Cairo & Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor | 8 Days / 7 Nights
Overview
This classic 8-day Egypt Nile Cruise package is one of the most popular itineraries in Egypt, delivering the perfect combination of Cairo's legendary ancient monuments and a luxury 4-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, this well-balanced Egypt tour package covers the country's most iconic archaeological treasures in just 7 nights, with domestic flights included for a seamless experience.
Begin your Egyptian adventure in Cairo — a city of extraordinary contrasts where ancient pyramids rise above the modern skyline. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the majestic Sphinx, then immerse yourself in the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun's legendary golden death mask and thousands of Pharaonic artifacts spanning 3,000 years of civilization.
Explore the layers of Cairo's history through its medieval Islamic quarter, the Citadel of Saladin, and the maze-like streets of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Then fly south to Aswan and board your 5-star floating hotel for a 4-night Nile journey. Sail north to Luxor visiting the island Philae Temple, the dual Kom Ombo Temple sacred to Sobek and Horus, and the spectacular Temple of Horus at Edfu — one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples.
In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes. Return to Cairo for your final night before departure. This is Egypt's essential journey — beautifully delivered.
About this activity
Highlights
• Visit the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the legendary Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
• Explore the Citadel of Salah El-Din, Coptic Cairo churches, and the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
• Fly to Aswan and board a 5-star luxury Nile Cruise for a spectacular 4-night river voyage.
• Visit the elegant Philae Temple on its island setting — dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Explore the Aswan High Dam — one of the world's greatest modern engineering achievements.
• Discover the Unfinished Obelisk — a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian stoneworking.
• Cruise the Nile visiting the twin temples of Kom Ombo and the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings — resting place of Egypt's greatest pharaohs.
• Visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the giant Colossi of Memnon.
• Admire the colossal Karnak Temple Complex and the graceful Luxor Temple at sunset.
What's included
• Met and assisted at Cairo airport upon arrival and departure by our
• Representative.
• Expert guidance during your stay by our Personnel, including all tours
• mentioned.
• All airport transfers by private deluxe A/C vehicle.
• Accommodation for 4 nights at a Cairo Hotel on buffet breakfast basis
• Accommodation for 3 nights on board Nile Cruise on full board basis.
• Domestic flights (Cairo to Aswan --- Luxor to Cairo) are included.
• All excursions as mentioned will join small group tours
• Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
• Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
• Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
• Tour to the Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae.
• Lunch meals during tours
• Professional English-speaking Tour Guide.
• Admission fees to the sights throughout the tours.
• Applicable taxes for all hotels and Nile cruises included in the price
• International Flight ticket
• Egypt Tourist Visa
• Personal Expenses
• Optional excursions
• Tipping
• OCT -- APR
• SILVER PACKAGE GOLDEN PACKAGE
• Single Dbl Tpl Single Dbl Tpl
• P.P P.P P.P P.P
• 2062 $ 1606 $ 1525 $ 2994 $ 2181 $ 2075 $
• MAY -- SEP
• SILVER PACKAGE GOLDEN PACKAGE
• Single Dbl Tpl Single Dbl Tpl
• P.P P.P P.P P.P
• 1760 $ 1365 $ 1270 $ 2545 $ 1060 $ 1775 $
• ALL ABOVE RATES ARE PER PERSON IN USD EXCLUDE EASTER PERIOD
Itinerary
• Welcome to the mystical lands of Egypt, where the Pharaohs ruled for
• thousands of years. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport,
• your tour escort will meet and assist you and ease the process by
• helping you to get the entry visa. You will then be transferred to
• your hotel ,
• your tour escort will assist you with your check-in and double-check
• your itinerary with you to establish and confirm all the pick-up times
• for all your activities during your trip.
• Overnight in Cairo.
• Breakfast at the hotel followed by a full-day tour. In the morning
• you will be driven to qsee the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx:
• the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt but of the entire
• ancient world!
• Lunch will be served at an elegant venue, allowing time to
• unwind before continuing the sightseeing tour.
• In the afternoon you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum to see the
• wonders of King Tutankhamun, including his golden death mask, lose
• yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts
• are awaiting your visit. At the end of this exciting day, you will be
• driven back to your hotel
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• Meals: Breakast & Lunch
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• Overnight in Cairo.
• Today, after having your breakfast, start a journey with Citadel of
• Salah El-Din, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo
• and housing the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its
• grand Ottoman architecture. Continue to Coptic Cairo, one of the
• oldest areas of the city, where early Christianity flourished. Visit
• the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, each
• representing layers of Cairo's diverse religious history.
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• Lunch at local restaurant ,conclude your day with a visit to the
• bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's oldest
• markets, where you can wander through narrow alleys filled with
• spices, perfumes, jewelry, and traditional handicrafts --- a perfect
• place to experience Cairo's vibrant spirit. Afterwards, you'll be • Today, after having your breakfast, start a journey with Citadel of
• Salah El-Din, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo
• and housing the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its
• grand Ottoman architecture. Continue to Coptic Cairo, one of the
• oldest areas of the city, where early Christianity flourished. Visit
• the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, each
• representing layers of Cairo's diverse religious history.
•
• Lunch at local restaurant ,conclude your day with a visit to the
• bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's oldest
• markets, where you can wander through narrow alleys filled with
• spices, perfumes, jewelry, and traditional handicrafts --- a perfect
• place to experience Cairo's vibrant spirit. Afterwards, you'll be • Today, after having your breakfast, start a journey with Citadel of
• Salah El-Din, a medieval fortress offering panoramic views of Cairo
• and housing the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its
• grand Ottoman architecture. Continue to Coptic Cairo, one of the
• oldest areas of the city, where early Christianity flourished. Visit
• the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, each
• representing layers of Cairo's diverse religious history.
•
• Lunch at local restaurant ,conclude your day with a visit to the
• bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the Middle East's oldest
• markets, where you can wander through narrow alleys filled with
• spices, perfumes, jewelry, and traditional handicrafts --- a perfect
• place to experience Cairo's vibrant spirit. Afterwards, you'll be
• driven back to your hotel .
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight in Cairo
• After an early breakfast , you will be met by our representative to
• transferred to Cairo Airport for departure to Aswan , upon will arrive
• at Aswan Airport , you will be met and assisted by our representative,
• who will transfer you to your 5-star floating hotel for your next 4
• days. After lunch, onboard the ship, start the sightseeing with the
• visit to the Philea Temple ,this magnificent structure was built in
• the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island . After your
• exploration of the Philea Temple , this magnificent structure was
• built in the honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island .
• After your exploration of the Philea Temple , continue the trip to
• visit High Dam , this incredible feat of engineering, constructed in
• 1960, Which designed to protect Egypt from the annual Nile floods. The
• Aswan High Dam has had a significant impact on Egypt. It has helped to
• control flooding, provide water for irrigation, and generate
• hydroelectricity.
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• In the end of the day ,you will be taken to explore the Unfinished
• Obelisk , known in the ancient Egyptian language as tekhen. famous for
• its supply of hard and high-quality stone. Believed to have been
• commissioned by Hatshepsut for the temple of Amun in Karnak.
• After this wonderful day, you will be transferred back to your cruise
• ship for open buffet lunch . Rest of day relax to enjoy the Nile
• cruise facilities . Dinner will be served and overnight on board.
• Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
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• Over night onboard .
• A new day and your first breakfast as the boat sails majestically
• towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo,
• dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek.
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• After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch
• while it sails to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt:
• the Temple of Edfu or the Temple of Horus.
• After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the
• boat for lunch in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail
• for the City of Esna.
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• Once you reach Esna, you can watch as it sails through the Esna
• locks. Once through the locks, the boat continues on its course
• towards Luxor, which it will reach after you have had dinner in a
• charming ambiance. Soft lighting, panoramic river views, and a
• carefully prepared selection of international and Egyptian cuisine
• combine to create an unforgettable evening experience. Overnight
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• Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
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• Over night onboard .
• Early breakfast and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor:
• the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the
• tombs of queens in the Valley of the Queens, the magnificent temple of
• Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi
• of Memnon.
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• After lunch, which you will have onboard, you will visit the
• magnificent temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Once your visit to
• these ancient Theban Temples is completed, you return to the boat .
• Free time, you can make use of the elegant lounge and bar area, an
• ideal place to socialize, read a book, or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
• while watching the river views through large panoramic windows. where • Enjoy a rich international buffet dinner accompanied
• by selected local specialties, freshly prepared and beautifully
• presented. Overnight
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
• Over night onboard .
• Breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. Our Rep will pick you
• up for transfer to Cairo , upon arrival , you will be met and assist
• then transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for check-in
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• Rest of the day free at leisure . You might chose an optional trip to
• enjoy a night and enjoy one of the most impressive shows in Giza. You
• can enjoy the best night ever while heading to Giza Complex and
• attending the hypnotic Giza Complex through which you will hear some
• spectacular stories from the celestial Sphinx regarding the ancients,
• how great they were, and how they managed to establish such an
• incomparable eternal civilization. Book this magical activity and
• witness the greatest wonders ever built in history.Overnight .
Overnight in Cairo
• After breakfast you be transferred by our tour representative to
• Cairo Airport for your final departure. With the conclusion of your
• inspiring visit to Egypt ,we wish you a comfortable onward journey and
• After breakfast you be transferred by our tour representative to
• Cairo Airport for your final departure. With the conclusion of your
• inspiring visit to Egypt ,we wish you a comfortable onward journey and
Pick-up & Meeting Point
Our representative meets you at Cairo International Airport arrivals hall with a name sign and assists with Egypt visa acquisition, passport control, luggage, and private transfer to your Cairo hotel. All daily tour pickups in Cairo are from your hotel lobby at pre-confirmed times (typically 8:00–9:00 AM). On Day 4, our team picks you up from your hotel and transfers you to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, our local representative meets you and escorts you to your 5-star Nile Cruise ship. All shore excursion pickups during the cruise are arranged directly from the ship dock each morning. After the 4-night Nile Cruise concludes in Luxor (Day 7), our representative transfers you to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. On Day 8, our team picks you up from your hotel for your final transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Before you book
• This tour includes 4 nights in Cairo hotels and 3 nights on the Nile Cruise (the cruise departs on Day 4 from Aswan and ends on Day 7 in Luxor). Domestic flights Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo are included.
• The Nile Cruise operates between Aswan (embarkation) and Luxor (disembarkation), the opposite direction to the Luxor–Aswan cruise offered in Tour 01.
• Egypt Tourist Visa not included. Purchase on arrival at Cairo Airport for USD $25 or apply via e-Visa online. Bring USD cash.
• The Valley of the Kings standard ticket includes entry to 3 royal tombs. Tutankhamun's tomb requires an additional paid ticket.
• Dress modestly when visiting mosques and Coptic churches. Shoes must be removed before entering mosques.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are essential for Aswan and Luxor sightseeing — the sun is intense year-round in Upper Egypt.
• Optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple in Luxor on the evening of Day 7 is highly recommended.
• Tipping is customary: USD $5–$10 per person per day for guides, USD $3–$5 for drivers, and a collective tip for cruise staff at the end of the cruise.