Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

14-Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour from Cairo with Abu Simbel and Giza

14 Days Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha Moderate pace
Great Pyramid of Giza

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Gaze in awe at the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza
  • 02 Visit the Temple of Karnak and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings
  • 03 Glide up the Nile on a pleasant cruise
  • 04 See the stunning temples of Edfu, Philae and Kom Ombo
  • 05 Experience the greatest temple of Egypt - Abu Simbel
  • 06 Offer your prayers at the famous Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • 07 Wander around the Egyptian Museum and Papyrus Institute
  • 08 Explore Old Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar

Explore Egypt's ancient highlights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor on a 14-day journey that combines iconic monuments with a luxury Nile cruise. Stand before the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Giza, visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum before heading south. Along the Nile, see Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Queen Hatshepsut's temple, with time to experience Old Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili back in the capital.

Explore Egypt's ancient highlights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor on a 14-day journey that combines iconic monuments with a luxury Nile cruise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Saqqara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Welcome Dinner

  • Meet your tour guide upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel near the Pyramids.
  • Enjoy your "Welcome Dinner" at a local Egyptian restaurant.

Meals: Dinner

Hotel: Steigenberger Pyramids (or similar)

2
Day 02

Step Pyramid of Saqqara

  • After breakfast, go to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the first free-standing stone building in the world, dating back to 2700 BC.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Hotel: Steigenberger Pyramids (or similar)

3
Day 03

Giza Plateau, Camel Ride and the Sphinx

  • Today, explore the Giza Plateau, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that still exists.
  • Continue your adventure with a camel ride through the Sahara.
  • Then, visit the guardian of the area, the monolithic and iconic Sphinx.
  • Experience how the ancients recorded their history on the first paper ever produced, papyrus, at a government-regulated Papyrus Institute.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Steigenberger Pyramids (or similar)

4
Day 04

Egyptian Museum and Flight to Aswan

  • Early in the morning, proceed to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of artifacts covering all eras of Egyptian history, including the most famous piece of all, the Golden Mask of the young King Tutankhamun.
  • Tonight, fly south to Aswan (internal flights not included).

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Movenpick Resort Aswan

5
Day 05

Philae Temple and Nubian Village

  • Today, take a relaxing motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to see the incredible Philae Temple, one of the most visited temples in Nubia. Philae Temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus.
  • Dinner tonight will be an exceptional experience as you visit a local Nubian village.
  • After dinner, wander through Aswan Market before going back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Hotel: Movenpick Resort Aswan

6
Day 06

Abu Simbel and Nile Cruise Embarkation

  • An early start today as you head to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, a must-see for everyone who comes to Egypt. These temples were cut deep into the rock and dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses II and his beloved wife, Nefertari.
  • Return to Aswan to join the luxurious Nile River cruise boat.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7
Day 07

Kom Ombo Visit and Sailing to Edfu

  • After an early morning sail and breakfast on board, visit Kom Ombo, the dual temple of Horus & Sobek.
  • Return to the cruise boat and enjoy an afternoon sailing towards Edfu.
  • Afternoon tea on the sun deck.
  • Dress like an Egyptian at the Galabeya Party tonight, hosted in the on-board lounge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

8
Day 08

Free Day on the Nile Cruise

  • Free day on board the luxury Nile River cruise.
  • Enjoy sailing and watching life on the banks of the Nile.
  • Relax by the pool, catch up on some rest, or get a relaxing massage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

9
Day 09

Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor

  • Have breakfast on board, then check out from the cruise.
  • Head to Karnak Temple on the East Bank of the River Nile. The temple complex is vast, covering an area of 1½ x 3 km dedicated to the Pharaoh Amun, and it was also the centre of worship for his wife Mut and their son Khons. There are over 25 temples and chapels in the complex.
  • Then, explore the Karnak complex, which includes several of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian design and architecture. Among them is the Hypostyle Hall, considered one of the world's great architectural achievements. It is filled with 134 enormous pillars, the highest 70 feet tall, and each about 45 feet around.

Overnight in Luxor, with the hotel again positioned on the edge of the Nile River.

Meals: Breakfast

10
Day 10

Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

  • Enjoy a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Climb down into the spectacularly decorated tombs of the Pharaohs.
  • After that, visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Deir el-Bahri (Northern Monastery), which indicates that the site was once used by Christian monks.
  • Go to a local alabaster factory and see how the hand-made pieces were created in ancient Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast

11
Day 11

Free Day in Luxor

  • Today is free to explore Luxor at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Sonesta St George

12
Day 12

Return from Luxor to Cairo

  • Return to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotel: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

13
Day 13

Old Coptic Cairo, Citadel and Khan El Khalili

  • After breakfast, start the day in Old Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga & Ben Ezra Synagogue).
  • Then, visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din.
  • Continue the drive to the area of Islamic Cairo to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.

Hotel: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner

14
Day 14

Departure from Cairo

  • Enjoy one last breakfast as you gaze at the Pyramids.
  • Then, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight.

Meals: Breakfast

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Oruba Road، El Nozha 8 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers to and from the airport and hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation at 5-star hotels, including breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the Nile River cruise
  • Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing tours on the cruise are private guided tours
  • English-speaking Egyptian tour guide
  • Bottled water during your tour and transfers

What's Not Included

  • Internal flights - Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo
  • Entrance fees to sites
  • International airfare and travel insurance
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Pre- or post-tour accommodation
  • Personal spending
  • Hot air balloon
  • Tips for services

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Walking shoes

Know before you go

  • Tour departs on Sundays of every week.
  • Egypt is predominantly a Muslim country, and conservative clothing is recommended in local areas, streets, and markets.

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

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