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Feluccas and cruise boats on the Nile at AswanClassic Egypt & Nile Cruise: 12 Days from Cairo to Abu SimbelThe sun deck of a luxury Nile cruise ship moored at LuxorLuxury Egypt in 14 Days: Mena House, Old Cataract & a Boutique Nile CruiseA traditional dahabiya sailing boat on the NileDahabiya Nile Sailing: 10 Days with 5 Nights from Esna to Aswan
Length12 days / 11 nights14 days / 13 nights10 days / 9 nights
PaceModerateRelaxedRelaxed
StyleSignature, CruiseLuxury, CruiseCruise, Adventure
RouteCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor · Esna · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu Simbel · CairoCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor · Dendera · Abydos · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu SimbelCairo · Giza · Luxor · Esna · El Kab · Edfu · Gebel el-Silsila · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Best forFirst-time visitors who want the full classic Egypt experience, including a proper Nile cruise, at a comfortable pace.Travellers who want Egypt's best hotels, an expert guide throughout and the time to go deeper, including couples celebrating a milestone.Travellers who prefer small boats, slow travel and quieter sites to big-ship cruising, including couples, friends and families who want to charter a whole boat.
Ideal monthsNovember to MarchNovember to MarchNovember to March
Highlights
  • Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist
  • A full morning in the Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun's treasures and Khufu's Solar Boat
  • Saqqara, Memphis and the Dahshur pyramids
  • Islamic and Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili
  • 4-night five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan with full board
  • Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
  • Sailing through the Esna lock and a felucca at sunset in Aswan
  • Abu Simbel and a visit to a colourful Nubian village
  • Four nights at the Marriott Mena House, with the Great Pyramid in view from the gardens
  • Inside the Great Pyramid and a full day at the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • One senior private Egyptologist from Cairo to Aswan
  • Tombs of Seti I and Nefertari, two of the most beautiful in Egypt
  • Day trip to Dendera's painted ceilings and the Osireion at Abydos
  • Boutique luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
  • Two nights at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, where Agatha Christie stayed
  • Abu Simbel by private flight or chauffeured drive
  • Five nights on a traditional dahabiya with only a handful of cabins
  • Moorings at islands and riverbanks too small for cruise ships
  • Esna's Temple of Khnum, with its newly restored painted ceiling
  • The rarely visited rock tombs of El Kab and the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila
  • Edfu and Kom Ombo temples at quieter times of day
  • Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private Egyptologist
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
  • Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam
Where you stay
  • Cairo (Giza), 4 nights: Marriott Mena House or similar
  • Nile cruise, 4 nights: Sonesta St. George I or similar five-star ship
  • Aswan, 2 nights: Mövenpick Resort Aswan or similar
  • Cairo, 1 night: Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City or similar
  • Giza, 4 nights: Marriott Mena House (pyramid-view room) or similar
  • Luxor, 3 nights: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor or similar
  • Nile cruise, 4 nights: Oberoi Philae or Sanctuary Sun Boat IV or similar
  • Aswan, 2 nights: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract or similar
  • Cairo (Giza), 2 nights: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar
  • Luxor, 1 night: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor or similar
  • Dahabiya, 5 nights: Nour El Nil fleet dahabiya or similar
  • Aswan, 1 night: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract or similar
Included
  • 7 nights' hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • 4-night five-star Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan with full board
  • Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide on every touring day, including the cruise
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for all transfers and touring
  • Standard entry fees to every site in the itinerary
  • Felucca sail, Philae boat and Nubian village boat trip
  • Airport meet-and-assist service and 24/7 local support
  • 9 nights in luxury hotels with daily breakfast
  • 4-night boutique luxury Nile cruise with full board
  • Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo, plus the Aswan–Abu Simbel return flight
  • Senior private Egyptologist guide throughout, plus private luxury vehicle and driver
  • All entry fees including the Great Pyramid interior and the tombs of Seti I, Tutankhamun and Nefertari
  • VIP meet-and-assist service at Cairo airport
  • Private felucca with afternoon tea in Aswan
  • Dedicated 24/7 Noble Travel support in Egypt
  • 4 nights in hotels with daily breakfast
  • 5-night dahabiya cruise Esna to Aswan with full board, soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
  • Private Egyptologist guide on land and an Egyptologist on board the dahabiya
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for all transfers and touring
  • Standard entry fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Airport meet-and-assist service and 24/7 local support
PriceFrom A$5,890 ppFrom A$12,900 ppFrom A$7,490 pp
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Which Egypt tour is best for a first visit?

For most first-timers, the Classic Egypt & Nile Cruise is the best balance: Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a four-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Short on time? The Essential Egypt in 8 days covers the icons.

Should I choose a cruise ship or a dahabiya?

A five-star cruise ship has more facilities and suits most travellers; a dahabiya is a small sailing boat with a handful of cabins that moors at quiet islands. Our Nile cruise vs dahabiya guide compares them in detail.

Can you combine parts of different tours?

Yes. Every Noble Travel journey is private, so we can take the Red Sea days from one itinerary and the desert or Abu Simbel from another, and build them around your dates.

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