Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Luxury Nile Cruise Tour through Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
02 Sail the Nile in luxury while visiting Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Luxor Temple
03 Discover the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, rich in ancient Egyptian mythology and architecture
04 Experience Aswan's highlights, including the High Dam and the Temple of Philae on a scenic boat ride

Experience an 8-day luxury journey through Egypt, exploring Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor to board a five-star Nile cruise. Discover ancient temples, royal tombs, and riverside wonders while sailing the Nile in comfort. Enjoy guided excursions, luxury accommodation, and seamless travel arrangements. This immersive tour blends history, culture, and relaxation for an unforgettable exploration of Egypt's most remarkable destinations.

Take a scenic boat ride to Philae Island and explore the Temple of Isis, a sacred sanctuary rescued from flooding and carefully relocated to higher ground.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Welcome to Egypt

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will greet you and assist with all arrival formalities.
Transfer comfortably to your hotel in Cairo and complete the check-in process.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing after your journey and preparing for the upcoming experience.

Day 02

Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Highlights

After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, including Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus, and the Sphinx.
Enjoy a short camel ride with panoramic desert views of the pyramids.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and discover the treasures of ancient Egypt, including Tutankhamun's collection.
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for the evening.

Day 03

Fly to Luxor and Board Your Nile Cruise

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Arrive in Luxor and board your luxury Nile cruise, followed by lunch on board.
Visit the Karnak Temple complex, including the grand Hypostyle Hall.
Explore Luxor Temple, historically connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 04

Luxor West Bank and the Valley of the Kings

After breakfast on board, explore the West Bank of Luxor.
Visit the Valley of the Kings and discover the royal tombs of the pharaohs.
Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise for lunch and sail towards Edfu, with dinner on board.

Day 05

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Visits

After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy lunch on board.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
Continue sailing towards Aswan, with dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Day 06

Aswan Sightseeing and Philae Temple

After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt's economy.
Take a scenic boat ride to Philae Island and explore the Temple of Isis, a sacred sanctuary rescued from flooding and carefully relocated to higher ground.
Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy the afternoon at leisure on board.
End the day with dinner on board while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan's riverbanks.

Day 07

Fly Back to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark from your cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival in Cairo, our team will assist you and escort you comfortably to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy your final evening in Cairo at your own pace.

Day 08

Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Your luxury Egypt tour concludes with unforgettable memories of majestic temples, timeless monuments, and the graceful Nile.

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and assist by our representatives at the airports with a nominative sign at the passport control area
Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary at good-quality restaurants
Private English-, Portuguese-, German-, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
Domestic flights (Cairo - Luxor) and (Aswan - Cairo)
All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in your itinerary
Bottled water during the tours
All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All service charges and taxes