9-Day Cultural Exploration Egypt Highlights & Nile Cruise
Tailored by Locals offers you the chance to explore Egypt's most famous landmarks at your own speed through a comfortable, unhurried experience. The exclusive door-to-door tour starts in Cairo where visitors can see the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, explore world-class museums and explore the historic districts of the city. Moreover, you will take a brief flight to Luxor to visit its ancient temples and royal burial sites. The Nile river will establish its own musical pace while you travel to Aswan through the legendary riverside temples. The local experts who lead your journey will provide you with straightforward package details, efficient trip organization and the ability to customize your schedule based on your preferred activities between history exploration, cultural experiences, photography and Nile River relaxation.
What's included
Itinerary
Your private guide will welcome you at Cairo International Airport to begin your journey in Egypt. You will arrive at your hotel with your private transfer where you can check in and settle down without any problems.
Take a peaceful walk along the Nile Corniche during evening hours to see the Nile River transform into a beautiful sunset view. The day will end with dinner at a Nile River view location because this experience provides a simple yet lasting first impression of Cairo which will establish the right atmosphere for upcoming events.
Inclusions:
- Approx. 3-hour experience
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
- Private services of local guide
- Dinner
The Giza Plateau serves as the starting point today where the Great Pyramids stand as the dominant structures of the desert landscape. Your guide will teach you about these monuments while showing you their best photo spots and viewing points before you move to the Sphinx location.
The Egyptian Museum will be visited with a structured presentation of the collection in an exciting manner instead of creating an overwhelming experience. The presentation will focus on essential masterpieces which demonstrate the significance of King Tutankhamun. Your tour ends in Coptic Cairo where you will enter a peaceful ancient neighborhood to explore the Hanging Church which provides a transformative experience.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
Today the plan is to help you understand more how different cultural influences have formed the city of Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo to experience the Christian and Jewish historical sites which showcase Cairo's religious background.
The Museum of Islamic Art is your next destination in the afternoon because it showcases Egyptian artistic masterpieces from different time periods through its collection of calligraphy, ceramics, textiles and metalwork. You can include either a brief coffee break or a short visit to the market depending on your desired speed of exploration.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
The schedule continues and finds us at Luxor airport to visit Karnak Temple first which shows the enormous size of ancient Egypt through its extensive collection of halls, columns and courtyards. Your guide will assist you in reading the carvings while showing how various rulers transformed the site throughout history.
End your day by exploring Luxor Temple next to the Nile River as the sun's rays fade into evening. The sunset creates a special ambiance which makes the entire experience more suitable for photography. The evening remains available for you to spend as you wish while dinner options will be chosen based on your personal preferences.
Inclusions:
- Flight to Luxor
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
Spend a day on the West Bank to explore royal burial sites while experiencing the dramatic beauty of the landscape of the desert. The Valley of the Kings contains tombs which display elaborate paintings and show how people from ancient times believed about life after death. You can see the well-known tomb of Tutankhamun.
The Temple of Hatshepsut stands as a remarkable structure extending from the cliffs while connecting to the fascinating reign of one of Egypt's most notable pharaohs. The Colossi of Memnon serve as your final destination because they offer perfect photo opportunities while you can experience the enormous size of all your previous discoveries..
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
Your day starts with a Nile River cruise while you find peace in your new environment. The southern region shows palm trees bordering banks, agricultural fields and residential areas which demonstrate that the Nile River serves as the essential foundation of Egypt.
Stop to visit the Temple of Edfu which honors Horus and stands as one of the best-preserved ancient temples. The ancient world becomes visible through the combination of monumental pylons and detailed reliefs which your guide will explain through the stone-carved stories. The river scenery becomes visible to you while you spend your time relaxing on board.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
The trip will continue by making two significant port stops. The Temple of Khnum at Esna offers you the chance to see its famous carved columns while experiencing the peaceful environment of the site. The site features a unique twin temple at Kom Ombo which honors Sobek and Horus the Elder while offering stunning views of the Nile River.
The deck area provides passengers with the perfect opportunity to relax between ship visits while they take in the stunning Egyptian views
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
The city of Aswan welcomes you! The first stop is Philae Temple which stands as an Isis temple located on an island. You can access it by boat while enjoying the temple's historic value and its exceptional river scenery.
The Aswan High Dam stands as a modern architectural achievement which brought a revolution in Egyptian water resource management and electricity production. You will witness Lake Nasser views before you head back to your hotel room which leaves you free to explore Aswan at your leisure.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
For your last day, the Nubian Museum provides you with an opportunity to explore Nubian heritage through its exhibits which showcase traditional practices, artistic expressions and the permanent cultural heritage of the Nile River region. The last section provides essential human perspectives which make the temples and tombs you studied more significant.
The journey ends with a flight back to Cairo where you will experience the lasting memories of pyramids, temples and the eternal serenity of the Nile cruise. We hope all the memories you made from this trip can inspire you to explore further places with Tailored by Locals.
Inclusions:
- Private guided tour
- Entrance fees
- Flight to Cairo
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (vehicle)
