8days
Max 12 guests
Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Egypt Luxury Experience – Scheduled Flights
From€2,200
Legends of the Nile & White Desert by 4×4
A Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, then a night camping in the White Desert among chalk formations, with Cairo and the Pyramids to finish.
Duration8 days / 7 nights
DestinationsAswan, Cairo & Giza, Luxor, White Desert & Bahariya
GuideEgyptologist (EN / ES)
From€1,000per person
Overview
Temples and river in the first half, open desert in the second. This trip leaves on Fridays with a special flight to Aswan, where you board a three-night cruise sailing north to Luxor, with Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak along the way.
From Luxor you fly to Cairo, and the next morning a 4x4 takes you west into the Sahara. You cross the Black Desert, stop at Crystal Mountain and reach the White Desert in time for sunset, when its wind-carved chalk formations turn pink and gold. Dinner is cooked over the fire and you sleep at a camp under one of the clearest skies in Egypt.
Back in Cairo, a final guided morning at the Pyramids and the Sphinx rounds off the trip.
Highlights
- A night at a desert camp in the White Desert
- 4x4 crossing of the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain
- Three nights on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
- Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu and Philae
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Aswan and embarkation
Landing in Aswan, the southern gateway of ancient Egypt. After meeting our team at the airport you transfer to the ship, which stays moored on the granite-lined riverbank tonight. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2 Aswan, Philae and Kom Ombo
Morning visits in Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the island temple of Philae. After lunch the ship sails north to Kom Ombo, where you visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris by evening light.
Day 3 Edfu and sailing to Luxor
Early visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, reached by horse-drawn carriage. The rest of the day is spent sailing north, through the lock at Esna, with time to read on the sun deck and watch rural Egypt go by. Arrival in Luxor in the evening.
Day 4 Luxor and flight to Cairo
Disembark after breakfast and visit the highlights of Luxor: the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak. In the evening, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Cairo and check-in at your hotel.
Day 5 Into the Black and White Deserts by 4x4
Early departure from Cairo to the Bahariya Oasis, where you switch to a 4x4 with a local guide. Drive through the Black Desert, stop at Crystal Mountain and reach the White Desert in time for sunset among its chalk sculptures. Bedouin dinner and night at a desert camp.
Day 6 Sunrise in the White Desert and return to Cairo
Wake up early to watch the sun rise over the white rocks; few places in Egypt are this silent. After breakfast at camp, drive back through Bahariya to Cairo. Check-in at your hotel.
Day 7 The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
The day you have been waiting for. Your guide takes you to the plateau of Giza to see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure up close, then to the panoramic viewpoint where all three line up against the desert. Finish at the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. Afternoon free.
Optional: entry inside a pyramid (extra ticket) or an afternoon at Saqqara and Memphis.
Day 8 Departure from Cairo
Breakfast and, depending on your flight time, a last coffee in the city. Transfer to Cairo airport with assistance for your flight home.
What is included
- Return special flight, departing Fridays (one 20 kg bag)
- Domestic flight Luxor – Cairo
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise, full board (drinks not included)
- 3 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- 1 night at a White Desert camp, full board
- 4x4 excursion with a local desert guide
- All visits, entrance fees and transfers in the itinerary
- Spanish- or English-speaking guide on all visits
- Airport assistance and air-conditioned transfers
- 24-hour phone assistance, airport taxes and basic travel insurance
Not included
- Egypt entry visa (we can process it for you)
- Tips for guides, drivers and crew (customary in Egypt)
- Drinks, except where stated
- Excursion to Abu Simbel (available as an optional extra)
- Optional excursions, such as the sunrise balloon flight over Luxor
- Tickets to go inside the pyramids or the tomb of Tutankhamun
- Personal expenses
- Extended cover and cancellation insurance
Gallery
FAQ
What is the desert camp like?
A simple Bedouin-style camp with tents or open shelters, mattresses and blankets, a campfire and a hot dinner. There are basic toilet facilities; it is about the experience rather than luxury.
Does it get cold in the White Desert?
Yes, from November to March nights can drop to 5 °C or lower. Bring a warm layer and a hat; sleeping bags and blankets are provided.
Is Egypt safe for tourists?
The main tourist areas are well protected and millions of visitors travel safely every year. Our team is with you from arrival to departure, and you have a 24-hour phone line throughout the trip.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. We can add nights, upgrade hotels or the cruise ship, arrange a private guide or include extra excursions. Send us your ideas and we will adapt the quote.
From€1,000
Request this journey