Cairo, Giza & Nile Cruise Signature Trip
Cairo and Giza, then a private Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Several hours on your feet on each sightseeing day — soft sand at Giza, uneven temple stone in Luxor and Aswan. The cruise days in between are genuinely restful, and a private vehicle waits at every site.
About this tour
Our signature Cairo, Giza & Nile Cruise trip — three days exploring Cairo and the Giza Plateau, then a flight to Aswan to begin a private Nile cruise, sailing with the river's current through Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor, before flying back to Cairo.
Highlights
- ✦Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot
- ✦Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- ✦Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
- ✦5-star Nile Cruise, Aswan to Luxor
- ✦Kom Ombo & Edfu temples
- ✦Karnak & Luxor temples
- ✦Valley of the Kings
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Cairo
A relaxing, free day to settle in and recover from your flight — no sightseeing scheduled.
- 2
Giza & the Pyramids
The Giza Plateau — Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, with a camel ride, the Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot, and lunch.
- 3
Cairo Sightseeing
The Egyptian Museum, Old/Coptic Cairo, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
- 4
Fly to Aswan & Embark
A private transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan, then embarkation on your Nile Cruise ship. Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam in the afternoon.
- 5
Kom Ombo & Edfu
The ship sails north toward Luxor — Kom Ombo's riverside temple in the morning, then Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage from the dock.
- 6
Arrive Luxor — East Bank
The ship arrives in Luxor. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple in the afternoon.
- 7
Luxor — West Bank & Disembark
The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then disembarkation.
- 8
Fly to Cairo & Departure
A private transfer to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo, connecting to your onward journey.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot
- ✓Professional content creator
- ✓Private air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✓5-star Nile Cruise cabin, Aswan to Luxor
- ✓Meals aboard the cruise
- ✓All cruise shore excursions
- ✓Lunch on Cairo/Giza days
- ✓Entrance fees
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Cairo hotels
- ✕Domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo)
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
- ✕Optional activities
Make It Yours
Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
Before You Book
The things travelers ask us most about this tour.
Yes — entrance fees for the sites on this itinerary are in the price, so there is nothing to buy at the gate. What you would still pay for separately are your Egypt visa, Cairo hotels, domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo), tips, personal spending and optional activities.
Private. It runs for your group alone — private air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle and private English-speaking Egyptologist guide — so the pace is yours and nobody waits on a coach filling up. We do not merge bookings into larger groups.
Prefer to join a small group? See Weekly Trips →A fair amount, but nothing strenuous. Several hours on your feet on each sightseeing day — soft sand at Giza, uneven temple stone in Luxor and Aswan. The cruise days in between are genuinely restful, and a private vehicle waits at every site. If someone in your group has limited mobility, tell us before you book — we can usually adjust the route or the pace rather than have you find out on the day.
It runs 8 days / 7 nights across 4 bases — Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Luxor. The day-by-day breakdown is on this page, and start times flex around your flights and how early you like to begin.
Yes. Travellers on this itinerary most often add ATV Quad Bikes at Pyramids' Sahara Desert, Quiet Nile Felucca Tour and Food Tour, and any of them can be built into the day rather than booked separately. You can also swap a site, change the pace, or start from a blank page if none of this is quite right.
Customize this tour →What travellers said
Reviews of Egypt Eye from travellers who did something similar.
“The Pyramid and Sphinx tour with our photographer absolutely incredible from start to finish. Our photographer provided deep and engaging insights about the Pyramids, temples, and Sphinx throughout the tour, bringing ancient history to life with passion and clarity. He went above and beyond—not just as a guide, but even helping us negotiate with local vendors, which made the experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. The itinerary was…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Rohan
1 Day Giza Tour
“The all inclusive Pyramids and Sphinx experience with our guide (and Ru) was exceptional! Communication about pick up and itinerary of activities were clear and timely. Also, entrance to the sites was very easy and efficient. No hassle or waiting in long lines! Ru was an exceptional guide! She’s very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English, which made the exchange of information very fluid and easy. I learned SO much! Additionally, they were…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Bernard
1 Day Giza Tour
“This tour exceeded all my expectations and provided a truly exceptional experience. On the day I originally booked, I wasn’t feeling well, but the team was incredibly understanding and accommodated me by rescheduling for the following day. Their flexibility and kindness set the tone for the rest of the experience. The private nature of the tour made it even more enjoyable, as everything was tailored to my pace and preferences. My guide, our…”Read the full review on Airbnb
Thien
1 Day Giza Tour
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