Nights on the Nile: Egypt in 10 Days
Walk like an Egyptian on this 10-day tour of the country's historic highlights, from towering temples to preserved pyramids, in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria.
Egypt
10 days / 9 nights
$3,710 /person
$3,710 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Cruising down the Nile on a four-night odyssey from Luxor to Aswan
Riding a camel around the world-famous Pyramids of Giza
Harnessing the knowledge of the ancient world at the Library of Alexandria
Cooking with local farmers on a Dahshur farm culinary odyssey
Riding a motor boat to the colorful and quintessential Nubian village of Gharb Soheil
Luxuries of Luxor and the Start of Your Cruise
Overview
Get ready for the next stage of your journey — today's river cruise — as you check out of your hotel after breakfast. Yet, before you head to the water, you'll spend more time on land, experiencing the highlights of Luxor. First on the docket, you'll visit the Karnak Temple Complex, which houses three main temples as well as several enclosed temples and a number of outer temples. As a collective, these temples combine the achievements of generations of ancient builders over a period of some 1,500 years. Around 30 different pharaohs contributed to the process of building this site, further adding to its lore. From here, it's time to head to the port. You'll register and board your cruise, before tucking in to a delightful lunch on board. Your time in Luxor isn't over quite yet, however, as you'll spend this afternoon at the Luxor Temple, unpacking its historical significance on an intriguing visit. Finally, you'll return to your ship and enjoy your first dinner on the water. Tonight, you'll settle into your cabin, falling asleep in your new, soon-to-be-moving, home base. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Highlights
Day in Luxor
Among the best-known cities in Upper Egypt, Luxor, originally called "Thebes" in ancient Egypt, has also been equated to the world's greatest open-air museum. As you experience the city's temples and museums today, you'll understand this nickname's validity; the ruins of the early Temples of Karnak and Luxor — which you'll visit today — hover in the modern city's East Bank. Meanwhile, the West Bank encompasses a slew of monuments, tombs, and temples, such as the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
Luxor Temple
Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390 to 1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279 to 1213 BC), Luxor Temple materializes as a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, the temple was primarily used for the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were brought from Karnak along the Avenue of Sphinxes — only to reunite at the temple.
Nile River Cruise
This afternoon, you'll board your Nile cruise, seeing the silhouette and skyline of Luxor from the water. As the world's longest river, the Nile flows across Egypt, running through Africa's northwest and into the Mediterranean Sea. It also flows throughout other African countries, connecting places far and wide. As you spend tonight on the Nile, you'll begin to peel back a layer of this multifaceted river, experiencing its magnitude and majesty firsthand.
Accommodations
MS Nile Premium Cruise (or similar)
All aboard this luxury ship, which will lead you down the Nile with elevated comforts and impeccable scenery at the forefront. This enchanting journey begins in Luxor and glides through Aswan, affording you incredible views, delicious meals, and unprecedented opportunities to connect with both the people on the ship and those in each passing community. There's no better way to experience the wonders of the Nile than by cruising down it.
Location:
Cornich, el-Nile, Luxor Governorate 85951
Phone:
+201019110333
Transportation
You'll be transferred to the port for the start of your cruise.
Luxor
Luxor Port
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What's included
Included in the final price
- Roadbook with local tips and expert recommendations
- 24/7 on-the-ground support
- On-trip concierge service
- Personalized trip crafting
- Internal flights: Cairo - Luxor, Aswan - Cairo
- Hotels in Cairo and Luxor
- All meals mentioned in the program
- Private English-speaking guide during the visits mentioned per the program
- Entrance visa
- Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full board
- All other activities, sites, excursions, and tours mentioned as included in the itinerary
- All culinary experiences mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities, including tips for workers at hotels, Nile cruise, valet parking, etc. ($5 per person, per day, suggested)
- Tips for guides ($15 - $25 per person, per day, suggested) and drivers ($10 - $15 for the group, per day, suggested)
- Anything not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary