Egyptian Odyssey including Nile River Cruise Tour │ 9 Day General Egypt Tour Package
EGYPT TOUR PACKAGE FROM $1,566
Certified Expert Guides
Air-Conditioned Transportation
Selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Hotels
Daily Buffet Breakfast in Cairo & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners on Cruise
No Added Fees on Credit Card Payments
All Entrance Fees and Attractions Included
Overview
9-Day Egyptian Odyssey: A Timeless Journey through History and Splendor
Embark on an enchanting 9-day Egyptian Odyssey, where the sands of time unveil the mysteries of a civilization that has captivated the world for millennia. This immersive journey invites you to explore the wonders of Cairo, from the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the treasures housed in the Egyptian Museum. Glide down the Nile River aboard a luxurious cruise, unraveling the tales etched in the temples of Luxor, Edfu, and Aswan. Delve into the mystical Valley of the Kings, marvel at the grandeur of ancient sites, and experience the timeless allure of Egypt. Join us on this unforgettable expedition, where history and splendor converge to create an unparalleled adventure.
Tour Overview include:
- 9 Days / 7 Nights Fully Escorted General Classic Tour of Egypt including 4 of the Nights on a Nile River Cruise
- Tour departs Friday and arrives Saturday in Cairo Egypt
- 3 Nights stay in a 5 Star Hotel to 4 Star Standard Hotel Accommodations
- 4 Nights stay in a 5 Star Nile Boat to 4 Star Standard Nile Boat Cabins
- Daily Buffet Breakfast in Cairo & daily buffet breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Cruise
- English speaking Tour Guides that know the History and Sites of Egypt
- Egyptologist Tour Guides for this Tour are licensed by the Egyptian Tourist Authority
NO ADDED FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT.
Itinerary
Experience our 9-day Egyptian Odyssey tour, immersing yourself in the timeless wonders of Cairo and cruising the historic Nile River. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the majestic temples of Luxor and Aswan, this journey unveils the fascinating history and cultural richness of ancient Egypt. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of this captivating land.
Welcome to Egypt! Arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet/assist through customs, and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight Cairo.
Included:
Transfer from Cairo International Airport to your hotel in Cairo.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Buffet breakfast, explore the Egyptian Museum, offering a vibrant insight into a 5,000-year history. Visit the Moslem sector, Salah El Din Citadel, and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
Overnight Cairo- including breakfast and dinner.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Professional certified licensed Egyptologist Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
After breakfast, check-out and transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, embark on a cruise ship. Lunch on board, visit the East Bank, including Karnak and Luxor temples. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Overnight on Nile River Cruise boat – including Full Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Included:
Transfer to Cairo Airport and from Luxor Airport to your boat cruise in Luxor.
Breakfast at your hotel.
Lunch on cruise.
Dinner on cruise.
Professional certified licensed Egyptologist Tour Guide, entrance fees, and attractions per itinerary.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard hotel accommodations.
Breakfast on board, visit the West Bank, exploring the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board, sail to Edfu, dinner on board, and overnight in Edfu.
Overnight on Nile River Cruise boat – including Full Buffet Breakfast at hotel, Lunch, and Dinner on the cruise.
Included:
Breakfast on cruise.
Lunch on cruise.
Dinner on cruise.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard boat cruise accommodations.
Enjoy breakfast on board, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, sail to Komombo, lunch on board, visit the temple shared by the gods Sobek and Harories, sail to Aswan, dinner on board, and overnight in Aswan.
Overnight on Nile River Cruise boat – including Full Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast on cruise.
Lunch on cruise.
Dinner on cruise.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard boat cruise accommodations.
Have breakfast on board, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and Philae Temple. Lunch on board, take an afternoon felucca ride, passing the Botanical Garden and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Overnight on Nile River Cruise boat – including Full Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast on cruise.
Lunch on cruise.
Dinner on cruise.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard boat cruise accommodations.
After disembarkation and breakfast, enjoy an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Transfer to Aswan Airport for a flight to Cairo. Arrival, meet/assist, transfer to the hotel, and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight on Nile River Cruise boat – including Full Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Included:
Breakfast on cruise.
Your selection of 5 Star to 4 Star Standard boat cruise accommodations.
Breakfast at your hotel, please check out from your room at 12 noon and leave your luggage with the Hotel Concierge. Pick up time from the hotel lobby to Cairo airport will be 4 hours before your departure flight. Transfer from your Cairo hotel to the Cairo's International Airport for your departure flight back home or to your next destination.
Included:
Breakfast at your hotel.
Transfer from your Cairo hotel to the Cairo International Airport for your departure flight back home or to your next destination.
Transfers. The drive from Cairo is about 50 to 60 minutes. International flights require that you check-in at least 3 hours prior to your flight departure time. PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTRA TRANSFER CHARGES ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ANY TIME AND ANY DAY.
If your flight departs in the night you will arrive back to America the following day of your departure.
Rates
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Categories & Hotels available on tour. *Stay at the mentioned hotels or similar category hotel accommodations.
| City | Nights | (A) 5 Star Hotels/Cruise │ | (B) 4 Star Superior Hotels/Cruise │ |
| Cairo | 3 | Grand Nile Tower | Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis |
| Nile Cruise | 4 | Princess Sarah Nile Cruise or similar | MS Zeina Nile Cruise or similar |
Prices are land package prices based on double occupancy and are per person in U.S. dollars inclusive of all taxes.
From |
To |
(A) 5 Star |
(A) In Single |
(B) 4 Star Superior |
(B) In Single |
Book Tour |
| Oct 01, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $1701 | $2633 | $1566 | $2369 | Book Tour |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Jan 07, 2026 | $2133 | $3065 | $1863 | $2666 | Book Tour |
| Jan 08, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $1701 | $2633 | $1566 | $2369 | Book Tour |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 12, 2026 | $2133 | $3065 | $1863 | $2666 | Book Tour |
| Apr 13, 2026 | May 02, 2026 | $1701 | $2633 | $1566 | $2369 | Book Tour |
Hotels
Discover unparalleled value in our meticulously chosen hotels and boat cruises, ensuring an exquisite experience throughout your nine-day Egyptian Odyssey tour.
(A) 5 Star Hotels
Grand Nile Tower │ │ WebsiteSet along the River Nile, this upscale hotel in a high-rise tower is 2 km from the Egyptian Museum, and 19 km from the pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza. |
Princess Sarah Nile Cruise (Nile River cruise)│ │Embarking on its maiden voyage in 2005 and treated to a lavish renovation in October 2015, the M/S Princess Sarah stands as a testament to grandeur. Recognized as one of the most expansive and opulent vessels sailing the waters of the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, it offers an unparalleled cruise experience. |
(B) 4 Star Superior Hotels
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis│ │ WebsiteIn the Heliopolis neighborhood, this upscale modern hotel is 5 km from the Baron Empain Palace and 6 km from Cairo International Airport. |
MS Zeina Nile Cruise (Nile River cruise) │ │The Zeina Nile Cruise boasts 68 double cabins, 4 single cabins, and 2 luxurious suites. On the MS Zeina Nile Cruise, immerse yourself in the splendors of Egypt's captivating sights. |
*Stay at the mentioned hotels, boat cruises or similar category accommodations.
Included
Embark on a mystical adventure through enchanting temples and pyramids on our 9-day fully escorted tour. Enjoy exceptional amenities and top-notch services, including complimentary transfers, 5-star and 4-star hotels, daily buffet breakfast in Cairo, and full-board meals during the Nile River cruise. Benefit from private government-licensed Egyptologist tour guides, a dedicated group driver, all-inclusive entrance fees, and more. Explore Egypt with unparalleled comfort and convenience.
- Transfers: Free escorted transfers- meet & assistance on arrival and departure at Cairo's International Airport.
- Domestic Egypt Air: Cairo / Luxor & Aswan / Cairo.
- Domestic Transfers: Free escorted domestic transfers from Cairo, Luxor, Aswan.
- 3 nights at your choice of 5 Star to 4 Start Standard Hotel accommodations and 4 nights at your choice of 5 Star to 4 Start Standard Nile River Cruise boat accommodations.
3 nights Cairo
4 nights on Nile Rivier Cruise - Meals: Full buffet Breakfast included daily in Cairo.
- Meals: Full buffet Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included daily on Nile River Cruise.
- Porterage at airport and hotels.
- 4 fully escorted touring days with a government-certified English speaking professional Egyptologist tour guide that know history and are experts in Egyptian sites.
- Dedicated and private driver during full group tour.
- Private air-conditioned modern motor coach.
- All entrance fees and attractions as per tour itinerary including the Egyptian Museum, Sarah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Pyramids of Giza, the Spinx, Luxor, East Bank, Karnak, Luxor temples, West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus, Temple Sobek and Harries, Aswan, the High Dam, Granite Quarries, Philae Temple, felucca ride, all this plus cruise on the longest river in the world the Nile River.
- No added fees for credit card payment.
Not included services in our tour rates:
1. Tips to guide/driver and hotel/restaurant staff.
2. Personal extras or meals not mentioned above.
3. Lunches.
Highlights
Here are just some of the amazing Egypt sites you'll experience during our twelve day Legends of the Nile Egypt tour.
- Cairo the largest and fascinating city in the middle east- the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world, and home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world the Pyramids of Giza.
- Egyptian Museum in Cairo contains the world's most extensive collection of pharaonic antiquities; no visit to Egypt is complete without a trip through its galleries.
- Sarah El Din Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, is a historic fortress built by Saladin in the 12th century. It features iconic structures and stands as a symbol of Egypt's rich history.
- Mohamed Ali Mosque is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Built in the 19th century, it offers breathtaking views of the city and serves as a significant cultural and historical landmark in Egypt.
- Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, include Cheops Pyramid the oldest and largest of the three pyramids and the only one reaminig largely intact, Mekerinus Pyramid the smallest of the three, and Chephren Pyramid the second largest pyramid from the Giza Plateau.
- Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest single block sculpture of a large human-headed lion. It is located in Giza Plateau where it guards the front of Khafra's pyramid.
- Luxor, once an Ancient Egyptian capital, is known today as the world's greatest open-air museum.
- Karnak- Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings.
- Luxor Temple - is a great temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the modern city of Luxor. The site was dedicated to Amun, a creator of god often fused with the sun-god Ra into Amun-Ra.
- Edfu an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan.
- The Temple Horus at Edfu is an ancient Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu which was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus-Apollo the falcon headed god.
- Aswan an idyllic city in Egypt—located in southern Egypt, a great place to explore that country's epic history.
- Cruise the Nile river and enjoy some of the stunning views on board a Felucca passing by the Botanical garden and Agha Khan Mausoleum.
- Aswan High Dam just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the dam, a huge rockfill dam which captures the world's longest river, the Nile River.
- Granite Quarries the giant quarries in which Egyptians used to built the pyramids and temples our of granite rock.
- Philae Temple is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Egypt. The temple was built for the Goddess Isis and is one of the greatest temples in Egypt.
- West Bank one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, and famous for containing the Valley of the Kings and many tomb sites.
- Valley of the Kings a UNESCO World Heritage Site it is where nearly all pharaohs were burried from the 18th to 20th dynasty from Thutmose I to Ramses X.
- Valley of the Queens is a place in Egypt where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times and known as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning –"the place of the Children of the Pharaoh."
All of this and so much more to experience during our Egyptian Odyssey tour. Read our tour itinerary for more detail trip description.
Extensions
Make the most of your journey to the Holy Land with optional pre-arrival tour extensions in Egypt and optional post-arrival tour extensions in Israel. Take an option to explore additional amazing sites you'll never forget including UNESCO World Heritage destinations, travel on a sleeper train, cruise down the Nile or just relax on a stunning Red Sea beach.
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