Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Sightseeing Tour with Nile Felucca and Nubian Village

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Karnak and Luxor Temples
02 Discover the famous Colossi of Memnon
03 Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza
04 Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca and sleep under the stars
05 Share a home-cooked dinner with a local family in a Nubian village

Journey through Egypt to explore ancient sites along the Nile, including the Great Pyramids of Giza and other iconic landmarks. Meet remarkable people as you sample traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, then relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.

Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, then relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo at any time before 6:00 pm for a welcome meet and greet.

Day 02

Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum with a professional Egypt guide.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner.

Day 03

The Nubian Village Experience

Spend some time in a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner.

Day 04

Explore Aswan

Spend the day exploring Aswan.
Optional: Visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 05

Felucca Sailing on the Nile

Enjoy a relaxing ride on a felucca (traditional Nile sailboat) and travel down the river, watching the scenery go by.
At night, sleep on the deck under the stars.
Enjoy delicious meals on board.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner.

Day 06

Kom Ombo Temple and Transfer to Luxor

Enjoy a guided visit to the Kom Ombo Temple before driving to Luxor.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Day 07

Luxor's Ancient Wonders

Visit the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
- Optional: Visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor.
Enjoy lunch with a local family restaurant on the West Bank of the Nile.
At night, catch an overnight sleeping train to Cairo.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner.

Day 08

Departure

Departure after midday.

End of tour.

Meals included: Breakfast.

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramids of Giza, felucca on the Nile, Nubian village, 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

Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx entrance and guided tour
Egyptian Museum entrance and guided tour
Nubian village visit and traditional dinner
Felucca overnight sailing excursion with support boat
Kom Ombo temples entrance and guided tour
Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided visit and donkey ride
Traditional meal with local family restaurant (Luxor)
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Tipping during the trip
Mattresses and blankets for the felucca ride
English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

What to bring

Towel

Know before you go

The felucca itself does not have toilets or showers, but a private support boat travelling in close proximity has both.
Available extras:
- Temple of Abu Simbel - $100.00 (Min 4 people)
- Valley of the Kings Hot Air Balloon Ride - $130.00
- Own Room - $249.00

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