Egypt with Nile Cruise
Cairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor
Trip overview
The Pyramids, a three-night Nile cruise and the temples of Luxor. This is the route most first-time visitors want, with domestic flights to save long drives.
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Starts from
- Cairo
- Best time
- October to April
- Ideal for
- History lovers, families, couples
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
Day-wise itinerary
8 days · every day can be changed-
Day01
Arrive Cairo
Meet and greet at Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel.
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Day02
Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Day03
Fly to Aswan, board the cruise
Morning flight to Aswan. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then embark on your Nile cruise.
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Day04
Abu Simbel option, sail to Kom Ombo
Optional early excursion to Abu Simbel. Afternoon felucca ride, then sail to Kom Ombo Temple.
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Day05
Edfu, sail to Luxor
Temple of Horus at Edfu and sail on to Luxor. Evening visit to Luxor Temple.
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Day06
Luxor West Bank and Karnak
Disembark after breakfast. Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple.
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Day07
Fly to Cairo
Flight back to Cairo. Afternoon at the Citadel of Saladin and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
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Day08
Departure
Transfer to Cairo airport.
Inclusions
- Hotel accommodation on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Sightseeing and tours as per the itinerary
- Visa guidance and documentation support
- Travel support contact for the whole trip
- Three nights on a Nile cruise with all meals
- Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
Exclusions
- International airfare (quoted separately from your city on request)
- Visa fees, travel insurance and city or tourism taxes payable locally
- Meals not mentioned, tips and personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities
- GST and TCS as applicable
Want it your way?
Add or drop days, upgrade hotels, include flights from your city or turn this into a honeymoon or group trip. We will rework the plan and quote.