Pyramids & Nile Cruise — Classic Egypt
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & a luxury Nile cruise through 5,000 years of history
Tour Overview
This is the definitive Egypt experience — the journey that travellers have dreamed of for centuries. Begin in Cairo at the foot of the Great Pyramids, cruise the Nile in luxury from Luxor to Aswan, descend into the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and stand before the colossal temples of Abu Simbel. Every day reveals another layer of 5,000 years of civilisation. Your private Egyptologist guide brings the ancient world to life with stories that transform stones into living history. From the Grand Egyptian Museum's Tutankhamun treasures to a felucca sailing at sunset, this is Egypt at its most magnificent.
Your Journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt. Transfer to your Nile-view hotel. Evening orientation drive past illuminated mosques and the Nile Corniche.
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Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
Full day at the Pyramids of Giza with your private Egyptologist. Enter the Great Pyramid, photograph the Sphinx, and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world's largest archaeological museum housing Tutankhamun's complete collection.
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Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
Explore Islamic Cairo — the Citadel of Saladin, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and the medieval Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to Saqqara step pyramid.
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Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
Morning flight to Luxor. Visit the colossal Karnak Temple complex — 2,000 years of construction by 30 pharaohs. Evening at the illuminated Luxor Temple.
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Sunrise hot-air balloon over the West Bank (optional). Visit Valley of the Kings — descend into painted pharaoh tombs including Tutankhamun's. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Board your luxury Nile cruise ship. Afternoon sailing towards Esna with temple visits along the way. Sunset drinks on the upper deck as the Nile banks glide by.
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Luxury Nile Cruise Ship
Visit the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu (by horse carriage) and the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god. Continue sailing to Aswan.
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Luxury Nile Cruise Ship
Disembark in Aswan. Visit the island Temple of Philae (dedicated to Isis) and the Aswan High Dam. Afternoon felucca sailing around Elephantine Island at sunset.
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Early morning flight to Abu Simbel — Ramesses II's colossal rock-cut temples with four 20-metre statues. Explore both the Great Temple and the Temple of Nefertari. Return to Aswan.
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Fly from Aswan to Cairo for your international connection, or extend with a Red Sea beach stay.
10 Days of Unforgettable Moments
34 curated activities across 4 unique stays
Interactive Route Map
What's Included
- All accommodation (9 nights)
- Meals as indicated
- Private Egyptologist guide throughout
- Internal flights (Cairo–Luxor, Aswan–Abu Simbel–Aswan, Aswan–Cairo)
- 3-night luxury Nile cruise with all meals
- All entrance fees & temple visits
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
- Felucca sailing in Aswan
- Airport meet & greet
Not Included
- International flights
- Egypt visa
- Hot-air balloon (optional — $120)
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
How to Get There
Fly direct to Cairo (CAI) from Johannesburg (8h), Dubai (4h), London (5h), or most major hubs. Internal flights to Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Best Time to Visit
October to April for comfortable sightseeing temperatures. Avoid July–August when Luxor exceeds 40°C.
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