8-Day Ultra-Luxury Cairo & 4-Night Oberoi Philae Private Nile Cruise
Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
8 - 80 Ages
About this tour
Sail the Nile aboard the 5-star Oberoi Philae Luxury Nile Cruiser on this 8-day private journey pairing 3 nights in total at a 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo (Nights 1, 2, and 7) with a 4-night Full Board voyage from Luxor to Aswan (Nights 3–6). Featuring 22 oversized luxury cabins and suites (36 sq. meters with floor-to-ceiling French windows), fine à-la-carte dining, private Egyptologist guiding, and extended West Bank sightseeing including Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, and the Nubian Museum, this itinerary includes 7 breakfasts (Days 2, 3 & 8 at your Cairo hotel and Days 4–7 aboard The Oberoi Philae), 5 lunches (Day 2 in Cairo and Days 3–6 aboard The Oberoi Philae), and 4 dinners (Days 3–6 aboard The Oberoi Philae) — 16 meals in total.
Spend Nights 1 and 2 at a 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo such as Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or Kempinski Nile Hotel (Bed & Breakfast), visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, and Old Coptic Cairo. After flying from Cairo to Luxor on Day 3 (11:30 flight), embark on The Oberoi Philae for 4 nights of Full Board ultra-luxury cruising from Luxor to Aswan (Nights 3–6).
During your Oberoi Philae voyage, explore Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the royal mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, the ancient artisans' village of Deir el-Medina, Edfu's Temple of Horus, the twin Temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan High Dam, Philae Island Temple, and the Nubian Museum before flying back to Cairo on Day 7 afternoon (15:30 flight, allowing ample time for an optional 06:30–11:30 Abu Simbel flight excursion) for your third and final night in Cairo (Night 3 of 3 in Cairo) ahead of your Day 8 departure.
Route
- 1CairoAfricaEgyptStart
- 2El GizaAfricaEgypt
- 3LuxorAfricaEgypt
- 4EsnaAfricaEgypt
- 5EdfuAfricaEgypt
- 6Kom OmboAfricaEgypt
- 7AswanAfricaEgypt
- 8Philae (Temple of Isis)AfricaEgyptAswanEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
VIP 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 and visa assistance, then transfer by private luxury vehicle to your 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Kempinski Nile Hotel, or comparable 5-star luxury property).
Evening Check-in: Unwind in your luxury Nile-view room (all meals on Day 1 are not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Cairo (Night 1 of 3 in Cairo) | Meals Included: None
Morning at the Giza Plateau (08:30–12:30): After breakfast at your hotel, depart at 08:30 with your private Egyptologist guide to explore the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, and the Great Sphinx (entrance tickets included).
Afternoon at the Egyptian Museum (13:00–17:00): Savor lunch at a fine restaurant, then visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to view royal pharaonic treasures before returning to your hotel (dinner on Day 2 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Cairo (Night 2 of 3 in Cairo) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning Citadel, Coptic Cairo & 11:30 Flight to Luxor (07:30–12:30): After breakfast and check-out at 07:30, visit the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the Hanging Church in Old Coptic Cairo (08:00–10:00), then transfer to Cairo Airport for your 11:30 domestic flight to Luxor (arriving at 12:30).
Afternoon Embarkation on The Oberoi Philae & Karnak/Luxor Temples (13:00–18:00): Board the 5-star ultra-luxury Oberoi Philae in Luxor at 13:00 for lunch onboard, then visit Karnak and Luxor Temples from 15:00 to 18:00 before enjoying gourmet à-la-carte dinner onboard.
Overnight: Aboard The Oberoi Philae in Luxor (Night 1 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Comprehensive West Bank Tour (08:00–13:00): After breakfast aboard The Oberoi Philae, cross to the West Bank with your Egyptologist to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the monumental Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, and the painted tombs of the royal artisans at Deir el-Medina (entrance tickets included).
Afternoon Sailing via Esna Lock to Edfu: Return to The Oberoi Philae at 13:00 for lunch and relax by the heated upper-deck pool as the cruiser crosses the Esna Lock and sails south to Edfu with dinner onboard.
Overnight: Aboard The Oberoi Philae in Edfu (Night 2 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning at Edfu Temple (08:00–10:30): After breakfast onboard, visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu—Egypt's best-preserved ancient sanctuary—with your Egyptologist guide (entrance ticket included).
Afternoon Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple (16:00–18:00): Enjoy lunch onboard while cruising south to Kom Ombo, then walk ashore in the late afternoon to explore the symmetrical twin Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and the Crocodile Mummy Museum (entrance ticket included), followed by a cocktail reception and dinner onboard while moored at Kom Ombo.
Overnight: Aboard The Oberoi Philae in Kom Ombo (Night 3 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Arrival in Aswan & Philae Temple (08:30–12:30): Enjoy breakfast onboard as The Oberoi Philae glides into Aswan, then visit the Aswan High Dam and cross by private motorboat to the island Temple of Isis at Philae (entrance tickets included).
Afternoon Nubian Museum Visit (15:00–17:00): After lunch onboard, tour the acclaimed Nubian Museum in Aswan showcasing 5,000 years of Nubian civilization before returning to The Oberoi Philae for your farewell gala dinner onboard in Aswan.
Overnight: Aboard The Oberoi Philae in Aswan (Night 4 of 4) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Disembarkation & Optional Abu Simbel Flight (06:30–11:30): Savor your final breakfast aboard The Oberoi Philae and disembark at 08:30 (guests pre-booking the optional Abu Simbel air excursion depart on the 06:30 flight from Aswan and return by 11:30; USD 320 per person), then transfer to Aswan Airport for your included 15:30 flight back to Cairo.
Late Afternoon Check-in at 5-Star Luxury Cairo Hotel: Arrive in Cairo at 16:50 and transfer by private luxury vehicle to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for an evening at leisure (lunch and dinner on Day 7 are not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Luxury Hotel in Cairo (Night 3 of 3 in Cairo) | Meals Included: Breakfast
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 comfortable 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 luxury hotel in Cairo such as Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or Kempinski Nile Hotel (Nights 1, 2, and 7, Deluxe Nile-View Room, Bed & Breakfast)
- 4 nights aboard the 5-star ultra-luxury Oberoi Philae Nile Cruiser from Luxor to Aswan (Nights 3–6, 36 sq.m Luxury Cabin, Full Board)
Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor (Day 3) and from Aswan to Cairo (Day 7) are included. International flights are not included.
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan
- Private VIP airport meet-and-assist representatives
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English- 7 breakfasts (Days 2, 3 & 8 at your Cairo hotel + Days 4–7 aboard The Oberoi Philae), 5 lunches (Day 2 in Cairo + Days 3–6 aboard The Oberoi Philae), and 4 gourmet à-la-carte dinners aboard The Oberoi Philae (Days 3–6) — 16 meals in total
- Complimentary bottled water during all guided excursions and transfers
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor (Day 3 at 11:30) and Aswan–Cairo (Day 7 at 15:30) in economy class (23 kg checked luggage)
- All private luxury air-conditioned transfers and Philae Island motorboat
- All entrance tickets to the Giza Plateau, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Coptic Cairo, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, High Dam, Philae Temple, and Nubian Museum
- 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, lunch and dinner on Day 7, and lunch and dinner on Day 8
- Optional Abu Simbel flight excursion on Day 7 morning (USD 320 per person, bookable in advance) and gratuities
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