Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Cities Tour with Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor

8 Days Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx
02 See the Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and explore Memphis
03 Enjoy a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor
04 Head to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temples Complex, and Luxor Temple
05 Look at Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam in Aswan
06 Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din

Sign up for this marvellous tour to visit the famous sites of Cairo and the Giza Pyramid Complex in Giza. See the Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and the open-air museum in Memphis, then sail down the Nile between Aswan and Luxor to explore the stunning collection of ancient Egyptian temples, obelisks, and the royal tombs of the Pharaohs.

See the Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara and the open-air museum in Memphis, then sail down the Nile between Aswan and Luxor to explore the stunning collection of ancient Egyptian temples, obelisks, and the royal tombs of the Pharaohs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Cairo International Airport

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet the representative, who will assist you with all formalities and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo.
Check in at your hotel.

No meals are included.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis Tour

Today, you will start your tour in Cairo with a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Then, head to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid Complex and visit the Open-Air Museum in Memphis.
Have lunch and then return to your hotel in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, and Coptic Cairo

Visit the Egyptian Museum, where you can learn about the history of Egyptian civilization.
Then, go to see the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which houses one of the most famous historical mosques.
Later, enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, visit the Old Cairo area and then catch an overnight train to Aswan.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Overnight on board the train.

Day 04

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk

Have breakfast on board the train. On arrival at Aswan train station, meet your local tour guide and go sightseeing in Aswan.
Visit the Aswan High Dam, the world's largest embankment dam, and go to Philae Temple, which was relocated to Aglika Island.
See the huge structure of the Unfinished Obelisk.
After the day tour, transfer to your Nile cruise ship for check-in.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Tour

In the morning, visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, followed by the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Spend the evening at leisure and enjoy the Egyptian folkloric show on the ship, with a belly dance show and many other entertaining performances.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Overnight in Edfu.

Day 06

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, famous for its royal tombs, and go to the Temple of Deir El Bahari, a complex of mortuary temples.
See the two massive structures at the Colossi of Memnon.
After the tour, return to the Nile cruise to have your delicious lunch on board. Enjoy your afternoon tea on board while relaxing on the sundeck.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 07

Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor Temple

Enjoy your wonderful buffet breakfast on board before exploring the east bank of Luxor.
Visit the Karnak Temples Complex and the famous Luxor Temple.
After this tour, transfer to Luxor train station to catch your sleeping train to Cairo.

Breakfast and dinner are included.

Overnight on board the train.

Day 08

Transfer to Cairo International Airport

Have breakfast, which will be served on board the train. Upon arrival at Giza train station, meet the representative, who will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for departure.

Breakfast is included.

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha 8 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

02 nights' accommodation at a hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast meal plan
03 nights' accommodation on board a Nile cruise on a full board meal plan
02 nights' accommodation on board a sleeping train, including breakfast and dinner
Professional English-speaking tour guides at all the indicated sites
Entrance fees to all the indicated historical sites and attractions in the program itinerary
Meet and assist services by our professional English-speaking representatives in all cities
02 lunches at local tourist restaurants during the day tours in Cairo only
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers
All current taxes applied by the Egyptian government

What's Not Included

Tourist visa to Egypt
International flight tickets
Extras at the hotels: spa, laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.
Tipping for company representatives, guide, driver, etc.
Any optional tours that may be required

Know before you go

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per package for a minimum of 02 adults sharing a Double (DBL) room, including all the mentioned sightseeing tours as per the above-mentioned itinerary, and are valid from 01 September 2021 to 30 April 2022, excluding Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Easter. However, please note that in case of an increase in fuel, taxes, and/or tourist site entrance fees, Vantage Travel International reserves the right to amend all prices accordingly and without prior notice.
Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of the correct travel documents upon departure and that they have met all health requirements. Please check with the nearest consulate office for information concerning travel visas before you travel and whether you are required to obtain this or any other document in advance.
In Egyptian society, tipping is customary and expected in daily life, especially for people working in the tourism field. It forms the biggest portion of their income. It is a kind of appreciation, and whether to tip or not depends on the service you receive from all the people working for you and involved in your trip, such as drivers, guides, porters, and tour company representatives.
Children from 00.00 years up to 05.99 years will be free of charge. However, please note that children from 06.00 years up to 11.99 years will enjoy a 50% discount from the adult rate.

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