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A nine-day private tour that pairs Cairo’s ancient monuments with a four-night Luxor-to-Aswan Nile cruise. Visit Giza, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Philae and more, with optional hot-air balloon and Abu Simbel add-ons.
A nine-day private tour that pairs Cairo’s ancient monuments with a four-night Luxor-to-Aswan Nile cruise. Visit Giza, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Philae and more, with optional hot-air balloon and Abu Simbel add-ons.
Morning in Cairo begins with dust and diesel giving way to the silhouette of the Giza pyramids, and by evening you’re on the Nile’s deck where the river pushes the sky westward.
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Operated by Bastet Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Morning in Cairo begins with dust and diesel giving way to the silhouette of the Giza pyramids, and by evening you’re on the Nile’s deck where the river pushes the sky westward.
This nine-day itinerary threads together Egypt’s most storied sites: the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then a four-night Nile cruise that links Luxor’s Karnak and Valley of the Kings to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan’s Philae and High Dam. Geology and human labor are visible everywhere — limestone cliffs carved for royal tombs, sandstone pylons rising from river silt, modern concrete at the High Dam. Culture arrives in markets and mosques: Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili hums with bargaining and oud; Nubian villages near Aswan keep a distinct language and crafts tradition.
Expect long days on foot at archaeological sites, close-up encounters with hieroglyph-covered walls, and the slow, steady motion of the Nile demanding little more than to be watched. Optional extras — a hot-air balloon over Luxor and an Abu Simbel transfer — deepen the experience but require advance booking.
Practical guidance: carry a refillable water bottle, dress modestly in temples and mosques, schedule outdoor visits for cooler early mornings or late afternoons, and bring small-denomination Egyptian pounds for tips and bazaar purchases. Check visa requirements and travel advisories before departure; most logistics — domestic flights Luxor/Aswan and 5-star cruise accommodation — are included in this private, guided program.
Yes — the itinerary includes domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and four nights on a Nile cruise as described.
Many parts of the tour are accessible and transportation is air-conditioned, but temple sites have stairs and uneven ground; notify operators about mobility needs to arrange assistance.
Book these in advance—hot-air balloons are weather-dependent and popular at sunrise; Abu Simbel often requires a separate day trip and additional fees.
Carry small-denomination Egyptian pounds for tips, guide fees and market purchases; tipping is customary and built-in service charges vary by operator.
Bastet Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Morning in Cairo begins with dust and diesel giving way to the silhouette of the Giza pyramids, and by evening you’re on the Nile’s deck where the river pushes the sky westward.
Morning in Cairo begins with dust and diesel giving way to the silhouette of the Giza pyramids, and by evening you’re on the Nile’s deck where the river pushes the sky westward.
This nine-day itinerary threads together Egypt’s most storied sites: the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then a four-night Nile cruise that links Luxor’s Karnak and Valley of the Kings to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan’s Philae and High Dam. Geology and human labor are visible everywhere — limestone cliffs carved for royal tombs, sandstone pylons rising from river silt, modern concrete at the High Dam. Culture arrives in markets and mosques: Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili hums with bargaining and oud; Nubian villages near Aswan keep a distinct language and crafts tradition.
Expect long days on foot at archaeological sites, close-up encounters with hieroglyph-covered walls, and the slow, steady motion of the Nile demanding little more than to be watched. Optional extras — a hot-air balloon over Luxor and an Abu Simbel transfer — deepen the experience but require advance booking.
Practical guidance: carry a refillable water bottle, dress modestly in temples and mosques, schedule outdoor visits for cooler early mornings or late afternoons, and bring small-denomination Egyptian pounds for tips and bazaar purchases. Check visa requirements and travel advisories before departure; most logistics — domestic flights Luxor/Aswan and 5-star cruise accommodation — are included in this private, guided program.