Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

7-Day Egypt Budget Tour with Cairo, Nile Cruise and Luxor Temples

7 Days Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
02 Explore the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo
03 Cruise the Nile while visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu Temples
04 Discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon
05 Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, including the world's largest ancient religious site

Embark on a 7-day journey through Egypt, beginning in Cairo with the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Continue to Aswan and sail the Nile while exploring iconic temples such as Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. In Luxor, discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

Visit Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Cities Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo and meet your representative, who will assist you with immigration and customs.
Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Explore the Egyptian Museum, home to an impressive collection of ancient artifacts.
Wander through the historic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Take the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan in the evening.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 03

Aswan Arrival and Nile Cruise Embarkation

Arrive in Aswan and visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis.
Visit an essential oil factory.
Board your Nile cruise for a 3-night stay.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 04

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple Exploration

Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the Gods Sobek and Horus.
Visit Edfu Temple, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus.
Return to the cruise for meals and relax on board.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 05

Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many Pharaohs.
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise for lunch and free time to relax.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 06

Karnak and Luxor Temples Before Returning to Cairo

Visit Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site in the world.
Explore Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the God Amun.
Transfer to Luxor train station for your return train to Cairo.

Meals: (Breakfast, Dinner)

Day 07

Departure from Cairo

Arrive in Cairo, and after breakfast, your representative will escort you to the airport for your final departure.

Meals: (Breakfast)

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meet and assist at the airport upon arrival and departure.
1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Cairo.
2 nights on the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo.
3 nights full board on a Nile cruise.
Entrance fees for all visits mentioned in the program.
Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle as mentioned in the itinerary.
All taxes and services are included, with no hidden costs.
English-speaking tour guide in Cairo and during all visits on the cruise.