Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour with Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Climb on board a Nile cruise in Aswan and see the Temple of Philae
  • 02 Visit Saladin Citadel, St. George, Ben Izra Synagogue & Khan El Khalili
  • 03 Explore Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings
  • 04 Marvel at the famous Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple

Explore the wonders of Egypt from Cairo on this 8-day Nile cruise experience. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum before flying to Aswan to board your cruise and discover the High Dam and Temple of Philae. Sail along the Nile to Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, and Luxor, where you'll marvel at Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon. The journey ends back in Cairo with visits to the highlights of Islamic and Coptic Cairo, including Saladin Citadel, Ben Izra Synagogue, and Khan El Khalili.

Explore the wonders of Egypt from Cairo on this 8-day Nile cruise experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Esna
Languages Arabic, English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Meet your tour guide at Cairo Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
  • Return to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum, displaying a rare collection of 5,000 years of Egyptian art. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Fly to Aswan and Embark on the Nile Cruise

  • In the morning, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
  • Meet and assist at Aswan Airport, then transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation before lunch.
  • Accompanied by your Egyptology guide, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae.

Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

4
Day 04

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

  • Today, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haeroris.
  • Have lunch on board your cruise, then continue to Edfu to view the Horus Temple.
  • In the afternoon, sail to Esna.

Dinner and overnight on board.

5
Day 05

Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

  • After breakfast and lunch on your Nile cruise, start your visit to the East Bank in Luxor, taking you to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
  • Return to the Nile cruise for afternoon tea and dinner on board.
6
Day 06

West Bank of Luxor and Return to Cairo

  • After breakfast, pay a visit to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor, viewing the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • Transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo.
  • Meet and assist at Cairo Airport, then transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

7
Day 07

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

  • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to visit Saladin Citadel, located on the spur of the Muqattam Hills. It was the seat of government and home of almost all rulers of Egypt.
  • Explore the Mohamed Ali Mosque, which was erected within the walls of Saladin's Citadel. The alabaster Mohammed Ali Mosque, built in 1824, is one of Cairo's landmarks.
  • Continue to Old Cairo, which has the remains of old Babylon's fortress walls partially surrounding the Coptic Quarter with its fascinating churches, the convent of St. George, and the Ben Izra Synagogue.
  • Then tour the most famous bazaar in Cairo, Khan El Khalili, located in the old area of Al-Qahira.
  • Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

8
Day 08

Departure from Cairo

  • Transfer to Cairo Airport to board your international flight. End of our services.

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 & assist service at Cairo & Luxor airports upon arrival and departure
  • Transfers between the airport and hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle in Cairo
  • All transportation during the tour by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 04 nights' accommodation in Cairo with breakfast included
  • 03 nights' accommodation on board a Nile cruise with lunch, dinner, and breakfast included
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites
  • Expert Egyptology guide during the tours (English-speaking)
  • Daily mineral water bottle during the excursions (complimentary)
  • Free bundle for calls and internet access (complimentary)
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Domestic flights Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned
  • Luggage portage, tipping, personal expenses, optional tours, laundry, or any extras not mentioned
  • Entrance fees to see the Pyramids from inside and Tutankhamun Tomb in Luxor
  • PCR upon arrival at Cairo Airport: 1000 LE per person
  • PCR before departing Egypt

Know before you go

  • Hotel in Cairo: Ramses Hilton or similar 5*
  • Nile Cruise: Champollion II / Beau Soleil or similar. 5* deluxe
  • Daily mask and 01 sanitiser bottle if still needed.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, 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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