From Cairo: 8-Day Tour Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with Cruise

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
2 stops
1
Cairo
Our representative will greet you outside the exit hall at Cairo Airport with a sign reading From there, head directly to a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Cairo Governorate
Afterward, check in to your pre-booked hotel. In the evening, around 7 p.m., ( option Tour)embark on a gala dinner cruise on the Nile or sound and light show at the pyramids with extra fees. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
4 stops
3
Pyramids of Giza
After breakfast at the hotel, your private guide will take you to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx—Marvel at these ancient wonders, the only surviving structures of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Memphis and Sakkara
Next, visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and a center for worshiping the god Ptah.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Continue to Saqqara, an open-air museum home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt's earliest colossal stone building.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Cairo
Enjoy a lunch break before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Islamic and Coptic Cairo
3 stops
7
Cairo Citadel
Cairo Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque Meet your guide after breakfast to explore Islamic Cairo, starting with the Cairo Citadel, built by Saladin in 1176 A.D. Visit the elaborately decorated Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque.
3 minutes • Admission ticket not included
8
Coptic Cairo
Continue to Coptic Cairo, starting with the Church of Saint George, a round church built on an ancient Roman tower. Visit the Hanging Church, renowned for its basilica-style architecture and 110 icons.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Cairo
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant between visits. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Flight to Luxor
4 stops
10
Luxor
After breakfast, our representative will take you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting to welcome you.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Temple of Karnak
Start your tour on the eastern bank of Luxor with a visit to the Karnak Temple, a complex of temples built over 1,500 years.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Luxor Temple
Then, visit the Luxor Temple, known for its well-preserved hieroglyphs and statues.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Luxor
Check in to your boat at lunchtime. In the evening, (option)enjoy a one-hour felucca ride on the Nile before returning to the boat for an overnight stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Luxor's West Bank and Hot Air Balloon Ride
4 stops
14
Luxor
In the early morning, take a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, offering breathtaking views of the Nile and both the east and west banks.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Valley of the Kings
After the balloon ride, explore the Valley of the Kings, home to elaborately decorated tombs of ancient pharaohs
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
16
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, known for its stunning inscriptions and unique
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
17
Edfu
Return to the Cruise for lunch and sail towards Edfu.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Edfu and Kom Ombo
3 stops
18
Temple of Horus
In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a well-preserved temple from the Ptolemaic Dynasty.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
19
Temple of Kom Ombo
Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
20
Aswan
Return to the ship for dinner and continue sailing to Aswan.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Abu Simbel and Philae Temple
2 stops
21
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Early in the morning, join a group trip to Abu Simbel. Learn about the relocation of this magnificent temple to save it from flooding.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
22
Temple of Philae
After lunch, visit the Philae Temple, known for its beautiful hieroglyphics and sculptures.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 8
Return to Cairo
1 stop
23
Cairo
After breakfast on the ship, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Our representative will welcome you back and ensure a safe transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Egypt tour.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free,

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