Egypt in 8 days Nile cruise and the best of Cairo

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23 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 9 more

Discover ancient Egypt on an 8-day trip that combines a Nile cruise with the best of Cairo. From Luxor, enjoy four nights aboard a five-star cruise with full board and visit places like the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak temple. Travel to Aswan and fly to Cairo to spend three nights in a five-star hotel with daily breakfast.

Admire the pyramids of Giza, discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and tour the Jan el-Jalili bazaar. Enjoy visits with an Egyptologist guide, individual headphones, and a felucca ride on the Nile.

Include the flight from Aswan to Cairo, the transfers, and the entrance fees for the included visits, including Tutankhamun's tomb and the Giza pyramid complex. Access to the interior of the pyramids and the optional excursion to Abu Simbel are not included.

What's Included

3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo
Traditional felucca ride on the Nile
Entrance to included visits, including Tutankhamun's tomb
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Professional Egyptologist guide and individual headphones
Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo
4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
All transfers in vehicles with air conditioning
International flights arriving in Luxor and departing from Cairo
Entry visa to Egypt
Drinks
Entrance to the interior of the Giza pyramids (optional; not included)
Personal expenses
Services not expressly included
Tips
Excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (optional; not included)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The trip begins at Luxor Airport (LXR) on day 1 and ends at Cairo International Airport (CAI) on day 8. The transfer from Luxor airport to the Nile cruise is included. Send your company your flight number, arrival time, and contact phone number in advance. Before the trip, we will confirm the exact meeting point upon arrival and the pickup time according to your flight. After collecting your luggage and completing the arrival procedures, follow the provided meeting instructions. If you cannot find the representative, call their company at the phone number indicated on the reservation voucher. The final transfer from the hotel in Cairo to the airport is also included.

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Meeting point
Temple of Karnak
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 23 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Temple of Karnak

    Explore the magnificent Karnak temple complex with a Spanish-speaking Egyptologist guide. Admire its monumental entrances, imposing columns, obelisks, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Luxor Temple

    Visit this impressive temple of ancient Egypt in the center of Luxor and discover its statues, courtyards, and ceremonial colonnades.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Valley of the Kings

    Explore a selection of royal tombs in the Theban necropolis. The entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb is included. The open tombs for visits may vary.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Discover the extraordinary funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, arranged in terraces at the foot of the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Colossi of Memnon

    Make a stop to admire and photograph the two monumental statues that guarded the temple of Amenhotep III.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Sanctuary of Horus - Edfu

    Tour one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the god with a falcon's head.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Visit this singular double temple on the banks of the Nile, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Aswan High Dam

    Enjoy the panoramic views and discover how the dam transformed the Nile Valley and gave rise to Lake Nasser.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Temple of Philae

    Explore this beautiful temple complex on an island, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and learn how it was rescued from the rising waters.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Relax aboard a traditional sailboat and enjoy the views of the Nile, Aswan, and the surrounding islands.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Grand Egyptian Museum

    Discover an extraordinary collection of treasures from ancient Egypt during a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    Visit the historic Citadel of Cairo and the impressive Muhammad Ali Mosque, with panoramic views of the city.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Khan Al-Khalili

    Stroll through the historic Jan el-Jalili bazaar, known for its traditional shops, alleyways, and lively atmosphere.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Giza Pyramid Complex

    Admire the pyramids of Giza from the outside and discover their construction and history. Entry to the interior of the pyramids is not included.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Memphis and Sakkara

    Explore the remains of ancient Memphis and its monuments, including the colossal statue of Ramses II. Visit the necropolis of Saqqara and contemplate the step pyramid of Djoser and the complex surrounding it.

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CoralOn Travel

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Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Attractions & Museums
Museums
Monuments and Memorials

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