Hours Program
Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Cairo
Duration
8 Days / 7 NightsType
Private TourStyle
Historical ToursDescription
Discover the magic of Egypt on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the Land of the Pharaohs. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo to the majestic temples along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, this program blends ancient history, cultural heritage, and 5-star cruise comfort. Sail the legendary Nile River while exploring thousands of years of civilization in one seamless and inspiring experience.
Highlights
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx
- Explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum
- Wander through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Cruise the Nile in 5-star full-board luxury
- Discover Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Explore the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Included
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- Assistance with guest relations during your stay
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star superior Nile Cruise ship, full board
- Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary)
- Sightseeing tours on the cruise shared with a Memphis Tours group
- Local English speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
Not Included
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Tipping
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt
Your tour manager will meet assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide entry visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 02 : Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Breakfast at your hotel at First Residence and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch will be served at a good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar, if there is time. Back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 03 : Fly Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Tour
Check out from your hotel in Cairo in the morning then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor where you will be met and assisted, then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5-star luxury Nile cruise for check-in. After lunch on board, you will enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 04 : Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
After breakfast on your Nile cruise, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board your Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 05 : Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on Nile Cruise, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board your luxury Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 06 : Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
After breakfast on Nile cruise, enjoy a day’s sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk, then on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. Dinner and overnight on board your Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 07 : Fly Aswan to Cairo
Disembark from your Nile Cruise after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo where you will be met and assisted at the airport then taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 08 : Cairo - Fly Back Home
Have a Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
