Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Egypt Tour with Cairo Highlights and Nile Cruise

8 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Great Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
  • 02 Understand the history and heritage of the country at the Egyptian Museum
  • 03 Offer your prayers at Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world
  • 04 Visit the unique Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple
  • 05 Admire the impressive Luxor West Bank and High Dam
  • 06 Pay your respects at Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu Temple
  • 07 Enjoy cruising on the Nile
  • 08 Look at the majestic Colossi of Memnon

Embark on an 8-day journey through Egypt's ancient wonders, combining Cairo's iconic monuments with a Nile cruise through Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. Explore the Great Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili before flying south to discover Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This tour blends the mesmerising beauty of Egypt with the timeless grandeur of its temples, cities, and legendary Nile landscapes.

Embark on an 8-day journey through Egypt's ancient wonders, combining Cairo's iconic monuments with a Nile cruise through Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Arrive at Cairo Airport and meet the tour representative waiting for you in front of the arrival hall with our company sign. After that, you will be transferred by air-conditioned car to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis

  • After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will pick you up to visit the Great Pyramids, which were built during the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt by King Cheops, Chephren, and Mykarynos.
  • Then, drive to the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara, the oldest major stone structure.
  • Next, we will go to a restaurant to enjoy a local meal.
  • Afterwards, proceed to the magnificent city of Memphis, founded by King Menes, the capital of the Old Kingdom and the heart of ancient Egypt.

(Optional tour) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light Show in the Pyramids area.
Overnight in Cairo.

3
Day 03

Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo

  • After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, our guide will pick you up to visit the ancient Egyptian Museum, the treasure house of the young ruler Tutankhamen.
  • Afterwards, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo, where you will witness the scenes of Cairo's ancient bazaar, Khan El Khalili.
  • Later, transfer back to the hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Fly to Aswan and Board the Nile Cruise

  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport to fly to Aswan.
  • Upon arrival, our guide will be waiting for you at Aswan Airport with our sign, and then you will drive to Philae Temple and the High Dam.
  • Next, check in to the cruise.

Overnight in Aswan.

5
Day 05

Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temple

  • Our guide will pick you up from the cruise in Aswan in a deluxe luxury car.
  • Enjoy a guided tour in Abu Simbel and travel to the famous two temples of Abu Simbel. These sanctuaries are regarded as a stunning achievement of ancient Egypt and echo the grandeur and magnificence of the New Kingdom.
  • Transfer back and then sail to Kom Ombo Temple to explore the Temple of Sobek and Horus, which was divided into two parts between these gods.
  • Then, sail to Edfu and enjoy the amazing galabya party.

Overnight in Edfu.

6
Day 06

Edfu Temple, Esna Lock, Karnak, and Luxor Temple

  • After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, reaching it by horse carriage. It is considered the largest and most intact of Egypt's monuments, and two beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus flank the entrance.
  • Cross Esna Lock and sail to Luxor.
  • In the afternoon, have tea and then head to the Temple of Karnak.
  • Later, drive to visit Luxor Temple, the temple of the god's harem.

Overnight in Luxor.

7
Day 07

Luxor West Bank and Return to Cairo

  • After breakfast, you will check out, and the crew will help you with your luggage before driving you from Luxor to the west bank of Luxor.
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, the place of millions of years where the Egyptian kings of the New Kingdom were buried. Next, go to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built from limestone.
  • Afterwards, move to the Colossi of Memnon and finally proceed to Luxor Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.
8
Day 08

Departure from Cairo

  • After breakfast, our representative will drop you at Cairo International Airport and assist you with the final departure formalities.

Tour ends.

Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

Where this trip takes you

Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings

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

  • 3 nights on board a cruise (Luxor & Aswan) on a full-board basis, with sightseeing included
  • 4 nights of hotel accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
  • All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • 1-day tour in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum
  • All tours and excursions by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Specialized tour guide
  • All visits include entrance fees
  • All taxes and services
  • Domestic flights: Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo

What's Not Included

  • Visa entry for Egypt
  • International flights
  • Personal items
  • Tipping
  • Any other items not mentioned
  • Any optional tours

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Camera
  • Sun cream
  • Warm clothes in winter

Know before you go

  • Rooms on the Nile cruise ships are private and on the upper deck.
  • This is a private tour, giving you the chance to enjoy your time in the best available way and offering flexibility for the starting time.
  • During Ramadan, tours should start 45 minutes earlier.
  • Children less than 3 years are free of charge. Children from 4 to 10 years cost 50% of the adult rate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,770.00 — $1,979.00
Double Sharing $1,770.00

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