Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Egypt Nile Cruise Luxury Tour Package

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel's main restaurant before meeting your knowledgeable tour guide. Begin your Cairo exploration with a visit to the iconic pyramids of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago. Next, visit the Valley Temple of King Chephren, an impressive structure made of Aswan granite and adorned with beautiful white alabaster tiles. This temple played a significant role in the mummification process of the pharaohs. Your guide and private driver will then take you to the Egyptian Museum. Afterward, continue your tour to Coptic Cairo, where you'll visit the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. Discover the Hanging Church, a remarkable structure suspended from its ancient towers, and the Church of St. Sergius, known for its beauty and its association with the Holy Family's stay in Egypt. Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, believed to be the site where Moses' basket was found in the Nile. After a satisfying lunch, explore the vibrant streets of Islamic Cairo, where you'll encounter medieval walls, gates, and narrow alleys filled with colorful shops dating back to the 10th century. Complete your journey with a refreshing cup of mint tea at Al-Fishawy, one of the oldest coffee shops in the renowned Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Meals: breakfast, lunch.

After breakfast at the hotel in the early morning, you will be picked up for your flight to Luxor, where you will be met and assisted on any of the Egypt day tours or any of the Egypt tour packages with any of our Egypt tour and cruise representatives on board your 5-star Steinberger Ms. Minerva Nile cruise ship. Starting with the first lunch on the ship, you can begin your sightseeing tour of the eastern shore of Luxor, which starts with the Karnak Temple.
 
Following the end of your tour along the eastern shore of Luxor, you will be returned to the ship, and then dinner will be brought. 
 
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After enjoying a delicious buffet breakfast on your Nile cruise ship, your expert Egyptologist guide will accompany you on a tour of Luxor's west bank. Marvel at the imposing Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III that have stood sentinel for centuries. Prepare to be awe-struck as you explore the renowned Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of more than 62 pharaohs from the New Kingdom, including the legendary Tutankhamun and the mighty Ramses II. These tombs, carved into the mountainside, feature intricate paintings and are filled with treasures intended for the pharaohs' use in the afterlife.

Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari. This remarkable structure pays tribute to Hatshepsut, the first female ruler in ancient Egyptian history, known for her impressive reign and architectural achievements.

After a delightful lunch, continue your Nile cruise journey to Edfu, where you'll enjoy dinner and onboard entertainment.

Spend the night on board the luxurious Nile cruise ship, immersing yourself in the tranquil ambiance and comfort it offers.

Optional: Take advantage of the opportunity to embark on a thrilling hot air balloon tour over Luxor (additional cost). Soar above the city and witness breathtaking panoramic views of the temples and the Nile River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visit the beautifully preserved Ptolemaic temple of Edfu, which was dedicated to the god Horus, following another oriental breakfast in the main restaurant of the Nile Cruise. Set sail for Kom Ombo to see the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, honoring the god Sobek, the crocodile. Enjoy lunch on board, and set sail for Aswan.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meals

After breakfast on the Nile cruise, you will be driven to the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known obelisk found in the Aswan granite quarries, and then to the magnificent temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully situated on an island. The High Dam and returning to the boat, savor your meal and spend the night there. 

Optional Tour of Abu Simbel


Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meals.

Disembark from the Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile cruise liner after breakfast, and then head to the Aswan airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. Our staff will meet and greet you when you arrive at Cairo Airport. After that, you will be taken to your hotel, where you can enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. 

Spend the night in the Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast. 

Savor a buffet breakfast at the hotel before starting the day in Cairo, Egypt. Subsequently, you will find yourself with some time at your discretion, either to indulge in the hotel services or partake in one of the daily tours in Cairo. Discover the city's main sights and landmarks, expand your knowledge of local traditions, or simply go for a few bullet shopping trips for souvenirs.
 
Afterward, you will be taken to Cairo International Airport for your last flight. Saying goodbye to Egypt, you take with you sweet memories of the country’s exclusiveness, its monuments, and its history that has no equals. 
 
Meals: Breakfast.