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Overview:
Combine the rich heritage of Cairo City with a magical 05-day Nile cruise on this Egypt vacation package—a must for any lover of history. Experience the best Egypt tour, visiting all of Egypt’s top highlights attractions scattered across the desert and range from famous pyramids to forgotten temples only in 8 days. The beginning in Cairo, where you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then, a flight to Luxor and embark on Nile Cruise where you will explore captivating attractions and natural scenery between Luxor and Aswan. During this tour, enjoy a luxurious accommodation, your choice of traditional hotel or boutique hotel, mesmeric history, and a seductive charm that will have you leaving Egypt in astonishment.
Welcome to the mystical land of Egypt, where the Pharaohs ruled for thousands of years. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, the tour manager will meet and assist you. Then transfer through the bustling streets of Cairo in a private air-conditioned modern coach. Once reaching the chosen hotel according to the accommodation plan whether it will be overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza like Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or in Khan El Khalili, like Le Riad Luxury Boutique Hotel, the tour manager will assist you with check-in and double-check your itinerary with you to establish and confirm the pick-up times for the activities during the tour.
Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome drink included
After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. Return back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, check-out and leaving Cairo, head to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet the tour manager early in the morning to accompany you to Cairo International Airport for the
flight to Luxor. Arrival in Luxor, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned coach to the luxurious Nile cruise, that will offer a unique experience cruising on the Nile with high-quality service, and accommodation during your stay. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before heading out to the first stop in Upper Egypt which is visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at the East Bank. Transfer back to the Nile cruise and enjoy a warm and hand-crafted dinner.
Overnight on board in Luxor.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. Finish the day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After finishing your visits at the West Bank, return back to your cruise and start sailing to Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail; take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.
Overnight on board in Edfu.
Meals included : Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees. After visit, head back to the Nile cruise and start sailing to the second stop of the day, Kom Ombo.
Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After the visit, head back to the cruise and enjoy an appetizing lunch while sailing to Aswan. By the end of the day, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.
Overnight on board in Aswan.
Enjoy another delicious breakfast on board while sailing to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with a visit to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After the visits, heading back to the cruise and enjoy dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful waters.
Overnight on board in Aswan.
Enjoy last morning on cruise with one last scrumptious breakfast on board surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo where you will be met upon arrival and get transferred to the hotel for a night before departure in the Land of Pharaohs.
Overnight in Cairo.
* Optional Group tour by Coach to Abu Simbel Temples for at $120USD per person.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, with some free time before your flight. After check out, you’ll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Important Note: During the trip, the tour guide reserves the right to adjust the itinerary if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, impassable wadis, the health or well-being of participants, or vehicle issues. These changes are made in the interest of your safety and comfort. Therefore, we kindly ask for your understanding, as the exact order of the itinerary cannot be guaranteed. However, our team and agency remain committed to covering all program highlights whenever possible.
For every reservation made, we contribute to the Society Foundations.
Only 25% from total price is required upon confirmation to secure space in hotels accommodation, cruise cabins, domestic flights, and other travel services.
The rest of payment can be paid up to two days before arrival or in cash upon arrival to the tour manager. This will be a guarantee for bookings to be confirmed and risk-free
Tips for good service is customary in Egypt, though not mandatory. It is always appreciated but totally at your discretion.
We prioritize your safety and well-being above all, and our cancellation policy reflects this commitment. In the event of an official “Do Not Travel” advisory issued by the government or airline for your destination, we offer a flexible cancellation policy. You will be eligible for either a full refund of the tour package or, in some cases, a travel credit/voucher that can be used for any of our destinations. This credit can also be applied toward future bookings, which will be updated automatically in your reservation.
Please note that only airline cancellation or change fees apply according to the airline’s terms and conditions, along with bank charges on the deposit amount paid. We kindly recommend reviewing our full payment, cancellation, and refund policy for complete details.
