Your 8 day Cairo and Nile cruise tour starts as soon as you arrive at Cairo International Airport. You will be met at the passport control area and assisted with the arrival formalities and visa procedures. After that, enjoy a comfortable transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel in Cairo. Check in and spend the remainder of the day at your own pace, whether you prefer to rest after the flight or begin soaking up the energy of the capital.
Meals: None
Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and set out for the Giza Plateau. Stand before the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and take time to admire the Great Sphinx. Continue to the nearby Valley Temple to complete your visit to this extraordinary ancient complex.
Later, enjoy lunch at a good-quality local restaurant. Then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum, renowned for its modern design and vast collections showcasing Egypt’s remarkable heritage. At the end of the visit, return to your hotel for a relaxed evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

Following breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Once you land, your guide will escort you to Philae Temple, a beautiful sanctuary set on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. You will then continue to the Aswan High Dam, an impressive modern landmark that transformed the Nile’s flow and the region’s landscape.
After the sightseeing, transfer to your Nile cruise ship and board in time for lunch. The afternoon is free for you to unwind onboard and settle in before the river journey continues.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast as the cruise sails north. You will disembark to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple honoring Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, with its unique symmetrical design and riverside setting.
Continue sailing toward Edfu. On arrival, ride a traditional horse-drawn carriage to reach the Temple of Horus, famous for being one of the most complete and well-preserved temples in Egypt. After the tour, return to the ship for dinner and a relaxing evening as the cruise proceeds toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise

After breakfast, begin your guided exploration of Luxor’s West Bank. Start at the Valley of the Kings, where many rulers of ancient Egypt were laid to rest, including Ramses II and the young King Tutankhamun.
Next, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, dramatically built against the cliffs and dedicated to one of Egypt’s most remarkable pharaohs. Conclude the morning with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues that once stood guard at a vast mortuary temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board the Nile Cruise

Today features the great monuments of Luxor’s East Bank. Begin with the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site built in ancient Egypt, and walk through its immense hypostyle hall with rows of monumental columns.
Afterwards, continue to Luxor Temple, elegantly set in the heart of the city and historically linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Later, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and accompanied to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide for a full day focused on Cairo’s cultural treasures. Start at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to an unparalleled collection of ancient artifacts. As you explore the galleries, you will see remarkable royal objects, sacred pieces, and the famous golden collection of King Tutankhamun.
Continue to Salah El-Din Citadel, the historic hilltop fortress dating to the 12th century, known for its commanding views over Cairo. Inside the citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, admired for its grand domes and distinctive Ottoman-inspired style. After the tour, return to your hotel, with the evening free for your own plans or an optional walk through Cairo’s lively markets.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your 8 day Cairo and Nile cruise tour to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: None