Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

8 Days Round trip from Heliopolis Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • 02 Learn about Egypt's history at the Civilization Museum
  • 03 Stroll through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • 04 See the famous Philae Temple in Aswan
  • 05 Admire the beauty of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple
  • 06 Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings
  • 07 Enjoy a luxurious Nile cruise ride

Explore Egypt's iconic highlights across Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada on an 8-day journey that combines ancient monuments with a Nile cruise experience. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Civilization Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo, then continue to Aswan to see the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Sail the Nile to discover Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu before heading to Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour ends with time at leisure in Hurghada on the Red Sea coast.

Explore Egypt's iconic highlights across Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada on an 8-day journey that combines ancient monuments with a Nile cruise experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Hurghada, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Meet the tour representative upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, who will assist the group through immigration and customs formalities.
  • Transfer by deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Cairo Highlights and Giza Pyramids

  • Have breakfast at 08:00 am and set out for a full-day visit to the Great Three Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Civilization Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Overnight in Cairo.

3
Day 03

Fly to Aswan and Board the Nile Cruise

  • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport to take your flight to Aswan.
  • Meet the representative upon arrival at Aswan Airport.
  • Start a full-day visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. After the visits, check in to the Nile cruise.

Overnight in Aswan.

Note: Nile cruise every Friday or Wednesday.

4
Day 04

Abu Simbel Excursion and Kom Ombo Temple

  • Have breakfast early in the morning at 04:00 am and transfer by A/C vehicle to Abu Simbel. (Aswan-Abu Simbel: about 03:30 hours driving.)
  • Visit the Temple of Abu Simbel and later transfer back to Aswan.
  • Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple. Later, sail to Edfu.
5
Day 05

Edfu Temple and Evening in Luxor

  • Visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple) and later sail to Luxor.
  • Head to Luxor Temple in the evening.
6
Day 06

Luxor West Bank and Transfer to Hurghada

  • Check out with a breakfast box. Enjoy a half-day visit to the West Bank of the Nile to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Early in the morning, at around 04:00 am, there will be the possibility of an optional hot air balloon ride.
  • Transfer by A/C vehicle to Hurghada (around 4 hours driving).
  • Arrive in Hurghada and check in at your hotel.

Overnight in Hurghada.

7
Day 07

Free Day at Leisure in Hurghada

  • Have a free day at leisure in Hurghada, or join an optional tour such as a sea boat trip and snorkelling.
8
Day 08

Departure via Cairo

  • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Hurghada Airport to take your flight to Cairo.
  • Arrive at Cairo Domestic Airport to board your international flight.
Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Luxor Temple, Philae Temple

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Luxor Temple, Philae Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Heliopolis 8 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 02 nights' accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis (standard room)
  • 03 nights' accommodation on board a Nile cruise on a full-board basis (standard cabin)
  • 02 nights' accommodation in Hurghada on an all-inclusive basis (standard room)
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 01 large bottle of mineral water per person per day
  • Sightseeing tours, as mentioned in the program, including transportation by deluxe coach, entrance fees, and a qualified English-speaking guide
  • All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada (airport/hotel/cruise and vice versa)

What's Not Included

  • Entry visa for Egypt
  • Extra meals
  • PCR test 24 hours before departing Egypt, around USD 35 per person
  • Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor - Hurghada / Cairo, around USD 320 per person (subject to availability and class)
  • Any personal expenses
  • Entrance fees inside the Great Pyramid of Egypt
  • Beverages, drinks, and mineral water during meals
  • Visit to Karnak Temple
  • Optional tours
  • Tips (suggested USD 9 per person per day)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt
Tour start
Heliopolis, 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 Heliopolis.

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