8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise and Hurghada Tour

Overview

A private 8-day trip through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan with your own Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise and every transfer arranged.

• Evening Nile dinner cruise
• the Giza Pyramids Complex (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
• Grand Egyptian Museum
• Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
• the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon
• the East Bank to tour the massive Karnak Temple Complex
• Relaxing beach days in Hurghada with options for swimming, snorkeling, or water sports

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Cairo – Nile Dinner CruiseCairo

   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will assist you with arrival procedures and luggage collection. You will then be transferred by a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing Nile dinner cruise along the legendary Nile River. Admire the illuminated Cairo skyline while enjoying an open-buffet dinner accompanied by traditional Egyptian entertainment . After the cruise, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

   • Accommodation: Cairo hotel Meals: Dinner

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2. Day 2

   Giza Pyramids – Great Sphinx – Grand Egyptian Museum – Flight to AswanCairo & Aswan

   After breakfast at your hotel, meet your professional Egyptologist tour guide and begin exploring Egypt’s ancient civilization. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Learn about the history and construction of these extraordinary monuments. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone statue traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre, and visit the Valley Temple, which is connected to his pyramid complex. Next, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, featuring an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, monumental statues, and treasures from the Pharaonic era, including the celebrated collection of King Tutankhamun. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your sightseeing program. The original itinerary also mentions the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square; visiting both museums on the same day depends on the available time and flight schedule. Later, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Check in, enjoy dinner, and relax on board.

   • Accommodation: Nile cruise ship Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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3. Day 3

   Aswan Sightseeing – High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk – Philae TempleAswan

   Enjoy breakfast on board before beginning your sightseeing tour of Aswan, a city renowned for its Nubian heritage and beautiful Nile scenery. Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects. Learn about its role in water management, agriculture, and electricity generation while enjoying views of Lake Nasser. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries. This enormous monument provides insight into the stone-carving techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen. Next, take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Admire its elegant columns, courtyards, and beautifully carved reliefs while learning about the temple’s history and relocation to protect it from rising waters. Return to the cruise ship and spend the remainder of the day enjoying the onboard facilities and Nile scenery.

   • Accommodation: Nile cruise ship Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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4. Day 4

   Kom Ombo Temple – Edfu Temple – Sailing to LuxorEdfu & Kom Ombo

   After breakfast on board, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile as your cruise continues northward. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its symmetrical design, impressive columns, and ancient inscriptions while learning about its religious significance. Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing toward Edfu. Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, it features monumental entrance pylons, spacious courtyards, detailed reliefs, and impressive halls. Discover the myths associated with Horus and his legendary conflict with Seth before returning to your cruise ship. Continue sailing toward Luxor, enjoying views of traditional villages, green agricultural fields, and daily life along the Nile.

   • Accommodation: Nile cruise ship Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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5. Day 5

   Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon – Karnak Temple – HurghadaLuxor

   After breakfast, check out from your Nile cruise ship and begin exploring the magnificent monuments of ancient Thebes. Cross to Luxor’s West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Discover its decorated tombs, colorful wall paintings, and hieroglyphic inscriptions illustrating ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Entry to certain tombs may require additional tickets. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a remarkable terraced monument built against towering limestone cliffs. Learn about the queen’s reign and her achievements as one of ancient Egypt’s most influential rulers. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Karnak Temple Complex on Luxor’s East Bank. Explore its monumental pylons, sacred lake, towering obelisks, and the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall, renowned for its massive decorated columns. After sightseeing, travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada, a popular Red Sea resort famous for its beaches, coral reefs, and marine activities. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

   • Accommodation: Hurghada hotel Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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6. Day 6

   Hurghada – Red Sea Hurghada

   Enjoy relaxing at your hotel, and take part in swimming and various activities on the Red Sea coast.

   • Accommodation: Hurghada hotel Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, subject to the confirmed hotel and excursion arrangements

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7. Day 7

   Hurghada Free Day – Flight to CairoHurghada

   Free Day Enjoy relaxing at your hotel, and take part in swimming and various activities on the Red Sea coast, transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

   • Accommodation: Cairo hotel Meals: Breakfast

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8. Day 8

   Final Departure from CairoCairo

   Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. At the scheduled time, meet your representative and transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport. Assistance will be provided as arranged for your departure procedures. Your memorable journey through Egypt’s ancient civilization, the timeless Nile River, and the beautiful Red Sea comes to an end.

   • Accommodation: Not included; departure day Meals: Breakfast

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