Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

7-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Cairo to Luxor Highlights

7 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
02 Discover Egypt's history and heritage at the Egyptian Museum
03 Visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in the world
04 See the unique Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple
05 Cruise along the Nile between Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
06 Visit Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Edfu Temple
07 Explore Alexandria's landmarks, including Qaitbay Fortress and the library from outside

Embark on a journey through Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, and Luxor, and witness the mesmerising beauty of Egypt while cruising on the Nile. Explore the grandeur of ancient temples and historic cities as you visit the Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Hatshepsut Temple. This 7-day vacation also includes Alexandria's landmarks, Saqqara, Memphis, and Coptic and Islamic Cairo, offering a rich look into Egypt's history and heritage.

Embark on a journey through Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, and Luxor, and witness the mesmerising beauty of Egypt while cruising on the Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Esna, Abu Simbel, Saqqara, Memphis

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Giza Highlights

At 5:50 am, arrive at Cairo Airport, meet your tour representative, and receive assistance.
Transfer by AC coach and begin your full-day tour with your Egyptologist tour guide by visiting the Egyptian Museum.
Have lunch at a Chinese restaurant. After lunch, head to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Eat dinner at a Chinese restaurant, then go to the hotel for check-in.

Day 02

Alexandria Excursion and Sleeper Train to Aswan

After breakfast, travel to Alexandria.
Visit Montazah Palace, Qaitbay Fortress, and the Alexandria Library from outside.
Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, explore Pompey's Pillar from inside before transferring back to Cairo.
Board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner will be served on board.

Day 03

Aswan Arrival, High Dam and Philae Temple

Arrive at Aswan Station, then transfer to your cruise for embarkation before lunch.
Afterwards, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
Later, return to your cruise for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Abu Simbel Option and Kom Ombo Sailing

At about 03:00 am, drive to Abu Simbel for an optional tour. On arrival, begin visiting the temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
Then, head back to Aswan.
Next, transfer to your cruise and sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeris, then sail to Edfu for an overnight stay.

Day 05

Edfu Temple and Sailing to Luxor

Today, visit the Temple of Horus, then sail to Esna and continue onward to Luxor.

Stay overnight.

Day 06

Luxor West Bank, Temples and Return to Cairo

After disembarkation, head to the West Bank - the Valley of the Kings and El Deir El Bahari of Hatshepsut.
Next, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
Afterwards, transfer to the station for your first-class sleeper train back to Cairo.

Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 07

Saqqara, Memphis and Old Cairo

Arrive at Cairo Station and begin visiting Saqqara to see the unique Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Explore Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt, and the massive statue of King Ramses.
Later, see Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, Islamic Cairo, and the old Cairo bazaar, Khan El Khalili.
Finally, return to the airport to board your flight back home.