Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Cairo's Ancient Wonders

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • 02 Discover the famous Philae Temple
  • 03 Visit the Horus Temple in Edfu
  • 04 Marvel at the beauty of the Pyramids

Enjoy an unforgettable experience of the ancient wonders of Egypt on this 8-day tour, discovering the legendary Pyramids and a Nile cruise through Upper Egypt. Explore iconic sites including Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. From Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, this journey combines Egypt's most famous monuments with scenic cruising and expertly guided visits.

Explore iconic sites including Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Edfu, and Kom Ombo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Esna
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Pick up from Cairo Airport and transfer to the hotel.

  • The tour leader will assist you with customs and baggage claim.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Pyramids and Cairo Leisure Time

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

  • Visit the famous Pyramids and the world-famous on-site museum.

  • Spend the afternoon at leisure, or explore this fascinating city on your own.

3
Day 03

Fly from Cairo to Luxor

  • Transfer to Cairo Airport to take the flight to Luxor.

  • Meet the representative as soon as you arrive in Luxor.

  • Transfer to the Nile cruise.

Stay overnight on board in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple

  • Enjoy free time in the morning.

  • In the afternoon, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.

Stay overnight in Luxor.

5
Day 05

West Bank Exploration and Sail to Edfu

  • Cross to the West Bank and visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Sail to Esna.

  • Continue to Edfu for an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan Cruise

  • Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.

  • Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple there, dedicated to the two gods Sobek and Haroeris.

  • Sail to Aswan and stay overnight.

7
Day 07

Aswan Sightseeing and Return to Cairo

  • Disembark after breakfast.

  • Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.

  • Explore Elephantine Island on a felucca.

  • Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo.

  • Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

8
Day 08

Departure from Cairo

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of our services.

Pyramids, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Temple of Horus in Edfu

Where this trip takes you

Pyramids, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Temple of Horus in Edfu

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

  • All mentioned transfers in the itinerary

  • All accommodations in 4 or 5-star hotels with breakfast

  • 4 nights of Nile cruise accommodation with all meals

  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo

  • All taxes

  • All visits mentioned in the program with professional guidance and transportation

  • English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

  • Any drinks with meals

  • International flights

  • Tips to the staff

  • Compulsory Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Visa to Egypt (if needed)

Know before you go

  • Price per person:

    • 4-star hotel $490.00

    • 5-star hotel $700.00

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 8 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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