A history-first week in Egypt, with your hotel facing the Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis. You see the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, fly to Aswan for Philae and the High Dam, sail to Luxor on a 5-star Nile cruise past Kom Ombo, Edfu and the Esna lock, explore both banks of Luxor, and finish among the mosques, churches and bazaars of historic Cairo. Both domestic flights, private transport and a professional Egyptologist guide are included.
Your Hotels
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Your 8-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport and a private transfer to the Baron Hotel. In the evening you can add a Nile dinner cruise with a buffet and oriental shows.
- Airport meet & greet
- Private transfer to the hotel
- Optional Nile dinner cruise
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
A private tour of the three Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx with your guide, then the main collections of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- The three Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 3: Fly to Aswan, Philae, Board the Cruise & Kom Ombo
A domestic flight to Aswan, the High Dam and Philae Temple by motorboat, then lunch aboard the cruise and sailing to Kom Ombo Temple.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- The High Dam
- Philae Temple by motorboat
- Nile cruise check-in, full board
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Overnight on board
Day 4: Edfu, the Esna Lock & Luxor East Bank
The Temple of Horus at Edfu, sailing through the Esna lock (subject to water levels), then Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex on arrival in Luxor.
- Edfu Temple
- Esna lock
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Overnight on board in Luxor
Day 5: Luxor West Bank
An optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the West Bank (weather permitting), then the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Optional hot air balloon
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Overnight in Luxor
Day 6: Fly Back to Cairo
A domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo, a private transfer to the hotel and time to relax.
- Domestic flight Luxor → Cairo
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 7: Islamic & Coptic Cairo
The Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church in Old Cairo, Al-Moez Street and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar for shopping.
- Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque
- The Hanging Church & Abu Serga Church
- Al-Moez Street
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast depending on your flight time and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- 4 nights at the Baron Hotel Cairo, daily breakfast
- 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise (Casa Sole or similar), full board
- Domestic flights Cairo → Aswan and Luxor → Cairo
- Airport meet & greet and all transfers in private A/C vehicles
- Professional Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
- Entrance tickets to the sites in the itinerary
- Motorboat to Philae Temple
- Luxor East Bank and West Bank tours
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Tips for the cruise staff and the guide
- Optional Nile dinner cruise and hot air balloon
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Per person | $2,195 |
Frequently Asked Questions
From $2,195 per person, with 4 nights at the Baron Hotel, 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, both domestic flights, private transfers, an Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets.
Yes. It is an optional extra on the morning of day 5, subject to weather. Ask us for the price when you book.
Yes: Cairo to Aswan on day 3 and Luxor to Cairo on day 6. International flights are not included.
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
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