Overview
Gold light spills over the desert as your private Egyptologist brings the stones of Giza to life, revealing Egypt not as a checklist, but as a world of pharaohs, sacred temples, river legends, and living bazaars. Your journey begins with a warm airport welcome in Cairo, then opens into the drama of the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic treasures, and the lantern-lit energy of Khan El Khalili. Along the Mediterranean, Alexandria adds a different rhythm: Roman columns, underground catacombs, sea air, and the proud silhouette of Qaitbay Citadel. A domestic flight carries you south to Aswan, where the Nile slows the pace and Philae Temple rises from its island setting like a myth preserved in stone. Aboard your 5-star cruise, you glide between Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the timeless riverbanks before Luxor reveals the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple in all their monumental power. With private transfers, curated sightseeing, domestic flights, and cruise arrangements handled, you travel at your own pace and return to Cairo with Egypt written vividly into memory.
Trip Highlights
- Stand before the Great Sphinx and Giza pyramids
- Admire Tutankhamun treasures inside the Egyptian Museum
- Explore Coptic Cairo's churches and Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Browse Khan El Khalili's lantern-lit bazaar lanes
- Trace Alexandria's Roman past beneath ancient catacombs
- Cruise the Nile from Aswan toward Luxor
- Sail by motorboat to Philae Temple's island sanctuary
- Marvel at Kom Ombo's twin riverside temple
- Step into Edfu's beautifully preserved Temple of Horus
- Wander the Valley of the Kings with your private guide
Route: Cairo (4 nights) → Aswan → Nile Cruise (3 nights) → Luxor → Cairo · Day trips: Alexandria
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo, the starting point of your private Egypt journey. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, after completing passport control and luggage collection, a One Nation Travel representative will meet you inside the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. You will be assisted with your luggage and escorted to your private air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo. Depending on traffic conditions, the drive to the hotel typically takes around 45 to 60 minutes. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax and settle into your room. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, around 8:00 AM meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin a full-day exploration of ancient and historic Cairo. Drive to the Giza Plateau to visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Continue to the Valley Temple and stand before the iconic Great Sphinx, with time for photos from the panoramic viewpoint. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to extraordinary pharaonic collections, including treasures associated with Tutankhamun. Continue to Old Cairo to see the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. By late afternoon, explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar and enjoy tea or mint tea at a traditional café. Dinner is included this evening. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, around 7:00 AM your private guide and driver will meet you at the hotel for the journey north to Alexandria. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, with the drive taking approximately 3 hours including a short comfort stop. On arrival, begin with Pompey’s Pillar, an impressive Roman column raised in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most important Roman-era burial complexes, where Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles meet underground. Around midday, drive along the Mediterranean seafront to the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site associated with the ancient Pharos Lighthouse. Enjoy a seafood lunch at a well-selected restaurant overlooking the harbor, then continue to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, created as a contemporary tribute to the ancient library that once made the city a center of knowledge. Your private schedule allows time for photos and questions at each stop. By approximately 4:30 PM, begin the return drive to Cairo, arriving in the evening. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After an early breakfast or a prepared breakfast box, your private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, usually in the late morning, meet your local private guide and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise ship for check-in before lunch. After settling into your cabin and enjoying lunch on board, begin your Aswan sightseeing around 1:30 PM. Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s major modern engineering projects, built to regulate Nile flooding and support irrigation. Continue by motorboat to the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to its island setting to protect it from rising waters. Your tour also includes a visit to the ancient granite quarries, where massive stone blocks were cut for Egypt’s temples and monuments. By around 5:00 PM, return to the cruise ship and begin sailing toward Kom Ombo, depending on river conditions. Dinner is served on board, followed by evening entertainment such as a Nubian folkloric show when scheduled by the cruise. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Wake up to peaceful Nile views and enjoy breakfast on board your cruise ship. Around 8:30 AM, meet your private guide for a visit to the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, set beside a bend in the river. This unusual double temple was dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god associated with strength and the Nile, and Haroeris, a form of Horus linked to protection and kingship. Your guide will explain the temple’s symmetrical design, reliefs, and ancient medical scenes, allowing you to explore at your own pace without feeling rushed. After the visit, return to the ship and continue sailing toward Edfu. Lunch is served on board, giving you time to relax on the sun deck, watch village life along the riverbanks, or enjoy the cruise facilities. The afternoon is intentionally unhurried, as the Nile journey is part of the experience. Tea is typically served later in the day, followed by dinner on board in the evening. The ship remains in or near Edfu overnight, preparing for the next morning’s temple visit. Overnight in Edfu.
After breakfast on board, around 8:00 AM meet your licensed Egyptologist guide for a visit to the impressive Temple of Edfu, also known as the Temple of Horus. This is one of the best-preserved temples from the Ptolemaic period and is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky and divine kingship. Walk through its monumental entrance, courtyards, halls, and sanctuary while your guide explains the carved scenes and religious stories that decorate the walls. By late morning, return to your Nile cruise and begin sailing toward Luxor. Lunch is served on board as the ship passes through classic Upper Egyptian landscapes. The afternoon is free to relax, take photographs from the deck, or enjoy tea service while cruising along the Nile. Arrival timing in Luxor may vary depending on navigation schedules and Esna Lock traffic, but your guide and cruise team will keep you informed. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board, followed by the traditional Galabya party when operated by the cruise. Overnight in Luxor.
After breakfast, check out from your Nile cruise around 8:00 AM and begin a full day of private sightseeing in Luxor. Start on the West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, where powerful New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III, then visit the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Around 12:30 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, cross to the East Bank to explore the vast Karnak Temple complex, once the religious heart of ancient Thebes. Continue to Luxor Temple, linked historically to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. By approximately 5:00 PM, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel in Cairo and take some time to pack at a comfortable pace. Standard hotel check-out is usually around 12:00 PM, though the exact timing will depend on your departure flight schedule. Your tour manager or private driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the prearranged time and assist with luggage before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport. The drive generally takes around 45 to 60 minutes, though additional time is allowed for Cairo traffic and international check-in procedures. If your flight departs later in the day, your One Nation Travel representative can advise on practical options for storing luggage or arranging optional extra services, subject to availability and additional cost. At the airport, you will receive assistance with the correct terminal entrance and departure formalities as needed. This concludes your private 8-day Egypt tour, covering Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a Nile cruise, and Luxor with carefully planned transfers and guided sightseeing. End of tour services.
Inclusions:
- 4 nights accommodation in a 5-star Cairo hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
- 3 nights accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
- Daily breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8
- 6 lunches as specified in the itinerary
- 4 dinners as specified in the itinerary
- Meet and assist services at Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor airports
- Private airport, hotel, cruise, and sightseeing transfers in air-conditioned nonsmoking vehicles
- Domestic flight ticket from Cairo to Aswan
- Domestic flight ticket from Luxor to Cairo
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide during sightseeing tours
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites in the itinerary
- All local taxes and service charges
Exclusions:
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional Abu Simbel tour from Aswan
- Any optional tours or activities not listed as included
- Drinks with meals unless specifically mentioned
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls
- Travel insurance, strongly recommended
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and hotel staff
- Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
Important Information
- Domestic flight schedules between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor may vary. Final timings are confirmed closer to travel and may affect the order of sightseeing without reducing included visits.
- Nile cruise sailing times depend on river navigation, lock traffic, and cruise company scheduling. Some visits may be adjusted between morning and afternoon for operational reasons.
- Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as archaeological sites include uneven stone surfaces, sand, steps, and open areas with limited shade.
- Egypt can be very hot from May to September, especially in Aswan and Luxor. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and light breathable clothing.
- Modest dress is recommended for religious sites and local neighborhoods. Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting churches, mosques, and traditional areas.
- Most hotels and cruises accept major credit cards, but small Egyptian pound notes are useful for minor purchases, restrooms, and tipping.
- Standard Nile cruise cabins are based on twin or double sharing. Triple cabins and single cabins are subject to availability and may require supplements.
- The optional Abu Simbel excursion usually requires a very early start from Aswan and should be booked in advance if you wish to include it.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover medical issues, flight disruptions, baggage delays, and cancellation situations.
- Egypt uses Type C and Type F electrical outlets with 220V supply. Travelers from the US, UK, and some other countries should bring a suitable adapter.
FAQs
Yes. This tour is arranged as a private experience with private transfers and a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide during sightseeing. You can tour at your own pace while following the planned itinerary.
The package includes 4 nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo, private transfers, guided tours, entrance fees, and meals listed in the itinerary.
No. International flights to and from Egypt are not included. You should book flights arriving into Cairo on Day 1 and departing from Cairo on Day 8.
Most travelers need an Egypt entry visa, which is not included in the tour price. Depending on your nationality, it may be available online as an e-visa or upon arrival at the airport.
The deposit or full-payment requirement, currency, balance due date and any disclosed payment-processing charge vary by booking and are stated on the current booking page and in the written confirmation before payment. Flight and bus tickets are issued only under the confirmed booking terms and, once issued, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, notify One Nation Travel at least 5 days before the tour starts. For requests received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from your paid balance. For requests received less than 5 days before the tour starts, and for no-shows, the full amount paid is non-refundable.
Yes, the Abu Simbel excursion can usually be added from Aswan at an additional cost of $150 per person on a regular group tour basis. The tour requires an early morning departure, with hotel pick-up typically around 3:30 AM. Guests may add this optional tour during the online booking process.
Yes. Your Nile cruise accommodation is in a private cabin based on the rooming arrangement you book, such as double, twin, or single occupancy. Cabin categories and deck locations may vary by cruise ship.
This tour includes moderate walking at archaeological sites such as Giza, Edfu, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. Surfaces can be uneven, so comfortable shoes and sun protection are strongly recommended.
Yes. The itinerary is ideal for first-time travelers because it covers Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and a Nile cruise with guided sightseeing and organized transfers. It includes Egypt’s most important ancient landmarks in a comfortable, private format.
Overall Trip Rating:
-
Verified Purchase
By Tristan C.(Sherbrooke, Canada)June 14, 2026 Comfortable and well paced Egypt tourWe did this Egypt tour as a couple and it was a really easy way to see a lot without planning every detail ourselves. The pace suited us well. Some mornings started early, but we understood why once we got going. Ibrahim was patient, helpful, and kept everything simple. We also liked staying at Pyramisa Suites Hotel in Cairo, it was clean and comfortable after busy days. We finished the trip tired in a good way and very glad we went.Date of Experience: June 02, 2026 -
Verified PurchaseBy Charlotte W.(Wilmington, USA)May 12, 2026 Sweet honeymoon tourWe booked the 8 day Egypt tour for our honeymoon and loved it. The hotel upgrade was such a nice surprise, and our Nile cruise felt really romantic without being too fancy. Transfers were on time, and the guide made the pyramids easy to enjoy even when it was busy. Big thank you to Ibrahim, the One Nation Travel representative in Cairo, for checking in and helping with the little surprises.Date of Experience: May 12, 2026
Write a Review Cancel reply
Thank you. Your review will appear after admin approves it.
Please fill all the fields.
You must be logged in to post a comment.
Featured Hotels
Hotel options associated with this itinerary; the selected tour page and written confirmation control the included hotel and category.
View Featured Hotels (4)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
