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Cairo Stopover: Pyramids in 24 Hours
Private departurePyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum
1 days·★ 4.7
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Nile CruiseUltra-Luxury
9 days · 8 nights · Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Cairo + Dahabiya 9-Day Premium Combo
Cairo + private dahabiya cruise
★ 5 · 142 reviews—Private journeyFrom $7090 pp
All tours are private. Your group only — no strangers, no shared coaches, no fixed departures.
Journey highlights
- ★Sail the legendary Nile aboard a deluxe cruise vessel with full board
- ★Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples — the largest religious complex on earth
- ★Explore Valley of the Kings tombs including Tutankhamun's resting place
- ★Marvel at Edfu and Kom Ombo — the best-preserved Ptolemaic temples
- ★Experience Aswan's Philae Temple, High Dam, and Nubian culture
About this journey
This 9-day ultra-luxury nile cruise introduces you to the very best of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, crafted by Egypt Stay & Tours' specialists with over 20 years of Egypt expertise. From the moment your private chauffeur greets you at the airport to your final farewell, every detail has been considered. You'll travel with an expert Egyptologist (or local equivalent) who brings ancient history to life, stay in carefully selected ultra-luxury accommodations, and experience moments most travellers miss.
Unlike generic group tours, this itinerary is fully customisable. Add experiences, extend stays, upgrade hotels, or adjust the pace — we tailor every journey to suit your style. With 24/7 in-country support, transparent pricing, and direct relationships with all suppliers (including our own seven hotels in Egypt), you'll experience Egypt the way it should be experienced: seamlessly, authentically, and without compromise.
Egyptologist's note
What this trip really shows you
A nine-day combination: three nights in Cairo on land, then four-five nights on a luxury dahabiya for the Esna-Aswan sailing leg, with private guides throughout. This is the slow-luxury alternative to the standard Cairo + standard cruise package — same destinations, completely different texture.
Cairo content covers the Pyramids, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum (or GEM rotation), and Khan el-Khalili. The dahabiya leg replaces the standard floating-hotel cruise with the Victorian-style sailing boat described in the dahabiya entries above.
Historical context
The combination of land-based Cairo with dahabiya sailing is the modern reconstruction of the Victorian travel arc — Cairo first to acclimatise and to absorb the museum content, then south by sail for the temples in chronological order from Esna's late period to Aswan's Ptolemaic frontier.
What you'll experience
- Stay land-side at a Cairo heritage 5★ for three nights
- Visit the Pyramids, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili with a private guide
- Sail four or five nights on a luxury dahabiya from Esna to Aswan
- Visit El Kab and Gebel Silsila that the standard cruise cannot reach
- Have under-12-cabin scale on the cruise leg, not large floating-hotel scale
- End the trip at Aswan's Old Cataract Hotel for a final night
Insider tip from your guide
Do Cairo first and the dahabiya second, not the other way around. The Cairo museum content provides the chronological framework; visiting the Esna-to-Aswan temples without that context first is much harder to read.
Best for
Couples who want both city content and a slow cruiseTravellers upgrading from a standard Cairo + cruise packageRepeat visitors who already did the floating-hotel Nile cruiseGuests who value private guiding and small-vessel scale
Day-by-day itinerary
Meet your representative at Cairo Airport, private transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing with your Egyptologist guide. Evening at leisure.
What's included
- ✓Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- ✓All accommodation (8 nights) on bed & breakfast basis
- ✓All sightseeing and excursions per itinerary
- ✓Expert local guide
- ✓All entry fees to monuments and sites
- ✓All transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Bottled water during tours
- ✓All taxes and service charges
- ✓24/7 emergency support during your trip
- ✓Lunch on touring days
- ✓Welcome dinner on day 1
- ✓Domestic flights (where included in itinerary)
- ✓VIP fast-track at airports
- ✓All meals (full board)
- ✓Premium 5-star hotel category
- ✓Private guide throughout (no group sharing)
- ✓Champagne welcome at hotel
- ✓Exclusive after-hours site access where available
- ✓Nile cruise accommodation with full board (all meals included)
What's not included
- —International flights to/from your home country
- —Egypt entry visa (USD $25 on arrival or e-visa available)
- —Travel insurance (mandatory — we can recommend providers)
- —Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar)
- —Optional excursions and activities
- —Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (USD $8–12 per person per day suggested)
- —Drinks with meals (unless specifically stated)
- —Anything not specified in 'Inclusions'
Practical information
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
October to April (cooler weather, peak season)
Departure Dates
Daily departures · Year-round
Languages Available
English, Arabic, German, French, Italian, Spanish (on request)
Physical Rating
Easy to moderate — comfortable for most travellers, some walking on uneven surfaces at sites
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 90 days before departure. 50% refund 60-89 days. 25% refund 30-59 days. No refund within 30 days. (Special policies apply to Christmas/NYE/peak holiday departures.)
Deposit Required
20% at booking, balance 30 days before departure
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