This 8-day Cairo and grand Nile cruise tour connects the monuments around Egypt’s capital with a four-night sailing from Luxor to Aswan. Explore Giza, Saqqara and Memphis, fly south for the classic temple route, and return to Cairo for its museum, historic church and old market.
8 Day Cairo And Grand Nile Cruise Tour
Description
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Tour Type
Nile Cruises - Luxury Ships
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Cairo and Nile Cruise
- Domestic Flights
- Five-Star Cruise
Highlights
See Giza, Saqqara and ancient Memphis. Fly to Luxor and board a five-star cruise. Tour Luxor's east and west banks. Visit Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Finish at the Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo.
Included
- Cairo and Luxor hotel accommodation shown in the itinerary
- Four nights aboard a five-star full-board Nile cruise
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Airport pickup and scheduled transfers
- Admission to attractions listed in the itinerary
- Professional guide in English
- French or Spanish
- Deluxe air-conditioned transportation
- Meals stated in the itinerary
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Beverages unless stated
- Services not listed in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Giza Sound and Light Show
Meet the representative at Cairo Airport and transfer to the hotel. After time to settle in, attend the evening sound and light presentation near the pyramids before returning to Cairo.
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Flight to Luxor
Visit the Great Pyramid, nearby pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple at Giza. Continue to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and ancient Memphis, then fly to Luxor and check in at the hotel.
Day 3 - Karnak, Luxor Temple and Cruise Embarkation
Check out and tour Karnak Temple before boarding the Nile cruise for lunch. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple under illumination and return aboard for the first night.
Day 4 - Valley of the Kings and Luxor West Bank
Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then explore Hatshepsut Temple and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and sail toward Edfu.
Day 5 - Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Travel by carriage from the landing to Edfu Temple and tour its courts and sanctuary. Rejoin the ship for lunch, sail to Kom Ombo for the double temple, and continue to Aswan.
Day 6 - Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae
Visit the High Dam and the ancient quarry containing the Unfinished Obelisk. Continue by motorboat to Philae Temple, then return aboard for the final cruise night.
Day 7 - Flight to Cairo and Historic Cairo
Disembark and fly back to Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum and Hanging Church, have lunch, and browse the lanes of Khan El Khalili before checking in at the hotel.
Day 8 - Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport. Assistance with the scheduled departure concludes the eight-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Four full-board nights are spent cruising from Luxor to Aswan.
The itinerary includes Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo flights.
No public vessel brand is included; add the confirmed ship and cabin details manually.
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