Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

6-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour with Aswan to Luxor Temples

6 Days Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness a splendid belly dance show on a Nile cruise
  • 02 Stroll through the famous Khan El Khalili Market
  • 03 See the distinctive unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
  • 04 Enjoy a sound and light show at Karnak Temple

See the highlights of Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor on this 6-day guided tour. Visit the famous pyramids and the astounding Egyptian Museum, stroll through Khan El Khalili Market, and explore the sacred temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. Continue with visits to the High Dam, the unfinished Obelisk, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy an astounding Nile cruising experience and a memorable sound and light show at Karnak Temple.

Enjoy an astounding Nile cruising experience and a memorable sound and light show at Karnak Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Nile Dinner Cruise Show

  • Arrive at Cairo Airport and get picked up by our representatives in an air-conditioned vehicle. Proceed to the hotel for check-in.

  • Head to a Nile cruise and enjoy a scrumptious dinner with a belly dance show.

2
Day 02

Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili

  • Have a hearty breakfast and head out to visit the famous pyramids along with the astounding Egyptian Museum.

  • Proceed to Khan El Khalili Market and stroll through the streets, admiring the colourful, bustling markets before boarding a sleeper train to Aswan.

Overnight on the train, including dinner.

3
Day 03

Aswan Arrival and Philae, High Dam, and Kom Ombo

  • Enjoy breakfast on the train and arrive in Aswan. Meet your Egyptian tour guide and visit the marvellous High Dam, Philae Temple, and the unfinished Obelisk.

  • Check in to the Nile cruise hotel and sail to Kom Ombo to visit the splendid Kom Ombo Temple before sailing onward to Edfu city.

Overnight on the cruise, including lunch and dinner.

4
Day 04

Edfu Temple Visit and Sailing

  • Have a scrumptious breakfast on the cruise and visit the exquisite Edfu Temple to convey your prayers. Spend the rest of your day sailing.

Overnight on the cruise, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

5
Day 05

West Bank Tour and Karnak Sound and Light Show

  • Visit the West Bank after breakfast and head to see the splendid Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the colossal statues of Memnon.

  • Enjoy an exciting sound and light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor.

Overnight on the cruise, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

6
Day 06

East Bank Visit and Departure to Cairo

  • Enjoy your last breakfast on the cruise and check out of your room, followed by heading to the East Bank.

  • Drop-off at the train station for departure to Cairo.

Overnight on the train, including dinner.

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

Where this trip takes you

Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Nile cruise accommodation

  • All tickets

  • English-speaking Egyptian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Sleeper train ticket

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • The cruise has an on-board restaurant, lounges, special places for relaxation and reading, a discotheque, a swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a large shaded sundeck with tropical bar, massage service, boutique, gift shop, and laundry service for a comfortable journey.
  • Other languages spoken by the tour guide include Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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