Overview
Begin your 8-day Egypt journey with a warm arrival in Cairo, where a One Nation Travel representative meets you at the airport and assists with a shared shuttle transfer to your quality hotel for check-in and leisure time. The next day, join fellow travelers as your guide will lead the group through Egypt’s most iconic wonders, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. A short domestic flight brings you to Luxor, where ancient temples and the timeless Nile set the stage for your cruise. Over the following days, explore the East and West Banks, from Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple to the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Sail in comfort toward Aswan, visiting Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam. A memorable excursion to Abu Simbel Temples completes the adventure before flying back to Cairo for your final overnight and airport transfer on departure day.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the legendary Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx
- Explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum
- Fly to Luxor for Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Cruise the Nile aboard a comfortable river ship
- Discover Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples along the Nile
- Marvel at Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam
- Experience Abu Simbel's colossal temples before returning to Cairo
Route: Cairo (3 nights) → Luxor → Nile Cruise (4 nights) → Aswan → Cairo · Day trips: Abu Simbel
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you after baggage claim and assist with your private transfer to the hotel. Depending on traffic, the drive to your hotel typically takes around 45–60 minutes. Check-in is generally available from 1:00 PM; if you arrive earlier, the hotel will assist with luggage storage until your room is ready. The rest of the day is free to rest after your flight and settle in at your own pace. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at your hotel around 8:00 AM, join fellow travelers in the lobby and meet your Egyptologist guide for a full-day guided group tour of Cairo’s landmark sites. Begin with a drive to the Giza Plateau, where your guide will lead the group through the legendary Pyramids of Giza, including time to admire the Great Pyramid of Cheops and the surrounding royal pyramids. Continue to the nearby Great Sphinx, one of Egypt’s most recognizable ancient monuments, with time for photos and commentary on its historical significance. Around midday, stop for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy traditional Egyptian flavors with the group. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of pharaonic artifacts, including treasures associated with King Tutankhamun. By around 4:00 PM, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After an early breakfast, check out from your Cairo hotel around 6:00 AM and transfer to Cairo Airport for your included domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your local representative and join your group for the East Bank sightseeing program. Your guide will first take you to Karnak Temple, a vast religious complex dedicated mainly to Amun-Ra, with monumental pylons, sacred lakes, chapels, and the famous hypostyle hall. Continue to Luxor Temple, located closer to the Nile and known for its grand colonnades, statues, and processional avenue. Around 1:00 PM, embark on your 5-star Nile cruise and enjoy lunch on board. The afternoon is reserved for check-in, relaxation, and time to enjoy the ship’s facilities as the group settles into cruise life. Dinner will be served on board in the evening, followed by free time to rest or enjoy the river views. Overnight in Luxor on board the Nile cruise.
After breakfast on board, around 7:30 AM depart with your guide and fellow travelers for Luxor’s West Bank, the royal burial area of ancient Thebes. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in decorated rock-cut tombs. Your guide will explain the significance of the site and advise which tombs are included in the standard visit; special tombs may require separate tickets. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an elegant terraced monument built for one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers. On the return route, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues that once guarded a mortuary temple. By approximately 1:00 PM, return to the cruise for lunch. The afternoon is spent sailing or relaxing on board, depending on navigation schedules. Dinner is served on the cruise in the evening. Overnight on board the Nile cruise.
Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise continues along the Nile. Around 8:00 AM, your guide will organize the group visit to the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and dedicated to the falcon god Horus. During the guided tour, you will see its imposing entrance pylon, carved reliefs, courtyards, and sanctuary while learning about Ptolemaic religious traditions. Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board while sailing toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, usually around 4:00 PM, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The symmetrical layout, medical reliefs, and riverside setting make this an especially interesting stop. After the visit, rejoin the cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan. Dinner will be served on board, with the evening free to relax in the lounge or on deck. Overnight on board the Nile cruise.
After breakfast on board, around 8:30 AM begin your Aswan sightseeing tour with your Egyptologist guide. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project that helped regulate the Nile’s annual flooding and created Lake Nasser. Your guide will explain its role in Egypt’s agriculture, electricity production, and water management. Continue to the beautiful island setting of the Temple of Philae, reached by small motorboat. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the temple complex was carefully relocated during the UNESCO Nubian monuments rescue campaign following the construction of the dam. Walk through its courtyards, pylons, colonnades, and sanctuaries while learning about the final centuries of ancient Egyptian temple worship. Return to the cruise by approximately 1:00 PM for lunch on board. The afternoon is free to relax, enjoy Aswan’s calm riverside atmosphere, or join an optional activity if available locally. Dinner is served on board in the evening. Overnight on board the Nile cruise.
Very early this morning, around 3:30 AM, receive a breakfast box and depart from your Nile cruise for the group excursion to Abu Simbel Temples. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with your fellow travelers across the desert route to Lake Nasser, with comfort stops arranged as needed. Upon arrival, your guide will introduce the extraordinary rock-cut temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II and features four colossal seated statues at the façade, while the smaller temple honors Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. You will also learn about the international relocation project that saved the temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. After the guided visit and time for photos, return to Aswan, typically arriving around early afternoon. You will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your included flight back to Cairo. On arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative will meet the group and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cairo: Pyramisa Suites Hotel, or Ramses Hilton, or Steigenberger Pyramids, or Le Meridien Pyramids.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out according to the hotel’s standard departure time, usually by 12:00 PM. Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have a short period of free time to relax in the lobby, organize your luggage, or enjoy a final coffee before leaving the city. At the confirmed time, your One Nation Travel representative will assist with your transfer to Cairo International Airport. We recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before international departures to allow enough time for check-in, security, and passport control. Your guide or local representative will confirm the pick-up time the evening before to ensure a smooth departure experience for the group. This concludes your 8-day Egypt tour, including Cairo’s major monuments, a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, domestic flights, and guided visits to the country’s most important ancient sites. End of tour services.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 3 nights accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Cairo
- 4 nights accommodation on board a 5-star Nile cruise
- Daily breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8
- 4 lunches and 3 dinners on board the Nile cruise
- Domestic flight: Cairo to Luxor
- Domestic flight: Aswan to Cairo
- Meet and assist services at Cairo International Airport
- Airport transfers and sightseeing transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide during scheduled tours
- Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Group excursion by air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel
- All local taxes and service charges
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks during meals
- Optional activities and personal expenses
- Entrance fees for special tombs or pyramid interiors unless specified
- Gratuities for guide, driver, cruise staff, and hotel staff
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
Important Information
- Domestic flight times in Egypt are subject to change. Final pick-up times will be confirmed locally according to the airline schedule.
- The Abu Simbel excursion starts very early, around 3:30 AM. A breakfast box is usually provided by the cruise, and travelers should carry water and a light jacket.
- Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as archaeological sites may include uneven ground, steps, sand, and stone pathways.
- Egypt can be very hot, especially from May to September. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and reusable water bottle are strongly recommended.
- Modest clothing is recommended for sightseeing in Egypt. Lightweight, breathable clothing is best, and shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting religious sites.
- Nile cruise sailing schedules may vary due to river traffic, lock timing, or local operating conditions, but all included sightseeing will be arranged whenever possible.
- Checked luggage allowances on domestic flights may differ from international flights. Please check your final ticket details and avoid overpacking.
- Optional special entries, such as inside certain pyramids or selected royal tombs, are not included unless clearly stated and may be purchased locally if available.
FAQs
Yes. The package includes the domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor and the domestic flight from Aswan back to Cairo. Flight times are confirmed closer to travel and may affect daily pick-up times.
This tour is primarily operated as a private tour, with personalized services, private transfers, and dedicated arrangements throughout your journey.
However, please note that the Abu Simbel excursion is conducted as a shared group tour, where you will join other travelers for this specific visit.
All guided sightseeing in Egypt is led by a professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Breakfast is included daily from Day 2 through Day 8. Lunches and dinners are included while you are on board the Nile cruise, as listed in the itinerary.
Yes. The tour includes an early-morning group excursion from Aswan to the Abu Simbel Temples by air-conditioned vehicle, followed by your return to Aswan for the flight to Cairo.
Most travelers need an Egypt entry visa, which is not included in the tour price. Depending on your nationality, it may be available online or upon arrival, but you should verify requirements before departure.
Entrance fees to the main sites mentioned in the itinerary are included. Special access tickets, such as entry inside a pyramid, are not included unless specifically stated.
For international flights, we recommend arriving at Cairo International Airport at least 3 hours before departure. Your final transfer time will be confirmed locally based on your flight schedule.
Overall Trip Rating:
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Verified Purchase
By Jeanne M.(Chicago, USA)May 1, 2026 Loved the Nile cruiseI booked this because I wanted more than just a quick look at the famous sites, and I was really happy with it. Our guide explained the history in a way that was easy to follow, especially at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. I also liked that the Cairo museum visit did not feel rushed. Egypt was fascinating, and the cruise, flights, and pickups all ran smoothly.Date of Experience: May 01, 2026
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Featured Hotels
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View Featured Hotels (4)- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel for an additional cost, which is added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You may request to arrange your own accommodation. We will prepare a revised written quote; each non-hotel service remains included only if expressly listed in the revised confirmation, and availability or price may change.
Hotels are subject to availability; alternatives of an equal standard may be provided.
