8-Day Private Egypt: Inside Great Pyramid, Nubian Stay & Tut's Tomb
Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
8 - 75 Ages
About this tour
Uncover Egypt's hidden gems on this 8-day private cultural adventure featuring interior entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu, an authentic 1-night stay at a Nubian eco-resort in Aswan, a 3-night 5-star luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, entry inside King Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Valley of the Kings, and a guided Cairo street-food and bazaar experience. Complete with domestic flights and private Egyptologist guiding, this tour includes 7 breakfasts (Days 2–8), 6 lunches (Days 2–7), and 4 dinners (Days 3–6) — 17 meals in total, plus evening street-food tastings on Day 7.
Spend 3 nights in total at a 5-star hotel in Cairo such as Steigenberger El Tahrir or Ramses Hilton (Nights 1–2 and Night 7, Bed & Breakfast), visiting the Giza Pyramids (including special entry inside the Great Pyramid), the Sphinx, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara on Day 2 with lunch included. On Day 3, fly to Aswan to visit the High Dam and Philae Island Temple with lunch and spend Night 3 at an authentic riverside Nubian Eco-Resort in Aswan (Half Board with traditional Nubian dinner and Day 4 breakfast). On Day 4, embark on a 3-night 5-star luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard MS Blue Shadow or MS Emilio (Nights 4–6, Full Board), visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
On Day 7, disembark in Luxor after breakfast to explore the Valley of the Kings—including special entry inside the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)—Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon with lunch before flying back to Cairo at 14:30 for an early-evening downtown culinary tasting walk (17:00–19:30) and your final night in Cairo (Night 3 of 3 in Cairo) ahead of your Day 8 departure. Physical & Suitability Note: Ascending the narrow, steep 1.1-meter-high Grand Gallery inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu requires moderate agility and is not recommended for guests with claustrophobia, severe knee/back issues, or children under 8.
Route
- 1CairoAfricaEgyptStart
- 2El GizaAfricaEgypt
- 3SaqqaraAfricaEgypt
- 4AswanAfricaEgypt
- 5Philae (Temple of Isis)AfricaEgyptAswan
- 6Kom OmboAfricaEgypt
- 7EdfuAfricaEgypt
- 8EsnaAfricaEgypt
- 9LuxorAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Airport Meet & Assist (Default 08:30 Reference or Coordinated with Your Flight): Meet your private representative upon arrival at Cairo International Airport for fast-track customs assistance and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel in Cairo (Steigenberger El Tahrir, Ramses Hilton, or comparable 5-star hotel).
Evening Check-in: Settle into your room and relax (all meals on Day 1 are not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel in Cairo (Night 1 of 3 in Cairo) | Meals Included: None
Morning at Giza & Inside the Great Pyramid (08:30–13:00): After breakfast, depart at 08:30 with your private Egyptologist guide on the Giza Plateau to ascend inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu to the King's Chamber, explore the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and stand beside the Great Sphinx (all tickets including Great Pyramid interior included).
Afternoon at Saqqara Step Pyramid (13:00–17:00): Savor lunch at a country restaurant, then visit Djoser's Step Pyramid complex and the Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara before returning to your Cairo hotel (dinner on Day 2 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel in Cairo (Night 2 of 3 in Cairo) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning Flight to Aswan & Sightseeing (08:00–14:00): After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your included morning flight to Aswan. Meet your Egyptologist to visit the Aswan High Dam and take a motorboat to the island Temple of Isis at Philae (entrance tickets included), followed by lunch.
Afternoon Nubian Village & Nubian Resort Stay (14:30–20:00): Cross by boat through the First Cataract islands to a vibrant riverside Nubian Village, check in to a charming Nubian Boutique Eco-Resort (Kato Dool Wellness Resort or Anakato Nubian Houses) overlooking the Nile, and enjoy an authentic home-cooked Nubian dinner.
Overnight: Boutique Nubian Eco-Resort in Aswan (Night 1 of 1) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning in Nubia (or Optional Abu Simbel 04:30–12:30) & Cruise Embarkation: Enjoy a traditional breakfast overlooking the First Cataract (guests choosing the optional Abu Simbel excursion depart at 04:30 by private vehicle or take the 06:30 round-trip flight and return to Aswan by 12:30), then transfer at 12:30 to board your 5-star luxury Nile cruise ship in Aswan for lunch onboard at 13:00.
Afternoon Felucca Sail around Elephantine Island (16:00–18:00): Glide across the Nile aboard a traditional wooden Felucca sailboat around Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Botanical Garden before dinner onboard.
Overnight: Aboard 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruise in Aswan (Night 1 of 3) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Sail & Kom Ombo Tour (07:00–11:00): After breakfast onboard, sail north to Kom Ombo and walk ashore with your Egyptologist to tour the symmetrical dual Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and the Crocodile Mummy Museum (entrance ticket included).
Afternoon Visit to Edfu Temple & Esna Lock (14:30–20:00): Enjoy lunch onboard while sailing to Edfu, visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage (entrance ticket included), and continue via the Esna Lock toward Luxor over dinner onboard.
Overnight: Aboard 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruise in Luxor (Night 2 of 3) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning & Afternoon on the East Bank (09:00–17:00): Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard in Luxor, then join your Egyptologist to explore the monumental Karnak Temple Complex—walking through its 134-column Great Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake—and the grand courtyard of Luxor Temple (entrance tickets included).
Evening Farewell Dinner Onboard: Return to your Nile cruise ship for dinner and evening entertainment in Luxor.
Overnight: Aboard 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruise in Luxor (Night 3 of 3) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning West Bank & Inside King Tut's Tomb (07:30–12:00): Disembark after breakfast at 07:30 and cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings—including special interior entry into the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62) to view his gilded sarcophagus and royal mummy—followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon (all tickets included).
Midday Lunch, 14:30 Flight to Cairo & Evening Culinary Walk (12:15–19:30): Enjoy lunch in Luxor at 12:15, transfer to Luxor Airport for your 14:30 flight to Cairo (arriving at 15:40), check in to your 5-star Cairo hotel, and join your guide from 17:00 to 19:30 for a curated Egyptian street-food and bazaar walk sampling classic koshary, falafel, shawarma, and oriental pastries.
Overnight: 5-Star Hotel in Cairo (Night 3 of 3 in Cairo) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Airport Departure Transfer (Default 17:30 Reference or Coordinated with Your Flight): After breakfast at your hotel (check-out by 12:00 with luggage storage available), meet your private driver 3 hours before your scheduled international flight—or up to 17:30 for evening departures—for your transfer to Cairo International Airport (lunch and dinner on Day 8 are not included).
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip includes
Included
- 3 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo such as Steigenberger El Tahrir or Ramses Hilton (Nights 1–2 and Night 7, Bed & Breakfast)
- 1 night at a boutique riverside Nubian Eco-Resort in Aswan such as Kato Dool Wellness Resort (Night 3, Half Board)
- 3 nights aboard a 5-star luxury Nile cruise ship from Aswan to Luxor such as MS Blue Shadow or MS Emilio (Nights 4–6, Full Board)
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan (Day 3) and from Luxor to Cairo (Day 7) are included. International flights are not included.
- Licensed private English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
- Private airport representatives for all arrivals and departures
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English- 7 breakfasts (Days 2–8), 6 lunches (Days 2, 3 & 7 + Days 4–6 onboard the cruise), and 4 dinners (Day 3 traditional Nubian dinner + Days 4–6 onboard the cruise) — 17 meals in total, plus evening street-food tastings on Day 7
- Complimentary bottled water during all guided excursions and transfers
- Domestic flights Cairo–Aswan (Day 3) and Luxor–Cairo (Day 7) in economy class (23 kg checked luggage)
- All private air-conditioned transfers, Philae and Nubian village motorboats, Felucca sail, and Edfu carriage
- All standard entrance tickets PLUS special interior tickets to the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)
- All local taxes and service charges
Excluded
Personal travel and medical insurance is not included.
- International flights and Egypt entry visa fees
- All meals on Day 1, dinner on Day 2, formal hotel dinner on Day 7 (street-food tastings are included), and lunch/dinner on Day 8
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion on Day 4 and gratuities
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