Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Egypt Tour from Cairo with Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

5 Days Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
  • 02 Discover the country's history and heritage at the Egyptian Museum
  • 03 Offer your prayers at Karnak Temple, the largest temple in the world
  • 04 Visit the unique Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple
  • 05 Admire the impressive West Bank and High Dam
  • 06 Pay your respects at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu Temple
  • 07 Enjoy cruising on the Nile
  • 08 See the four colossal statues of Ramses at Abu Simbel

Explore the grandeur of Egypt's temples and cities on a Nile cruise, travelling through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Step back in time as you visit the Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple, High Dam, Egyptian Museum, and Philae Temple, and marvel at the world-class Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. This 5-day journey combines ancient monuments, river cruising, and some of the country's most iconic historical sites.

Visit stunning Abu Simbel this morning to explore the four gargantuan statues of Ramses guarding the great temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Giza Highlights

  • Connect with your tour representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

  • Visit the Great Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.

  • Return to the hotel for lunch.

  • Depart at 6 pm for a sound and light show at the pyramids.

2
Day 02

Luxor Nile Cruise and Temple Sightseeing

  • Transfer to Luxor for a Nile cruise.

  • Proceed to the West Bank of Luxor for sightseeing.

  • Return to the Nile cruise boat for lunch.

  • Then, visit the East Bank of Luxor and see the Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes.

  • Head back to the Nile cruise for dinner.

3
Day 03

Edfu Temple and Sailing to Kom Ombo

  • Visit the Temple of Edfu. This temple is dedicated to the god Horus.

  • Return on board the Nile cruise boat to continue sailing.

4
Day 04

Abu Simbel Excursion and Aswan Stay

  • Visit stunning Abu Simbel this morning to explore the four gargantuan statues of Ramses guarding the great temple.

  • Then, drive back to your hotel in Aswan city for an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Philae Temple, High Dam, and Return to Cairo

  • Explore the Philae Temple in Aswan and then see the High Dam.

  • Board a felucca boat and return to the city.

  • Take the night train and travel to Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and greet upon arrival

  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay

  • All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Night train tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo

  • Accommodation for 5 nights in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, including daily breakfast

  • Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (as listed in the itinerary)

  • Sightseeing tours on the cruise

  • English-speaking Egyptian tour guide

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary

  • All meals mentioned in the itinerary

  • Bottled water during the trip

  • Egyptian SIM card for your unlocked mobile device

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Entry visa to Egypt

  • Any optional tours

  • Personal spending

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Oruba Road، El Nozha.

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