Taba Egypt Holidays with Nile Cruise 14-Day Grand Tour

14-day Taba Egypt Holidays with Nile Cruise via Bastet Travel. Climb Mount Sinai, see Cairo's Pyramids, and enjoy a luxury 7-night river cruise.

Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights
Availability Available
Tour Type Private Tours

The ultimate expression of a diverse Egyptian holiday lies in balancing the deep spiritual tranquility of the desert, the vibrant coastal luxury of the Red Sea, and the monumental scale of pharaonic history. Our signature 14-day Taba Egypt Holidays with Nile Cruise package offers an expertly balanced, private grand tour across Egypt's most diverse landscapes. This comprehensive Egypt Tour Package smoothly connects the pristine shores of Taba, the historic capital of Cairo, and a magnificent 7-night full-length luxury river cruise along the Nile Valley, guided from start to finish by expert English-speaking Egyptologists.

At Bastet Travel, we design our long-distance itineraries to eliminate the logistical exhaustion typical of multi-region desert travel. This private, highly customizable expedition offers complete comfort across several distinct ecosystems. Our signature package includes three nights at a luxurious beach resort in Taba, three nights in the historic heart of Cairo, and a full 7-night luxury river cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Every border greeting, intercity desert crossing, sleeper train link, and private air-conditioned vehicle transfer is managed seamlessly by our dedicated logistical managers.

Whether you are standing atop the sacred peaks of the Sinai Peninsula at sunrise, entering the royal stone chambers of the Giza Plateau, or sailing past traditional farming villages on a floating five-star hotel, this trip caters perfectly to adventurers, couples, and families alike. From VIP arrival assistance at the Taba border to all-inclusive resort dining, flexible booking protections, and expert-guided site entry, this journey brings 5,000 years of cultural history to life while offering plenty of time to relax by the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea.

Highlights of the Taba Egypt Holidays with Nile Cruise

Mount Sinai

  • The legendary, sacred peak rising deep within the rugged desert landscape of the Sinai Peninsula, revered as the biblical site where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

St. Catherine Monastery (home to the Burning Bush)

  • An ancient, UNESCO-listed Greek Orthodox monastic fortress built at the foot of Mount Sinai, housing a world-famous treasury of early Christian icons and the sacred site of the Burning Bush.

Pyramids of Giza

  • The legendary Old Kingdom monumental tombs of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, standing on the desert plateau as enduring masterpieces of ancient engineering.

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 of the Giza Plateau.

Egyptian Museum

  • The historic museum located in Tahrir Square, housing an unparalleled collection of thousands of pharaonic antiquities, golden treasures, and ancient royal artifacts.

Old Cairo historic mosques and churches

  • A diverse, ancient spiritual quarter featuring early medieval Islamic monuments and historic Coptic sanctuaries, including the iconic Hanging Church.

Khan el-Khalili bazaar

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

Philae Temple

  • An exceptionally romantic island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, rescued stone-by-stone from rising river waters and accessible via a scenic local motorboat cruise.

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 techniques.

Abu Simbel temples

  • 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.

Kom Ombo Temple

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

Horus Temple in Edfu

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

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.

Karnak Temple

  • A massive, sprawling ancient religious complex dedicated to Amun-Ra, dominated by the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall and its towering sandstone column forests.

Conclusion

Entrust your grand journey across Egypt to Bastet Travel, where deep historical expertise meets uncompromised private hospitality. Our signature Taba Egypt Holidays with Nile Cruise offers the ultimate way to experience the country's diversity, combining sacred mountain trails, ancient pharaonic monuments, and a full luxury river sailing into one seamless vacation. Ready to choose your departure date and select your resort suite? Connect with our expert travel designers directly on WhatsApp to start tailoring your personalized vacation today.

Included & Excluded

Included

  • All Taxes and service charges.
  • 13 Breakfast meals, 9 Lunch meals, and 10 Dinner meals.
  • Well-English spoken Egyptologist.
  • All transfers in modern a/c vehicles to all sites mentioned in the above itinerary.

Excluded

  • Airport Departure Taxes.
  • Items of Personal Nature, souvenirs internet and phone calls, etc.
  • Personal spending and any fee out of the above itinerary.
  • Any tour not mentioned in this itinerary.

Tour Itinerary

Your extraordinary 14-day holiday begins with a warm welcome at the Taba border by your personal Bastet Travel representative. Our team will assist you through all entry customs and passport formalities before escorting you to your luxury Red Sea beach resort in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Spend your first evening relaxing after your journey, enjoying a peaceful stroll along the coast, or sampling local cuisine as you look out over the Gulf of Aqaba.

  • Overnight: Luxury Beach Resort, Taba.

  • Meals: Dinner.

Enjoy a completely free day to soak up the sun and experience Taba’s crystal-clear waters. Relax on the pristine resort beaches or opt for an exciting optional excursion, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, or taking a submarine tour to discover the vibrant coral reefs and marine life of the Red Sea. In the evening, explore local markets, enjoy an open-air dinner at your resort, and prepare for your upcoming journey into the desert.

  • Overnight: Luxury Beach Resort, Taba.

  • Meals: All-Inclusive Dining.

Check out of your beach resort after lunch and head inland into the dramatic mountains of the Sinai Peninsula via a private vehicle. Arrive at a traditional Bedouin village to experience local desert hospitality and enjoy an authentic traditional dinner under the stars. Relax by the campfire and witness a spectacular desert sunset over the rocky peaks before transferring to the base of the mountains to rest before your early morning climb.

  • Overnight: Eco-Lodge or Hotel, St. Catherine.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Begin a pre-dawn guided hike up Mount Sinai, following in historic footsteps to reach the mountain peak. Witness a breathtaking desert sunrise over the surrounding jagged mountains. Descend the mountain to visit the historic fortress walls of St. Catherine Monastery (home to the Burning Bush) to view its ancient chapels and early Christian treasures. Afterward, enjoy a scenic private transfer through desert landscapes to Cairo.

  • Overnight: Premium Hotel, Cairo.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Meet your private Egyptologist to explore the ancient world's ultimate icons on the Giza Plateau. Stand before the monumental Pyramids of Giza and view the iconic limestone Sphinx guarding the sacred causeways. After enjoying a fresh local lunch, spend your afternoon at the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, marveling at thousands of pharaonic artifacts and golden treasures. Return to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

  • Overnight: Premium Hotel, Cairo.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Discover Cairo’s diverse spiritual history. Take a guided walking tour through the Old Cairo historic mosques and churches, exploring the ancient quarter's unique architecture. Next, immerse yourself in the lively aromas and colorful lanterns of the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar. After dinner at a local restaurant, transfer to the train station to board a comfortable overnight sleeper train traveling south to Aswan.

  • Overnight: Aboard First-Class Sleeper Train.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Arrive at Aswan station and meet your private transfer to board your premium 5-star Nile cruise ship—your floating luxury hotel for the next seven nights. After lunch onboard, step ashore to discover Aswan's highlights with your guide. Take a local motorboat ride to explore the romantic courtyards of Philae Temple, then visit the ancient granite quarries to see The Unfinished Obelisk before a welcome dinner on the ship.

  • Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Aswan.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy an early breakfast onboard before embarking on a private overland excursion across the Nubian desert to the deep south. Stand in awe before the majestic Abu Simbel temples, carved directly into the sandstone cliffs by King Ramesses II. Explore the colossal Great Temple dedicated to the pharaoh himself, and visit the adjacent temple honoring Queen Nefertari. After discovering this UNESCO World Heritage site, return to Aswan for a relaxing evening.

  • Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Aswan.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Enjoy a peaceful morning on the river as your cruise ship begins sailing north. Step ashore to tour the perfectly symmetrical double Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated jointly to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship for a fresh lunch on the sun deck while cruising past timeless agricultural villages. In the afternoon, take a traditional horse carriage ride through Edfu to visit the exceptionally intact Horus Temple in Edfu before an evening onboard.

  • Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Edfu.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Sail into the majestic city of Luxor, the capital of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. After lunch onboard, join your private Egyptologist to discover the grand monuments of the East Bank. Walk through the giant column forests and monumental obelisks of the sprawling Karnak Temple, then explore the beautifully preserved riverside Luxor Temple, which runs parallel to the scenic Nile corniche, before enjoying dinner on the ship.

  • Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Luxor.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Disembark after breakfast to explore the sacred West Bank of ancient Thebes. Descend into the deep, brilliantly painted rock-cut tombs of the legendary Valley of the Kings. Next, visit the striking multi-tiered terraces of the Hatshepsut Temple, built into the towering limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari. Make a final photo stop at the towering twin monolithic statues of the Colossi of Memnon before checking out of your cruise.

  • Overnight: Premium Hotel, Luxor.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Check out of your Luxor hotel after breakfast for your private overland transfer back to the Red Sea coast. Relax inside your private air-conditioned vehicle as you watch the changing landscapes transform from the green Nile Valley to the deep mountain canyons and turquoise coastline of Taba. Arrive at your luxury beach resort in the late afternoon, check in for your final stay, and enjoy an all-inclusive dinner by the water.

  • Overnight: Luxury Beach Resort, Taba.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Spend your final full day in Egypt relaxing completely at your luxury resort. Take advantage of your private beach access, lounge by the swimming pools, or indulge in optional water sports along the coast. Savor your all-inclusive dining options and spend your final evening enjoying local cultural entertainment, capturing final photographs of the Gulf of Aqaba, and reflecting on your journey.

  • Overnight: Luxury Beach Resort, Taba.

  • Meals: All-Inclusive Dining.

Savor your final resort breakfast looking out over the Red Sea before checking out of your room. Your personal Bastet Travel logistics manager will arrive to provide a private, comfortable transfer to the Taba border pavilion or the Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport for your onward flight home, bringing your unforgettable 14-day Taba Egypt Holidays with Nile Cruise package to a smooth and seamless conclusion.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

Group Pricing

From May to August:

Per Person in Single Room
$2,828
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From September to April:

Per Person in Single Room
$3,327
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From May to August:

Per Person in Single Room
$3,535
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From September to April:

Per Person in Single Room
$4,159
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From May to August:

Per Person in Single Room
$5,090
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From September to April:

Per Person in Single Room
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From May to August:

Per Person in Single Room
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