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10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sahara Tour

From: $1130

Tour Details

Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Location Giza / Cairo / Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Bahariya / White Desert
Tour Availability Everyday
Pickup & Drop Off Cairo International Airport
Tour Type Adventure Tour

Amazing 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sahara Tour for South African Travelers

10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sahara Tour will be a miraculous journey exhibiting the marvels of Egypt. The outstanding travel agency Marvelous Egypt Tour will provide all our South African guests with the most professional services of a private A/C Vehicle, a fantastic Nile Cruise, relaxing accommodations, and a professional Egyptologist tour guide that is anticipated from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our South African clients will enjoy their place among the pharaonic ancestors and enjoy Egypt's ancient legacy in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and Marvel at the best historical attractions in Cairo, such as the Giza pyramids complex, and impress the wonders of Upper Egypt on board 5* deluxe Nile River cruise, visit Luxor must-see attractions such as Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Abu Simbel temples complex, and more. Everyone will discover the rare and blessed beauty of the magical Bahariya Oasis found across all of its incredible natural wonders. Let's have an exceptional experience in the Egyptian Sahara and watch the fascinating landscapes in the desert. Book this bewitching tour and explore the incredible marvels of Egypt.

Tour Highlights

Cairo Attractions

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Sphinx
  • The Valley Temple
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • The Egyptian Museum

Luxor Attractions

  • Karnak Temples
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Colossi of Memnon

Aswan Attractions

  • Abu Simbel Temples
  • Philae Temple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple

Sahara Attractions

  • Bahariya Oasis
  • Black Desert
  • White Desert
  • Bedouin Village El Hez Shower

Tour Inclusions

  • Accommodation 4 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis.
  • 5* deluxe Nile cruise for 4 nights on full board.
  • One night camping in the desert on full board.
  • Domestic flights { Cairo to Luxor / Aswan to Cairo }.
  • Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
  • Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals are mentioned in the itinerary.
  • All charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

  • <> International airfare.
  • Entry Visa to Egypt.
  • Tipping.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Any Optional tours.

Tour Itinerary

Day One: Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs

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Your 10-day Egypt Sahara tour package starts once you arrive at Cairo International Airport where our company representative will be waiting for you holding a sign with our company name "Marvelous Egypt Tour". Then, you will be assisted to finish your travel procedure and luggage inspection before you will be driven by a private air-conditioned car to the 5* hotel in Cairo to check in and relax for a while.

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Dinner Time

A very special Nile dinner cruise will be waiting for you by the evening time with the most fascinating traditional shows and local musical parties that reflect the Egyptian culture and traditions onboard the stunning Nile River.

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Overnight

You will be taken back to your hotel to spend the night.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day 2: Tour to Giza Pyramids and Museum

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In the morning time, you will enjoy your breakfast then your private Egyptologist will take you by a modern A/C vehicle to visit:

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Giza Pyramids Complex

Giza Pyramids Complex is the most gleaming historical attraction in Egypt which is dedicated to the kings of the 4th dynasty. The site is located on Giza Plateau and it was founded by Pharaoh Cheops; the owner of the most massive pyramid at the site. Many myths declared that 100,000 workers had participated in the construction process.

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The Great Pyramid

The miraculous and marvelous Giza Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) will provide a magical insight into the miraculous power and divinity of the greatest civilization on earth. The pyramid stands as the greatest pyramid in existence which was completed in 2570 BC to be the oldest and the only remaining wonder of the ancient seven wonders of the world. It is 38.5 meters (454.4 ft) tall facing the four cardinal points of the compass and is made up of 2.3 limestone blocks with a total weight of 6 million tons.

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The Great Sphinx

The Sphinx is the finest story, made from granite and carved like a recumbent lion with the head of Pharaoh Chephren (2558–2532 BC) to radiate his endless power and wisdom. The sculpture constantly sits northwest of the Pyramid of Cheops.

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The Valley Temple

It belongs to Pharaoh Chephren which was constructed at the edge of a small lake connected to the Nile and this explains how the building materials were transported to the site. The Temple is filled with stunning pink-granite columns and 23 marvelous statues for Khafre. It was built for holding the mummification ritual known as the opening of the mouth.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :

The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

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Lunch Time

This is lunchtime at a deluxe restaurant in Cairo then you will be taken to visit:

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The Egyptian Museum

Cairo Museum is located in the heart of the capital city and houses an exceptional exhibition of many glorious artifacts that depict the most flourishing reigns in Ancient Egypt's history and culture that stretched for over 7000 years.

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Overnight

We will drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day Three: Tour to Luxor East Bank

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In the morning time, you will get your breakfast at your hotel, then, you will drive directly to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. In Luxor, you will meet your professional Egyptologist who will be your companion through your Nile cruise tour and the first stop will be at the East Bank of Luxor including:

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Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is the most popular religious structure which was constructed between 1971 BC and 30 BC. The temple is dedicated to the god "Amun-Ra" so it was named "The House of Amun" which is part of the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty with his wife Mut and her son Khonsu and it consists of a number of temples that covers over two square kilometers plus many the incredible hypostyle hall.

You will be transferred to check in 5* deluxe Nile cruise to have lunch on board till the evening time when you will be driven to witness:

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Luxor Temple by Night

Luxor temple is a truly massive ancient Egyptian temple complex that was established during the New Kingdom by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and dates back to 1400 BC. It's believed that the Luxor Temple was the place where many kings of Egypt had been crowned and where the idea of the rejuvenation of kingship was immortalized. In addition to the coronation ceremonies, the site was also used for religious purposes.

You will spend the night onboard your Nile cruise. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Flight: From Cairo to Luxor

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Day Four: Tour to Luxor West Bank

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You will join your expert tour guide after having breakfast on board to continue your tour in Luxor by visiting the west bank highlights by a modern A/C vehicle including:

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Hatshepsut Temple

Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) was one of the greatest rulers and the first to rule the country and she belonged to the 18th dynasty. Her reign was known as peaceful and flourishing, especially in trade and construction. As a result, she insisted to establish her own temple in 1479 BC, decorated with her fabulous works and honor the creator god Amun.

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Valley of the Kings

The west bank of the Nile has witnessed the greatest royal burial site in history which dates back to the New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC). The Valley of the Kings consists of 63 royal tombs including Tutankhamun's renowned tomb which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.

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Colossi of Memnon

It's a must-see attraction when visiting Luxor. The Colossi of Memnon consists of twin gigantic sculptures of Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BC) that are located at the entrance of his mortuary temple which was ruined for unknown reasons.

You will be transferred to your Nile cruise to start sailing and spend the night. Lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Day Five: Witness Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

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In the morning, you will be escorted by your tour guide in a horse carriage to visit:

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Edfu Temple

The Temple of Edfu is one of the best-preserved structures in Egypt which was established between 237 BC and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic Kingdom to honor the victory of Horus who defeated his evil uncle Set. The carvings on its walls are precious quotes about religion, myth, and language during the Hellenistic Period.

Enjoy your lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo, and upon arrival, you will be taken to visit:

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Kom Ombo Temple

It's an abnormal twin temple of Sobek and Horus which was built between 108 BC and 47 BC during the Ptolemaic Reign on the bank of the Nile River. Kom Ombo Temple has two entrances and two sanctuaries and this is because it's dedicated to two different gods.

Return to the Nile cruise and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Day Six: Impress The Great Temples of Abu Simbel

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In the early morning, your tour guide will pick you up from the Nile cruise by a modern A/C vehicle to start a fascinating trip to visit:

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Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel Temples Complex is two separate rock-cut temples about 230 km southwest of Aswan which were built during the reign of Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) in 1264 BC to celebrate the king's victory at the Battle of Kadesh which witnessed the signing of the first documented peace treaty to ever be made in the history of Egypt.

We will drive you back to the Nile cruise for lunch and overnight. Lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Day Seven Aswan Attractions Tour

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Check out after having breakfast then you will join your tour guide to visit the best historical attractions in Aswan including:

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The High Dam

Aswan High Dam is the most brilliant project in Egypt which was established between 1960 and 1970. The High dam is towered 111 meters height, one kilo meter width and 3.5 km length and it was planned to have better control over the Nile floods.

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Philae Temple

An ancient Egyptian center for the cult of Isis, the Temple of Philae was constructed between 380-362 BC in the classical Egyptian style to honor the goddess Isis and it was a truly amazing sample of the cult that was established around the myth of Isis and Osiris.

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The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is one of the best-known obelisks in Egypt which was erected by Queen Hatshepsut who ruled the country from 1478 to 1458 BC. It's 42 m in length and it's the most massive obelisk ever cut weighing 1100 tons.

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Lunch Time

Lunch will proceed at a deluxe restaurant.

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Overnight

You will catch the flight back to Cairo and upon arrival, you will be transferred to the 5* hotel to check in and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lun

Flight: From Aswan to Cairo

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day Eight Start your Desert Adventure

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In the early morning & after having your breakfast at your hotel, we will transfer you to:

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Bahariya Oasis

You will be taken by a Toyota Land Cruiser to visit the Black Desert, the Bedouin Village El Hez Shower. Continue driving to explore Crystal Mountain, then head to Agabat Area, or as it s named "The Wonders Area" and sandboarding. Finally, we will drive to visit the Old White Desert including; Mushroom, Tants Valley, Panorama Old White Desert, and flower stone.

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Lunch Time

You will have your lunch meal at Al-Bawaiti city.

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Overnight

Enjoy some Bedouin shows with Bedouin tea, Barbeque dinner meal, and overnight camping in the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Camping in the Desert

Day Nine: Continue the Desert Trip / back to Cairo

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Enjoy taking some memorable photos during sunrise then have breakfast and visit a hot spring before you will be back in Cairo.

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Lunch Time

Have your delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.

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Overnight

We will drive you to a 5* hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Day Ten: End Your Tour and Fly to the Home

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Have breakfast at the hotel before you will check out then your driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport by a private A/C car for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

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Tour Prices

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Affordable Affordable (4 Star)

From May to Sep

  • Solo (Per Person) 2576 2240$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 1679 1460$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 1391.5 1210$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 1299.5 1130$ /Adult

From Oct to Apr

  • Solo (Per Person) 3047.5 2650$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 1943.5 1690$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 1656 1440$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 1564 1360$ /Adult

Peak (23 Dec - 7 Jan) / (14 - 23 Apr)

  • Solo (Per Person) 3323.5 2890$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 2116 1840$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 1805.5 1570$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 1713.5 1490$ /Adult
Cairo: Triumph Plaza or Barcelo or similar
Cruise: MS/ Royal Beau Rivage- M/S Royal Signature - M/S Esmeralda - M/S Royale Elite - M/S Nile Style or similar based on availability.

Gold Gold (5 Star Standard)

From May to Sep

  • Solo (Per Person) 2886.5 2510$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 1851.5 1610$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 1552.5 1350$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 1460.5 1270$ /Adult

From Oct to Apr

  • Solo (Per Person) 3622.5 3150$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 2242.5 1950$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 1955 1700$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 1863 1620$ /Adult

Peak (23 Dec - 7 Jan) / (14 - 23 Apr)

  • Solo (Per Person) 4186 3640$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 2553 2220$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 2254 1960$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 2162 1880$ /Adult
Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids/ Concorde El-Salam/ Movenpick Media City / Tulip Golden Plaza / Hilton Pyramids Golf - Helnan Dreamland Hotel - or similar
Cruise: MS/ Royal Beau Rivage - M/S Alyssa - M/S Royal Signature - M/S Esmeralda - M/S Royale Elite - M/S Nile Style or similar based on availability.

Diamond Diamond (5 Star Luxury)

Best Seller

From May to Sep

  • Solo (Per Person) 3818 3320$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 2346 2040$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 2035.5 1770$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 1955 1700$ /Adult

From Oct to Apr

  • Solo (Per Person) 4876 4240$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 2955.5 2570$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 2656.5 2310$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 2564.5 2230$ /Adult

Peak (23 Dec - 7 Jan) / (14 - 23 Apr)

  • Solo (Per Person) 6773.5 5890$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 4002 3480$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 3680 3200$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 3588 3120$ /Adult
Cairo: Hyatt Regency / Triumph Luxury or Hilton Conrad / Hilton Heliopolis or similar.
Cruise: M/S Acamar - Movenpick Lily - Movenpick Lotus - M.S Serenity - or similar based on availability at the time of the booking.

Platinum Platinum (5 Star High Luxury)

Dynamic

From May to Sep

  • Solo (Per Person) 4795.5 4170$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 2783 2420$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 2472.5 2150$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 2392 2080$ /Adult

From Oct to Apr

  • Solo (Per Person) 8636.5 7510$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 4922 4280$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 4588.5 3990$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 4508 3920$ /Adult

Peak (23 Dec - 7 Jan) / (14 - 23 Apr)

  • Solo (Per Person) 10085.5 8770$ /Adult
  • 2-4 (Traveller Per Person) 5704 4960$ /Adult
  • 5-8 (Traveller Per Person) 5370.5 4670$ /Adult
  • 9-16 (Traveller Per Person) 5278.5 4590$ /Adult
Cairo: St. Regis Cairo / Nile Rits / Four Seasons Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House
Cruise: M/S Farah - M/S Tamr Henna Nile Cruise.

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What to Pack

  • Hat.

  • Camera.

  • Umbrella.

  • Medication.

  • Comfortable Shoes.

  • Sunblock & Sunglasses.

  • Warm clothes in winter.

  • Cotton clothes in summer.

  • Valid Passport for 6 months.

  • Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Egypt.

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What You Will Love About This Tour?

  • Everyone will get to witness the natural bliss and beauty surrounding Bahariya Oasis, White Desert, Black Desert, and Crystal Mountain.

  • Our South African guests will have the most incredible archaeological quest leading to the Giza Pyramids Complex, Hatshepsut temple, the valley of the kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak temple, Edfu temple, Philae temple, Abu Simbel Temples, and many more.

  • All our South African clients will enjoy the most magical services presented in this fantastic and marvelous adventure across the golden cities of Egypt.

  • While sailing across the magical cities of Egypt, everyone will get to learn about the art, culture, and glorious history of this immortal civilization.

  • The moments lived touring across Egypt will be loaded with bliss, beauty, and magnificence.

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