Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
  • 02 Explore the Egyptian Museum and Khan el Khalili Bazaar
  • 03 Visit Karnak and Luxor temples on a 5-star Nile cruise
  • 04 See the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
  • 05 Travel to Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari

Embark on this sightseeing tour to Egypt and explore the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Sail down the Nile to visit iconic landmarks such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, and Kom Ombo Temple. Continue to Aswan to see the High Dam and Philae Temple, and travel to Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.

Sail down the Nile to visit iconic landmarks such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, and Kom Ombo Temple.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will find our representative, who will meet and assist you.

  • Transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan el Khalili

  • Have breakfast at the hotel.

  • Depart with your Egyptologist tour guide to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum and Khan el Khalili Market. Lunch is included, followed by a return to the hotel.

3
Day 03

Fly to Luxor and Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples

  • After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport.

  • Take a domestic flight to Luxor.

  • Upon arrival, transfer to a 5-star Nile cruise. Have lunch on board.

  • Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amon Ra.

  • After the visit, return to the cruise and overnight in Luxor.

4
Day 04

Luxor West Bank and Sail to Edfu

  • Enjoy breakfast on the cruise.

  • Transfer to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon with your Egyptologist tour guide.

  • Return to the cruise and sail to Edfu.

Overnight in Edfu.

5
Day 05

Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo and Sail to Aswan

  • After breakfast, transfer by horse carriage to visit Edfu Temple, the best-preserved temple in Egypt.

  • Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo.

  • Arrive and visit Kom Ombo Temple.

  • Sail to Aswan and overnight in Aswan.

6
Day 06

Excursion to Abu Simbel

  • Depart in a private vehicle to Abu Simbel.

  • Arrive and visit the two temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.

  • Return to Aswan.

7
Day 07

Aswan Sightseeing and Return to Cairo

  • Enjoy breakfast on the cruise and check out.

  • Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis.

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

  • Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

8
Day 08

Departure from Cairo

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport.

Giza Plateau, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at the airports

  • 3 nights accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Cairo with breakfast

  • 4 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees for all the attractions mentioned in the itinerary

  • Domestic flights Cairo - Luxor and Aswan - Cairo

  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the itinerary

  • Taxes

  • Free WiFi during the itinerary

  • 1 mineral water per person per day

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Entry visa

  • Beverages and meals

  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Cairo.

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