Egypt in 8 days Nile cruise and the best of Cairo

Luxor, Egypt
Duration23h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover ancient Egypt on an 8-day trip that combines a Nile cruise with the best of Cairo. From Luxor, enjoy four nights aboard a five-star cruise with full board and visit places like the Valley of the Kings and the Karnak temple. Travel to Aswan and fly to Cairo to spend three nights in a five-star hotel with daily breakfast.

Admire the pyramids of Giza, discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and tour the Jan el-Jalili bazaar. Enjoy visits with an Egyptologist guide, individual headphones, and a felucca ride on the Nile.

Include the flight from Aswan to Cairo, the transfers, and the entrance fees for the included visits, including Tutankhamun's tomb and the Giza pyramid complex. Access to the interior of the pyramids and the optional excursion to Abu Simbel are not included.

What's included

  • 3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo
  • Traditional felucca ride on the Nile
  • Entrance to included visits, including Tutankhamun's tomb
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional Egyptologist guide and individual headphones
  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo
  • 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
  • All transfers in vehicles with air conditioning
  • International flights arriving in Luxor and departing from Cairo
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Drinks
  • Entrance to the interior of the Giza pyramids (optional; not included)
  • Personal expenses
  • Services not expressly included
  • Tips
  • Excursion to Abu Simbel by bus (optional; not included)

What to expect

  1. The Karnak Temple
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the magnificent Karnak temple complex with a Spanish-speaking Egyptologist guide. Admire its monumental entrances, imposing columns, obelisks, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall.
  2. Luxor Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit this impressive temple of ancient Egypt in the center of Luxor and discover its statues, courtyards, and ceremonial colonnades.
  3. Valley of the Kings
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore a selection of royal tombs in the Theban necropolis. The entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb is included. The open tombs for visits may vary.
  4. Temple of Hatshepsut
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Discover the extraordinary funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, arranged in terraces at the foot of the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
  5. Colossi of Memnon
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Make a stop to admire and photograph the two monumental statues that guarded the temple of Amenhotep III.
  6. Sanctuary of Horus - Edfu
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Tour one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the god with a falcon's head.
  7. Temple of Kom Ombo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit this singular double temple on the banks of the Nile, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
  8. Aswan High Dam
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy the panoramic views and discover how the dam transformed the Nile Valley and gave rise to Lake Nasser.
  9. Temple of Philae
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Explore this beautiful temple complex on an island, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and learn how it was rescued from the rising waters.
  10. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Relax aboard a traditional sailboat and enjoy the views of the Nile, Aswan, and the surrounding islands.
  11. Grand Egyptian Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Discover an extraordinary collection of treasures from ancient Egypt during a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
  12. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the historic Citadel of Cairo and the impressive Muhammad Ali Mosque, with panoramic views of the city.
  13. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Stroll through the historic Jan el-Jalili bazaar, known for its traditional shops, alleyways, and lively atmosphere.
  14. Giza Pyramid Complex
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Admire the pyramids of Giza from the outside and discover their construction and history. Entry to the interior of the pyramids is not included.
  15. Memphis and Sakkara
    2h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the remains of ancient Memphis and its monuments, including the colossal statue of Ramses II. Visit the necropolis of Saqqara and contemplate the step pyramid of Djoser and the complex surrounding it.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
The Karnak Temple
Karnak, Luxor, Egypt
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End point

Day 8: transfer included from the hotel in Cairo to Cairo International Airport to take the departure flight. Provide your flight details in advance to confirm the transfer time and departure terminal.

End point
The Karnak Temple
Karnak, Luxor, Egypt
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Pickup details

The trip begins at Luxor Airport (LXR) on day 1 and ends at Cairo International Airport (CAI) on day 8. The transfer from Luxor airport to the Nile cruise is included. Send your company your flight number, arrival time, and contact phone number in advance. Before the trip, we will confirm the exact meeting point upon arrival and the pickup time according to your flight. After collecting your luggage and completing the arrival procedures, follow the provided meeting instructions. If you cannot find the representative, call their company at the phone number indicated on the reservation voucher. The final transfer from the hotel in Cairo to the airport is also included.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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