CAIRO
FAYOUM
NILE CRUISE
LUXOR–ASWAN–LUXOR ALEXANDRIA

A Journey Through Four
Horizons of Egypt

15-DAY
ITINERARY

THE HEART OF THE EXPERIENCE

A comprehensive 15-day Egypt itinerary that traverses the country’s most defining landscapes. The route sweeps from the monumental energy of Cairo and Giza to the quiet desert edges of Fayoum, follows the current south for a 7-night luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and concludes with the open horizons of Alexandria on the Mediterranean.

Designed for travelers who seek continuity and narrative depth. Monuments are approached as integral chapters in a living manuscript, allowing you to trace the story from Old Kingdom origins to the Greco-Roman coast—a complete circle of time and terrain.

It focuses on four distinct dimensions of the Egyptian experience: the architectural origins and enduring power of the Pyramids in Giza; the natural antiquity and silence of the Fayoum desert; the ceremonial richness of the Upper Nile, where temple life reached its peak; and the cosmopolitan, Greco-Roman legacy of Alexandria facing the sea.

The rhythm of the river defines the movement. A 7-night luxury cruise serves as the central pulse of the trip; between temple visits, the water itself becomes the destination, offering a calm, immersive passage through Upper Egypt’s cultivated banks, timeless villages, and drifting feluccas under an open sky.

Taken as a whole, the experience traces the full breadth of Egypt’s identity—from the desert silence to the river’s depth and the sea’s openness. It balances expansive discovery with invisible logistics, ensuring a journey that unfolds with clarity, confidence, and seamless flow from the first arrival to the final departure.

THE GEOGRAPHY

CAIRO • GIZA
  • Pyramids of the Giza Plateau

  • Great Sphinx

  • Valley Temple

  • Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Saladin Citadel

  • Muhammad Ali Mosque

  • Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad

  • El Moez Street

  • Khan el-Khalili

  • Islamic Cairo atmosphere

SAQQARA • MEMPHIS • DAHSHUR
  • Saqqara Necropolis

  • Step Pyramid of Djoser

  • Memphis

  • Dahshur Necropolis

  • Bent Pyramid

  • Red Pyramid

FAYOUM
  • Wadi El Hitan — Valley of the Whales

  • Wadi El Rayan

LUXOR – EAST BANK
  • Karnak Temple

  • Luxor Temple

LUXOR – WEST BANK
  • Valley of the Kings

  • Temple of Hatshepsut

  • Colossi of Memnon

EDFU
  • Temple of Horus

ASWAN
  • Philae Temple

  • Unfinished Obelisk

  • High Dam

  • Nubian Village

ABU SIMBEL
  • Great Temple of Ramesses II

  • Temple of Queen Nefertari

KOM OMBO
  • Double Temple of Sobek & Horus the Elder

  • Crocodile Museum

ESNA
  • Temple of Khnum

ALEXANDRIA
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina

  • Citadel of Qaitbay

DETAILED ITINERARY

THE ROUTE ON THE MAP

INCLUSIONS

GUIDING & EXPERTISE
  • Private English-Speaking Egyptologist Guide

  • Professional Private Local Desert Guide

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
  • Dedicated private driver throughout the journey

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, including airport arrivals and departures

  • 4×4 vehicles for all off-road travel

  • Private boat transfer to Philae Temple

  • Private boat transfer to the Nubian Village

DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
  • Cairo → Luxor

  • Luxor → Cairo

  • Aswan → Abu Simbel

  • Abu Simbel → Aswan

SIGNATURE WATER EXPERIENCES
  • Nile Cruise:
    5-star Nile Cruise
    Luxor — Aswan — Luxor

ACCOMMODATION & STAY OVERVIEW
  • 7 nights in Cairo
    5-star hotel
    Bed & Breakfast

  • 7 nights aboard
    Nile Cruise
    Full Board

MEALS & CULINARY INCLUSIONS
  • Meals are included as outlined in the itinerary

SELECTED HOTELS — CAIRO
  • Hilton Ramses

  • Hilton Pyramids Golf

  • Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

  • Fairmont Nile City

  • Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo

  • Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir

ACCESS & SERVICES
  • Entrance fees to all archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary

  • Bottled water during all tours and transfers

  • All service charges and government taxes

A Note on Accommodation Availability

One property from this curated selection will be confirmed for your journey. Final placement is subject to availability, ensuring that your experience always aligns with our rigorous standards for comfort and character.


OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

CAIRO: FELUCCA SUNSET SAIL
  • A late-afternoon sail on the Nile via a traditional felucca, a wooden vessel powered solely by the wind. The boat is equipped with cushioned seating and operates without a motor. The route provides a view of the Cairo skyline and the urban riverfront during the sunset hours.

GIZA: PYRAMID SOUND & LIGHT SHOW
  • A nighttime presentation at the Giza Pyramids, combining narration, projections, and illuminated views of the monuments. A structured, accessible way to experience the plateau after dark, with seating and clear storytelling about the site’s history.

LUXOR: HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT
  • The experience begins with a pre-dawn departure between 3:00 and 4:00 AM for transfer to the West Bank launch site. You lift off just before sunrise, drifting over the Nile and the monuments of the West Bank of the Luxor valley and its ancient architecture.


EXCLUSIONS

INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT
  • All international flights to and from Egypt. This itinerary commences upon arrival at your designated Egyptian gateway and concludes with your international departure

NATIONAL ENTRY & VISA FORMALITIES
  • The entry visa is the responsibility of the traveler and may be obtained online in advance (where eligible) or upon arrival

  • Pre-arrival guidance is shared in advance. Visa and passport formalities are completed within the immigration hall, after which you will be met at the terminal exit

  • For a fully managed arrival, with visa issuance and passport formalities handled on your behalf inside the restricted zone by a dedicated airport concierge, please refer to our VIP Fast-Track Arrival upgrade

PERSONAL PROTECTION
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

ELECTIVE EXPERIENCES
  • Supplementary site visits, optional excursions, or personal expenditures not specifically detailed in the itinerary