Eight days is exactly enough time to fall in love with Egypt — long enough to see the country properly, short enough to fit into an actual vacation.
That balance is the whole idea behind this 8 Day Egypt Tours package: three days getting to know Cairo's ancient wonders and bustling streets, followed by a four-night Nile cruise gliding south from Luxor to Aswan, past temples that have stood since long before the pyramids' shadows first touched the desert sand.
Among the best 8 day Egypt tours currently on offer, this itinerary earns its place by not cutting corners.
You'll stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, walk the ruins of Memphis and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, and browse the historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar — all before flying to Luxor to begin your cruise through Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple.
It's the kind of 8 days Cairo and Nile cruise tour that first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike tend to rank among their favorite Egypt trips.
As one of our all-inclusive Egypt tour packages, this itinerary is built so the planning is already done for you.
Domestic flights, private transfers, licensed Egyptologist guides, and every entrance fee along the route are bundled into the 8 day Egypt tour cost from the start.
If you'd like to see how this itinerary compares to shorter or more specialized routes, our Egypt classic tours category page is a good starting point, and the wider Egypt Tour Packages collection covers every combination of Cairo, Nile cruise, and Red Sea options we offer.
Below, you'll find the complete rundown of this 8 Day Egypt Tours itinerary — day-by-day details, what's included, and the practical information worth knowing before you lock in your dates.
Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world
Explore the open-air ruins of Memphis, once the capital of ancient Egypt, and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
Browse the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, including artifacts recovered from Tutankhamun's tomb
Wander the historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar for spices, textiles, and handcrafted souvenirs
Walk beneath the 134 towering columns of Karnak Temple's hypostyle hall in Luxor
Descend into painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank
Sail the Nile aboard a comfortable cruise ship, watching temples and palm groves drift by from the sun deck
Visit the falcon god's temple at Edfu and the rare double sanctuary of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus
Cross by boat to Philae Temple near Aswan, one of the most atmospheric island sanctuaries on the entire Nile
Experience Cairo's energy and the Nile's slower rhythm within one seamless, all-inclusive itinerary
3 nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel with daily breakfast
4 nights aboard a Nile cruise ship in a Nile-view cabin, full board included
Domestic flight between Cairo and Luxor
All private, air-conditioned transfers throughout the tour
Licensed Egyptologist guide for every sightseeing day
All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
Motorboat crossing to Philae Temple
Welcome drink on arrival and on Nile cruise embarkation
All service charges and taxes on the listed inclusions
International flights to and from Egypt
Egypt entry visa
Optional excursions, including Abu Simbel and hot air balloon rides
Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
Beverages beyond the included welcome drinks
Personal expenses such as shopping, spa treatments, and laundry
Travel insurance
Touch down in Cairo, where a representative greets you and transfers you to your hotel to settle in after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is free to rest or take an optional stroll along the Nile Corniche. Overnight in Cairo.
Guests booked on this 8 Day Egypt Tours package are picked up from Cairo International Airport on arrival, where a representative will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a name sign. If you're already staying in Cairo before your tour begins, transfers can instead be arranged directly from your hotel — just share your accommodation details at the time of booking.
On the morning of the Luxor flight, pickup from your Cairo hotel is typically scheduled early to allow time for check-in and boarding. At the end of the cruise, disembarkation in Aswan includes a transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, followed by a final transfer to Cairo Airport or your hotel depending on your departure schedule.
Eligibility
Children aged 14+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Confirmation
You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don’t receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.
Cancelation policy
Cancellation without loss if more than 00:00 6 days before the trip
40% of the loss will be deducted from 00:00 3 days before the trip to 00:00 on the day of the trip
After the trip starts, 60% of the loss will be deducted
From the Great Pyramid to the temples of Luxor and Aswan, these 8 Day Egypt Tours pack an entire country's worth of history into one seamless, all-inclusive itinerary. Cairo hotel rooms and Nile cruise cabins on this popular route fill quickly during peak season, so early booking means better dates and pricing. Reserve your 8 day Egypt tour today and let the pyramids and the river do the rest.
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