8 Days Cairo, Aswan, Nile Cruise, Luxor and Alexandria Tour
From: $1,820.00
This 8-day/7-night package includes 4 days in Cairo at a 5-star hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis. The itinerary features a full-day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Kephren Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Additionally, you’ll experience a full-day excursion to Alexandria. The package is rounded off with a luxurious 4-day/3-night Nile Cruise trip from Aswan to Luxor.
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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day
Upon your arrival in Cairo, our company representative will be waiting for you in the airport’s arrivals area. They will be holding a signboard bearing your name for easy recognition. After a brief meet and greet, we will transfer you from the airport to your hotel in Cairo. The remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy at leisure.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
- Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Coptic and Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Tour
After breakfast at around 8:00 am, you will be picked up by your personal guide to begin your full-day tour of Cairo’s iconic sights.
Start at the Giza Plateau, where you’ll see the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chefren, and the Pyramid of Mykerinus. Don’t miss the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Following your time in Giza, visit the Egyptian Museum, where you’ll encounter an extraordinary collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamen.
Around midday, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, sampling traditional Egyptian dishes.
After lunch, head to Coptic Cairo to explore the historic Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, both significant landmarks of Cairo’s religious history.
The tour then takes you to Islamic Cairo, where you’ll explore the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, filled with shops selling everything from traditional crafts to exotic spices.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Cairo at your own pace.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)
Day 3: Fly Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to board your Nile cruise for check-in.
After lunch on board, you’ll embark on an afternoon tour to explore Aswan’s famous landmarks. Begin with a visit to the impressive High Dam, an engineering marvel providing essential irrigation and power to Egypt. Next, visit the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Set on an island, the temple is accessible by boat and offers breathtaking views and fascinating history.
- Overnight on board Nile cruise
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
In the morning, sail to Kom Ombo while enjoying breakfast on board. Upon arrival, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haeroris (Horus the Elder). This rare double temple is adorned with fascinating carvings and ancient symbols.
After the visit, continue sailing to Edfu, where lunch will be served on board. Once in Edfu, explore the Temple of Horus, Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. The temple offers impressive architecture and intricate carvings, providing insight into ancient Egyptian religious practices.
As you sail toward Esna, enjoy afternoon tea on deck, soaking in the beautiful scenery along the Nile.
Optional Tour: You may also join an early morning group tour to the Abu Simbel Temples for an additional USD 150 per person. This tour begins with a pickup around 3:40 am, allowing you to witness the grandeur of the temples at sunrise.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Luxor West Bank
Sail to Luxor and enjoy breakfast on board before setting off to explore the magnificent West Bank. Begin with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of 62 Pharaohs, where you can admire the elaborate tombs adorned with intricate wall paintings depicting scenes from the afterlife.
Next, visit the impressive Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari. Built in the 15th century BC, this grand temple stands as a testament to the reign of one of Egypt’s most remarkable female pharaohs, showcasing architectural brilliance against a stunning cliffside backdrop.
Conclude your tour with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have guarded the West Bank for over 3,000 years.
In the afternoon, enjoy tea on board as you relax and continue sailing.
- Overnight on board Nile Cruise
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Luxor East Bank
After breakfast on board, disembark from your Nile cruise and prepare for a memorable tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Begin with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in the world, dedicated to the god Amun. Wander through its impressive columns, obelisks, and sanctuaries that tell stories of ancient rituals and powerful pharaohs.
Next, explore the stunning Luxor Temple, located along the Nile and renowned for its grand statues, towering columns, and intricate carvings. This temple served as a central place of worship and is a beautiful example of New Kingdom architecture.
In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)
Day 7: Full-Day Historical Alexandria Tour
After breakfast, at around 7:00 am, our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo for a full-day tour of Alexandria. Your first stop will be Pompey’s Pillar, an impressive Roman triumphal column located at the site of the ancient Temple of Serapis and attributed to Pompey.
Next, explore the Catacombs of Kom al Shuqafa, one of Alexandria’s most significant underground burial sites, dating back to the 2nd century AD. These catacombs uniquely blend Hellenistic and Pharaonic art, reflecting Alexandria’s rich cultural heritage.
You’ll then have an opportunity to view the Alexandria Library from the outside, an iconic modern structure inspired by the city’s ancient library, once the largest and most famous library of the ancient world.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Qaitbay Fort. This impressive fortress, built by Sultan Qaitbay in the 15th century, stands on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)
Day 8: Departure from Cairo – End of Tour Service
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Cairo (hotel check-out is before 11:00 am) and will then be transferred to the Cairo International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
- Included Meal(s): Breakfast
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All transport from start to finish
- Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- 4 Nights’ accommodation in Cairo at a 5 Star Hotel
- 3 nights accommodation in 5 Star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- English-speaking guide during the tours
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
NOT INCLUDED:
- International Flight Tickets.
- Egypt Entry Visa.
- Any optional tours.
- Services not mentioned in the program.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Once confirmed, the Domestic flight ticket is non-refundable.
- Please be advised that the order /sequence in which the daily tours occur within the above day-by-day package tour itinerary can be subject to change depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets per the itinerary, opening/closing of various historical sites, etc.
1 review for 8 Days Cairo, Aswan, Nile Cruise, Luxor and Alexandria Tour
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Milan K –
We highly recommend One Nation Travel. We had an amazing 8 days trip in Egypt and the organization was excellent. Abdullah, our consultant, was always there to help us plan our holiday, respond to our questions and was always willing to make changes to the ‘suggested’ itinerary, and accommodation to meet our needs. He also responded quickly to any questions we had before and during the trip, which was reassuring.