Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

7-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour with Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise

7 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • 03 Discover the famous Philae Temple in Aswan
  • 04 Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century defensive fortress
  • 05 Explore the only preserved Roman amphitheatre in Alexandria
  • 06 Marvel at the beauty of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus

Explore Egypt's wonders on a 7-day journey through Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Esna, and Luxor. Visit the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, and experience Alexandria's historic landmarks. Then board a luxury Nile cruise to uncover the secrets of Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. This tour combines Egypt's iconic monuments, rich cultural heritage, and a memorable cruise along the Nile.

Then board a luxury Nile cruise to uncover the secrets of Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Esna
Languages Arabic, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Transfer

  • Once you arrive at Cairo Airport, our representative will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name.

  • After your reception at the airport, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Nile Dinner Cruise

  • After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from your hotel for a sightseeing tour.

  • Visit the three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then move to the Panorama area to take pictures of the pyramids.

  • Next, continue to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple, and explore the Egyptian Museum.

  • Enjoy a dinner cruise on the magical Nile River, where you can watch a belly dance performance and other entertainment shows.

Overnight stay in Cairo. (Breakfast & Lunch)

3
Day 03

Alexandria's Historic Landmarks

  • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Alexandria, where you can experience different cultures as you visit the Catacomb of Kom El-Shokafa, Qaitbay Fortress, and Alexandria Library from outside.

  • Take a walk through the magnificent Montazah Gardens, see Pompey's Pillar, and amuse yourself by visiting the Roman amphitheatre.

Transfer back to Cairo for an overnight stay at the hotel. (Breakfast & Lunch)

4
Day 04

Fly to Aswan and Board the Nile Cruise

  • After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Cairo Domestic Airport, where you will catch your flight to Aswan.

  • Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be received by the representative, who will also escort you to the Nile cruise.

  • Check in to the Nile cruise and proceed to the Aswan High Dam.

  • See the Unfinished Obelisk and visit Philae Temple.

  • Have lunch on board and then spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay on board the Nile cruise. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

5
Day 05

Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Sailing to Esna

  • Have a wholesome breakfast on board and then sail towards Kom Ombo.

  • Visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Horus, then cruise towards Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus.

  • After this, sail towards Esna while having lunch on board.

Dinner & overnight stay on board the Nile cruise. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

6
Day 06

Luxor's Ancient Treasures

  • Enjoy your tasty breakfast on board and sail towards Luxor. Start to embrace the culture as you take a walk through the Valley of the Kings.

  • Head out to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and visit the magnificent Colossi of Memnon.

  • Have lunch on board the Nile cruise.

  • In the afternoon, visit the greatest highlights of Luxor, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Dinner & overnight stay on board the Nile cruise. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner)

7
Day 07

Disembarkation and Departure from Luxor

  • Have breakfast on board and then disembark from the Nile cruise.

  • Your tour representative will escort you to Luxor Airport for your final departure. (Breakfast)

Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings, Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Where this trip takes you

Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings, Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport

  • Transfer to the hotel in an air-conditioned modern van

  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis

  • 1-day excursion in Cairo as mentioned in the above itinerary

  • 1-day excursion in Alexandria as mentioned in the above itinerary

  • English-speaking Egypt guide in Cairo and Alexandria during your sightseeing tours

  • One bottle of mineral water per person

  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Sightseeing tours on board the Nile cruise, including visits as mentioned in the itinerary

  • All entrance fees to the above-mentioned excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

  • English-speaking Egypt guide on the Nile cruise

What's Not Included

  • Service charges and all taxes

  • International flight

  • Entrance to the Mummy Room at the Egyptian Museum is available for an extra fee.

    Entrance inside any of the pyramids is available for an extra fee.

  • Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan/Luxor/Cairo as attachment of domestic airfare tariff

  • Visa to Egypt

  • Any optional tours, if required

  • Tip

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 7 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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