Overview
- Duration: 9 Days
- Schedule: everyday
- Destination: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & the Red Sea
- Tour Type: Private
Nile Jewel Cruise About
Early sunlight over Cairo sets the tone, warm, calm, and full of movement.
From here, your Nile Jewel cruise begins, carrying you from the Pyramids to the Nile and onward to Hurghada’s turquoise waters.
Each day flows with clear logistics, guided insight, and the comfort of handpicked hotels and a 5-star cruise.
This is Egypt arranged with precision: steady pacing, real exploration, and the space to enjoy every moment.
Included
- 3 nights in Cairo, Steigenberger El Tahrir or similar (4/5 stars)
- 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise, MS Chateau Lafayette, MS Nile Quest, MS Nile Style or similar
- 2 nights in Hurghada, Mercure Hurghada or Swiss Inn Resort (garden view room)
- Domestic flight: Cairo → Aswan
- Airport meet & assist
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Guided tours in Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
- Private A/C vans for all tours and transfers
- Bus: Luxor → Hurghada & Hurghada → Cairo
- Free 1GB eSIM for the lead traveler
- Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners
- Vegetarian and Halal options available
Excluded
- International flights.
- Egypt visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Entrance fees (approx. USD 140)
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Meals not mentioned
- New Year or Christmas Eve gala dinner (if applicable)
Nile Cruise Itinerary
Day 01
Cairo Arrival & Settle In
Arrive at Cairo Airport, where your representative meets you at the gate and handles formalities.
Transfer by private A/C vehicle to your hotel in Downtown Cairo.
Rest, adjust to the city’s rhythm, and enjoy a calm first evening.
Day 02
Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum Day
Start early for a guided visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Explore the Egyptian Museum’s treasures before walking through Khan El Khalili’s colorful lanes.
A single line of desert breeze and city sound ties the day together. Return to your hotel for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 03
Fly to Aswan & Board Your Nile Jewel Cruise
Fly from Cairo to Aswan in the morning. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and a local perfume house.
Board your 5-star cruise, your comfortable base for the Nile journey, designed with the same smooth rhythm you’d expect from a jewel cruise ship.
Lunch and dinner are served on board as the river quiets into the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04
Kom Ombo & Edfu Sailing
Optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel by road.
Back on board, enjoy a relaxed morning, then sail to Kom Ombo for a guided visit to the twin temples.
Continue toward Edfu as the Nile catches soft afternoon light.
Overnight on the cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05
Edfu Temple & Luxor Evening Walk
Ride by carriage to explore Edfu Temple, then return for breakfast on board your Nile Jewel cruise. Sail through Esna Lock and reach Luxor by late afternoon.
Visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, the columns glow gently as the city settles into dusk.
Overnight on your Nile cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06
West Bank, Karnak & Transfer to Hurghada
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon over the West Bank. Visit the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, the alabaster workshop, and Hatshepsut Temple.
Lunch in Luxor before driving to Hurghada (approx. 4 hours). Check into your Red Sea resort for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07
Red Sea Day at Leisure
A full day to enjoy Hurghada: swimming, snorkeling, diving, or a quiet day by the water.
The Red Sea’s calm rhythm makes a refreshing contrast to your Nile route.
Overnight at the resort.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 08
Return to Cairo & GEM Visit
Travel to Cairo by bus (6–7 hours) or upgrade to a domestic flight.
Those flying can visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on arrival, your first look at its monumental halls and statues, arranged with the same clarity and smooth flow you’d expect from a jewel of the seas cruise ship experience.
Check into your hotel for your final night.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 09
Departure
Enjoy breakfast, check out, and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
You may extend your journey with trips to Jordan, Morocco, Israel, or extra nights in Cairo or Hurghada.
Meals included: Breakfast
The Nile jewel cruise journey shaped by clarity, comfort, and the natural rhythm of Egypt.
When the time feels right, this route is ready to welcome you onboard.
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