Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

8-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour with Luxor to Aswan sailing

8 Days Round trip from Heliopolis Easy pace
Great Sphinx of Giza
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Edfu Temple
Great Temple of Abu Simbel

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • 02 Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan with visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • 03 Discover the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of 62 Pharaohs
  • 04 Visit the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek
  • 05 Experience Aswan's High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae

Embark on an 8-day adventure through Cairo and along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Discover Egypt's iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. With sightseeing, flights, and a Nile cruise woven into one journey, this tour offers a seamless way to experience some of Egypt's most celebrated ancient sites before returning to Cairo for departure.

Discover Egypt's iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae.

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 Yes
Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport.
  • Transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to ancient treasures.

Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

3
Day 03

Fly to Luxor and Board Your Nile Cruise

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor (1-hour flight).
  • Upon arrival, transfer to your Nile cruise ship.
  • After lunch, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Dinner and overnight stay on board the Nile cruise.

4
Day 04

Valley of the Kings and Sail to Edfu

  • Breakfast on board the cruise.
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs.
  • After lunch, sail to Edfu while enjoying dinner on board.

Overnight stay on board the Nile cruise.

5
Day 05

Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo

  • Breakfast on board the cruise.
  • Visit Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to the god Horus.
  • Continue sailing to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Horus.
  • Lunch on board, then sail to Aswan.

Dinner and overnight stay on board the Nile cruise.

6
Day 06

Aswan's Historic Landmarks

  • Breakfast on board.
  • Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Temple of Philae.

Dinner and overnight stay on board the deluxe Nile cruise.

7
Day 07

Optional Abu Simbel and Return to Cairo

  • Breakfast on board the cruise.
  • Optional tour to visit the two temples of Abu Simbel.
  • Transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo (1.5-hour flight).

Overnight stay in Cairo.

8
Day 08

Departure from Cairo

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.
Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Heliopolis 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local English-speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights, including daily breakfast
  • Cruise accommodation for 4 nights on a full-board basis
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Tipping
  • Domestic flights (Cairo / Luxor / Aswan / Cairo)
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Bank transfer

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport
Tour start
Heliopolis, El Nozha, 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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,360.00 — $1,500.00
Double Sharing $1,360.00 — $1,500.00

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