Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

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

7 Days Round trip from Heliopolis Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover the enigmatic Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
  • 02 Cruise along the legendary Nile River between Aswan and Luxor
  • 03 Visit Abu Simbel and the Temple of Philae in Aswan
  • 04 Explore the Egyptian Museum and the treasures of Tutankhamun
  • 05 Wander through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through Egypt's ancient wonders, from Cairo's iconic pyramids and museums to a scenic Nile cruise through Upper Egypt. Discover the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar before flying south to explore Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. Along the way, sail the legendary Nile and visit remarkable temples and monuments on Luxor's West and East Banks. End your adventure back in Cairo with beautiful memories of Egypt's timeless heritage.

In the afternoon, take a motorboat to Philae Temple, the Temple of Love for Goddess Isis.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo and Hotel Check-in

  • Arrival at Cairo Airport, where our tour representative will hold a sign with your name to meet and assist you through the airport formalities.
  • Transfer by private A/C coach to check in at your hotel.
  • Assistance with the hotel check-in procedures and overnight stay.

Meals: Welcome Drink

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and Bazaar

  • Breakfast at your hotel, then start a day tour of the Giza Pyramids.
  • Stop by the 3 Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chefren, and Macarinos) from the outside.
  • Visit the panorama to see the 3 pyramids from afar and take pictures.
  • Roam around the Great Sphinx, which has kept its secrets for centuries.
  • Explore the Valley Temple.
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, which contains over 120,000 pieces of Pharaonic monuments, including the brilliant collection of Tutankhamun.
  • Tour Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
  • Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

3
Day 03

Fly to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Philae Temple

  • Early breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport to fly to Aswan.
  • Arrive at Aswan Airport and take your flight to Abu Simbel. Enjoy your visit, then fly back to Aswan. Our representative will assist you through airport formalities and with your luggage, then transfer you to check in for your three-night Nile cruise.
  • Lunch on board your cruise. In the afternoon, take a motorboat to Philae Temple, the Temple of Love for Goddess Isis. Then transfer back to your Nile cruise for an overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

4
Day 04

Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu

  • Breakfast on board your cruise. Relax as you sail along the fertile Nile Valley with two stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
  • Stop sailing to visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek.
  • Stop sailing and take a horse carriage to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the Falcon God Horus.
  • Continue sailing and pass through Isna Lock.

Lunch and dinner on board your Nile cruise.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

5
Day 05

Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon

  • Breakfast on board your cruise and continue sailing to Luxor.
  • Once you arrive in Luxor, visit Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinxes.
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • Lunch on board your cruise. Visit Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinxes.

Dinner on board your Nile cruise.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

6
Day 06

Karnak Temple and Return to Cairo

  • Breakfast on board your cruise and check out.
  • Visit Karnak, which covers a vast area and includes several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amon.
  • Then transfer to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo.

Arrive in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

7
Day 07

Departure from Cairo

  • Breakfast at your hotel and check out.
  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure with beautiful memories.

Meals: Breakfast

Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, Great Pyramid of Giza

Where this trip takes you

Nile cruise, Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, Great Pyramid of Giza

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Heliopolis 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at the airport upon arrival
  • Accommodation for 4 nights at a hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on board a Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • Entry fees to the mentioned sites
  • Transfers by private A/C vehicles
  • English-speaking guide
  • All meals as mentioned above
  • Domestic flight

What's Not Included

  • International or domestic flight ticket
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls...)
  • Gratuities
  • Any additional requests
  • Drinks of any kind

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Egypt
Tour start
Heliopolis, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Heliopolis.

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