient sites with a more considered pace. Four nights in Cairo lead to Aswan and Abu Simbel by flight, then a three-night Nile cruise carries the route north to Luxor. Dendera and Abydos receive their own day before the included flight back to Cairo.
The route, private Egyptologist, private vehicles, listed sightseeing, domestic flights and included meals are fixed in every tier. Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe and Luxury change only the confirmed city-hotel and Nile-cruise comfort. Compare more Egypt travel packages, browse 11 day Egypt packages, read the Dendera and Abydos planning guide, then request your dates.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Begin and end in Cairo with four hotel nights in the capital.
- Visit Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur and Historic Cairo with private guiding.
- Give Abu Simbel a dedicated flight day before the Nile cruise.
- Sail three full-board nights from Aswan to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu.
- Give Dendera and Abydos a full private day from Luxor.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Keep Cairo, Abu Simbel, the Nile Valley, Dendera and Abydos in one thoughtful route.
- Give Abu Simbel a dedicated flight day before the Nile cruise.
- Sail north from Aswan to Luxor for three full-board nights.
- Give Dendera and Abydos a dedicated heritage day.
- End in Cairo with the domestic return flight included.
Itinerary
Meet the Egypt Story representative at Cairo International Airport and transfer privately to the hotel. The evening is kept free after your arrival.
Meals Included
Visit the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple with your private Egyptologist. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, then return to the Cairo hotel after lunch.
Meals Included
Travel south of Cairo for the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the open-air remains of Memphis and Dahshur. Lunch is included before returning to the hotel.
Meals Included
Explore Coptic Cairo, the Citadel of Salah El Din, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Khan El Khalili with your private guide. Lunch is included during the sightseeing day.
Meals Included
Take the included Cairo to Aswan flight and meet your Egyptologist. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple by motorboat and the Unfinished Obelisk, then settle into the Aswan hotel after lunch.
Meals Included
Fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a dedicated private guided visit to the temples, then return to Aswan and check in for the three-night Nile cruise. Full-board cruise meals begin with check-in.
Meals Included
Sail north on the Nile and visit Kom Ombo Temple with the cruise programme. The remaining time is kept for the river journey and full-board cruise service.
Meals Included
Visit Edfu Temple with locally appropriate transport, continue north to Luxor and visit Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise for the final full-board night.
Meals Included
Disembark in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon with your private Egyptologist. Lunch is included before the Luxor hotel check-in.
Meals Included
Take a full private day from Luxor to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the Temple of Seti I at Abydos. Lunch is included during the heritage day before returning to Luxor.
Meals Included
Visit Karnak Temple and the Precinct of Mut in Luxor, then take the included domestic flight back to Cairo. If you plan to continue internationally the same day, share your onward flight details before booking so we can align the domestic return. When the schedules do not align comfortably, we can add a final Cairo airport-hotel night to your booking.
Meals Included
Included/Excluded
Included
- Meet and assist service at airports where applicable.
- Private airport and route transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Four nights in Cairo, one night in Aswan and two nights in Luxor at the selected accommodation tier, including breakfast.
- Three nights on a selected Nile cruise tier on a full-board basis.
- Domestic Cairo–Aswan, Aswan–Abu Simbel return and Luxor–Cairo economy flights.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guides during the listed sightseeing.
- Sightseeing, entrance fees and route transport listed in the itinerary.
- Philae motorboat, locally appropriate Edfu transport and lunches on the listed land-sightseeing days.
- Service charges and taxes.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Egypt entry visa and travel insurance.
- Personal spending and gratuities.
- Special tomb tickets, pyramid interiors and paid optional experiences.
- Meals, drinks and services not listed as included.
- Christmas, New Year, Easter and other peak-date supplements, which are quoted against exact dates.
Tour Prices
Every published rate is an Egypt Story per-person selling price for the accommodation category, travel period, and occupancy you select.
Selected accommodation
Standard
A considered accommodation category for your private Egypt journey.
Available dates
October to April
From$3,390per person
Room occupancy
Price / person
Triple occupancy
$3,390 / person
Double occupancy
$3,590 / person
Single occupancy
$5,890 / person
Accommodation examples
Vetted city stays with breakfast, practical routing and confirmed room allocation
Nile cruise examples
Three-night full-board Standard Nile cruise with confirmed cabin category
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Pricing Information
Published Egypt Story prices are in US Dollars per person for the selected accommodation tier, travel period and Triple, Double or Single occupancy.
Children's Policy
- The package child schedule applies to one child sharing with two full-paying adults, subject to the booked flight, hotel and cruise cabin rules.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation and change terms are provided in your booking terms before payment.
For full booking, payment, amendment and refund terms, please read our Terms & Conditions.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
Does this 11 day Egypt tour start and end in Cairo?
Yes. The journey starts in Cairo and returns from Luxor to Cairo on Day 11. If you plan to continue internationally the same day, share your onward flight details before booking so we can align the domestic return. When the schedules do not align comfortably, we can add a final Cairo airport-hotel night to your booking.
Is Abu Simbel included by air?
Yes. The package includes a return domestic flight between Aswan and Abu Simbel after an Aswan hotel night. The temples receive a dedicated guided visit before cruise check-in.
How many nights are on the Nile cruise?
Three full-board nights are included on a selected Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise. The cruise stage includes Kom Ombo and Edfu before the Luxor stay.
Are Dendera and Abydos included?
Yes. Dendera and Abydos are included as a full private sightseeing day from Luxor, rather than being compressed into the cruise arrival or departure day.
Is this a private Egypt tour?
Yes. Airport transfers, road transfers and listed sightseeing are arranged privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist. Domestic flights and cruise facilities are shared travel services.
What does the 11 day Egypt package include?
It includes ten nights of accommodation, domestic flights listed in the route, private guiding and transport for sightseeing, listed entrance fees, hotel breakfasts, cruise full board and specified land-sightseeing lunches.
How much does this 11 day Egypt tour cost?
Published prices begin at USD 2,790 per person in the Standard tier during May to September when sharing a Triple room. Select an accommodation tier and occupancy row to see the matching seasonal rate.
What is the difference between the Standard and Deluxe tiers?
The sightseeing route, private Egyptologist, vehicles, domestic flights, entrance fees and listed meals remain identical. Standard uses vetted, comfortable city stays and a full-board standard cruise cabin. Deluxe upgrades the confirmed city stays and cruise to a higher-comfort, full-service level. The exact property, vessel and cabin category are confirmed against the requested travel dates.
