Embark Signature Egypt Nile Cruise – 9 Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor

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Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$2,757 pp

Overview

A 9-day trip through Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. Highlights include the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Temples of Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 4 in Abu Simbel: the Temples of Abu Simbel. Day 5 on the Nile: Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Days 6–8 in Luxor: Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Day 9 in Cairo.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion.

Day 2 Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 3 Fly Cairo - Aswan

Fly to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Abu Simbel

With your guide, visit the Temples of Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Kom Ombo & Edfu

With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Luxor - East Bank

With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Luxor - West Bank Secrets

With your guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 8 Fly Luxor - Cairo - Khan el-Khalili

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Temple of Dendera. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 9 Depart Cairo

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • VIP air‑side meet; assist in Cairo with fast‑track immigration and luggage handling
  • All private, air‑conditioned vehicle transfers with onboard Wi‑Fi and bottled water
  • Domestic flights in economy class (Cairo–Aswan; Luxor–Cairo) with 1×23 kg checked bag
  • 3 nights 5‑star accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast; taxes
  • 1 night 5‑star accommodation in Aswan with daily breakfast; taxes
  • 3‑night deluxe 5‑star Nile cruise on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea)
  • 1 night 5‑star accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast; taxes
  • Private licensed Egyptologist guides in Cairo; small‑group (max 16) guiding on cruise shore excursions
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites including Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM preview, NMEC,
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu,
  • Philae Temple; Unfinished Obelisk
  • Home‑hosted Nubian dinner with round‑trip boat transfer
  • On‑board entertainment: Egyptian cooking demonstration; galabeya party
  • Welcome cocktail reception on cruise embarkation day
  • Daily bottled water plus tea/coffee during land touring
  • 24/7 in‑country concierge (WhatsApp and toll‑free support)
  • Porterage at all airports, hotels and cruise
  • All service charges and local taxes

Not included

  • International airfare to/from Cairo
  • Egyptian tourist visa on arrival (approx. CAD 35) – waived if booked 60+ days in advance under early‑bird promo
  • Personal expenses such as beverages not specified, laundry, telephone, minibar, spa treatments
  • Gratuities: private guide (suggest CAD 12‑15 pp per touring day); driver (CAD 4‑6 pp per day); cruise crew (CAD 10 pp per cruise night)
  • Optional excursions upgrades: Sound and Light show, hot‑air balloon, Abu Simbel flight, Dendera day trip, interior Great Pyramid, Seti I Tomb, etc
  • Room or cabin upgrades beyond the quoted categories
  • Meals not listed as included

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonTriple RoomDouble RoomSingle Room
OCT - APR$2,757$2,889$4,325

Where you stay

DWA Nile Cruise, Le Riad de Charme Cairo Hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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