Tour Overview
8-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise: Cairo, Aswan & Valley of The Kings is planned as a 8 Days / 7 Nights journey linking Cairo, Aswan, Nile Cruise 3 Nights, Luxor. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.
Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Cairo, Side, Giza, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Aswan, Nile, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.
Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, private transfers, domestic flights, ferry connections, a Nile cruise component. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our local representative will assist you with arrival procedures and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure and prepare for the exciting discoveries ahead.
Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Tour
After breakfast, begin your exploration of ancient Egypt at Saqqara, home to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the earliest large-scale stone structure ever built.
Continue to the remarkable Giza Pyramids, where you will stand before the legendary Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Complete the experience with a visit to the mysterious Great Sphinx, one of Egypt's most recognizable landmarks.
Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Bazaar Tour / Flight to Aswan
Discover thousands of priceless artifacts at the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum, the newest home of Egypt's ancient treasures. Highlights include the extraordinary collection of Tutankhamun and monumental royal statues.
Later, immerse yourself in local culture at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where colorful alleyways, traditional cafés, and artisan shops create an authentic Cairo experience. In the evening, fly to Aswan.
Agilkia Island & Philae Temple Tour / Nile River Cruise – Day 1
Board your elegant Nile Cruise and visit the enchanting Philae Temple, beautifully situated on Agilkia Island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this temple is among Egypt's most scenic archaeological sites.
Spend the remainder of the day enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Aswan.
Kom Ombo Temple & Edfu Tour / Nile River Cruise – Day 2
Sail northward along the Nile to visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god.
Continue cruising toward Edfu while admiring the landscapes that have shaped Egyptian civilization for thousands of years.
Luxor, Karnak Temples & Luxor Temple / Nile River Cruise – Day 3
Arrive in Luxor, often described as the world's greatest open-air museum. Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, renowned for its colossal columns and sacred history.
Later, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture illuminated by centuries of history.
Kings Valley Tour / Flight to Cairo
Optional Hot air balloon ride floating high above the West Bank of Luxor
Continue to the legendary Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs. Visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and stop for photos at the impressive Colossi of Memnon before transferring to the airport for your flight back to Cairo
Departure
After breakfast, enjoy free time at your hotel before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
Included
- ✈️ Airport Meet & Greet & Private Transfers Meet & greet service at Cairo Airport and private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
- 🏨 Cairo Accommodation 3 nights at a carefully selected 5-star hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 🏨 Aswan Accommodation 1 night at a carefully selected 5-star hotel in Aswan on a bed and breakfast basis.
- ⛴️ 5-Star Nile River Cruise 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board basis, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- 🏛️ Cairo Sightseeing Full-day tour of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Giza Plateau, Great Pyramid of Cheops, and the Sphinx.
- 🏺 Cairo Old City & Grand Egyptian Museum Full-day tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Old Cairo.
- 🏛️ Aswan Sightseeing Visit to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, followed by visits to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu.
- 🏛️ Luxor East Bank Half-day tour of the East Bank, including the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple.
- 🏛️ Luxor West Bank Half-day tour of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- ✈️ Domestic Flights Return domestic flights within Egypt: Cairo → Aswan and Luxor → Cairo.
- 🎟️ Entrance Fees Entrance fees for all sightseeing sites specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- 👨🏫 English-Speaking Guide English-speaking licensed guide during all scheduled sightseeing tours.
- 🤝 Professional Travel Support Carefully coordinated travel arrangements throughout the itinerary, including accommodation, Nile cruise, domestic flights, transfers, sightseeing, and guided services.
Not Included
- ✈️ International Airfare & Travel Insurance International flights to and from Egypt and travel insurance are not included.
- 🛂 Egypt Entry Visa Entry visa into Egypt, currently USD 25 per person.
- 🏛️ Pyramid Interior Entrance Entry to the interior of the Pyramids is not included.
- 🎟️ Optional Tours & Entrance Tickets Optional tours, activities, and entrance tickets to sites not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- 🎈 Hot Air Balloon Ride Hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor.
- 🍽️ Meals & Beverages Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned under Included.
- 🧳 Personal Expenses Personal expenses incurred during the tour. 💰 Tips & Gratuities Tips for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and other services.
