8 Days Best Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise
Overview
Discover the essence of Egypt on this 8-day adventure that blends the country’s most celebrated treasures with the comfort of a luxury Nile cruise. Begin in Cairo, where you’ll marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, and savor authentic local flavors. Then fly to Luxor to embark on a deluxe cruise along the Nile, gliding through the heart of ancient civilization. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae, and journey south to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples before returning to Cairo for a relaxing finale. With professional guides, private transfers, and full-board service on your cruise, this journey offers an unforgettable exploration of Egypt’s timeless beauty and history.
Included
- Meet and assist at airports by representatives with personalized signage
- Guest relations assistance throughout your stay
- 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- 4 nights’ accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on full board basis
- Meals as specified in the itinerary at quality local restaurants
- Private professional tour guide fluent in English. If you need a Portuguese, German, Italian, French or Spanish tour guide that will require extra fees.
- Domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
- All sightseeing tours conducted privately with expert guidance
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water provided during tours
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Excluded
- International airfare and entry visa
- Tipping
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
Itinerary:
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Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative who will assist you through airport formalities and escort you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Once checked in, the remainder of the day is yours to unwind and adjust to the new surroundings.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2
Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, set out on a guided exploration of the Giza Plateau. Stand before the monumental Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and admire the mysterious Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to view its extraordinary collection, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3
Day 3: Fly to Luxor – East Bank Tour – Embark Nile Cruise
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin exploring Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, followed by the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Later, board your luxury Nile cruise, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner on board as the ship remains docked in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise in Luxor
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Day 4
Day 4: West Bank of Luxor
After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, lie hidden in the cliffs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a masterpiece of ancient architecture, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise for lunch. The ship then begins its journey toward Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise in Edfu
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Day 5
Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, reached by horse-drawn carriage. Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, explore the dual temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder. Continue sailing toward Aswan as you enjoy dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise near Aswan
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Day 6
Day 6: Philae Temple & Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. Then, see the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s economy. Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan
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Day 7
Day 7: Abu Simbel Temples – Fly Back to Cairo
Early in the morning, travel by private vehicle to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the mountainside by Ramses II and dedicated to himself and Queen Nefertari. After exploring this awe-inspiring site, return to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
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Day 8
Day 8: Final Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt before being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your remarkable Egyptian journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: None
- Cairo Hotel: Cairo Pyramids, Barcelo Cairo Pyramids, Azal Pyramids Hotel, Tolip El Galaa Hotel or similar.
- Nile cruise: Royal Signature, Royal Beau Rivage, Zeina Nile cruise or similar.
| May- Sep | Oct- April | |
| Solo Traveller | $ 2150 | $ 2490 |
| Per Person In Double | $ 1515 | $ 1715 |
| Per Person In Triple | $ 1440 | $ 1640 |
- Your hotel in Cairo will be: Great Pyramids Inn, Royal Great Pyramids Inn, Remal Pyramids Hotel, Mazar Hotel, or a similar hotel.
- Your Nile Cruise will be Sunrise Semiramis or a similar cruise.
| May - Sept | Oct - April | |
| Solo Traveller | $ 2075 | $ 2315 |
| Per Person in Double | $ 1465 | $ 1605 |
| Per Person in Triple | $ 1390 | $ 1530 |