Cairo & The Nile River Cruise – 8 Days

After breakfast immerse yourself in an unforgettable day as part of your 8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour, beginning at the legendary Giza Plateau. Here the Pyramids of Giza rise majestically from the desert sands, their monumental scale and precision standing as one of humanity greatest achievements.

Proceed to the Great Sphinx of Giza which stands eternally over the plateau and marvel at its combination of lion's body and human's head which for ages has symbolised mystery and significance. Get the opportunity for a camel or horse ride through the desert, bringing you a step closer to this iconic landscape.

Follow your lunch in a local restaurant with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum where one can explore one of the most incredible collections of ancient Egyptian treasures. Treasures from Tutankhamun, like the Golden artifacts, massive statues and irreplaceable artifacts await to transport you to the ancient worlds.

This remarkable experience forms a key highlight of your Egypt Nile Cruise Package from Cairo, offering the perfect introduction to Egypt’s timeless heritage.

Meals: breakfast

Fly south to Luxor where the Nile glistens like a ribbon of liquid emerald between golden desert hills and lush palm groves. This marks the next chapter of your 8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour, as you board your luxury Nile cruise and begin sailing through the heart of ancient Egypt.

Once you have disembarked and are comfortably settled onboard, visit the awe inspiring Karnak Temple Complex – the largest ancient religious complex ever built. Pass through the vast Hypostyle Hall where colosal columns are intricately inscribed with hieroglyphics and see the sacred lake reflecting the changing light of the desert.

Later, you visit the Luxor Temple sitting gracefully on the banks of the Nile, passing through the Avenue of Sphinxes, an area used for important ritual processions and find an almost unbelievable atmosphere of ancient Egyptian devotion combined with active imagination.

This experience is a defining highlight of your Egypt Nile Cruise Package from Cairo, combining luxury cruising with unforgettable archaeological exploration.

Accommodation: 4 nights on Movenpick MS Royal Lotus Nile Cruise / M/S Concerto Plus Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank, where cliffs rise dramatically from the Nile in warm ochre and gold tones, marking one of the most powerful chapters of your 8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour. Begin at the legendary Valley of the Kings, the eternal resting place of Egypt greatest pharaohs, including Tutankhamen, where vividly decorated tombs reveal ancient beliefs about the afterlife.

Proceed to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel set into the limestones cliffs which reflects grace and symmetry and testifies the life of one of Egypt's greatest female leaders. Stand for a moment in awe of the colossal statues of Memnon, these two guardian figures that have overlooked the Theban Necropolis for thousands of years.

Return to your cruise and sail to Edfu (via Esna) through the landscape of the Nile and the beautiful reflections of gold on the water and swaying reeds.

This unforgettable day forms a key highlight of your best Seller Egypt Nile Cruise Package, blending history, archaeology, and scenic cruising in perfect harmony.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your morning with a carriage or horseback ride to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and a key highlight of your 8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour. Walk through towering stone columns and richly carved reliefs that vividly depict ancient myths, while shifting sunlight brings the temple walls to life.

Continuing our sail we approach the majestic temple of Kom Ombo the only temple ever erected in the honor of two gods, Sobek and Horus. The temple unique symmetrical design and impressive carvings are representative of the coexistence of two powerful gods and will provide a memorable insight to Egypt's spiritual past.

As the sun begins to dip, we cruise towards Aswan with the Nile reflecting its golden glow. Tonight prepare for a delightful Galabeya Party aboard with lively music, dance and a true taste of the local life making our Egypt Nile Cruise Package from Cairo experience a memorable one.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day in Aswan as part of your 8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour starting with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that stands in striking contrast to the timeless flow of the Nile.

Motor further to visit the lovely Philae Temple whose well preserved carvings of gods and goddesses bask under the sunlight, making it one of the most spiritual and relaxing sites in Egypt.

The Unfinished Obelisk located in the stone quarries is another point of interest that reveals the immense power of ancient Egyptian craftsmen.

In the afternoon, ride a felucca around Kitchener's Island, enjoying the soft breeze, rich botanical gardens and sparkling Nile waters.

This beautiful day is a key highlight of your Egypt Nile Cruise Package from Cairo combining history, engineering and natural beauty in perfect harmony.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For an unforgettable optional experience, visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, either by road or flight. These colossal rock-cut monuments, with their towering statues carved directly into the mountainside, stand as one of the most awe-inspiring achievements of ancient Egypt, casting long shadows over the desert landscape.

Back by air flight to Cairo and transfer to your hotel to the last night. This evening you will relax and think about your 8 Day Cairo & Nile Cruise tour; the amazing journey is to be a memorable trip where memories of the Nile, ancient temples and desert sunsets combine.

Accommodation: 1 night at Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel / Concorde el Salam Cairo Hotel

Meals: breakfast

After your breakfast, you will be driven to Cairo International airport to catch up your flight to your next destination and say goodbye for your 8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour. Leave Egypt with beautiful memories about the timeless country with its temples and the flowing Nile river.

This carefully crafted Egypt Nile Cruise Package from Cairo leaves you with lasting impressions that continue to linger in your mind, heart, and senses long after you return home.

Meals: Breakfast