Tour Overview

Discover Egypt’s treasures with this 8 Day Egypt Itinerary – Cairo and 4 Nights Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel. Explore the timeless Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan on a 4-night cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple. Complete your journey with the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples. Perfect for travelers seeking both history and relaxation.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport where our representative assists with your transfer to the hotel. Relax and enjoy your evening orientation.

  • 🤝 Meet & greet at Cairo Airport

  • 🏨 4-star hotel check-in

  • 📋 Evening tour briefing

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Welcome Drink

Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum

Begin your adventure with the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to admire Tutankhamun’s treasures.

  • 🕌 Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple

  • 🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum tour

  • 🍽️ Lunch at local restaurant

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Optional: Evening Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids

Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Nile Cruise Embarkation

Fly to Luxor and board your Nile cruise. Explore Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple before dinner on board.

  • ✈️ Flight Cairo → Luxor

  • 🛳️ Nile Cruise check-in

  • 🏛️ Karnak & Luxor Temples

  • Overnight on cruise (Luxor)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Luxor – West Bank Exploration

Discover Luxor’s West Bank, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sail to Edfu.

  • 🪦 Valley of the Kings (optional Tutankhamun tomb)

  • 👸 Temple of Hatshepsut

  • 🗿 Colossi of Memnon

  • 🚢 Sail to Edfu

  • Overnight on cruise (Edfu)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor at sunrise

Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples – Sail to Aswan

Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, then continue to Kom Ombo to explore its twin temples. Sail onwards to Aswan.

  • 🏛️ Edfu Temple tour

  • ⛪ Kom Ombo Temple visit

  • 🚢 Sail to Aswan

  • Overnight on cruise (Aswan)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Abu Simbel Excursion – Aswan Highlights

Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel, Egypt’s most impressive rock-cut temples. Later, visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

  • 🚌 Early transfer to Abu Simbel

  • 📷 Guided tour of Abu Simbel Temples

  • 🌊 Aswan High Dam visit

  • 🪨 Unfinished Obelisk

  • ⛪ Philae Temple

  • Overnight on cruise (Aswan)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Fly Back to Cairo – Free Day

Disembark your cruise and fly back to Cairo. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or take an optional city tour of Islamic & Coptic Cairo.

  • ✈️ Aswan → Cairo flight

  • 🏨 Cairo hotel check-in

  • Overnight in Cairo

  • Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Final Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

  • 🧳 Hotel checkout & airport transfer

  • Meals: Breakfast