8 Days Essential Egypt + 5-Day Nile Cruise
Cairo and Giza, then five days cruising the Nile in 5-star comfort.
Full sightseeing days on sand and temple stone, alternating with cruise days where the boat does the moving. Tomb descents on the West Bank are stepped and warm.
About this tour
Our most complete Egypt itinerary — Cairo and Giza's ancient wonders followed by a 5-day Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam along the way.
Highlights
- ✦Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot
- ✦5-star Nile Cruise, Luxor to Aswan
- ✦Karnak & Luxor Temples
- ✦Valley of the Kings
- ✦Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk
Itinerary
- 1
Giza Pyramids & Photoshoot
Arrival, hotel pickup, and the Giza Plateau — the Pyramids, the Sphinx, camel ride, and the Nine Pyramids professional photoshoot.
- 2
Cairo & Flight to Luxor
The Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo in the morning, then a private transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor and embarkation on the Nile Cruise ship.
- 3
Luxor East Bank
Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then the ship begins sailing south toward Esna.
- 4
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage from the dock, then on to Kom Ombo's riverside temple.
- 5
Arrive Aswan
Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a sunset felucca sail.
- 6
Aswan or Abu Simbel (Optional) & Disembark
A morning Abu Simbel excursion is available as an add-on before disembarking; otherwise a relaxed Nubian village visit before checking out.
- 7
Fly Back to Cairo
Return flight to Cairo, with the afternoon free for shopping or an optional extra experience.
- 8
Departure
Private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓Professional Nine Pyramids photoshoot
- ✓Professional content creator
- ✓Air-conditioned sightseeing transport
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Camel ride
- ✓English-speaking tour manager
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓5-star Nile Cruise accommodation
- ✓Meals aboard the cruise
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Cairo hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Personal spending
- ✕Optional activities
- ✕Tips
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