7 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise by Flight

Your trip at a glance

Duration

7 days

Route

Cairo → Giza → Luxor → Aswan

Accommodation

3★ Hotel · 4★ Hotel · 5★ Hotel · Luxury Hotel · Standard cruise · Deluxe cruise · Luxury cruise · Dahabiya cruise

Price

From $1,255 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

A private 7-day trip through Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo. Includes Aswan, with your own Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise, hand-picked hotels, and all transfers arranged.

• The Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
• Luxor’s East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temples
• Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Luxurious Nile Sailing: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
• Aswan’s Treasures: Philae Temple, High Dam & Felucca Ride
• Aswan’s Treasures: Philae Temple, High Dam & Felucca Ride

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Arrival in Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will assist you with the arrival procedures. You will then be transferred by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey.

   Included today: Meals: None Overnight: Cairo

2. Day 2Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

   Location:

   Giza

   After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization. * Giza Pyramids: Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, among the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt. * The Great Sphinx: Admire the iconic statue with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh, which has guarded the Giza Plateau for thousands of years. * Valley Temple: Explore the ancient temple associated with the Pyramid of Khafre and learn about the mummification rituals practiced in ancient Egypt. * Panoramic Viewpoint: Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the pyramids for memorable photographs. * Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. * Grand Egyptian Museum: Discover an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, statues, and royal treasures that reveal the history and achievements of the pharaohs. After completing your tour, return to your hotel in Cairo.

   Included today: Meals: Breakfast and lunch Overnight: Cairo

3. Day 3Fly to Aswan – Aswan Sightseeing – Nile Cruise

   Location:

   Aswan

   After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and begin exploring the highlights of this beautiful Nile-side city. * Aswan High Dam: Discover this remarkable engineering project, built to control the Nile's annual flooding and generate hydroelectric power. * Philae Temple: Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Admire its beautifully preserved reliefs, columns, and ancient sanctuaries. * Unfinished Obelisk: Visit the ancient granite quarry and see the enormous obelisk that was abandoned during construction, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stoneworking techniques. After sightseeing, transfer to your Nile cruise ship and complete the check-in procedures. Settle into your cabin and enjoy the ship's facilities before dinner.

   Included today: Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Overnight: Nile cruise in Aswan

4. Day 4Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

   Location:

   Kom Ombo and Edfu

   Enjoy breakfast aboard your Nile cruise as you sail along the legendary Nile River, surrounded by picturesque riverbanks, green fields, and traditional Egyptian villages. * Kom Ombo Temple: Visit this distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus. Explore its symmetrical design, carved reliefs, and ancient inscriptions. * Sailing Experience: Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenery as the ship continues its journey along the Nile. * Edfu Temple: Visit one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Travel to the temple by horse-drawn carriage and explore its monumental entrance, courtyards, columns, and detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions. Return to the cruise and relax as you continue sailing. In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard and a traditional Egyptian folkloric show, depending on the cruise's entertainment schedule.

   Included today: Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Overnight: Nile cruise

5. Day 5Luxor West Bank

   Location:

   Luxor

   After breakfast onboard, explore the remarkable archaeological sites on Luxor's West Bank, home to the royal tombs and funerary monuments of ancient Thebes. * Valley of the Kings: Explore the royal burial ground where numerous pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest. Discover the richly decorated tombs and learn about ancient Egyptian beliefs concerning the afterlife. Entry to certain tombs may require an additional ticket. * Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Visit the impressive mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari, built into the limestone cliffs. Admire its terraces, colonnades, and architectural design while learning about one of Egypt's most notable female rulers. * Colossi of Memnon: Stop to photograph the two enormous stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. After the tour, return to your cruise ship for lunch and some time to relax. Enjoy dinner onboard and your final evening on the Nile cruise.

   Included today: Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner Overnight: Nile cruise in Luxor

6. Day 6Luxor East Bank – Fly to Cairo

   Location:

   Luxor & Cairo

   Enjoy breakfast onboard before checking out of your cruise ship and beginning your exploration of Luxor's East Bank. * Karnak Temple Complex: Discover one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Walk among the monumental pylons, towering obelisks, sacred lake, and famous Great Hypostyle Hall, with its forest of massive stone columns. * Luxor Temple: Visit this magnificent temple in the heart of Luxor, known for its elegant columns, statues, and historical connections to the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II. After completing your sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

   Included today: Meals: Breakfast and lunch Overnight: Cairo

7. Day 7Final Departure

   Location:

   Cairo

   Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and some free time, depending on your flight schedule. At the appropriate time, check out and transfer by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. Your memorable Egyptian adventure concludes with wonderful experiences of ancient monuments, magnificent temples, and the timeless beauty of the Nile. Meals: Breakfast Departure: Cairo International Airport

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