5-Day Egypt Highlights: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Balloon by Flights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo – Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum | Fly to Aswan
1 stop
1
Pyramids of Giza
Your journey begins in Cairo with a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, followed by time at the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum. After lunch, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Nile cruise, where you will check in and enjoy dinner on board.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo
2 stops
2
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
An early morning departure takes you south to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the rock by Ramses II. After exploring this UNESCO-listed site, return to Aswan and sail north toward Kom Ombo.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Temple of Kom Ombo
Upon your arrival Kom Ombo , Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then continue cruising along the Nile.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Edfu – Sail to Luxor
1 stop
4
Temple of Horus
After having the breakfast visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the cruise and enjoy a relaxing day sailing toward Luxor, taking in the peaceful Nile scenery and life along the riverbanks.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Luxor – Hot Air Balloon, East & West Bank | Fly to Cairo
4 stops
5
LUXOR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Start the day early with a magical hot air balloon ride over Luxor, enjoying breathtaking sunrise views of ancient temples, royal tombs, and the Nile River
3 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Valley of the Kings
Upon your landing the guide will be waiting for you to start you tour. Step into the shadowy cliffs of the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun were laid to rest. The tombs’ colorful hieroglyphs and vivid wall paintings tell stories of gods, the afterlife, and the eternal journey of kings. Walking through these ancient corridors, you can almost feel the whispers of the past.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Nestled against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the Temple of Hatshepsut rises in elegant terraces. Each relief celebrates the reign of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. As you wander through its colonnades, the harmony of architecture and nature creates a scene both majestic and serene.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Colossi of Memnon
Two towering statues of Amenhotep III stand guard over the West Bank, silently watching over Luxor for more than 3,000 years. The sheer size and presence of the Colossi of Memnon leave visitors in awe — a perfect spot to pause, reflect, and capture unforgettable photos.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Alexandria Full-Day Tour
1 stop
9
Alexandria
Travel north to Alexandria for a full-day tour of Egypt’s Mediterranean city. Visit the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Kom El Dekkah, the historic Citadel of Qaitbay, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. After lunch, return to Cairo, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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