Available dates
May to September
From$1,754per person
Room occupancy
Price / person
Triple occupancy
$1,754 / person
Double occupancy
$1,854 / person
Single occupancy
$2,551 / person
9 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel Private Tour
Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Nile Valley and Luxor, Egypt
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Type
Private Egypt Tour
Language
English
Overview
This private 9-day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel tour protects the two experiences that rushed routes often compress: Abu Simbel receives a dedicated road day, and Luxor receives a hotel night after cruise disembarkation. Begin at Giza and Saqqara, fly to Aswan, follow the three-night M/S Esmeralda sailing to Luxor, then return to Cairo one night before departure.
Choose Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe or Luxury accommodation and compare the published Triple, Double or Single price for your travel season. Every price is Egypt Story’s firm selling price for the stated 9-day route and inclusions.
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Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- See Giza and Saqqara privately before flying to Aswan.
- Give Abu Simbel a dedicated road day with no competing flight or embarkation.
- Follow the three-night M/S Esmeralda sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
- Keep a Luxor hotel night and a final Cairo hotel night to protect connections.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Protect Abu Simbel as a dedicated day.
- Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor aboard M/S Esmeralda.
- Keep a Luxor hotel night after disembarkation.
- Return to Cairo one night before international departure.
Itinerary
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and transfer privately to the Cairo hotel.
Meals Included
Explore Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara with your private Egyptologist, then fly to Aswan in the evening.
Meals Included
Travel privately from Aswan to Abu Simbel for a dedicated temple visit, then return to Aswan.
Meals Included
Board M/S Esmeralda for the Friday sailing, then visit the High Dam and Philae Temple by motorboat.
Meals Included
Sail north and visit Kom Ombo Temple during the cruise programme.
Meals Included
Visit Edfu, then continue to Karnak and Luxor Temple after arriving in Luxor.
Meals Included
Disembark for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then check in to your Luxor hotel.
Meals Included
Fly from Luxor to Cairo and transfer to the final Cairo hotel night.
Meals Included
Transfer privately to Cairo International Airport after breakfast.
Meals Included
Included/Excluded
Included
- Eight nights: two Cairo hotel nights, two Aswan hotel nights, three nights aboard M/S Esmeralda and one Luxor hotel night.
- Breakfast at hotels and full board aboard the cruise.
- Private airport and route transfers.
- Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo in economy class.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist and sightseeing transport for the listed route.
- Standard admissions for Giza, Saqqara, Abu Simbel, High Dam, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Philae motorboat, locally appropriate Edfu transport and touring lunch on Days 2, 3 and 7.
Excluded
- International flights, visa and travel insurance.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum, pyramid interiors, special tombs, optional shows and hot-air ballooning.
- Meals, drinks, personal spending and gratuities not explicitly included.
- Peak-period travel, room/cabin/view upgrades and services outside the stated package basis.
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$2,234per person
Room occupancy
Price / person
Triple occupancy
$2,234 / person
Double occupancy
$2,334 / person
Single occupancy
$3,239 / person
Accommodation examples
Cairo, Aswan and Luxor: carefully selected comfortable properties or similar
Nile cruise examples
Named cruise basis: M/S Esmeralda, three-night Aswan-to-Luxor sailing
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Pricing Information
Prices are Egypt Story selling prices in USD per person for the selected accommodation category, travel period and Triple, Double or Single occupancy.
Children's Policy
- The controlled child schedule applies to one child sharing with two adults, subject to the exact vessel, flight and hotel occupancy rules.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation and change terms are shown before payment and reflect the booked domestic flights, cruise, hotels and travel period.
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.
What can you see in Egypt in 9 days?
This fixed route combines Giza and Saqqara, a dedicated Abu Simbel excursion, a three-night Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise and the principal Luxor temples and tombs without a rushed final-day connection.
Why does the tour start on Tuesday?
The Tuesday arrival gives the route time for Cairo sightseeing and a dedicated Abu Simbel day before the Friday Aswan embarkation.
Is Abu Simbel included?
Yes. Abu Simbel is included as a dedicated private road day from Aswan.
Which Nile cruise is included?
M/S Esmeralda is included for the three-night Friday Aswan-to-Luxor sailing.
Why is there a Luxor hotel night?
The Luxor hotel night gives the West Bank programme its own day before the return to Cairo.
Is the Grand Egyptian Museum included?
No. The 9-day route concentrates on Giza, Saqqara, Abu Simbel and the Nile Valley. Choose a longer itinerary when the Grand Egyptian Museum is essential.
How much does the 9-day tour cost?
Published Egypt Story prices begin at USD 1,754 per person in the Standard tier during May to September when sharing a Triple room. Select Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe or Luxury, then compare Triple, Double or Single occupancy for your season.
Is this a private tour?
The Egyptologist-led sightseeing and road transfers are private. Domestic flights and cruise services are shared.
