Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Train and Nile Cruise Tour from Cairo with Ancient Temples

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

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx
02 Explore the ancient temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu along the Nile
03 See Aswan's High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and beautiful Philae Temple
04 Spend time in Luxor at the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple

Discover Egypt's top highlights on this 8-day tour from Cairo, combining city sightseeing, sleeper train journeys, and a Nile cruise. Explore the Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili before travelling south to Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. Visit famous ancient temples and monuments including Philae Temple, the Temple of Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. The journey also includes a live belly dance show on board and meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

Discover Egypt's top highlights on this 8-day tour from Cairo, combining city sightseeing, sleeper train journeys, and a Nile cruise.

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 Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet your tour guide, and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.

Day 02

Cairo and Giza Sightseeing

Have breakfast, meet your tour guide, and then travel to the Giza Plateau.
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Check out the Egyptian Museum.
Continue to Khan El Khalili, Cairo's oldest and most alluring bazaar.
Travel to Giza train station to catch the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan.

Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.

Day 03

Aswan and Nile Cruise Embarkation

Arrive at the train station and transfer to the Nile cruise ship.
Visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Proceed to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor.
Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Kom Ombo Temple Visit

Have breakfast on board and head out for sightseeing.
Sail to Kom Ombo, check out the twin temples, and learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple.
Have dinner on board and sail to Edfu.

Day 05

Edfu Temple and Onboard Show

Have breakfast on board and head out for sightseeing.
Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world. The structure is dedicated to Horus, the falcon god.
Transfer back to the Nile cruise ship for dinner and a belly dance show on board.

Day 06

Luxor Temples and Return Train

Have an early breakfast on board, then disembark the cruise.
Enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Visit the Royal Cemetery of 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Head to Luxor train station to catch the sleeper train back to Cairo.

Dinner and overnight stay on the train.

Day 07

Return to Cairo

Have breakfast aboard the sleeper train before arriving at Giza train station.
Transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 08

Departure from Cairo

Have breakfast at the hotel, followed by free time at leisure.
Travel to Cairo International Airport for departure.

Where this trip takes you

Giza Plateau, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Oruba، Road، El Nozha 6 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Skip the airport line with our Fast Track service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival.
Assistance with guest relations during your stay.
All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo, including bed and breakfast.
Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star superior Nile cruise ship, full board.
Accommodation for 2 nights on a sleeper train, half board.
Free Wi-Fi is included on board the cruise.
A refilled minibar with mineral water and soft drinks is included in the offer.
Private sightseeing tours in Cairo, as listed on the itinerary.
Sightseeing tours on the cruise.
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary.
All meals mentioned on the itinerary.
Local English-speaking Egyptian tour guide.
Bottled water during outings outside the hotel or cruise ship.
Portage as needed.
All service charges and taxes.