13 Days of Exclusive Luxury in Egypt Featuring the Mövenpick Sunray Nile Cruise

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13 Day

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Group Tour

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Overview

Get ready for a Luxury 13 Days Egypt Tour with Movenpick Sunray Nile cruise, a royal adventure across the cultural, historical, and natural treasures of Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada.

Throughout this journey, you will enjoy our award-winning luxury services, built over more than three and a half decades, and recognized with over ten consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. From the finest accommodations, comfortable transportation, exquisite restaurants, to fun and exciting activities, every moment on this tour is crafted to give you the ultimate luxury experience.

Your personal team of Egyptologist tour guides, drivers, tour operators, and customer support will ensure that every American guest enjoys the highest level of comfort, knowledge, and service.

During your journey, you will marvel at some of the most extraordinary sites in Egypt, including the Giza Pyramids, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Qaitbey Citadel, Alexandria Library, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Philae Temple, the temples of Abu Simbel, and many more breathtaking wonders.

Your time in Hurghada will let you experience the divine beauty of the Red Sea, whether you snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, relax on golden beaches, or simply enjoy the sun and serene waters.

Book this legendary 13 Days Luxury Egypt Tour with Movenpick Sunray Nile Cruise and make every moment a memory worth cherishing.

 

Include / Exclude

  • 4 nights accommodation at a 5★ hotel in Cairo
  • 4 nights aboard the luxury Mövenpick Sunray Nile Cruise
  • 4 nights accommodation at a 5★ hotel in Hurghada
  • Domestic flights: Cairo → Hurghada & Aswan → Cairo
  • Meet-and-assist service at Cairo Airport, including luggage handling and assistance with formalities
  • All tours and excursions conducted in private air-conditioned vehicles for your comfort
  • Private Egyptologist guide accompanying you throughout your journey to enrich your experience
  • All transfers between destinations in modern private vehicles
  • Snorkeling excursion to explore the vibrant Red Sea
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • All applicable service charges and taxes included, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy your journey
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff
  • Optional tours and activities not included in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, souvenirs, or additional services
  • Any other extras not mentioned in the program

Itineraries

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our friendly representative will meet you and assist with your entry procedures and luggage. You will then be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

 

After breakfast, begin your historical luxury adventure with your private Egyptologist guide at the Giza Pyramids Complex, home to the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, dating back to 2650 BC. Visit the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, constructed around 2570 BC from over 2.3 million limestone blocks, originally rising to 147 meters, showcasing ancient Egypt’s engineering genius and spiritual devotion. Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the immortal emblem of mystery and protection, representing Pharaoh Khafre, carved from a single limestone ridge with a lion’s body and human head, guarding the Giza Plateau. Explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, an ancient mortuary temple vital for the embalming and purification of royal bodies, serving as a sacred transition point to the afterlife.

Next, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, a magnificent hub aligned with the Giza pyramids and spanning nearly 490,000 square meters. GEM houses over 5,000 artifacts, including the Hanging Obelisk and the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and features one of the largest conservation centers in the Middle East with research labs and educational facilities preserving Egypt’s heritage.

Lunch will be served at a luxurious Nile/Pyramids view restaurant, followed by a visit to the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the world’s first pyramid and earliest large-scale stone construction, built by the genius architect Imhotep for King Djoser between 2670–2650 BC. This six-tiered structure revolutionized pyramid-building and royal tomb design in ancient Egypt.

In the evening, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Hurghada, where our representative will meet you for a private A/C transfer to your 5-star hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Flight: Cairo to Hurghada 

Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

 

Get ready for a full-day snorkeling adventure by boat in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. Explore vibrant coral reefs and discover a world of exotic marine life. The Red Sea is renowned worldwide as one of the top diving and snorkeling destinations, famous for its incredible biodiversity and crystal-clear visibility.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks 

Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

 

Relax at your resort, enjoy exciting water sports, or stroll through the city's charming shops and cafes. Hurghada offers the perfect mix of beachside relaxation and local culture, making it an ideal destination for every traveler.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks 

Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

 

Continue soaking up the Red Sea sunshine and enjoying all the amenities at your resort, or choose an optional desert safari or spa treatment for a more adventurous or relaxing experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks 

Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

 

First, after enjoying your breakfast on your luxury trip, you will hop into a private air-conditioned vehicle and head to Luxor.

When you arrive, your tour guide will take you to explore Karnak Temple. Keep in mind, the Karnak Temple was built over more than 2,000 years, from 2000 BC to 30 BC. It is the largest religious complex ever constructed, mainly dedicated to the Theban Triad—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. You will see the grand pylons, the impressive hypostyle hall, and the sacred lake, all reflecting the spiritual, political, and architectural achievements of ancient Egypt through the centuries.

Next, take some time to enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then transfer to check in at your luxury 5-star hotel.

In the evening, visit Luxor Temple by Night. The temple is beautifully illuminated in golden light after dark—a truly breathtaking sight. Built around 1400 BC, it celebrated the rejuvenation of kingship during the Opet Festival and served as a symbolic birthplace of divine rulers, connecting pharaohs to the gods through sacred rituals.

Finally, check in to your 5-star Nile cruise and enjoy a delicious onboard dinner, relaxing as you take in the magical views of the Nile River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise 

 

First, after having breakfast at your luxury hotel, you will step out with your tour guide to start exploring the wonders of Luxor’s West Bank.

You will begin with the Valley of the Kings. This sacred necropolis is carved deep into the Theban Hills and has been used since the early New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC). The valley served as the final resting place for pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II. Its beautifully decorated tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife and give priceless insight into royal funerary practices.

Next, you will visit the Queen Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Built in 1479 BC and carved into the cliffs, this mortuary temple reflects the elegance and authority of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC), one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs. Its terraces, colonnades, and divine symbolism highlight her remarkable reign and devotion to Amun.

After that, enjoy lunch at a luxury restaurant in Luxor.

Then, you will see the Colossi of Memnon. These twin statues, each 18 meters tall, once stood at the entrance to the golden city of Thebes, guarding the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1349 BC). Despite centuries of damage, they still amaze visitors and stand as enduring symbols of royal power and artistic achievement.

Then Return to your luxury nile cruise to have your dinner and spend the night onboard. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise 

 

Start your day by enjoying breakfast onboard your Nile cruise as you sail towards Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Your first visit will be Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This is one of the best-preserved temples from the Ptolemaic era, built between 237 BC and 57 BC. Its towering pylons, intricate reliefs, and sacred texts vividly depict the mythical battle between Horus and Seth, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious drama and temple architecture.

Next, you will explore Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple honoring both Sobek, the god of fertility and crocodiles, and Horus the Elder. Built between 180 BC and 47 BC, its symmetrical design and detailed medical reliefs, including ancient surgical instruments, reveal incredible insight into Egyptian science, medicine, astronomy, and the concept of duality in worship.

After visiting the temples, you will return to your Nile cruise for lunch and dinner, and spend the night relaxing onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

 

In the early morning, you will take your breakfast boxes, then join your private tour guide to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.

The Abu Simbel Temples were carved into a mountainside by King Ramses II in 1200 BC. They are considered architectural marvels, designed to showcase divine authority and commemorate military triumphs, especially the Battle of Kadesh. The temples are precisely aligned with the solar calendar, and twice a year, on February 22 and October 22, the inner sanctum is illuminated by the sun during the Sun Festival, honoring the pharaoh’s birthday and coronation.

After that, return to your cruise to have your lunch & dinner, and spend the overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

 

You will start your day by enjoying breakfast, then check out from your Nile cruise, and set off to explore Aswan’s top attractions.

First, visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel completed in 1970. It was built to control the Nile’s annual flooding, secure water for agriculture, and generate hydroelectric power. Its construction transformed Egypt’s economy and reshaped the Nile Valley, creating Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

Next, explore the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive piece of granite left incomplete in its quarry. Believed to have been commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, it would have been the largest obelisk ever erected had it not cracked. This impressive site offers invaluable insight into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques and engineering.

Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch at a luxury restaurant in Aswan.

In the afternoon, visit Philae Temple, a mesmerizing complex gracefully located on Agilkia Island. Built in 280 BC and dedicated to the goddess Isis, it was a major center of worship during the Greco-Roman era. Rescued from submersion by UNESCO in the 1960s, the temple remains a stunning symbol of devotion and architectural elegance, deeply connected to the myth of Osiris.

Then You will transfer and check in to your hotel in Aswan to spend the overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Aswan Hotel

 

After breakfast, check out of your Aswan hotel and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, begin your exploration with The Egyptian Museum. Home to over 120,000 incredible artifacts, this iconic museum in Tahrir Square showcases Egypt’s glorious heritage. Discover the golden treasures of kings and queens, royal artifacts, and masterpieces spanning every era of ancient Egyptian history.

Next, enjoy lunch at a fine restaurant during your luxury tour.

After lunch, visit The Hanging Church, a divine wonder built in the 3rd century and suspended above the ruins of a Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo. Known for its beautiful wooden nave, ornate icons, and historical significance, it is one of Egypt’s oldest and most revered Christian sites.

Then, explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a majestic labyrinth of souks established in the 14th century. Wander through its lively streets, discover handcrafted goods, spices, jewelry, and enjoy centuries-old cafés. It’s the perfect place for an immersive shopping experience and a taste of traditional Cairo.

Finally, stroll along Al-Muizz Street, a living museum that developed between the 10th and 19th centuries. Stretching through the heart of Islamic Cairo, this historic street is lined with magnificent mosques, medieval gates, and Mamluk-era architecture, offering a vivid glimpse into Egypt’s Islamic Golden Age.

After that you will head to your hotel in Cairo to check in and spend the overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Flight: Aswan to Cairo 

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

 

You will start your day with breakfast, then depart with your guide to Alexandria to explore its historic treasures.

Your first stop will be the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable underground necropolis dating back to the 2nd century AD. This site combines Pharaonic, Hellenistic, and Roman styles, offering a rare glimpse into Alexandria’s multicultural heritage through elaborately decorated chambers, sarcophagi, and sculpted reliefs.

Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, a stunning granite column standing 25 meters tall. One of the last remnants of ancient Roman Alexandria, it is believed to commemorate the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s victory and generosity to the city.

Then, explore Qaitbay Citadel, established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the fallen Lighthouse of Alexandria. This sea-facing fortress was built to defend Egypt’s northern coast and remains a prime example of medieval Islamic military architecture.

After the morning tour, enjoy a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant with your guide.

In the afternoon, visit the Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), a modern wonder reviving the spirit of its legendary predecessor. This contemporary cultural hub houses millions of books, rare manuscripts, exhibition halls, and a planetarium, making it a global beacon of knowledge and heritage.

Finally, return to Cairo in the evening for your overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

Overnight: Cairo Hotel 

 

Enjoy your breakfast, then check out of your hotel. Our representative will assist you with your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 13-day luxury Egypt adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

 

Prices

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.

We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.

In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.

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FAQ

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Discover now our answers to the most common questions that may come to your mind about tourism and trips to Egypt

What makes our Egypt Luxury Tours different from standard tours?

Our luxury tours focus on exclusivity, comfort, and personalized service. Instead of large group travel, you enjoy private guided visits, premium accommodations, seamless transfers, and carefully curated experiences that allow you to explore Egypt at your own pace with expert attention to detail.

Do our luxury tours include a Nile cruise?

Yes, many of our luxury packages feature a premium Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Guests stay aboard high-end cruise vessels offering spacious suites, gourmet dining, spa services, and panoramic views of the Nile.

What type of accommodation can you expect?

We carefully select five-star hotels and boutique luxury properties known for their exceptional service and prime locations. In Cairo, guests often enjoy stays near the pyramids or along the Nile, while in Upper Egypt and the Red Sea, we choose elegant resorts and heritage-inspired hotels that provide both comfort and authenticity.

Are the tours private?

Yes, our Egypt Luxury Tours are primarily private, allowing you to travel with your own dedicated Egyptologist guide and professional driver. This ensures flexibility, privacy, and a more immersive experience at every historical site.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Absolutely. Each luxury journey can be fully tailored to your interests, whether you prefer extended time at archaeological sites, exclusive dining experiences, spa retreats, or additional nights on the Red Sea. We design each itinerary to match your travel style and preferences.

Is airport assistance included?

Yes, our luxury packages typically include VIP airport meet-and-assist services at Cairo International Airport, ensuring a smooth arrival and departure experience with fast-track support.

Who are Egypt Luxury Tours ideal for?

These tours are perfect for couples, honeymooners, families seeking privacy, executive travelers, and anyone who values comfort, exclusivity, and personalized service while discovering Egypt’s timeless heritage.

Is it safer to book a luxury tour?

Yes, primarily because you are never "on your own" in transit. You are escorted from the moment you land until you depart. Luxury tours also use vetted, high-security hotels and private transport, which minimizes the risk of common scams or petty theft.

What exclusive experiences can be arranged?

Depending on availability and preference, we can arrange private pyramid visits, VIP access to selected sites, gourmet dinners with Nile views, spa treatments, and special cultural experiences that elevate your journey beyond traditional sightseeing.

Why choose a luxury tour in Egypt?

Egypt offers extraordinary history and breathtaking landscapes. Experiencing it through a luxury journey allows you to explore iconic temples, cruise the Nile in elegance, and relax in world-class resorts, all while enjoying seamless service and refined comfort from beginning to end.

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