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Cairo & Nile Cruise

Egypt

Explore Egypt on a 7-day journey covering Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with a 3-night Nile cruise. Discover the Great Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalili, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Travel Guide

Map

Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Cairo | Arrival & Nile Cruise

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where a representative will meet and assist you after customs. Transfer to your hotel and check in. In the evening, enjoy a two-hour Nile dinner cruise with belly dancing, folklore, western music and Egyptian cuisine. Return to the hotel after the cruise and overnight in Cairo.
🏨 Your stay at Ramses Hilton, Grand Nile Tower or Similar (B&D)

Day

Giza | Pyramids & Grand Museum

After breakfast, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the highest plateau for panoramic views of the pyramids before enjoying lunch at a restaurant in the area. Visit an oil and perfume shop, then explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and its collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Ramses Hilton, Grand Nile Tower or Similar (🍴B&L)

Day

Cairo | Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili

After breakfast, explore Old Cairo and its historic religious sites, including the Hanging Church and the crypt associated with the Holy Family tradition. Visit a papyrus shop before enjoying Koshari, a traditional Egyptian dish, for lunch. Continue with a walking tour through Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s historic market. Return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
🏨 Your stay at Ramses Hilton, Grand Nile Tower or Similar (🍴B&L)

Day

Aswan | High Dam & Philae Temple

After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Meet your guide on arrival and visit the Aswan High Dam. Continue by Felucca sailing boat to Philae Temple on Isis Island. Transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise and check in. Enjoy lunch onboard before sailing towards Kom Ombo while enjoying dinner and the Nile views.
🚢Your stay at Nile River Cruise (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Kom Ombo | Temple & Nile Sailing

Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy breakfast onboard before visiting the Temple of Kom Ombo, built during the Greco-Roman period and dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. An optional excursion to Abu Simbel is available at an additional cost. Continue sailing towards Edfu with lunch and dinner served onboard.
🚢Your stay at Nile River Cruise (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Edfu | Temple & Esna Lock

Enjoy breakfast onboard before continuing the Nile cruise towards Edfu. Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt and dedicated to Horus. Continue sailing towards Luxor through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, enjoy dinner onboard with belly dancing and Tanoura, a traditional Egyptian dance performance.
🚢Your stay at Nile River Cruise (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Luxor | Temples & Departure

Check out from the Nile cruise in the early morning, with an optional hot air balloon ride available at an additional cost. Continue sightseeing on the West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Cross to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo and final departure.

Day 1:

Cairo downtown, Gezira island and the Nile river

Destination Highlights

Cairo – Ancient Egyptian Heritage

Giza – Great Pyramids & Sphinx

Egyptian Museum – Ancient Treasures

Old Cairo – Religious Heritage

Khan El Khalili – Historic Market

Aswan – Nile & Ancient Temples

Philae Temple – Island Sanctuary

Kom Ombo – Greco-Roman Temple

Edfu – Temple of Horus

Luxor – Open-Air Museum

Valley of the Kings – Royal Tombs

Karnak Temple – Ancient Complex

Luxor Temple – Historic Landmark

Signature Experiences

Cruise the Nile with dinner

Explore the Great Pyramids

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum

Explore historic Old Cairo

Walk through Khan El Khalili

Sail by traditional Felucca

Visit Philae Temple

Discover Kom Ombo Temple

Explore Edfu Temple

Sail through Esna Lock

Explore the Valley of the Kings

Visit Hatshepsut Temple

Discover Karnak Temple

Visit Luxor Temple

Enjoy Tanoura dance onboard

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

3 nights accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast
3 nights Nile cruise accommodation with Breakfast, Lunch& Dinner
Domestic flight from/ to Cairo
Airport transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
All sightseeing transfers mentioned in itinerary
Private guided sightseeing tours
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Entrance fees to listed attractions
Daily breakfast and lunches during tours
Vegetarian & non-vegetarian meal options
Local SIM card, 1 per family
Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

International airfare
Egypt entry visa
Travel or medical insurance
Meals except those mentioned
Early check-in and late check-out
Special archaeological site entrance fees
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses – drinks, laundry, shopping and items not listed
Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Best Time to Travel

October to April

AED

Price start from

Information

Prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy, exclude flights & Visa. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

AED 5,143pp excl. flights

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Ramses Hilton

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A Nile-front hotel in central Cairo, close to the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square, with restaurants, an outdoor pool and fitness facilities.

Grand Nile Tower

Garden City, Cairo

A luxury hotel on the Nile in central Cairo, offering Nile-view rooms, restaurants, lounges and a revolving restaurant.

Nile Commodore

Nile River, Egypt

A Nile cruise offering comfortable accommodation, dining and onboard facilities while sailing along Egypt’s historic river.

M/S Kira

Nile River, Egypt

A Nile cruise ship offering comfortable cabins, dining and onboard facilities while sailing between Luxor and Aswan.

Gallery

Felucca on the Nile

Sphinx Full Body Blue Sky All Pyramids Egypt

Abu Simbel

A view from the Edfu Temple in Edfu

Ancient ruins of Karnak temple in Egypt

Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus Sobek, temples of ancient Egypt

Philae Temple on the Nile at Aswan

The first pylon, or main stone entryway to Philae Temple in Aswan

Aswan High Dam

Egyptian pyramids with a beautiful sky at Giza in Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum exterior

Grand Egyptian Museum interior

Hanging Church

Kom Ombo details

Kom Ombo Temple exterior

Main gate of Horus temple in Edfu

Nile Cruise between Aswan & Luxor

Tanoura Dance

Columns in Edfu Temple, Edfu

Horus Temple, Edfu

Cairo downtown and river Nile

Hot air balloon trip over the Valley of Kings, Luxor

Luxor Temple

Valley of the Kings Egypt

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