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A nine-day private loop through Egypt that pairs Cairo’s museums and markets with a luxury Nile cruise and the monumental temples of Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Ideal for travelers who want close-up archaeology with curated logistics.
A nine-day private loop through Egypt that pairs Cairo’s museums and markets with a luxury Nile cruise and the monumental temples of Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Ideal for travelers who want close-up archaeology with curated logistics.
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Operated by Bastet Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Morning light fractures across the Nile as your private car eases out of Cairo and the city’s low skyline gives way to the broad river and scrubby desert. On day two the Pyramids of Giza loom—precise blocks of limestone rising from wind-swept sand—while later the Nile becomes a slow-moving artery carrying a wooden-hulled cruise between temples carved in the living rock.
moderate.
9 days.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness able to walk 1–3 miles per day and climb stairs and tomb steps
Yes—entry fees for listed sites and domestic flights specified in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
Many parts are accessible, but tombs and some temples have stairs and uneven ground; the tour notes wheelchair-accessible transport and should be discussed on booking.
Cruise nights include downtime; guided shore excursions are scheduled each day with time for independent exploration on board between stops.
Visas depend on nationality; check Egypt’s entry rules. Routine vaccinations are usually sufficient—consult your healthcare provider for current recommendations.
The itinerary follows millennia of Egyptian statecraft—from Old Kingdom stonework at Giza and Saqqara to New Kingdom temple-building along the Nile and the modern rescue of Abu Simbel during the Aswan High Dam project.
Rising tourism and water management shape local conservation; stick to marked paths, avoid touching reliefs, and use refillable water bottles to reduce plastic waste.
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