Africa Tours

Egypt Nile Cruise & Pyramids

Duration8 days

LocationCairo & Luxor, Egypt

Group6 persons

Rating

Walk through 5,000 years of history on this 8-day Egypt tour. See the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo, then fly to Luxor to cruise the Nile past Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple at Luxor
Nile cruise with temple visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo
5-star hotel in Cairo and a 5-star Nile cruise ship

A classic Egypt itinerary with comfortable travel and expert local guides. Talk to Day Safaris Adventures about dates and cabin options.

What's included

Airport transfers
Bottled water in the vehicle
Entrance fees to sites and museums in the itinerary
Government taxes and service charges
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Licensed local English-speaking guide
Private air-conditioned transport with driver

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

8-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Cairo - Land of Pharaohs

Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome briefing. Optional visit to a local coffee shop for mint tea and shisha.

5-star hotel in Cairo (Marriott Mena House or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Welcome
Briefing

Day2

Giza Pyramids & Sphinx - Ancient Wonders

Full day at Giza Plateau. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure. Optional entry inside the Great Pyramid. See the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Evening Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.

5-star hotel in CairoFull Board

Pyramid
Exploration,
Sphinx
Photography,
Optional
Camel

Day3

Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

Morning at the Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun treasures, royal mummies room). Afternoon Coptic Cairo - visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Coptic Museum. Continue to Islamic Cairo - Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

5-star hotel in CairoFull Board

Museum
Tour,
Religious
Sites,
Bazaar
Shopping

Day4

Cairo to Luxor - Nile Cruise Embarkation

Morning flight to Luxor (1 hour). Visit Karnak Temple Complex (largest religious building ever built). Embark on your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple illuminated at night.

5-star Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Domestic
Flight,
Karnak
Temple
Tour,
Luxor

Day5

Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

Early morning crossing to West Bank. Visit Valley of the Kings (entry to 3 tombs included - Tutankhamun separate). See Temple of Hatshepsut (Egypt's only female pharaoh). Visit the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sail to Edfu via Esna Lock.

5-star Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Tomb
Exploration,
Temple
Visits,
Nile
Cruising

Day6

Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo - Double Temple

Early morning horse-drawn carriage to Temple of Edfu (best-preserved temple in Egypt). Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon visit Kom Ombo Temple (dedicated to two gods - Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris). Visit the Crocodile Museum.

5-star Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

Horse
Carriage
Ride,
Temple
Of
Edfu,

Day7

Aswan - High Dam & Philae Temple

Arrive in Aswan. Visit the High Dam (modern engineering marvel). Take a motorboat to Philae Temple (dedicated to Isis - moved from original island). Afternoon optional tour to Abu Simbel (must pre-book). Evening Nubian village visit.

5-star Nile Cruise ShipFull Board

High
Dam
Tour,
Temple
Boat
Ride,

Day8

Aswan to Cairo - Departure

Disembark cruise. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk (largest ancient obelisk). Flight back to Cairo (1.5 hours). Transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.

No accommodationFull Board