7-Day Egypt Tour: Explore Pyramids & Nile Cruise

Arrival in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our company representative will meet you in the arrivals area with a signboard bearing your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own. Overnight in Cairo.

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

After breakfast, at approximately 8:00 am, your professional guide will accompany you to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

Next, you’ll head to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamen.

The tour continues in Coptic Cairo, where you’ll visit the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by a visit to Islamic Cairo to explore Khan El Khalili, the city’s oldest and most vibrant bazaar.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

Fly from Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise (Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri)

After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and introduce you to your guide, who will accompany you on a tour of Aswan’s most notable sites.

Start with the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s waters and provides hydroelectric power to Egypt. Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite monument that offers insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, which was meticulously relocated to Agilkia Island to preserve it from flooding.

After the tour, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise Boat for embarkation. Once aboard, enjoy lunch, relax with afternoon tea, and soak in the views of the Nile River.

Kom Ombo / Edfu

Breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise as you sail past the modern architecture of the Aswan Bridge. Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, your guide will accompany you to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon-headed god).

After your visit, lunch will be served on board as the cruise continues to Edfu. On arrival, explore the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god.

Afternoon Tea will be served on the top deck while you sail toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness local life along the Nile and capture memorable photos. Dinner will be served on board, and the ship will dock in Luxor for an overnight stay.

Optional Excursion: On this day, you may choose to join a group tour to the Abu Simbel Temples for an additional fee of USD 150 per person. This tour departs early in the morning, with a pickup at around 3:40 AM.

Luxor West Bank

Start your day with breakfast on board as the cruise ship arrives in Luxor, the terminal city of your Nile journey. After disembarkation, you will visit the Karnak Temple, the largest and oldest temple complex in Thebes. Inside the temple, you’ll encounter remarkable cultural relics, including intricate sculptures, vibrant frescoes, and towering stone pillars.

Next, head to the Luxor Temple, located in the city center. The temple's corridors, reliefs, and columns are particularly stunning, especially when illuminated at night, creating a magical atmosphere.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to the cruise ship for tonight’s accommodation.

Luxor East Bank - Fly back to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark from the Nile Cruise and start your tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Begin with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of generations of Pharaohs. Your guide will also take you to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, where you’ll learn fascinating stories about Egypt’s powerful female ruler.

Afterward, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for millennia.

A lunch break will be arranged at a local restaurant to enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine before heading to Luxor Airport.

Take an evening flight to Cairo, and upon arrival, you will meet our representative, who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Departure from Cairo - End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Cairo (hotel check-out time is before 12:00 noon). Following your check-out, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport based on your flight schedule. This will be the end of our tour and services.