Discover the highlights of Egypt on this unforgettable 8-day journey, designed for travelers seeking exceptional Egypt Tours with a Nile cruise experience, beginning with a warm welcome in Cairo. In the capital, enjoy guided visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by an in-depth experience at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most important collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. After exploring Cairo, travel to Aswan, where you will begin a relaxing Nile River cruise, including visits to the Aswan High Dam, the beautiful Philae Temple, and the impressive Unfinished Obelisk.
Sail onward to Kom Ombo and Edfu, then continue to Luxor to explore the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, before visiting the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Return to Cairo to conclude your journey. With professional Egyptologist guides, comfortable accommodations, and smooth round-trip travel, this tour offers a perfectly balanced experience of Egypt’s ancient wonders and Nile Valley heritage.
Tour Highlights
Welcome to Egypt!
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our professional representative will be waiting to welcome you and assist with all arrival and visa formalities for a smooth and stress-free start to your journey. You will then be transferred comfortably to your selected hotel in Cairo.
After check-in, take time to relax and recover from your trip or enjoy the hotel facilities at your leisure. Later, meet your tour manager who will review your itinerary and provide all necessary details for the days ahead. Enjoy a peaceful overnight stay in Cairo as you prepare for an exciting exploration of the city tomorrow.
Meals: Welcome Drink
Overnight: Cairo
Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, then meet your private Egyptologist guide. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau to explore the Great Pyramids of Giza—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—icons of ancient Egypt. Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where royal mummification rituals once took place.
After completing your visit to the pyramids, enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, offering a modern and immersive journey through Egypt’s history.
At the end of the day, transfer to the train station to board the sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Nile cruise. After check-in and some time to settle in, begin your guided tour of Aswan’s main highlights.
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering masterpiece built to regulate the flow of the Nile and protect Egypt from flooding. Continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and remarkably relocated to save it from the rising waters of the Nile.
Conclude your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive granite monument that offers insight into ancient Egyptian stone-carving techniques from the reign of Queen Hatshepsut.
Return to your cruise ship to enjoy lunch, dinner, and leisure time on board as you relax and take in the serene views of the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise
After breakfast on board, set out to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a distinctive double temple uniquely dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder). Explore its symmetrical design, reliefs, and fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.
Following the visit, return to your Nile cruise to relax and enjoy the onboard facilities as the ship continues sailing toward Luxor. All meals will be served on board, offering a comfortable and leisurely day on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise
After breakfast, begin your day with a guided visit to the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Explore its impressive pylons, courtyards, and detailed reliefs that vividly illustrate ancient religious rituals.
Continue sailing to Luxor, where you will disembark to explore the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs, famous for its richly decorated tombs. Proceed to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural masterpiece set dramatically against the limestone cliffs.
Conclude your tour with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guard for millennia.
Return to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch, dinner, and a relaxing evening on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise
After breakfast, check out from your cabin and begin your guided tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Start with Karnak Temple, an immense complex that reflects over 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history with its grand pylons, obelisks, and sacred avenues.
Continue to Luxor Temple, a remarkable site where Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic influences merge, offering a unique glimpse into Egypt’s layered history.
After exploring Luxor, transfer to the train station for your overnight journey back to Cairo, enjoying the comfort of the sleeper train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Sleeper Train
Upon arrival in Cairo, begin your city tour with a visit to the Museum of Civilization, where you can explore a vast collection of Egypt’s rich heritage, including artifacts that trace the country’s history from prehistoric times to the modern era.
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit the Saladin Citadel, a historic fortress built to defend Cairo, and explore the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque within its walls. Conclude the day with free time to stroll through the vibrant Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous markets, perfect for shopping and experiencing local culture.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
After a final breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure, leaving with unforgettable memories and new friends from Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodations
Meals
Other Inclusions
| October – April | |
|---|---|
| Double Room | $1610 |
| Single Room | $2600 |
Prices are per person & Not valid during the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
| October – April | |
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| Double Room | $1730 |
| Single Room | $2810 |
Prices are per person & Not valid during the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
Additional information
The tip is about $3-5 USD per person per night. For example, if you are 2 people staying 4 nights on a Nile cruise, the tip amount is $4 x 4 nights x 2 people = $32. So you leave $32 in an envelope at the front desk at the end of your Nile cruise.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies’ room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you’re booking a risk-free investment.
Notes:
Limited-time offer on Ultra Deluxe & Luxury Nile Cruises — book now and claim FREE extras (Hot Air Balloon or Abu Simbel Tour).
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