7 Day Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor with Abu Simbel

7 Day Nile Cruise from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor with Abu Simbel

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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Experience Egypt with Cairo and Nile Cruise Holiday. Begin in Cairo, where you’ll explore the iconic Giza Pyramids and the world-renowned Egyptian Museum. Then, fly to Aswan to board a luxurious Nile cruise, sailing through breathtaking landscapes and visiting magnificent ancient temples along the way. Conclude your adventure with a return to Cairo for your departure.

Activity location

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Standard Nile Cruise-4★ Hotel

7d
English

Standard Nile Cruises: Basic rooms with essential amenities, focusing on functionality and comfort without extra luxury features.
Standard Nile Cruise-4★ Hotel: 4 Hotel “Swiss Inn or similar”
5 Nile Cruise “Hapi or similar”
Duration: 7 days
Luxury Car
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 187,457.38 x 1 AdultP 187,457.38

Total

Deluxe Nile Cruise-5★ Hotel

7d
English

Deluxe Nile Cruises: Slightly smaller in size but still very comfortable, offering a blend of elegance and essential amenities.
Deluxe Nile Cruise-5★ Hotel: 5 Hotel “Ramses Hilton or similar”
5 Nile Cruise 5* MS Nile Premium or similar”
Duration: 7 days
Luxury Car
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 263,073.38 x 1 AdultP 263,073.38

Total

Luxury Nile Cruise-5★ Hotel

7d
English

Luxury Nile Cruises: Provides a high-end experience with refined interiors, superior comfort, and enhanced services.
Luxury Nile Cruise-5★ Hotel: 5 Hotel “Four Seasons Hotel or similar”
5 Nile Cruise “Historia or similar”
Duration: 7 days
Luxury Car
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 702,945.83 x 1 AdultP 702,945.83

Total

What's included, what's not

All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private.
English-speaking tour guide during your excursions.
Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
03 Nights on Nile Cruise | Standard Cabin with Full Board.
Entrance fees to all mentioned sights between Cairo, Aswan and Luxor.
03 Nights in Cairo | Standard Room with Bed & Breakfast.
Return Domestic Flights: Cairo – Aswan – Cairo
Gratuities for Tour Guides, Drivers, Cruise Staff.

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room.
If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Cairo – Airport Pickup & Hotel Check-in

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo hotel

Cairo International Airport

30m
Admission ticket included

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our dedicated coordinator will meet and assist you before the passport control area, ensuring a smooth entry by handling all necessary arrival formalities, You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili Bazaar

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo hotel

Pyramids of Giza

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

After breakfast at the hotel, begin your full-day tour with a visit to the legendary Giza Pyramids. Today, you'll embark on an unforgettable journey to one of the world’s most iconic sites. The Great Pyramids of Giza—the only surviving wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World—continue to captivate and amaze travelers with their grandeur, mystery, and timeless beauty.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

Next, visit the Egyptian Museum, where your expert Egyptologist guide will take you on a captivating tour through Egypt’s rich ancient history, The museum is home to the world’s most extensive collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, including 12 dedicated rooms showcasing the legendary golden treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb—a true highlight of any visit to Cairo.

Bazar Khan El-Khalili

1h
Admission ticket included

Continue your tour with a visit to the iconic Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the largest and most vibrant marketplace in the Middle East, Originally established in the 14th century as a caravanserai stop, the bazaar has evolved into a bustling hub of culture and commerce. Wander through its narrow, winding alleys lined with workshops and stalls offering a dazzling array of goods—from handcrafted woodwork and leather items to perfumes, fabrics, glassware, and unique Pharaonic souvenirs.

Day 3: Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise (Monday, Wednesday or Friday Departure)

2 stops
Meals: lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight on board Nile Cruise

Temple of Philae

2h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you’ll be transferred to begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Philae Temple. Enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to reach the enchanting Island of Agilika, home to the beautifully preserved and romantic Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Aswan High Dam

1h
Admission ticket included

This afternoon, your Egyptologist guide will take you to visit the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that stands as a testament to Egypt’s monumental achievements. Afterward, transfer to the Nile Cruise for embarkation. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

Day 4: Aswan – Visit Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight on board Nile Cruise

Temple of Kom Ombo

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board as you sail towards Kom Ombo. Visit the remarkable twin temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. This unique temple is situated on a bend of the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles once basked in the sun along the riverbank. Return to the Nile Cruise and continue sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight stay will be on board.

Day 5: Temple of Horus, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight on board Nile Cruise

Temple of Horus

1h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This remarkable temple, buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years, is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction began in 237 B.C., with the main complex taking 25 years to complete.

Temple of Karnak

1h
Admission ticket included

Sail to Luxor and enjoy lunch on board. Then, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, a vast complex built over two millennia by successive Pharaohs and dedicated to the god Amun. Spanning 62 acres, Karnak is filled with towering pylons, obelisks, and numerous smaller temples—exploring it fully could take days.

Luxor Temple

1h
Admission ticket included

Continue to the Temple of Luxor, historically linked to Karnak by the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes—an almost 3-kilometer-long pathway lined with human-headed sphinx statues. Return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Day 6: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon – Return to Cairo

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Cairo hotel

Valley of the Kings

2h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarkation. Begin your day with a visit to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings—an extensive necropolis known as the City of the Dead. Here, generations of Pharaohs had their tombs intricately carved into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures intended for the afterlife.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Rising majestically from the desert plain in a series of elegant terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut—Ancient Egypt’s only female Pharaoh—blends seamlessly with the towering limestone cliffs that surround it, as if crafted by nature itself.

Colossi of Memnon

On the return journey to the Nile, pass by the famous Colossi of Memnon, renowned in Ancient Greek times for the mysterious “singing” sounds they were said to produce at dawn. Then, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 7: Transfer to Airport & Final departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: No accommodation provided

Cairo International Airport

30m
Admission ticket included

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, complete your check-out, and transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward journey.

Location

Activity location

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cairo International Airport
- 4475001, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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