Classic Egypt II & Nile Cruise
Tour Package
The most complete Egypt experience — 4 nights in Cairo, 4 nights sailing the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, visiting every major temple, tomb, and monument Egypt has to offer.
10 Day Classic Egypt & Nile Cruise Tour II
Travel with us to the land of the sun and pharaohs and experience the greatest temples and monuments known to mankind — cruise the Nile River as Cleopatra once did on our most comprehensive ten-day Classic Egypt tour.
Spend four full nights in Cairo exploring every major attraction — the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, ancient Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities with Tutankhamun’s golden treasures, Old Cairo and the Coptic Quarter, the medieval Citadel of Saladin, and the vibrant Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Then board your Nile cruise ship for four unforgettable nights sailing from Luxor to Aswan. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple, the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and enjoy an evening felucca ride on the Nile.
Tour Includes- 10 days / 8 nights fully escorted Egypt tour — departs every Thursday, arrives Friday in Cairo
- 4 nights at 5★ or 4★ hotel in Cairo (including arrival night and final return night)
- 4 nights on a luxury Nile River cruise ship (full board)
- Daily lunch in Cairo at local restaurants on touring days
- Daily dinner at your Cairo hotel
- Full board on Nile cruise: buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- Licensed Egyptologist guides throughout — certified by the Egyptian Tourist Authority
- Air-conditioned private transportation throughout
- All entrance fees: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Citadel, Khan el-Khalili, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Granite Quarries, Philae Temple
- Evening felucca ride on the Nile passing the Botanical Garden & Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Cairo airport arrival & departure transfers (no extra transfer charges, any time, any day)
- No added fees for credit card payment
Tour Itinerary
Our most comprehensive 10-day Egypt tour unfolds across two phases — Cairo (4 nights, Days 2–4 & 9) and the Nile Cruise (4 nights, Days 5–8 from Luxor to Aswan).
Depart for Egypt
Depart from your home city on Thursday. We can assist with your flight arrangements, or you can book independently — we will coordinate your arrival and departure airport transfers at no additional cost.
Arrive Cairo → Airport Transfer → Hotel
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you are met and assisted through passport and customs by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Evening at leisure.
Memphis → Saqqara Step Pyramid → Giza Pyramids → Great Sphinx
After buffet breakfast, drive south to the first capital of united Egypt, Memphis — home to the Temple of Ptah, the colossal statue of Ramesses II, and an alabaster Sphinx. Nearby, visit the extraordinary necropolis of Saqqara, dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Djoser — which predates the famous Pyramids at Giza by centuries and contains exquisite paintings depicting early dynastic life and customs.
Continue to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren & Menkaure). Your tour today ends with the majestic Great Sphinx — the largest single-block sculpture in the world, carved from a single limestone outcrop at the foot of the Pyramid of Chephren. Return to hotel.
Egyptian Museum → Old Cairo → Citadel → Khan el-Khalili
After breakfast, visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Tahrir Square — home to over 120,000 ancient artifacts including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun, royal mummies, and colossal statues of the pharaohs.
Then explore Old Cairo — including St. Sergius Coptic Church (built over the site where the Holy Family rested during the Flight to Egypt), the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Coptic Museum. Continue to the Muslim Quarter to visit the magnificent Citadel of Saladin (built 1176 AD) and the stunning Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque. End the day at the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar — Cairo’s medieval market dating to 1382, a labyrinth of merchants selling spices, perfumes, gold, and crafts.
Cairo → Fly to Luxor → Board Nile Cruise → Karnak & Luxor Temples
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for your flight to Luxor. Arrival at Luxor Airport — meet, assist, and board your Nile cruise ship. Lunch on board. Visit the East Bank including the magnificent Temple of Karnak — the largest religious complex ever built, featuring the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 colossal columns — and the graceful Luxor Temple on the Nile corniche. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
West Bank → Valley of the Kings & Queens → Hatshepsut → Sail to Edfu
After breakfast on board, visit the West Bank of Luxor — including the Valley of the Kings (63 royal tombs carved into the cliffs, including that of Tutankhamun), the Valley of the Queens (tombs of royal wives and children), the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari (the funerary temple of Egypt’s famous female pharaoh), and the iconic Colossi of Memnon — two enormous seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban necropolis for 3,400 years. Lunch on board, sail to Edfu, dinner on board, overnight Edfu.
Temple of Edfu → Sail to Kom Ombo → Aswan
After breakfast on board, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu — the best-preserved temple in Egypt, built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Sail south to Kom Ombo — a remarkable double temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), with its fascinating display of ancient crocodile mummies. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board, overnight Aswan.
Aswan High Dam → Granite Quarries → Philae Temple → Felucca Ride
After breakfast on board, visit the Aswan High Dam — one of the world’s great engineering achievements, completed in 1970 to control Nile flooding and generate electricity. Visit the ancient Granite Quarries of Aswan — where an enormous unfinished obelisk still lies in the bedrock, giving unique insight into ancient Egyptian stoneworking techniques. Take a motorboat to the island of Agilkia to visit the stunningly beautiful Philae Temple — dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated block by block to save it from Lake Nasser.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing felucca sailing ride on the Nile past the lush Botanical Garden island and the domed Agha Khan Mausoleum. Dinner on board, overnight Aswan.
Aswan → Fly to Cairo → Hotel
Disembark after breakfast, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport — meet, assist, and transfer to your Cairo hotel. Check-in and overnight in Cairo. Evening at leisure to explore the city or relax.
Cairo → International Airport → Home
Breakfast at your hotel. Please check out by noon and leave luggage with the hotel concierge. Your transfer to Cairo International Airport departs approximately 4 hours before your flight. No extra transfer charges on arrival and departure, any time, any day.
Dates & Rates
Classic Egypt II & Nile Cruise tours depart every Thursday. All prices are land package rates per person in USD based on double occupancy, inclusive of all taxes. No added fees for credit card payments.
Fairmont Nile City or Conrad Cairo
or Nile Dolphin
or Safir Hotel Cairo
or Solaris II
Le Passage or Radisson Blu
or M/S Nile Bridge
Prices are land package rates based on double occupancy, per person in US dollars, inclusive of all taxes. *Stay at the mentioned hotels/cruise ships or similar category accommodations. Internal flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo are at additional cost.
Accommodations in Cairo & the Nile
Three tiers of carefully selected hotels for 4 nights in Cairo and luxury Nile cruise ships for 4 nights sailing from Luxor to Aswan.
Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
A magnificent 19th-century palace on the Nile in Zamalek, built for Empress Eugénie of France. Stunning Nile views, 14 restaurants, and exceptional service — one of Cairo’s most iconic luxury hotels.
Also available: Fairmont Nile City or Conrad Cairo
M/S Ti-yi · M/S Tu-ya · Nile Dolphin
5-star deluxe Nile cruise ships with spacious cabins, sun deck, swimming pool, bar, and restaurant. First-class service throughout the 4-night Luxor to Aswan sailing.
Ramses Hilton or Safir Hotel Cairo
Superior 4-star hotels in prime Cairo locations with Nile or city views, multiple dining options, and excellent amenities near the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square.
M/S Radamis II or Solaris II
Superior 4-star cruise ships with comfortable air-conditioned cabins, sun deck, pool, bar, and restaurant. Excellent service for a memorable 4-night Nile sailing experience.
Cairo Pyramids Hotel · Le Passage · Radisson Blu
Standard 4-star hotels with excellent amenities. Cairo Pyramids Hotel has views of the Giza Plateau; Radisson Blu Heliopolis is conveniently adjacent to Cairo International Airport.
M/S Nile Delta or M/S Nile Bridge
Comfortable standard cruise ships with clean cabins, sun deck, and restaurant providing all essential amenities for a pleasant 4-night Nile sailing between Luxor and Aswan.
*Stay at the mentioned hotels/cruise ships or similar category accommodations subject to availability.
Included in Tour
- 10 days / 8 nights — 4 nights Cairo hotel + 4 nights Nile cruise
- Daily lunch during Cairo touring days at local restaurants
- Daily dinner at your Cairo hotel
- Full board on Nile cruise: buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Licensed Egyptologist guides certified by the Egyptian Tourist Authority
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout
- All entrance fees: Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo (St. Sergius, Ben Ezra Synagogue), Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Granite Quarries, Philae Temple
- Evening felucca sailing ride on the Nile (Botanical Garden & Agha Khan Mausoleum)
- Cairo airport arrival & departure transfers — no extra charges any time, any day
- No added fees for credit card payments
Additional Costs
- International airfare to/from Cairo
- Internal flights: Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo (strongly recommended, additional cost)
- Egypt entry visa fee (approx. $25 USD, available on arrival)
- Tips to guides, drivers & cruise crew
- Personal extras or optional excursions
- Optional: Pyramids Sound & Light Show ($93/person, reserve before travel)
Tour Highlights
Giza Pyramids
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — the colossal Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Menkaure on the Giza Plateau, built over 4,500 years ago.
Great Sphinx
The largest single-block sculpture in the world — carved from a single limestone outcrop, guarding the necropolis at the foot of the Pyramid of Chephren.
Memphis & Saqqara
Egypt’s first capital with the colossal Ramesses II statue, and the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the world’s oldest stone building, predating Giza by centuries.
Egyptian Museum
Over 120,000 ancient artifacts including Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and treasures, royal mummies, and monumental pharaonic statues.
Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
Coptic churches (St. Sergius), the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Citadel of Saladin, Muhammad Ali Mosque, and Cairo’s legendary medieval bazaar dating to 1382.
Valley of the Kings
63 royal tombs carved into the cliffs of the West Bank at Luxor, including the intact tomb of Tutankhamun discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.
Valley of the Queens
Royal tombs on the West Bank of Luxor — including the beautifully decorated tomb of Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramesses II, one of the finest in all of Egypt.
Temple of Karnak
The largest religious complex ever built — the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns covering an area the size of a cathedral remains one of history’s greatest architectural achievements.
Temple of Edfu
The best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and built in the Ptolemaic era. Walking into Edfu is like stepping back 2,000 years.
Philae Temple
The stunning island temple of the goddess Isis at Aswan, rescued in one of UNESCO’s greatest feats of engineering when it was relocated block by block.
Nile Felucca Ride
An evening sail on a traditional wooden felucca past the lush Botanical Garden island and the domed Agha Khan Mausoleum — timeless Aswan at its most peaceful.
4-Night Nile Cruise
Four nights sailing the world’s longest river between Luxor and Aswan, watching the timeless Egyptian landscape — temples, feluccas, and desert cliffs — glide past your cabin window.
Optional Tour Extensions
Add extra days before or after your Classic Egypt II tour. Ask your specialist for pricing and availability.
Abu Simbel Day Trip
Fly at dawn from Aswan to see the colossal rock temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel — one of UNESCO’s greatest engineering feats. One of Egypt’s most dramatic sites.
Alexandria Day Trip
Visit Egypt’s Mediterranean port city — the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Mediterranean Corniche.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Watch the story of the Pyramids unfold as coloured lights illuminate the ancient monuments and the voice of the Great Sphinx narrates 5,000 years of history. Must be reserved before travel.
Jordan + Israel Extension
Combine this Egypt tour with our Jordan & Petra Tour or our Israel Holy Land pilgrimages. Ask about the “Where It All Began” 15-day Egypt, Jordan & Israel tour.
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