8 days Egypt 2025 Luxor/Aswan
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Pyramids of Giza
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
- Explore the Valley of Kings & Queens at West Bank in Luxor.
- Visit Luxor & Karnak Temples at East Bank in Luxor.
- Visit Hatshepsut’s Temple
- Visit the beautiful Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation as above mentioned.
- Airport transfers in modern Air-conditioned vehicle with service of Tour Coordinator escorting clients from each point to the next distention
- All tours as described in the program with private Egyptologist in Cairo only & sharing local guide with other guests on board cruise.
- All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the program.
- All meals as mentioned in the program including tea, coffee and mineral water
- Portage at airports and hotels.
- Mineral water on vehicle
- Domestic flights-Economy class Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo
EXCLUSIONS
- International Flights.
- Entry visas to Egypt
- Any meal that is not mentioned within the program.
- Beverages rather than what mentioned under inclusions will be charged as per consumption and payable directly to the restaurant suppliers.
- Gratuities for the guides and drivers or any other kind of tips.
- Private Guide throughout the trip.
- Private local guide on board the cruise.
- Entry ticket to King Seti I tomb at the Valley of the Kings
- Entry ticket to Queen Nefertari tomb at the Valley of the queens
- Cheops Pyramid Entry
- Camera ticket at sights where allowed
- Abu Simbel excursion sharing vehicle and local guide
- Visas are not included. Clients are responsible for checking entry requirements and obtaining their own Visa if required
Please note...
- Quotation is based on 2 people travelling on a double occupancy basis
- All rates are subject to reconfirmation if an actual booking is made
- Accommodation is subject to availability unless otherwise stated
- Airfares subject to change until tickets are issued
- Above costs are our net costs and are non-commissionable
- No actual reservations have been made yet unless stated
- The flight times are subject to change
- Cruise sightseeing is subject to change for reasons beyond our control like weather conditions, water level, Locks’ regulations, instructions by authorities or any other unforeseen reasons
Tipping is customary in Egypt and while it is certainly up to the discretion of each client, to a certain extent it is recommended in order to guarantee the best level of service. We can provide you with a list of recommended tipping scales if you wish, or suggest an all-inclusive tips package that can be included in the total cost and that we, as A&K, will promise to distribute fairly to ensure the best possible service.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo, Egypt | A vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming city. Home to the best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sights in Egypt, this city is where you never know what incredible, half-forgotten monument you might stumble across while wandering around. Enjoy the Nile view from your hotel room balcony, visit the capital's medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade. There are also plenty of cinemas, theatres and modern malls. Go for an opera or enjoy oriental music dance shows. Good for short breaks and long stays; you’ll get to see the Giza Pyramids, thousands of ancient artifacts in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and much more. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you are transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Elegant and stylish, the Kempinski Nile Hotel is located on the banks of the Nile, a short walk from downtown and is a glamorous base from which to escape the bustle of downtown. Furnished in classical Art-deco style with flourishes of Egyptian art, the hotel presents 137 rooms and 54 exclusive suites with flexible options for guests travelling solo, couples and large groups; featuring either Nile or city views and private balconies for the suites. All rooms feature 24-hour butler service, air conditioning, TV, coffee and tea making facilities, safe, and a full-stocked mini-bar. The hotel's alfresco lounge and pool is the perfect place to watch the sun set over the Nile while sharing a traditional shisha or savouring a cocktail. There are four restaurants and lounges to choose from, each serving its own unique menu. The chocolate lounge offers guests a chance to indulge their sweet tooth with a chocolate menu, French pastries and afternoon tea from around the world. The Luxury Spa boasts a wide range of holistic treatments equipped with a steam bath, sauna, multi-sensory showers, and fully-facilitated fitness centre with personal trainer service |
| 2 | Cairo | Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel to start your tour. The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, who were father, son and grandson respectively. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale, with the largest - Khufu's - constructed from over two million blocks. Contrary to popular beliefs, the pyramids were not built by slaves but by Egyptian peasants, whose labor in building the pyramids paid their taxes to the Pharaoh, who also fed, clothed and housed them. Nearby sits the enigmatic Sphinx with the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth, which workers may have based on King Khafre to guard his enormous funerary monument. About a thousand years after the Sphinx was built it was covered in sand until a young prince had a dream in which the Sphinx told him that if he cleared the sand away, he would become Pharaoh. This story is told on the 'Dream Stela' that was placed between the Sphinx's paws by King Tuthmose IV. At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel. Dinner tonight is under your own arrangements. |
| 3 | Cairo - Luxor | Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Airport. Board your Egypt-Air flight from Cairo to Luxor. Once an Ancient Egyptian capital, is known today as the world's "greatest open-air museum." From the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent sunset views at the majestic temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor to the exciting and fun Nile cruises, Luxor is the perfect choice for culture vultures. Luxor is divided by the Nile into two areas commonly called the East Bank and West Bank which were considered in Ancient Egyptian times as symbolizing respectively Life and Death. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you are transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to your awaiting cruise. Sanctuary Sun Boat IV ensures a distinct sense of being in storied Egypt. Its contemporary-yet-classic design displays the highest levels of luxury and chic. Elegance is elevated with rich teak flooring, Egyptian marble and hand-painted decorative details to fashion an exceptional ambiance. Neutral-toned textiles complement the soft fabrics draped artfully over beds — it's these distinct touches which create an environment a world away from traditional river-cruise cabins. With just 38 cabins, on board it feels like you’re in an intimate floating palace where the softly-lit lounges are as suited to socialising as quiet romance. Interesting textures and natural materials ensure a distinguished aesthetic, while ceramic ornaments and delicately etched metalwork set an elegant tone. Head to the upper sun deck where you’re promised iconic tableaus in high-definition, cool cocktails and cool shade, and radiant sunshine as you take a dip in the river-view pool. Sightseeing / excursions from the cruise are shared. Private touring is an option with an additional supplement. Entertainment on board Exact entertainment schedules during your cruise are adjusted according to the needs of each group and the sailing schedules of the boat are subject to change. However, every cruise will include: • A welcome ‘Zaffa’ which is traditional music with Egyptian drums and flutes. • A movie night. • An Egyptian cooking lesson with our on-board chefs. • A colorful ‘Galabeyya’ party which gives each guest the opportunity to dress up in traditional Egyptian dress and dance to Arabic music. • Folkloric shows, including a ‘Oud’ trio during teatime as well as a belly-dancing and dervish show after dinner. • A gala dinner with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. Food & Beverage Menus are changed on a seasonal basis to enable the Chef to use the freshest ingredients at all times. However, the following is applicable to every cruise: • Most meals are served in the restaurant. However, at least one barbecue lunch (while sailing) will be served on deck (weather permitting). • Mineral water, tea and American coffee are included with every meal. Please note: that the strength of the WI-FI signals unavoidably varies depending on geographical location, especially whilst sailing in the more remote areas of Upper Egypt. Board your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, moored in a private dock in Luxor, where you will enjoy a welcome Zaffa, with drums and flutes. Lunch will be served on board in the main restaurant. After lunch, visit the East Bank and explore Luxor Temple and the Temple of Karnak. Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge. Tonight, you will be greeted by your Boat Manager while you enjoy freshly prepared canapés with some complimentary Egyptian wine and local beer, followed by a gourmet dinner menu. |
| 4 | Luxor | After a delicious breakfast buffet on board, our tour of the West Bank will begin with a visit to Valley of the Kings. You will also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, we will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch on board the boat while the boat sails to Esna. Afternoon tea will be served on board. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served followed by a movie night on board. |
| 5 | Edu - Kom Ombo | Enjoy breakfast on board while the boat sails to Edfu. After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu. Return to the boat to sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch will be served on board while cruising to Kom Ombo. You will also have the chance to take part in an Egyptian cooking lesson. Following afternoon tea in the lounge, visit the temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Return to your Nile Cruise boat ready for the sailing to Aswan. Tonight’s entertainment will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyyas”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties. |
| 6 | Aswan | Enjoy breakfast on board while the boat sails to Aswan. Embark on a short motorboat ride to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next, proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. Following lunch on board, you will have a chance take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets will be provided). Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge while you enjoy the sounds of an Oud trio. Tonight’s farewell dinner will be a gala dinner, with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. Enjoy a Dervish show and belly dancer performance after dinner. |
| 7 | Aswan - Cairo | A buffet breakfast will be served on board, before check out at 8am. With its gentle hospitality, this southern Egyptian city, a frontier town in ancient times, is a place to simply relax and enjoy an atmosphere that is as much African as it is Middle Eastern. The Nile is at its most beautiful here, flowing around huge granite rocks and palm tree-studded islands, so take a stroll along the riverfront to watch sailboats etch the sky. Walk to the souq in town to buy spices, scarves and baskets, and then view the gorgeous sunset over tea on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel, a popular winter resort since the 19th century. When evening comes, enjoy a Nubian dance performance at the town’s cultural center. Aswan’s name comes from the Nubian phrase assy wangibu (“too much water”) and this is the place to learn about Nubian culture, as many Nubians resettled here after their lands were flooded during the building of the High Dam. Transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport. Board your Egypt-Air flight from Aswan to Cairo. A vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming city. Home to the best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sights in Egypt, this city is where you never know what incredible, half-forgotten monument you might stumble across while wandering around. Enjoy the Nile view from your hotel room balcony, visit the capital's medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade. There are also plenty of cinemas, theatres and modern malls. Go for an opera or enjoy oriental music dance shows. Good for short breaks and long stays; you’ll get to see the Giza Pyramids, thousands of ancient artifacts in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and much more. The Grand Egyptian Museum ‘GEM’ is set to become the largest archaeological museum in the world, and its soft-opening showcases a comprehensive preview of more than 15,000 artifacts spanning Egypt's history. Begin at the main visitor’s entrance where you find the ‘hanging obelisk’. This one-of-a-kind obelisk is suspended by four columns, and you get to see it as you stand on its base and look directly into its interior which contains the rare cartouche of King Ramses II, concealed for more than 3,500 years. As you make your way inwards, you will behold the colossal statue of King Ramses II, exhibited at the entrance atrium. It is made entirely of red granite, weighing 83 tons and more than 30 feet high. Make your way towards the grand staircase to find a rare statue collection of famous pharaohs, including that of King Senusret I, amongst 55 artefacts that depict the “journey towards eternity." Next, you will explore the newly opened main galleries, offering visitors an exclusive preview of twelve meticulously curated exhibition halls. From the stone tools and pottery of the earliest human settlements along the Nile to the artifacts of the Graeco-Roman era, the exhibits will highlight the evolution of one of the world’s most remarkable civilizations. End your visit with a stroll through the commercial area which boasts an array of shopping and food outlets. “Disclaimer” Once fully open, the Grand Egyptian Museum will house the ‘golden’ treasures of King Tutankhamun as well as rest of his collection that will be shown in its entirety for the first time. At the moment, King Tut ‘golden’ treasures are still displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo. At the end of your tour, you are transferred to your hotel and check in Dinner tonight is under your own arrangements. Elegant and stylish, the Kempinski Nile Hotel is located on the banks of the Nile, a short walk from downtown and is a glamorous base from which to escape the bustle of downtown. Furnished in classical Art-deco style with flourishes of Egyptian art, the hotel presents 137 rooms and 54 exclusive suites with flexible options for guests travelling solo, couples and large groups; featuring either Nile or city views and private balconies for the suites. All rooms feature 24-hour butler service, air conditioning, TV, coffee and tea making facilities, safe, and a full-stocked mini-bar. The hotel's alfresco lounge and pool is the perfect place to watch the sun set over the Nile while sharing a traditional shisha or savouring a cocktail. There are four restaurants and lounges to choose from, each serving its own unique menu. The chocolate lounge offers guests a chance to indulge their sweet tooth with a chocolate menu, French pastries and afternoon tea from around the world. The Luxury Spa boasts a wide range of holistic treatments equipped with a steam bath, sauna, multi-sensory showers, and fully-facilitated fitness centre with personal trainer service. |
| 8 | Cairo | Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Airport. |