Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

11-Day Egypt Tour with Nile and Lake Nasser Cruises

11 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the beauty of the Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza
  • 02 Explore the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • 03 Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard the MS Royal Lily
  • 04 Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo
  • 05 Discover Abu Simbel and enjoy its evening sound-and-light show

This luxurious journey recalls the golden age of Egypt, taking you through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Visit the highlights of Egypt while staying in deluxe accommodations, cruising the Nile and Lake Nasser on comfortable ships, and learning about the history of one of the world's great civilizations. From the Pyramids and Sphinx to ancient temples, royal tombs and the shores of Lake Nasser, this tour combines iconic monuments with memorable cruising experiences.

From the Pyramids and Sphinx to ancient temples, royal tombs and the shores of Lake Nasser, this tour combines iconic monuments with memorable cruising experiences.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Esna, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence (3 nights)

2
Day 02

Great Pyramid and Sphinx

  • Visit the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx.

  • Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B).

3
Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan el-Khalili

  • Explore the Egyptian Museum and the citadel.

  • Search for treasures at the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. (B).

4
Day 04

Fly to Luxor and Board Your Nile Cruise

  • Fly to Luxor to board the MS Royal Lily for a 4-night cruise to Aswan.

  • In the afternoon, visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. (B, L, D).

5
Day 05

Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut

  • Discover the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. (B, L, D).

6
Day 06

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

  • Sail to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus.

  • After lunch, continue to Kom Ombo and the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. (B, L, D).

7
Day 07

Aswan and Kitchener's Island

  • Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk.

  • Board a traditional felucca for a trip to the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island. (B, L, D).

8
Day 08

Fly to Abu Simbel and Board Lake Nasser Cruise

  • Disembark and fly to Abu Simbel, then board the MS Prince Abbas for a 3-night cruise.

  • Explore Abu Simbel and marvel at the sound-and-light show in the evening. (B, L, D).

9
Day 09

Qasr Ibrim, Temple of Derr and Lake Nasser

  • Wander through the ruins of Qasr Ibrim, and see the rock-cut Temple of Derr and the Tomb of Penout.

  • Then relax and soak up the spectacular scenery of Lake Nasser. (B, L, D).

10
Day 10

Wadi El Seboua to Aswan

  • Explore the Temple of Wadi El Seboua before cruising to Aswan for an overnight stay. (B, L, D).

11
Day 11

Kalabsha Temples and Departure

  • Disembark in the morning, visit the Temples of Kalabsha, and transfer to the airport.

  • Fly to Cairo, then connect to your onward flight. (B).

Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Lake Nasser

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Lake Nasser

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 9 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Breakfast daily as noted

  • Entrance fees

  • All transfers and touring as noted in the itinerary

  • Local English-speaking guides

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Egypt entry visa. For non-restricted nationalities, you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa cost: $15 = 12 Euros per adult or child.

  • Entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum and inside one of the Pyramids

  • Extras at hotels and aboard the cruise (additional meals, drinks, laundry, etc.)

  • Tipping

Know before you go

  • Private Journeys are available daily, subject to availability.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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