Nile Cruise Tour Package 12-Day Private Egypt Itinerary

The ultimate realization of an Egyptian dream holiday lies in the perfect marriage of its three historic pillars: the towering pyramids of Cairo, the Mediterranean charm of Alexandria, and the majestic monuments flanking the Nile Valley. Our exclusive 12-Day Nile Cruise Tour Package offers a masterfully balanced, comprehensive journey across Egypt's most legendary destinations. This curated Egypt Tour Package smoothly connects the deep historic heart of Cairo, a classic four-night luxury river cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and a scenic coastal excursion to the ancient Greco-Roman capital of Alexandria.

At Bastet Travel, we design our itineraries to eliminate the frantic pacing and crowded schedules of standard group travel. This private, highly customizable expedition offers an unparalleled level of personal freedom. Throughout your journey, dedicated English-speaking Egyptologists provide private guided tours of the ancient world's most iconic sites, managing every detail seamlessly while ensuring you experience Egypt’s ancient history and natural beauty without a single moment of logistical stress.

Whether you are standing before the Sphinx, descending into deep royal tombs, sailing past traditional farming villages on a floating five-star hotel, or walking the historic ramparts overlooking the Mediterranean, this trip caters perfectly to couples, solo adventurers, and families alike. From VIP airport meet-and-greet services to quick domestic flights and premium hotel stays, this seamless experience allows you to immerse yourself fully in the magic of Egypt while we handle the logistics.

Highlights of the Nile Cruise Tour Package

The Egyptian Museum

• The iconic historic museum located in Tahrir Square, housing an unparalleled collection of thousands of pharaonic artifacts, antiquities, and the breathtaking royal treasures of King Tutankhamen.

Citadel of Salah El-Din

• A massive medieval Islamic fortress built high upon the hills, featuring grand defensive walls, historic mosques, and panoramic views across the Cairo skyline.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

• A vibrant, labyrinthine open-air historic bazaar in Islamic Cairo, filled with the aromas of exotic spices, glittering lanterns, and traditional artisan workshops.

Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure)

• The legendary plateau featuring the three Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, standing as enduring testaments to ancient geometry and monumental Old Kingdom architecture.

Sphinx

• The enigmatic, monolithic limestone sentinel carved with the body of a lion and the regal head of King Khafre, guarding the sacred eastern causeways.

Sakkara (including The Step Pyramid of king Djoser)

• The sprawling ancient desert necropolis featuring the radical stone masterpiece designed by the legendary architect Imhotep, marking the birth of pyramid engineering.

Memphis Open Air Museum (including monuments of king Ramses II)

• The historical site of Egypt's first capital, now an open-air museum housing a colossal, breathtaking fallen limestone statue of King Ramesses II.

Karnak Temples Complex

• A massive, sprawling religious complex dedicated to Amun-Ra, featuring the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall supported by 134 colossal sandstone columns.

Temple of Luxor

• An elegant, beautifully lit urban temple complex built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, running parallel to the scenic Nile corniche of ancient Thebes.

Valley of the Kings

• The legendary hidden canyon necropolis where New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest in deep, rock-cut tombs filled with vibrant, well-preserved religious murals.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari)

• A striking, multi-tiered classical terrace temple rising sharply against the dramatic limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari, honoring Egypt's great female pharaoh.

Colossi of Memnon

• Two towering, 60-foot quartz-sandstone monolithic statues of Amenhotep III that stand as silent guardians of his long-lost mortuary complex.

Temple of Horus in Edfu

• The most completely preserved Ptolemaic cult temple in Egypt, accessible by traditional horse carriage and famous for its towering sandstone pylon gates.

Temple of Kom Ombo

• A unique, perfectly symmetrical riverside double temple dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.

Abu Simbel Temples (including the Great Temple and the Temple of Queen Nefertari)

• The monumental twin sun temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, magnificently carved directly into the sandstone cliffs of Nubia along the shores of Lake Nasser.

The High Dam

• A monumental feat of modern engineering built in the 1960s to control the Nile's annual floods, forever altering Egypt's agricultural landscape and creating the massive Lake Nasser.

Temple of Philae (Agilika Island)

• An exceptionally romantic island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, rescued stone-by-stone from rising river waters through a historic UNESCO preservation campaign.

The Unfinished Obelisk

• The largest known ancient obelisk left directly in the pink granite bedrock of Aswan, offering a fascinating look into pharaonic stone-splitting engineering.

The Alexandria Library

• A magnificent modern architectural masterpiece built on the magnificent coast, honoring the grand scale and intellectual legacy of the ancient world's greatest source of knowledge.

The Roman Amphitheatre

• A beautifully preserved, multi-tiered marble theater complex from the Greco-Roman period, featuring detailed mosaic flooring and ancient audience galleries.

Pompey’s pillar

• A towering, massive red Aswan granite triumphal column erected in 292 AD, standing as one of the largest monolithic columns ever built outside of imperial capitals.

Sultan Qaitbay Citadel

• A spectacular 15th-century maritime defensive fortress built directly on the Mediterranean coast line, situated on the exact foundations of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse.

Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque

• The oldest intact, fully functioning Islamic monument in Cairo, famous for its magnificent geometric courtyard and its unique, outer spiral minaret staircase.

Mosque of Sultan Hassan

• An architectural masterpiece constructed in 1356 AD, considered the most structurally unified and massive monument of medieval Cairo's golden age.

El Refa’i Mosque

• A grand, elegantly decorated royal mausoleum facing Sultan Hassan, serving as the final resting place for members of the modern Egyptian royal family.

Hanging Church (The Church of the Virgin Mary)

• A historic Coptic sanctuary built directly over the stone bastion gates of the ancient Roman Babylon Fortress, serving as a spiritual heart of old Cairo.

Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga)

• An ancient Coptic church built over a sacred underground crypt that traditionally sheltered the Holy Family during their historic flight into Egypt.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

• Egypt's oldest Jewish house of worship, dating back to the 9th century and globally renowned for its fascinating historical archives and treasury discoveries.

Conclusion

Entrust your journey through Egypt to Bastet Travel, where deep historical expertise meets uncompromised private hospitality. Our premier Nile Cruise Tour Package offers the definitive way to experience the country, blending ancient pharaonic monuments, a scenic river sailing, and a coastal Mediterranean escape into one seamless trip. Ready to choose your departure date and select your five-star cabin? Connect with our expert travel designers directly on WhatsApp to start tailoring your personalized vacation today.