8-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your private Egyptologist guide for a full day of Cairo sightseeing.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Begin at the legendary Giza pyramid complex, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Explore the ancient pyramid complex and learn about the remarkable civilization and engineering achievements that created these monuments.

Great Pyramid of Khufu

Admire the Great Pyramid, the largest of the three main pyramids and one of the most famous monuments in the world. Learn about Pharaoh Khufu and the extraordinary construction techniques used to create this ancient masterpiece.

Great Sphinx

Continue to the iconic Great Sphinx, featuring the body of a lion and the head traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. Discover the history and mysteries surrounding this enormous limestone monument.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Continue to the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore its vast collection of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts while learning about more than 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization.

After completing your tour, return to your Cairo hotel for overnight.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel before checking out.

Flight to Luxor

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your Luxor sightseeing.

Karnak Temple Complex

Visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest ancient religious complexes in Egypt. Explore its monumental pylons, colossal statues, towering columns, obelisks, and sacred spaces while learning about the ancient Theban religious center.

Nile Cruise Check-in

After sightseeing, transfer to your deluxe Nile Cruise for check-in. Enjoy lunch onboard and have some time to relax.

Luxor Temple by Night

In the evening, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple. The temple becomes especially atmospheric after sunset when its monumental columns, statues, and ancient reliefs are beautifully illuminated.

After your visit, return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast onboard before beginning your Luxor West Bank sightseeing.

Valley of the Kings

Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore selected tombs decorated with colorful hieroglyphics, paintings, and scenes representing the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Continue to the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Admire its impressive terraces, colonnades, and beautifully carved reliefs while learning about the remarkable reign of Queen Hatshepsut.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Take memorable photographs and learn about the huge mortuary temple that once stood behind them.

Return to the Nile Cruise for lunch while sailing. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing onboard.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast onboard before continuing your Nile journey.

Edfu Temple

Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the magnificent Temple of Horus. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples and features impressive pylons, courtyards, columns, and hieroglyphic inscriptions.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing along the Nile.

Kom Ombo Temple

Visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its symmetrical design and beautifully preserved reliefs and inscriptions.

After the tour, return to your cruise and sail toward Aswan.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast onboard before exploring the highlights of Aswan.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects. Learn about its role in controlling the Nile and generating electricity.

Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to the ancient granite quarries to see the famous Unfinished Obelisk. Discover how ancient Egyptians worked massive blocks of granite and why this enormous obelisk was never completed.

Philae Temple

Take a scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple is famous for its elegant columns, detailed reliefs, and picturesque island setting.

After sightseeing, return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and overnight.

Overnight: Nile Cruise

After breakfast, check out from your Nile Cruise and begin your journey to Abu Simbel.

Abu Simbel Temples

Visit the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples, one of the greatest architectural achievements of ancient Egypt. Explore the magnificent Great Temple of Ramses II, famous for its four colossal seated statues carved directly into the mountainside.

Continue to the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Admire the beautifully preserved reliefs and enormous statues that make Abu Simbel one of Egypt's most unforgettable archaeological sites.

Flight to Cairo

Transfer to Aswan International Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel and check out according to your international flight schedule.

At the appropriate time, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.

Your 8-day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Nile Cruise adventure ends with assistance at the airport for your final departure.