Cairo 8 Day Tour of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with Cruise

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cairo – Nile Dinner Cruise
1 stop
1
Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, Next, check in to your 5-star hotel and relax. In the evening, enjoy a scenic Nile dinner cruise featuring a folklore show and traditional entertainment. Experience the spirit of Egypt as the boat sails along the Nile under Cairo’s night sky. Return to the hotel for overnight.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara & Memphis Tour
3 stops
2
Pyramids of Giza
After breakfast, meet your private guide to explore Egypt’s ancient wonders. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, standing as a testament to ancient ingenuity.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Memphis and Sakkara
Next, head to Memphis, the former capital of ancient Egypt and home to the Temple of Ptah.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Saqqara
Then explore Saqqara, an open-air museum housing the Step Pyramid of Djoser. After a local lunch, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Islamic & Coptic Cairo Exploration
2 stops
5
Islamic Cairo
Today, uncover Cairo’s spiritual roots. Start with Islamic Cairo by visiting the majestic Citadel of Saladin and the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
6
Coptic Cairo
Then continue to Coptic Cairo and visit the Church of St. George, built over a Roman tower, and the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt. See ancient icons, ivory inlays, and historical artifacts. Return to your hotel for rest, dinner, and overnight.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Fly to Luxor – East Bank Tour & check into your Nile cruise
3 stops
7
Luxor
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will welcome you to explore Luxor's East Bank.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Temple of Karnak
Begin with Karnak Temple, an enormous complex developed over 1,500 years.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Luxor Temple
Then visit Luxor Temple, a stunning example of ancient architecture and hieroglyphs. After lunch, check into your Nile cruise ship. Then return to the ship for dinner and overnight onboard.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Hot Air Balloon Ride & West Bank of Luxor
4 stops
10
Rise early for a magical hot air balloon ride over Luxor. View the Nile splitting the ancient city as you float above its temples and tombs. Upon landing, meet your guide for a tour of Luxor’s West Bank.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Valley of the Kings
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun are buried in elaborately decorated tombs.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
Edfu
Return to the cruise for lunch and begin sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board.
Admission ticket free
Day 6
Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
2 stops
14
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a beautifully preserved site reflecting the Ptolemaic era. Return to the ship for lunch and continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
15
Temple of Kom Ombo
Explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Learn about ancient medicine and crocodile worship in this unique complex. After your tour, return to the cruise and continue your journey to Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Abu Simbel & Philae Temple Tour
2 stops
16
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
In the early morning, depart with breakfast boxes for a group tour to Abu Simbel, Egypt’s most impressive rock-cut temple. Learn how they relocated the temples to save them from rising waters. Discover the legacy of Ramses II and the dedication to the gods Ptah, Ra, Amun, and himself.
8 hours • Admission ticket not included
17
Temple of Philae
Return to the cruise for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon visit to the Philae Temple. Admire its elegant columns and detailed carvings. Return for your final dinner and overnight on board.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 8
Return to Cairo
1 stop
18
Cairo
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will be waiting to take you safely to your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt.
2 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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