Luxury Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin exploring the Aswan High Dam. It is a major modern engineering project. From there, you can look over Lake Nasser and the nearby scenery.

Next, visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple sits on Agilkia Island. Many people come for the careful design. You can also see detailed carvings. It is tied to ancient Egyptian stories and myths.

Your last stop today is the Unfinished Obelisk. This place helps you understand ancient stone work. You can see how craftsmen cut and formed huge stone monuments.

After sightseeing, transfer to your luxury Nile cruise for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Overnight: Nile cruise in Aswan

Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile cruise heads toward Kom Ombo.

Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. This temple is special because it has two parts. One side is for Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. The other side is for Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god. Walk through the columns and view the old reliefs. Read the inscriptions too. While you look around, learn about the worship here and the healing customs tied to this place.

Then get back on your cruise and sail on to Edfu.

At Edfu, see the Temple of Edfu. It is among the best kept temples in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Horus. You will notice huge pylons, wide courtyards, and carvings with many details. These show scenes from ancient Egyptian rituals and myths.

After your visits, return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Nile cruise

After breakfast, arrive in Luxor and begin a full day of sightseeing across the East and West Banks, exploring some of the most celebrated monuments of ancient Thebes.

Start at the Karnak Temple Complex. It is one of the biggest religious areas from the ancient world. Walk through the monumental gates and long courtyards. Look up at the tall columns and decorated rooms.

Continue to Luxor Temple, an extraordinary monument associated with royal ceremonies and the religious traditions of ancient Egypt.

After exploring the East Bank, cross to Luxor’s West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, visit the Valley of the Kings, where many New Kingdom rulers were buried. Use the tombs that are part of your entry ticket, and look closely at the bright scenes and the hieroglyphs.

Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. This terraced mortuary temple sits against steep limestone cliffs and feels very striking in person.

Finish at the Colossi of Memnon. These are two large statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They stand on the West Bank and have been there for thousands of years.

Return to your Nile cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Nile cruise in Luxor

After breakfast, check out of your Nile cruise and transfer to Luxor International Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to a carefully selected local restaurant for lunch, where you can enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine.

After lunch, proceed to your Cairo hotel for check-in. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing or enjoying some free time at your own pace.

This part of your 8-Day Luxury Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise provides time to unwind before exploring Cairo’s world-famous archaeological treasures.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Overnight: Cairo hotel

After breakfast, head to the Giza Pyramid Complex. It is one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological areas and the only ancient wonder still standing.

See the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. Then take time to view the Great Sphinx, known for its human head and lion’s body. You will also hear how these monuments were built and why they matter.

Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the Giza Pyramids.

Walk through the museum’s galleries and view thousands of pieces from ancient Egyptian life. Look for the huge statue of Ramesses II in the Grand Hall. You can also find large statues along the Grand Staircase, and the museum’s collections of royal treasures. The displayed collections and access to specific galleries may vary according to museum arrangements.

After your museum visit, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

This day is a highlight of your Luxury Egypt Package with Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, combining monumental architecture with remarkable archaeological discoveries.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Cairo hotel

After breakfast, head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). Inside, the displays follow Egypt’s story through multiple time periods. Take your time with the collections, then go to the Royal Mummies’ Hall to see the preserved remains of well known ancient Egyptian rulers.

Next, go to the Citadel of Salah El-Din. This old fortress sits above Cairo, so the outlook is impressive. Then visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. The mosque is famous for Ottoman style details, tall domes, and wide views over the city.

Have lunch at a good local spot, then move on to Coptic Cairo. This area is among the most important historic parts of the city. Visit key religious sites, including the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Hours and entry rules can change, so check the schedule on site.

In the evening, enjoy a Nile Dinner Cruise, combining dinner with views of Cairo from the river. After the cruise, return to your hotel for your final overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Overnight: Cairo hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and transferring to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.

Your Luxury Egypt Tour from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor concludes with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient temples, royal tombs, legendary pyramids, and relaxing Nile cruise experience.

Meals: Breakfast