Available dates
May to September
From$3,100per person
Room occupancy
Price / person
Triple occupancy
$3,100 / person
Double occupancy
$3,550 / person
Single occupancy
$6,550 / person
10 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise And Abu Simbel
Cairo / Giza / Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Saqqara / Memphis / Dahshur
Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This 10 day Egypt tour is built for travelers who want Cairo, the Nile Valley, and Abu Simbel in one private route without adding a Red Sea extension. It gives the trip more space than the shorter Cairo and Nile cruise products, with extra Cairo depth and Abu Simbel included in the base itinerary.
The route is a good fit for first-time Egypt travelers who want Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, and a final Cairo sightseeing day arranged in one clear private package.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, Islamic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili
- Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Luxor West Bank and Valley of the Kings
- Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
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- Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Cairo, the Nile Valley, and Abu Simbel in one private 10 day route.
- Use the extra days for deeper Cairo sightseeing instead of rushing the classic circuit.
- Include Abu Simbel in the main itinerary while keeping optional upgrades clearly separate.
- Travel with private guiding on sightseeing days and arranged transfers between each stage.
- Keep room to adjust hotel level and cruise choice at quotation stage without changing the published route.
Itinerary
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where your representative assists with arrival formalities. When your confirmed arrival time permits, begin with your included welcome dinner cruise on the Nile before settling in at your hotel; very late arrivals receive a direct private transfer to the hotel.
Meals Included
Begin with the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramid, the remaining pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a focused introduction to the royal collections and the wider story of ancient Egypt.
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Visit the Hanging Church and the main Coptic Cairo quarter, then continue to the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. End the day around Khan El Khalili and the historic streets of Islamic Cairo.
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Fly from Cairo to Luxor and meet your local guide. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then board your Nile cruise for lunch, check-in, and the start of the cruise stage.
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Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor. Return to the cruise and begin sailing south along the Nile.
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Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Continue sailing and visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, before the cruise continues toward Aswan.
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Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. The afternoon stays with the cruise schedule and gives you time to enjoy the Nile setting in Aswan.
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Leave early by private air-conditioned vehicle to visit Abu Simbel, the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan, then fly back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
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Spend the day south of Giza with the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the pyramids of Dahshur. This final sightseeing day gives the route more archaeological depth before departure.
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After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. Your representative assists with the airport transfer according to your flight time.
Meals Included
Included/Excluded
Included
- Meet and assist service at airports where applicable.
- Private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Welcome dinner cruise on arrival when the confirmed arrival time permits.
- 5 nights in Cairo at a 5-star hotel, subject to final quotation.
- 4 nights on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise on a full-board basis, subject to schedule and availability.
- Domestic flights listed in the confirmed itinerary.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guides during sightseeing tours.
- Sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to the listed sites, unless listed as a paid add-on or excluded in the final quotation.
- Meals mentioned in the final itinerary.
- Assistance during the trip.
- Service charges and taxes.
Excluded
- International airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Optional tours and paid add-ons available for an extra cost when requested and confirmed in the final quotation, such as Abu Simbel flight upgrade, Great Pyramid interior, Luxor hot air balloon, Karnak Sound and Light, Nubian Village, and special tomb tickets.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any hotel, cruise, flight, site, cabin, room, or service upgrade not included in the final quotation.
Tour Prices
Clear per-person pricing for your private Egypt journey starts with the accommodation category you choose. Your final quotation is confirmed for your travel dates, room configuration, and selected services.
Selected accommodation
Standard
A considered accommodation category for your private Egypt journey, subject to final availability and confirmation.
From$3,100per person
Available dates
October to April
From$3,750per person
Room occupancy
Price / person
Triple occupancy
$3,750 / person
Double occupancy
$4,400 / person
Single occupancy
$8,400 / person
Accommodation examples
Cairo: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir, Cairo Pyramids Hotel, or similar
Nile cruise examples
Nile cruise options: MS Princess Sara, MS Esadora, MS Radamis II, MS Nile Story, or similar
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Pricing Information
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person for a private Egypt Story tour. Select Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe, or Luxury accommodation to view the applicable Triple, Double, or Single rate for your travel period. Your personalised quotation confirms the final dates, rooming, and included services. A 50% deposit secures your package; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children sharing a room or cruise cabin with two full-paying adults are priced as follows:
- Under 2 years: Complimentary on the package rate.
- Ages 2 to 5.99 years: 25% of the applicable adult package price.
- Ages 6 to 11.99 years: 50% of the applicable adult package price.
- Age 12 and above: Adult price.
- This policy applies to one child sharing with parents. A second child, a separate room or cabin, domestic flights, carrier taxes, cots, and hotel or cruise-line requirements are confirmed in the tailored quotation before booking.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation requests should be sent in writing. As a working package policy, cancellation fees are normally 20% from booking until 61 days before arrival, 35% from 60 to 31 days, 50% from 30 to 15 days, and 100% from 14 days to arrival. Peak holiday periods, domestic flights, cruises, and special-date rules can be stricter and are confirmed in the final quotation.
