7-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour
Overview
Travel from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor on this seven-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour, returning to Cairo for departure. Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, then explore Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. A domestic flight takes you to Aswan for the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae before boarding your Nile cruise.
Sail via Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor, with visits to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut’s temple. The package covers three Cairo hotel nights, three cruise nights, Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo flights, itinerary transfers, an English-speaking guide, listed entrance fees and meals as specified.
Highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo
- Browse Cairo’s historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Discover Aswan’s High Dam and Temple of Philae
- Cruise the Nile with three nights aboard
- Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu’s Horus Temple
- Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
Itinerary
Day 1Arrival in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, our company representative will be ready to welcome you in the arrivals area. Look for a signboard bearing your name. After a warm meet and greet, you'll be transferred from the airport to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy at your leisure.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
Day 2Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
After breakfast, around 8:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel by your professional guide to begin your tour of the Giza Plateau. Here, you will visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You will also see the majestic Great Sphinx of Giza and the Giza Valley Temple.
Next, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses a remarkable collection of artifacts, illustrating the history and culture of ancient Egypt.
Your journey will then take you to Coptic Cairo to explore the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which are significant historical and religious landmarks. Afterward, enjoy a short drive to Islamic Cairo to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the city's oldest and most captivating market.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 PM, and the rest of the day will be free for you to relax or explore Cairo at your leisure.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3Fly from Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise (Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, transfer to the airport for a short flight to Aswan, situated on the Nile River and known for its great importance to the Ancient Egyptian civilization. On arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by your guide who will escort you for an amazing tour of the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise Boat in Aswan for embarkation with lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight in Aswan.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
A picturesque sail on to Kom Ombo passing through the modern architecture of the spectacular Aswan Bridge with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise boat. On arrival at Kom Ombo, you will be accompanied by your tour guide to visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. After your fascinating tour, Lunch on board will be followed by sailing on to Edfu for your tour of Horus Temple. Afternoon Tea will be served on the top deck whilst sailing on to Luxor via Esna lock to which you will get the opportunity to see local life and take some memorable pictures. Dinner and overnight stay aboard the Nile Cruise Ship in Luxor.
Note: On this day, you have the option to take a tour to the Abu Simbel Temples. This is not included in the standard package and will require an additional payment of €150 per person (pp). Early morning pickup for this tour is around 3:40 AM.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5Luxor East Bank – Karnak and Luxor Temples
Today, step ashore from your Nile cruise for guided sightseeing on Luxor’s East Bank. Begin at Karnak Temple, where you will explore its columns, sculptures and carved reliefs with your guide. Continue to Luxor Temple in the city center to see its reliefs, corridors and columns.
After the visits, you will be transferred back to your cruise ship for an overnight stay on board.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6Luxor (West Bank) - Fly back to Cairo
After breakfast, check out of the cruise ship and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a separate site where your guide will introduce the story of one of ancient Egypt’s female pharaohs.
You will also visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two monumental statues of Amenhotep III. After sightseeing, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your Cairo hotel for the night.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7Departure from Cairo - End of Tour Service
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Cairo (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Cairo International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Featured Hotels
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Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
What's included
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as per the itinerary
- Domestic airfares (economy class): Cairo / Aswan & Luxor / Cairo
- 3 nights in Cairo at a 5-star hotel including breakfast
- 3 nights aboard the Nile River cruise ship
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
What's not included
- International Flight Tickets.
- Egypt Entry Visa.
- Optional tour to Abu Simbel.
- Any optional tours.
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Good to know
- Please be advised that the order /sequence in which the daily tours occur within the above day-by-day package tour itinerary can be subject to change depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets per the itinerary, opening/closing of various historical sites, etc.
Frequently asked questions
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.
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