Nile & Classic Egypt · Pyramids & Nile cruise
The essential Egypt in nine days: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Islamic Cairo, then a five-star cruise from Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel.
Why this journey
The classic route, done beautifully — premium hotels and cruise ships, private guides, and the right hour at every site.
Highlights
Itinerary
A suggested rhythm. We adjust every itinerary to your arrival times, pace and interests.
Day 1Cairo
Airport greeting and private VIP transfer to your premium hotel.
Day 2Giza
The Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Day 3Saqqara · Islamic Cairo
The Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the Ibn Tulun Mosque and the historic streets of Islamic Cairo ending at Khan El-Khalili.
Day 4Luxor
Fly to Luxor and board your premium Nile cruise. Afternoon at Karnak and Luxor Temple, joined by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Day 5West Bank
Tutankhamun and Ramesses VI, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then sail towards Edfu.
Day 6On the Nile
A horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, then the double temple of Kom Ombo and the Crocodile Museum.
Day 7Aswan
The twin temples of Abu Simbel; in the afternoon Elephantine Island and a traditional Nubian village.
Day 8Aswan → Cairo
Philae Temple on Agilkia Island and a felucca on the Nile, before your flight back to Cairo.
Day 9Cairo
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
What's included
Not included
Where you'll stay
Every journey is offered in hand-picked hotel collections. Your travel designer will recommend the right one for you — or mix and match.
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Plan your journey
Share your dates, the number of travellers and how you like to travel. We will reply within 48 hours with a journey designed around you.
