Luxury Egypt Tour: Abu Simbel Sun Festival & Nile Cruise (10 Days)

Experience the ultimate 10-day luxury Egypt tour crafted by My Egypt Travel, centered around the rare Abu Simbel Sun Festival. This premium Egypt itinerary seamlessly blends the iconic wonders of Cairo (Pyramids, Sphinx) with a sophisticated 4-day 5-star Nile cruise. Witness the solar alignment at Abu Simbel, then sail to explore Aswan and Luxor’s massive ancient temples and royal tombs. This best cultural tour package offers deep historical immersion and premium comfort for discerning travelers.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Gateway to Antiquity
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), Your My Egypt Travel representative will meet you after you clear customs and collect your luggage. Enjoy a private, direct transfer to your Cairo hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo Hotel.
Meals: None.

Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Marvels
Start with the Giza Plateau, exploring the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, and standing face-to-face with the magnificent Sphinx. Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Egyptian Museum (home to King Tut’s treasures). Late evening transfer to the train station for your overnight journey south.
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train to Aswan (Half Board).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 3: Aswan’s Grand Monuments
Enjoy breakfast onboard before arriving in Aswan. Your local guide will meet you and commence the tour of the Aswan High Dam, the site of the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful relocated Philae Temple. Check-in to your Aswan hotel.
Accommodation: Overnight at Aswan Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 4: Journey to Abu Simbel – Festival Eve
After an early breakfast, take a private transfer to Abu Simbel (approx. 3 hours). Check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples (Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples) to prepare for the main event. Optional: Attend the Sound & Light Show in the evening.
Accommodation: Overnight at Abu Simbel Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5: The Solar Alignment & Nile Cruise Check-in
THE MAIN EVENT: Early morning attendance at the Abu Simbel Sun Festival to witness the sun’s rays perfectly align inside the temple’s sanctuary. After the unique experience, transfer back to Aswan to board your 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruise vessel.
Accommodation: Overnight on 5-Star Superior Nile Cruise (Full Board).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 6: Sailing the Nile: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Enjoy a relaxing morning sailing down the Nile. Stop to visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two deities (Sobek and Haroeris). Continue sailing to Edfu. In the afternoon, visit the well-preserved Temple of Edfu (dedicated to the falcon god Horus). Evening: Enjoy the ship’s Galabiya Party.
Accommodation: Overnight on 5-Star Superior Nile Cruise (Full Board).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 7: Luxor East Bank Grandeur
Sail via Esna Lock to Luxor. Start your exploration of the East Bank visiting the incredible Karnak Temple Complex—the largest religious structure ever built. Conclude the day with a sunset visit to the illuminated Luxor Temple.
Accommodation: Overnight on 5-Star Superior Nile Cruise (Full Board).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 8: Pharaohs’ Tombs & Sleeper Train to Cairo
Check out from the cruise. Explore the West Bank: visit the Valley of the Kings (includes entry to 3 Royal Tombs), the impressive funerary Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahari), and pause for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Late afternoon transfer to the train station for the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train to Cairo (Half Board).
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.

Day 9: Cairo’s Islamic & Coptic Heritage
Arrive in Cairo and meet your guide. Tour the majestic Citadel of Saladin and the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Next, explore the spiritual sites of Old Coptic Cairo (The Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue). End the day with a stroll through the bustling medieval market of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Day 10: Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt. A private transfer will take you to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for your final departure, carrying unforgettable memories of your luxury Egypt tour.
Meals: Breakfast.

Included:

Personalized Meet & Assist Service at all airports/train stations.
All ground transfers in private, modern, air-conditioned vehicles.
Accommodation for 2 Nights in a 5-Star Cairo Hotel (B&B basis).
Accommodation for 1 Night in a 5-Star Aswan Hotel (B&B basis).
Accommodation for 1 Night in a 4-Star Abu Simbel Hotel (B&B basis).
3 Nights aboard a 5-Star Superior Nile Cruise (Full Board basis).
2 Nights Sleeper Train (Half Board basis).
All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
All Entrance Fees to all historical sites.
Private, professional Egyptologist Tour Guide throughout the trip.
Complimentary bottled water during tours.
All service charges and government taxes.

Excluded:

International airfare to and from Egypt.
Egypt Entry Visa ($25 USD per person, obtainable upon arrival for most US/EU citizens).
Tipping Kitty for guides, drivers, and cruise staff (highly customary in Egypt).
Any optional tours or extras (e.g., Sound & Light Shows).
Personal expenses, drinks, and meals not specified.