Africa / Egypt
Egypt12day
12 Days
Eternal Egypt: A 12-Day Journey Through the Cradle of Civilization

Departures Every Friday and Saturday!

3 Nights in Cairo (Luxury Hotel Accommodations)

7 Nights Nile River Luxury Cruise


We offer two premier 5-star vessel options to suit your style:

5-Star Sonesta Moon Goddess, Deluxe Room with Private Balcony $2,4805

5-Star Mayflower, French Balcony Room $2,980

Departure City
Cairo
Arrival City
Cairo
Passed Cities
Cairo
Luxor
Edfu
Aswan
Departure Dates & Prices
Feb 5, 2026
$2,480
Feb 13, 2026
$2,480
From $2,480

Egypt is a land where civilization, mystery, and luxury converge in perfect harmony. From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the timeless gaze of the Great Sphinx to the vibrant murals and temples of Luxor, every step feels like a journey back to the very cradle of humanity.

The true essence of the journey lies in a luxury Nile River cruise. Drifting gracefully between Luxor and Aswan, you will witness a landscape of swaying palms and ancient temples standing silent along the banks. Onboard, exquisite dining, personalized service, and breathtaking sunsets await—allowing you to immerse yourself in the soul of ancient Egypt while indulging in the ultimate expression of a refined lifestyle.

Day1
Fly to Cairo

USA ✈️ Cairo, Egypt

Day2
Arrival - Welcome to Egypt

Welcome to Egypt! NTP Vacations Airport Manager will meet you before customs. They will provide an exclusive service to assist with obtaining your landing visa, escort you through immigration and customs, and help with luggage collection. This ensures a smooth and worry-free arrival before transferring you to your hotel. You will then be escorted to your luxury hotel in Cairo.

Hotel: ★★★★★

Day3
Giza Pyramids / The Sphinx / Saqqara Pyramids

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your Egyptologist for a full day tour of Giza and its environs.

Your tour will start with a visit to:

Giza Pyramids: You will visit the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, and considered amongst the seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramids are over 4500 years old, and are massive in size, with some of the blocks weighing in excess of two and a half tons each.

Camel Ride: No trip to Egypt would be complete without a camel ride at Giza Pyramids. So you will have an opportunity to mount your individual camel for a short ride across the sands of Giza to the Sphinx.

The Sphinx: Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.

After Lunch we will visit:

Saqqara Pyramids, the necropolis of Memphis, home of the step pyramid, the first limestone structure ever built. Explore its 4350 years old colored tombs. Get the chance to go inside a pyramid and see the ancient Hieroglyphics that have been engraved on its walls for thousands of years. Your tour will include a visit from inside Saqqara pyramidsThen drive back to your hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Hotel: ★★★★★

Day4
Fly to Luxor / Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples

· Breakfast at hotel.

· Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor, meet and assist at Luxor airport.

· Visit the Karnak temple, the temple complex has four parts. The most commonly visited one is the Precinct of Amun-Ra.

· Transfer to check in your LUXURY Nile Cruise.

· Lunch on board.

· Afternoon tea time.

· Visit Luxor temple by Night.

· Dinner on board

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day5
Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon

· Breakfast onboard.

· After breakfast, Visit the Valley of the Kings, tomb of King Tutankhamun, tomb of Ramses VI. It was a royal cemetery for over 500 years, and 62 pharaohs and other nobles were buried there.

· Stop to visit Colossi of Memnon.

· Lunch on board.

· The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure. You can enjoy the stunning views of the Nile from the cruise ship’s sundeck while sailing to Edfu.

· In the evening you are invited to the captain’s cocktail party, where you meet the crew and enjoy delicious local and international cocktails.

· Afternoon tea.

· Dinner on board.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day6
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

· Breakfast onboard.

· Visit Horus Temple in Edfu, the falcon God Horus.

· Lunch on board.

· Afternoon tea during Sailing to Kom Ombo.

· Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo.

· Sail to Aswan.

· Dinner on board.

· Galabia Party After Dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day7
Temple of Philae / Unfinished Obelisk / Nubian Village

· After breakfast on-board.

· Visit Isis Temple, you take a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, beautifully located on an island. The temple was built in 208 BC and dedicated to the goddess Isis.

· Visit Unfinished Obelisk, the largest-known ancient obelisk, lying on its side in a stone

quarry. It measures around 140 feet tall and weighs nearly 1,200 tons.

· Lunch onboard.

· Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island.

· Take a motorboat ride through the cataracts of the Nile to a Nubian village. There you will meet the Nubians and visit their homes and local school to experience their way of living. Back on board the cruise ship.

· Enjoy the Nubian party featuring traditional music and folk dances on the cruise.

· Dinner on board.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day8
Abu Simbel Temples / The Aswan High Dam

· After Breakfast onboard.

· Drive to the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt. The temples were carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC for Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.

· Back to the cruise ship, on the way you stop to see the High Dam of Aswan.

· Lunch and Dinner onboard.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day9
Sailing to Luxor / Full Day on Nile River Cruise

Today, you can relax while cruising the Nile back to Luxor. In the meantime, take part in the second Q&A session with your Egyptology Expert.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day10
Temple of Hatshepsut / Deir el-Medina

· Breakfast onboard.

· After breakfast, Visit the Hatshepsut Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most characteristic temples in Luxor. It was built for the most successful female pharaoh to rule over Egypt.

· Visit Deir el-Medina, the ancient workers’ village and home to the artisans and craftspeople of Thebes.

· Back to the cruise.

· Lunch on board.

· The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure.

· Afternoon tea.

· Evening enjoys the Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple.

· Dinner on board.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★

Day11
Fly to Cairo, Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali / Grand Egyptian Museum

After Breakfast morning flight to Cairo. Upon arrival we will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Situated on the summit of a centuries-old citadel, this is a fine example of an Ottoman-era Mosque. Lunch in one of the best Local restaurants in Cairo. 

The Grand Egyptian Museum the largest museum in the world for one single civilization. You will stand face-to-face with the Golden Mask of the boy King Tutankhamun. You will be dazzled with the number of treasures and artifacts that this museum holds. Back to your hotel. In the evening, during the farewell dinner, enjoy live music and celebrate your unforgettable journey to Egypt.

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Hotel: ★★★★★

Day12
Departure from Cairo airport

Your journey ends with today's airport transfer. We hope you leave with a lifetime of cherished memories.

Cost Includes

o Private Luxury air-conditioned vehicles throughout.

o 3 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Hotel in Cairo.

o 7 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Nile Cruise based on Full Board.

o Personal Travel Insurance (Travelex Advantage Plan). For our travelers aged 76 and above, there will be an additional cost of $54 per person.

o Round Trip Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo.

o Entrance Fees to all the sites mentioned in our above itinerary.

o All meals as mentioned per day.

o Service of an Egyptologist guide on a private tour throughout your trip.

o Unlimited Bottles of water during the sightseeing and meals.

o All Taxes and VAT.

Cost Excludes

o International Flight Ticket from home.

o Entry visa to Egypt USD25.

o Any extra meals or drinks that is not mentioned in the itinerary.

o Items of Personal nature (Laundry, Phone Calls, Service Charges…)

o Gratuities/Tipping (including driver, tour guide, restaurant), Please pay cash to tour guide $10 USD per person per day x 11 days.