- 10 days9 nights
- Privateyour own Egyptologist
- 3-night cruiseHistoria boutique ship
- From $5,790per person
Luxury Travel Egypt with the Historia Nile Cruise
This journey brings together Egypt’s most famous sights and its most storied hotels. You begin and end at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza in Cairo, spend a night at the legendary Old Cataract in Aswan, sail to Luxor aboard the Historia, a small boutique cruise ship, and finish with two nights at the Winter Palace.
Along the way you see far more than the classic highlights: the painted tombs of the workers’ village at Deir el-Medina, and a full day at the temples of Abydos and Dendera, two of the most beautiful in Egypt. Every visit is private, with your own Egyptologist and driver.
Journey highlights
- The Pyramids and the Sphinx with a camel ride, plus the Step Pyramid at Saqqara
- A felucca lunch on the Nile and a night at the Old Cataract in Aswan
- Three nights on the Historia, a boutique cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- The Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina and the Temple of Hatshepsut
- Abydos and Dendera, with Egypt’s best-preserved temple ceiling
- The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Hanging Church in Old Cairo
Your journey at a glance
- Day 1 Cairo · Arrive at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza
- Day 2 Giza · The Pyramids, the Sphinx and Saqqara
- Day 3 Aswan · Fly south, felucca lunch, Nubian Museum, the Old Cataract
- Day 4 Aswan · High Dam, Philae, board the Historia, Kom Ombo
- Day 5 Edfu · Temple of Horus, sail to Luxor
- Day 6 Luxor West Bank · Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina, Hatshepsut
- Day 7 Luxor · Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Winter Palace
- Day 8 Abydos and Dendera · A day among the finest temples
- Day 9 Cairo · Fly north, Grand Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
- Day 10 Cairo · Departure
Where you stay
Four Seasons Nile Plaza
Cairo · 3 nights · Nile-view room
Cairo’s finest address on the Garden City Corniche, with sweeping river views, a celebrated spa and excellent restaurants.
Sofitel Old Cataract
Aswan · 1 night · Nile view
The legendary 19th-century palace above the Nile’s first cataract, with gardens and terraces overlooking the river.
Historia
Nile cruise · 3 nights · Aswan to Luxor
A small boutique cruise ship with a calm, intimate atmosphere and only a limited number of guests.
Winter Palace
Luxor · 2 nights · Nile view
Luxor’s grand Victorian palace hotel on the Corniche, a short walk from Luxor Temple.
What’s included
Included
- Private Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing
- VIP meet-and-assist and Egypt entry visa on arrival
- Private modern vehicle for all transfers and touring
- All hotel nights and the 3-night Historia cruise
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees for all sites in the itinerary
- Meals as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Bottled water every day
Not included
- International flights
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
- Drinks and personal expenses
Make this journey yours
Add Abu Simbel, extend your stay at the Old Cataract, or finish with a few days on the Red Sea. Our team in Egypt will adjust the dates, hotels and pace to suit you.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cairo hotel is used?
The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, in a Nile-view room.
Which Nile cruise is included?
The Historia, a boutique luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Is this tour private?
Yes. The tour is fully private: only you and your travel companions, with your own Egyptologist guide, driver and air-conditioned vehicle.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, hotels, cruise and length of stay can all be tailored. Tell us what matters most to you and we will adjust the plan.
What is the best time of year for this tour?
October to April is the most comfortable season, with warm days and cool evenings. Summer is very hot in Luxor and Aswan, so sightseeing is planned for early mornings and evenings.
How do I book and pay?
A deposit secures your booking and the balance is due before arrival. See our Payment & Cancellation Policy for full details, or contact us to reserve your dates.
