Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Sightseeing Tour with Cairo Highlights and Nile Cruise

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
  • 02 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and the ruins of Memphis
  • 03 Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Citadel of Saladin, and Coptic Cairo sites
  • 04 See the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus in Edfu
  • 05 Go on guided tours to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temples

Embark on this 8-day Egyptian tour to explore the top tourist sites of Egypt, from the Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Coptic Cairo, and the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Continue with a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, visiting the High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temples, and Luxor Temple. This journey combines Cairo's iconic landmarks with Upper Egypt's impressive temple complexes, royal tombs, and open-air monuments.

Enjoy your afternoon tea on board while relaxing on the sundeck.

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, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you with all formalities and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo.
  • Check in to your hotel room within a few minutes.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis Tour

  • Today, we will start our tour in Cairo with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara, and the Open-Air Museum in Memphis.
  • A lunch meal is included during your day tour, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

3
Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo

  • We begin the day's visits by exploring the Egyptian Museum.
  • Our next stop will be the Citadel of Salah El-Din.
  • Later, you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
  • After lunch, we will visit the Old Cairo area. After the tour, we will return to the hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast and lunch are included.

4
Day 04

Fly to Aswan and Visit Philae Temple

  • Take a morning flight from Cairo to Aswan.
  • On arrival, you will be met by our local tour guide in Aswan to visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
  • After the day tour, we will transfer you to your Nile cruise ship for check-in.

Overnight in Aswan.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

5
Day 05

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Visits

  • In the morning, we will visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, followed by the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
  • In the evening, enjoy free time at leisure and the Egyptian folkloric show on the ship, featuring a belly dancer and many other entertaining performances.

Overnight in Edfu.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

6
Day 06

Valley of the Kings and West Bank of Luxor

  • After breakfast, we will visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • After the tour, we will return to the Nile cruise to enjoy a delicious lunch on board.
  • Enjoy your afternoon tea on board while relaxing on the sundeck.

Overnight in Luxor.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

7
Day 07

Karnak and Luxor Temple then Fly to Cairo

  • Enjoy your wonderful buffet breakfast on board before exploring the east bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor Temple.
  • After this tour, we will transfer you to Luxor Airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast is included.

8
Day 08

Departure from Cairo

  • Check out from your hotel in Cairo after breakfast.
  • Later, you will be met by our representative, who will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight back home after touring Egypt for eight days.

Breakfast is included.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist by our English-speaking representatives upon arrival and departure
  • 04 nights' accommodation at a comfortable 4-star hotel in Cairo, based on a bed and breakfast meal plan
  • 03 nights' accommodation on board a 5-star standard Nile cruise ship, based on a full-board meal plan
  • Local English-speaking tour guides at all the indicated historical sites in the program itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all the indicated historical sites and attractions in the program itinerary
  • Round-trip domestic flight tickets Cairo/Aswan - Luxor/Cairo in economy class
  • Lunch meals at local tourist restaurants during the day tours in Cairo only
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers
  • All current taxes applied by the Egyptian government

What's Not Included

  • Tourist visa to Egypt
  • International flight tickets
  • Extras at the hotels' spa, laundry, telephone, and beverages
  • Tipping for the guide and driver
  • Any optional tours that may be required

Know before you go

  • Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they are in possession of the correct travel documents upon departure and that they have met all health requirements. Please check with the nearest consulate office for information concerning travel visas before you travel and whether you are required to obtain this or any other document in advance.
  • In Egyptian society, tipping is customary and expected in daily life, especially for people working in the tourism field. It forms a significant portion of their income. Tipping is a form of appreciation, and whether or not you tip depends on the service you receive from the people involved in your trip, such as drivers, guides, porters, and tour company representatives.
  • Children from 0.00 years up to 5.99 years are free of charge. However, please note that children from 6.00 years up to 11.99 years enjoy a 50% discount on the adult rate.

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

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