Private · 11 days
11 Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise
Explore an 11 day Egypt tour with Nile cruise combining Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and major ancient sites. View the itinerary, cruise route, price and trip details.
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This 11 day Egypt tour with Nile cruise combines Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and major sites along the Nile in one multi-day journey. The route brings together pyramids, museums, royal tombs, temples and river landscapes, with the exact sequence and included services confirmed before travel.
The itinerary is planned around the stated 11-day duration, allowing time for guided visits, transfers and the Nile cruise stages. For more multi-day routes, compare our Egypt tour packages.
What you experience on this Egypt tour with Nile cruise
- Discover Cairo across different historical periods. Depending on the confirmed programme, visit major museums, historic quarters and selected monuments that show the contrasts of the capital.
- Experience the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Explore the Giza plateau, see the great pyramids from different viewpoints and visit the Sphinx.
- Trace the development of pyramid building at Saqqara. Explore the Step Pyramid complex and learn how royal tombs and pyramid architecture developed during the Old Kingdom.
- Explore Luxor’s East and West Banks. Connect monumental temples on the East Bank with royal tombs and mortuary sites on the West Bank.
- Travel the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Follow the river through Upper Egypt and connect the major temple stops along the cruise route.
- Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo. Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo.
- See Aswan and Philae Temple. Experience Aswan’s Nile setting, cross by boat to Philae and visit selected landmarks included in the confirmed programme.
- Visit Abu Simbel. Stand before the monumental temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari and learn about their extraordinary relocation.
Egypt 11 day itinerary: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Nile
- Day 1 – Cairo. Begin with selected highlights that introduce Cairo’s major historical periods.
- Day 2 – Giza and Saqqara. Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, then continue to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid complex.
- Day 3 – Cairo museums and historic quarters. Explore selected galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum and continue through historic Old Cairo according to the confirmed programme.
- Day 4 – Luxor East Bank. Discover Luxor’s monumental temple landscape, including Karnak and selected East Bank highlights.
- Day 5 – Luxor West Bank. Visit selected royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and explore major West Bank sites before continuing the Nile journey.
- Day 6 – Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and continue along the Nile cruise route.
- Day 7 – Kom Ombo. Explore the double temple at Kom Ombo and continue towards Aswan.
- Day 8 – Aswan and Philae. Visit Philae Temple, experience Aswan’s Nile setting and see the High Dam when included in the confirmed programme.
- Day 9 – Abu Simbel. Visit the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari and learn about their history and relocation.
- Day 10 – Aswan and onward journey. Continue with selected Aswan highlights before the onward stage of the route according to the confirmed travel plan.
- Day 11 – Cairo. Complete the journey with selected Cairo highlights such as the Citadel and historic Old Cairo, depending on the confirmed programme.
Nile cruise route and travel pace
The programme combines guided visits with realistic transfer and cruise time. At the main stops there is time for explanations, photographs and breaks. Sailing stages, road transfers and any domestic travel are integrated into the itinerary so the route remains easy to follow.
Preparing for your 11 day Egypt tour
Pickup, meeting point, party size and preferred language are confirmed in advance. Please also share children’s ages, mobility needs and dietary requirements so the day-to-day pace can be planned appropriately.
Plan your Egypt and Nile cruise journey
The route is organised into practical daily stages around Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the Nile. Exact inclusions, accommodation, cruise details, transfers, tickets and other services are confirmed in your personal offer before booking.
Important: The order and individual visits may change because of opening times, weather, flight or sailing schedules. Entry tickets, meals, accommodation and other services apply only when expressly confirmed in your Nebu Reisen offer.
Journey views
Places and experiences along your route
Highlights of this excursion
- Connect Cairo’s great historical periods
- Understand Luxor’s East and West Banks
- Egypt at the rhythm of the Nile
- Aswan’s islands, temples and Nile landscape
- The colossal temples of Abu Simbel
- Pace and breaks tailored personally
Group pricing
More travellers, a better price
Compare the published group rates, then choose your travel date and number of travellers.
| Travellers | Vehicle / format | Price per person | Benefit per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €2,723 | Base price |
| 3–4 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €2,394 | €329 less |
| 5–6 travellers | Nebu Reisen | €2,155 | €568 less |
Trip information
Good to know before booking
The essential practical information at a glance. We confirm every open point in writing before your booking becomes binding.
Duration
11 days
Pickup & meeting point
Cairo · Confirmed personally for the selected route
Language
German, English or French subject to availability
Final confirmation
Availability, order of visits, admission tickets, meals, transfers and optional services are listed clearly in the final offer.
Personal requirements
Passport or identification as required by the route, sun protection, water and personal medication. Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing; cover shoulders and knees at religious sites.
Your route
Your journey on the map
Gold pickup markers show the possible starting points. Numbered markers follow the published itinerary.
Geographic orientation; pickup and sequence are confirmed with the booking. The line shows the approximate route, not the exact road.
Timeline
Planned itinerary
- 01
Day 1 — Connect Cairo’s great historical periods: Depending on the confirmed route, experience pharaonic monuments, major museums and historic quarters, revealing the contrasts of the capital.
- 02
Day 2 — Experience the pyramid plateau and Sphinx: Explore the Giza pyramid plateau, view the great pyramids from different perspectives and meet the Sphinx. Trace the origins of pyramid building at Saqqara: Explore the Step Pyramid complex and see how royal tombs and pyramid architecture developed during the Old Kingdom.
- 03
Day 3 — Masterpieces inside the Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover selected Grand Egyptian Museum galleries and place major original finds in their historical context. Explore Old Cairo’s history on foot: Walk through historic Old Cairo and learn about selected Coptic or Islamic landmarks and the stories behind them.
- 04
Day 4 — Understand Luxor’s East and West Banks: Connect the temples of the living city on the East Bank with royal tombs and mortuary temples on the West Bank. Walk through Karnak’s great halls: Walk through Karnak Temple’s monumental courts and columned halls, reading its building history in reliefs and obelisks.
- 05
Day 5 — Royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings: Enter selected royal tombs and examine colourful wall scenes, symbols and New Kingdom beliefs about the afterlife. Cross between Luxor’s Nile banks: Experience Luxor from the river and, where the confirmed route allows, connect the lively east bank with the quieter west bank.
- 06
Day 6 — Myths inside Edfu’s Temple of Horus: Walk through the pylons, courts and sanctuaries of the Temple of Horus, following the Horus and Seth story in its reliefs.
- 07
Day 7 — The double temple of Kom Ombo: Explore the symmetrical double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, including medical reliefs and the symbolism of the Nile crocodile.
- 08
Day 8 — Travel by boat to Philae Temple: Cross to the island and explore the relocated Temple of Isis with its courts, reliefs and Nile views. Understand the impact of Aswan High Dam: See the High Dam and learn how it changed the Nile, power generation, farming and life in modern Egypt.
- 09
Day 9 — The colossal temples of Abu Simbel: Stand before the monumental façades of Ramesses II and Nefertari, enter the temples and learn about their extraordinary relocation.
- 10
Day 10 — Aswan’s islands, temples and Nile landscape: Experience Aswan’s granite landscape, quiet Nile islands and selected temples or engineering landmarks on the confirmed programme. Connect Cairo’s great historical periods: Depending on the confirmed route, experience pharaonic monuments, major museums and historic quarters, revealing the contrasts of the capital.
- 11
Day 11 — See Cairo from the Citadel: Visit the Citadel, examine its monumental architecture and, in clear weather, enjoy wide views across Cairo. Explore Old Cairo’s history on foot: Walk through historic Old Cairo and learn about selected Coptic or Islamic landmarks and the stories behind them.
Sights & experiences
What you will see and experience
These stops appear in the published itinerary. The order, access and weather-dependent activities are confirmed with your booking.
| Day | Place or sight | What you experience there |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Giza Pyramids & SphinxRead about this place | Explore the Giza pyramid plateau, view the great pyramids from different perspectives and meet the Sphinx. |
| 2 | Saqqara | Explore the Step Pyramid complex and see how royal tombs and pyramid architecture developed during the Old Kingdom. |
| 3 | Grand Egyptian MuseumRead about this place | Discover selected Grand Egyptian Museum galleries and place major original finds in their historical context. |
| 3 | Old Cairo | Walk through historic Old Cairo and learn about selected Coptic or Islamic landmarks and the stories behind them. |
| 4 | Karnak TempleRead about this place | Walk through Karnak Temple’s monumental courts and columned halls, reading its building history in reliefs and obelisks. |
| 5 | Valley of the KingsRead about this place | Enter selected royal tombs and examine colourful wall scenes, symbols and New Kingdom beliefs about the afterlife. |
| 5 | Nile at Luxor | Experience Luxor from the river and, where the confirmed route allows, connect the lively east bank with the quieter west bank. |
| 6 | Temple of Horus at Edfu | Walk through the pylons, courts and sanctuaries of the Temple of Horus, following the Horus and Seth story in its reliefs. |
| 7 | Double Temple of Kom Ombo | Explore the symmetrical double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, including medical reliefs and the symbolism of the Nile crocodile. |
| 8 | Philae TempleRead about this place | Cross to the island and explore the relocated Temple of Isis with its courts, reliefs and Nile views. |
| 8 | Aswan High Dam | See the High Dam and learn how it changed the Nile, power generation, farming and life in modern Egypt. |
| 9 | Abu Simbel TemplesRead about this place | Stand before the monumental façades of Ramesses II and Nefertari, enter the temples and learn about their extraordinary relocation. |
| 11 | Citadel | Visit the Citadel, examine its monumental architecture and, in clear weather, enjoy wide views across Cairo. |
Included
- Personal route and date coordination
- Pickup or meeting point as stated in the offer
- Organisation of transfers named in the confirmed programme
Not included
- Admission tickets or extra activities not expressly confirmed
- Personal expenses, gratuities and drinks outside the confirmed offer
- International flights and visa unless expressly listed
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