8-day Egypt Tour: Cairo, a Nile cruise, and the White Desert.

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White desert trip in egypt

08 Days - 07 Nights

Cairo - Aswan - Nile Cruise - Luxor - White desert

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$1099 / U$D

08 Days - 07 Nights

Day 1: Reaching Cairo with assistance at the airport.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI). You will meet our airport representative, who will assist you in obtaining an Egyptian visa upon arrival and facilitate the immigration procedures. Receive the previously seized airport service for a comfortable trip to your hotel in Cairo.

Evening: Relax and enjoy a picturesque sunset over the Pyramids of Giza from the roof of your hotel or from a nearby observation point.

  • Overnight in Giza Hotel.

Day 2: Visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the GEM Museum.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, which offers a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Giza.

Morning: Start your journey early to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, which will take a full day. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Chephren, and Menkaure.
Do not miss the opportunity to ride a camel in front of the pyramids, with the pyramid plateau as a stunning backdrop. Then, visit the Valley Temple on foot and contemplate the beauty of the Sphinx.
– Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a delicious meal.

At Noon, your trip will be launched to visit the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world is at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Watch the golden treasures of the Pharaohs, including what is discovered inside the ancient tombs of Egyptian Kings.

Conclude your Cairo excursion with a transfer back to your Giza hotel for an evening at leisure.

  • Visits: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM museum.
  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
  • Overnight: Cairo hotel.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan for a Nile cruise trip & visit the highlights.

Morning: After breakfast, start your tour to the Nile cruise in Aswan, and move to Cairo Airport for a short internal flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your guide for your journey Nile cruise.
Begin to visit the amazing Aswan High Dam, one of the wonders of architecture in the twentieth century. After that, we will board a motorboat to the island of Aglakia to explore the Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis.

At noon, drive to your Nile Cruise boat to embark and have lunch while relaxing on board.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing journey on a traditional Felucca in the Nile River, sailing around the island of Elephantine with the view of the Kitchener Island.
In the evening: transfer to your River cruise to be ready for Dinner, followed by entertainment on board with overnight.

  • Visit: High Dam, Philae temple, and a Felucca ride.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: Aswan (Nile Cruise).

Day 4: Sailing to visit the temple of Kom Ombo.

Enjoy a perfect day on the Nile Cruise, starting with a quiet morning on the sunny deck, where you enjoy your breakfast and watch the river water float.

After lunch on the Nile Cruise, the ship will sail to Kom Ombo. With beautiful scenes of the Nile, upon docking in Kom Ombo, you will go with your tour guide to explore the wonderful temple of the gods Sobek and Horus.
In the evening, go back to the ship for dinner, followed by a wonderful entertainment on board, often a galabiya party where everyone wears local costumes. Your day ends with the quiet vessel while sailing at night towards your next wonderful destination.

  • Visit: Kom Ombo temple.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: Edfu (Nile Cruise).

Day 5: Trip around the Edfu temple with a Horse Carriage Ride.

Your perfect day begins on the Nile Cruise with a breakfast on the ship, while you watch the river banks embrace the waters of the Nile. In Edfu, a horse-drawn cart through the city will take you to the wonderful Edfu Temple, one of the best archaeological sites preserved in Egypt.

After your tour, you will return to the ship for lunch while sailing north. Relax on the sun’s surface and enjoy the scene before your ship makes its way through the Esna lock.

With the evening, your journey is anchored in Luxor. You will enjoy a charming night tour of the Great Luxor Temple, brilliantly lit in the sky of night sky. It concludes your unforgettable day on board with a delicious dinner, followed by a vital entertainment on board to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.

  • Visit: Edfu temple and Luxor temple.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: Luxor (Nile Cruise).

Day 6: Explore the highlights of Luxor, then fly to Cairo.

After enjoying an early breakfast, your Nile trip adventure began in the legendary West Bank of Luxor.
We will delve into the land of the Valley of the Kings, with warm sunshine, and we will explore the hidden graves, where the Pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, are buried forever.
From there, we will be fascinated by the amazing stands of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple, which are impressive on the slopes of the Nile.
Before leaving the West Bank, we stopped taking pictures in front of the two giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, who are the two keepers of a good cemetery.
Returning to the eastern bank, we then indulged in the huge size of the Karnak Temple Complex, and we wandered through the forest of huge columns.
After a day full of old wonders behind us, we went to Luxor Airport for our evening trip, returning to the vibrant Cairo to stay for one night in our hotel.

  • Visit: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon & Karnak Temple.
  • Meals: Breakfast.
  • Overnight: Cairo.

Day 7: from Cairo to the universe: an exploratory trip in the White Desert.

Your adventure begins at dawn, leaving behind the vibrant vitality of Cairo, heading towards the deep silence of the Western Sahara after breakfast in a Cairo hotel; meet your driver to start the Safari trip in the Oasis.
The journey is revealed as a series of dramatic transformations, starting with your arrival in the Bahria oasis, where your car is replaced by a solid SUV.
Stop at the Bedouin guest house to have a picnic lunch.
From there, dive into a strange world, first climbing the dark volcanic hills in the black desert to enjoy picturesque panoramic views, then admire the sparkling quartz stones in the crystal mountain.
The road passes through the Oracle Valley, before it reveals to you your final destination: the surreal white desert. Here, you will explore a scene from another world of the giant mushroom of the giant chalk carved by the wind, while it is overwhelmed by a warm and charming sunset.

Today, a charming night is crowned in an isolated camp, where it gives you delicious Bedouin grills under a bright sky, to be an ideal conclusion for a day of exploration.

  • Visit: Black Mountain, Crystal mountain, Valley of Oracle, and White desert.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: White Desert Camp.

Day 8: Sunrise, oasis, and return to Cairo, fly home.

The last day will welcome you with a quiet desert sunrise, which casts a long shadow over the white formations, while you enjoy a simple breakfast in a calm place.
After dismantling the camp, the return journey begins, providing you with a refreshing stop at the spring of a local oasis to wash the desert dust.
This short immersion in the vibrant waters provides you with a last moment of tranquility before you start the journey of return towards civilization.
The journey of returning to Cairo is a time to meditate, carrying with you the beauty of the quiet and shouting desert, and you are directly heading to the airport, and your journey has been completed, and the memories of silence set with stars and sunny landscapes are engraved in your mind.

  • Visit: Oasis Lakes, Bahria Oasis.
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
  • Overnight: Home.

08 Days - 07 Nights

Day 1: Reaching Cairo with assistance at the airport.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI). You will meet our airport representative, who will assist you in obtaining an Egyptian visa upon arrival and facilitate the immigration procedures. Receive the previously seized airport service for a comfortable trip to your hotel in Cairo.

Evening: Relax and enjoy a picturesque sunset over the Pyramids of Giza from the roof of your hotel or from a nearby observation point.

  • Overnight in Giza Hotel.

Day 2: Visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the GEM Museum.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel, which offers a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Giza.

Morning: Start your journey early to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, which will take a full day. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Chephren, and Menkaure.
Do not miss the opportunity to ride a camel in front of the pyramids, with the pyramid plateau as a stunning backdrop. Then, visit the Valley Temple on foot and contemplate the beauty of the Sphinx.
– Lunch will be served at a local restaurant for a delicious meal.

At Noon, your trip will be launched to visit the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world is at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Watch the golden treasures of the Pharaohs, including what is discovered inside the ancient tombs of Egyptian Kings.

Conclude your Cairo excursion with a transfer back to your Giza hotel for an evening at leisure.

  • Visits: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM museum.
  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
  • Overnight: Cairo hotel.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan for a Nile cruise trip & visit the highlights.

Morning: After breakfast, start your tour to the Nile cruise in Aswan, and move to Cairo Airport for a short internal flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your guide for your journey Nile cruise.
Begin to visit the amazing Aswan High Dam, one of the wonders of architecture in the twentieth century. After that, we will board a motorboat to the island of Aglakia to explore the Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis.

At noon, drive to your Nile Cruise boat to embark and have lunch while relaxing on board.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing journey on a traditional Felucca in the Nile River, sailing around the island of Elephantine with the view of the Kitchener Island.
In the evening: transfer to your River cruise to be ready for Dinner, followed by entertainment on board with overnight.

  • Visit: High Dam, Philae temple, and a Felucca ride.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: Aswan (Nile Cruise).

Day 4: Sailing to visit the temple of Kom Ombo.

Enjoy a perfect day on the Nile Cruise, starting with a quiet morning on the sunny deck, where you enjoy your breakfast and watch the river water float.

After lunch on the Nile Cruise, the ship will sail to Kom Ombo. With beautiful scenes of the Nile, upon docking in Kom Ombo, you will go with your tour guide to explore the wonderful temple of the gods Sobek and Horus.
In the evening, go back to the ship for dinner, followed by a wonderful entertainment on board, often a galabiya party where everyone wears local costumes. Your day ends with the quiet vessel while sailing at night towards your next wonderful destination.

  • Visit: Kom Ombo temple.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: Edfu (Nile Cruise).

Day 5: Trip around the Edfu temple with a Horse Carriage Ride.

Your perfect day begins on the Nile Cruise with a breakfast on the ship, while you watch the river banks embrace the waters of the Nile. In Edfu, a horse-drawn cart through the city will take you to the wonderful Edfu Temple, one of the best archaeological sites preserved in Egypt.

After your tour, you will return to the ship for lunch while sailing north. Relax on the sun’s surface and enjoy the scene before your ship makes its way through the Esna lock.

With the evening, your journey is anchored in Luxor. You will enjoy a charming night tour of the Great Luxor Temple, brilliantly lit in the sky of night sky. It concludes your unforgettable day on board with a delicious dinner, followed by a vital entertainment on board to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.

  • Visit: Edfu temple and Luxor temple.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: Luxor (Nile Cruise).

Day 6: Explore the highlights of Luxor, then fly to Cairo.

After enjoying an early breakfast, your Nile trip adventure began in the legendary West Bank of Luxor.
We will delve into the land of the Valley of the Kings, with warm sunshine, and we will explore the hidden graves, where the Pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun, are buried forever.
From there, we will be fascinated by the amazing stands of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple, which are impressive on the slopes of the Nile.
Before leaving the West Bank, we stopped taking pictures in front of the two giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon, who are the two keepers of a good cemetery.
Returning to the eastern bank, we then indulged in the huge size of the Karnak Temple Complex, and we wandered through the forest of huge columns.
After a day full of old wonders behind us, we went to Luxor Airport for our evening trip, returning to the vibrant Cairo to stay for one night in our hotel.

  • Visit: Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon & Karnak Temple.
  • Meals: Breakfast.
  • Overnight: Cairo.

Day 7: from Cairo to the universe: an exploratory trip in the White Desert.

Your adventure begins at dawn, leaving behind the vibrant vitality of Cairo, heading towards the deep silence of the Western Sahara after breakfast in a Cairo hotel; meet your driver to start the Safari trip in the Oasis.
The journey is revealed as a series of dramatic transformations, starting with your arrival in the Bahria oasis, where your car is replaced by a solid SUV.
Stop at the Bedouin guest house to have a picnic lunch.
From there, dive into a strange world, first climbing the dark volcanic hills in the black desert to enjoy picturesque panoramic views, then admire the sparkling quartz stones in the crystal mountain.
The road passes through the Oracle Valley, before it reveals to you your final destination: the surreal white desert. Here, you will explore a scene from another world of the giant mushroom of the giant chalk carved by the wind, while it is overwhelmed by a warm and charming sunset.

Today, a charming night is crowned in an isolated camp, where it gives you delicious Bedouin grills under a bright sky, to be an ideal conclusion for a day of exploration.

  • Visit: Black Mountain, Crystal mountain, Valley of Oracle, and White desert.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Overnight: White Desert Camp.

Day 8: Sunrise, oasis, and return to Cairo, fly home.

The last day will welcome you with a quiet desert sunrise, which casts a long shadow over the white formations, while you enjoy a simple breakfast in a calm place.
After dismantling the camp, the return journey begins, providing you with a refreshing stop at the spring of a local oasis to wash the desert dust.
This short immersion in the vibrant waters provides you with a last moment of tranquility before you start the journey of return towards civilization.
The journey of returning to Cairo is a time to meditate, carrying with you the beauty of the quiet and shouting desert, and you are directly heading to the airport, and your journey has been completed, and the memories of silence set with stars and sunny landscapes are engraved in your mind.

  • Visit: Oasis Lakes, Bahria Oasis.
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
  • Overnight: Home.

Package Facilities

Accommodation:

  • Cairo: Hyatt Regency Cairo West or Hyatt Centric Cairo West hotel.
  • Nile Cruise: Concerto Plus or Sonesta Nile Goddess

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We offer you our new special journey in Egypt for 8 days.

Nile Cruisen is pleased to announce the launch of a new distinguished Egypt tour for 8 days, designed with experience for those who plan an unforgettable trip to Egypt. This carefully designed bouquet offers a perfect combination of the iconic wonders of Egypt and luxurious comfort, making it the perfect choice for anyone looking to travel to Egypt. Your adventure begins with an in-depth tour of Cairo, an Egypt river cruise, and ends with a Safari at the White Desert. As a leading Egyptian travel agency, we have met all the details to ensure that this exclusive package will allow made to discover the immortal and smooth Egyptian treasures.

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An unforgettable Egyptian experience for 8 days

Our tour package is designed in Egypt for 8 days for a smooth and comfortable trip. It will reside in a luxury hotel in Cairo and enjoy a modern Nile cruise in Egypt, with excellent facilities on board. We ensure all travel expenses, including private air -conditioned cars and internal air flights. Your adventure will be enriched by an expert in Egyptology who accompanies you on your tourist tours to historical sites, in addition to a fully equipped night safari in the white desert, with a service of four-wheel drive vehicles and fresh meals under the stars.
This trip is ideal for leisure, adventure, and relaxation.

Prices Guides

Low Season: 15 May to 15 September.

  • $1099 per person, based on three people sharing a triple room/cabin.
  • $1289 per person, based on two people sharing a double room/cabin.
  • $1979 for a single traveler in a private room/cabin.

High Season: 16 September to 14 May.

  • $1429 per person, based on three people sharing a triple room/cabin.
  • $1549 per person, based on two people sharing a double room/cabin.
  • $2399 for a single traveler in a private room/cabin.

Prices

  • All prices are quoted per person for the entire trip.
  • Prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD).
  • Rates are not applicable during the peak holiday periods of Easter, Christmas, and New Year.

Children Policy

  • Ages 0-5: Free of charge when sharing a parent’s room (Not including flight fare)
  • Ages 6-11: Pay 50% of the adult tour price.
  • Ages 12 and up: Charged the full adult rate.
  • (Note: This policy applies to children sharing a room with two adults. Conditions may vary for flights.)

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusion

  • Meet & Greet: Full assistance upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
  • Transfers: All airport and ground transfers to/from hotels in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Cairo Accommodation: 3 nights in a Cairo hotel, including daily breakfast.
  • Nile Cruise: 3 nights on a River Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included).
  • Desert Camping: 1 night of camping under the stars in the magnificent White Desert.
  • Domestic Flights: All internal flights needed for the itinerary (Cairo → Aswan and Luxor → Cairo).
  • Entrance Fees: Full entry passes to all historical sites and attractions listed in your itinerary.
  • Expert Guide: The services of a private, licensed Egyptologist to guide you through all the sights.
  • Transportation: All travel and sightseeing in a modern, private, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Taxes and Charges: All applicable taxes and service charges are included.

Exclusion

  • Entry Visa to Egypt: The cost of obtaining an entry visa is not included.
  • Personal Expenses: Any expenses of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, laundry, and telephone calls.
  • Gratuities (Tipping): Tips for your guides, drivers, and cruise staff are not covered in the package price.
  • Optional Tours: Any tours or activities not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel trip).

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your booking with Nile Cruisen at any time. We are proud of our flexibility and offer you alternative options to avoid cancellation fees.
For example, you can often adjust your trip to new dates, which usually include symbolic fees for covering flight changes.
However, if you need to cancel your reservation, the application should be submitted by email. The cancellation fees shown below will be applied on the date of our receipt of your written request.

The following fees are applied:

  • 61 days before arrival: 10% of the total round price.
  • 60 to 30 days before arrival: 25% of the total round price.
  • 29 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the total round price.
  • 14 to 7 days before arrival: 75% of the total round price.
  • Less than 7 days before arrival: 100% of the total round price.

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