8 Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

After breakfast, meet your guide and travel to the Giza Plateau to explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, followed by the Great Sphinx and the nearby Valley Temple.

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to discover an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and objects that reveal the history and culture of the pharaohs. Museum access and the galleries available to visitors are subject to the arrangements confirmed for your travel date.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant if included in your confirmed package. If time permits, you may also visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar to browse traditional crafts, souvenirs, and local shops.

Return to your hotel after sightseeing.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, subject to confirmation

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and transfer to your Nile cruise ship.

After boarding and lunch, begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank, home to two of ancient Egypt’s most impressive temple complexes.

Visit Karnak Temple, renowned for its monumental columns, sacred precincts, and historical inscriptions. Continue to Luxor Temple, an architectural landmark closely associated with royal ceremonies and the religious life of ancient Thebes.

Return to your cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Overnight: Nile cruise in Luxor
Meals: lunch, and dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before crossing to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the royal burial grounds of the Valley of the Kings. Discover the richly decorated tombs of ancient Egyptian rulers, with tomb access depending on the entrance ticket and site regulations.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, celebrated for its terraces and dramatic setting beneath the cliffs. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have watched over the Theban landscape for thousands of years.

Return to your Nile cruise and begin sailing toward Edfu, enjoying the scenery of the Nile Valley along the way.

Overnight: Nile cruise in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Explore its monumental entrance, courtyards, and halls while learning about religious traditions during the Ptolemaic period.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple associated with Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

After the visit, return to your cruise and sail toward Aswan, enjoying the peaceful scenery of the Nile and the surrounding countryside.

Overnight: Nile cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before beginning your Aswan sightseeing tour.

Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, where you can see how monumental stone structures were carved. Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis and set on an island reached by boat.

Discover the temple’s courtyards, reliefs, and sanctuaries while learning about its history and relocation as part of the international effort to protect Nubian monuments.

Return to the cruise for your final evening on board and enjoy dinner according to the cruise schedule.

Overnight: Nile cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Cairo hotel. The rest of the day is free for relaxation, independent exploration, or an optional experience arranged in advance.

Optional Abu Simbel excursion: A visit to the temples of Abu Simbel may be available at an additional cost, but it requires advance planning and confirmation of flight schedules. Depending on the timing, an additional night or a revised itinerary may be necessary.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. At the confirmed time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

If your flight schedule allows, you may enjoy some free time in Cairo before your airport transfer.

We hope your journey through Egypt’s ancient monuments, historic cities, and the Nile Valley has been memorable.

Meals: Breakfast