Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Highlights Tour from Cairo with Nile Cruise

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
02 Explore the Egyptian Museum and the Valley of the Kings
03 Admire the massive statues of the Colossi of Memnon
04 Visit the famous temples of Philae, Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Queen Hatshepsut

Embark on a journey through Egypt's major landmarks, from the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx to the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the artefacts of the Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor while visiting celebrated sites such as Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Along the way, marvel at the enormous statues of the Colossi of Memnon and explore the majestic temple complexes that define ancient Egypt's legacy.

Embark on a journey through Egypt's major landmarks, from the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx to the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the artefacts of the Egyptian Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Esna

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Airport, meet your representative, and transfer to the hotel by A/C coach for a smooth check-in.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Citadel

Have breakfast at your hotel, then begin by visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still standing - the three pyramids and the Sphinx.
Then visit the Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist guide.
Have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to Salah El-Din Citadel.
Continue to the railway station for your journey to Aswan.

Overnight on the train.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Day 03

Aswan Highlights and Nile Cruise Check-in

Arrive in Aswan and proceed to the Nile cruise for check-in.
Travel by A/C coach to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple with your Egypt tour guide.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 04

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple by Cruise

Have breakfast on the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Have lunch while the cruise sails to Edfu.
After arrival, proceed to Edfu Temple, then return to the cruise and enjoy a tea party as you sail to Esna.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 05

Luxor West Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temple

Have breakfast on the cruise and visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatshepsut Temple.
Return to the cruise for lunch before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 06

Return to Cairo

Have breakfast and check out from the cruise.
Head to the railway station to return to Cairo.
After arrival, proceed to the hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 07

Alexandria Excursion

After breakfast, proceed to Alexandria by A/C coach.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 08

Departure from Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Where this trip takes you

Nile cruise, Philae Temple, Karnak Temple, Giza Pyramids

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Assistance by personnel during your stay, tours, and excursions
All transfers by private deluxe A/C vehicle
Accommodation for four nights in Cairo with breakfast
Accommodation for three nights on the cruise from Aswan to Luxor with full board
All Nile cruise tours are private