Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

7-Day Cairo, Aswan and Luxor Tour with 5-Star Nile Cruise

7 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Khan El Khalili in Cairo
  • 02 Cruise the Nile on a 5-star vessel through Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
  • 03 Explore Coptic Cairo at the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • 04 See Luxor's iconic sites, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
  • 05 Enjoy a farewell dinner and a light and sound show at the Pyramids

Explore the best of Egypt on this 7-day tour through Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor. Visit Cairo's ancient, Coptic, and Islamic landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Castle of Saladin, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Khan El Khalili. Then enjoy a 5-star Nile River cruise with sightseeing in Aswan and Luxor, including Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Your journey ends with a farewell dinner and a light and sound show at the Pyramids.

Your journey ends with a farewell dinner and a light and sound show at the Pyramids.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Transfer

  • Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

  • Enjoy a complimentary basket with water, soft drinks, biscuits, and chips when you arrive at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Cairo Highlights and Coptic Quarter

  • Start your tour with your local guide to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Castle of Saladin.

  • Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  • Drive to Islamic Cairo, where you can explore Khan El Khalili, the old bazaar, and have lunch.

  • Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Fly to Aswan and Board Your Nile Cruise

  • Transfer to Cairo Airport to catch a flight to Aswan.

  • Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred by your local guide to your 5-star Nile River cruise.

  • Begin your Nile cruise and visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae.

  • Enjoy a hearty dinner and an overnight stay on board.

4
Day 04

Kom Ombo and Edfu Along the Nile

  • Have breakfast as you sail to Kom Ombo, and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris overlooking the Nile River.

  • The Nile cruise will continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus.

  • Enjoy a delicious dinner as you cruise to Luxor.

5
Day 05

Luxor West Bank Exploration

  • Visit the main attractions on the west bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Return to your Nile cruise and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

6
Day 06

Karnak and Luxor Temples then Return to Cairo

  • Visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

  • After the tour, we will disembark and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

  • We offer a farewell dinner and a light and sound show at the Pyramids as a gift.

7
Day 07

Departure from Cairo

  • Have breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure home.

Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, 5-star Nile River cruise, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, 5-star Nile River cruise, Karnak Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Cairo at a 5-star or 4-star hotel, including breakfast
  • 3 nights' accommodation on board the cruise (5-star with full board)
  • Reception and assistance at Cairo International Airport at the time of your arrival and departure
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • All entrance fees to the mentioned sights
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned minivan/vehicle
  • All taxes
  • Meals as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flight

  • Domestic flights Cairo/Aswan/Luxor/Cairo: 236€ per person, paid upon arrival in Cairo

  • Entry visa to Egypt

  • Personal expenses

  • Entrance to the inside of the Pyramids, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, and the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Passport valid for 6 months
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cotton clothes in summer
  • Warm clothes in winter
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • A multi-lingual guide may operate the tour.
  • A vegetarian option is available; please advise at the time of booking if required.
  • An extra night is possible; please discuss this beforehand.
  • We can help reserve your domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan or Luxor.

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room €630.00 — €895.00
Double Sharing €630.00 — €695.00

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