8-Day Luxury Egypt Tour Itinerary
1st day: Arrival in Egypt
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative will assist you with all formalities for a smooth entry. After that, meet your tour guide for a private transfer to your Cairo hotel for check-in and relaxation. In the evening, embark on a special dinner cruise on the Nile River, enjoying an open buffet and captivating dervish performances. Return to your hotel for the night.
2nd day: Explore Ancient Wonders
After a sumptuous breakfast, your private tour guide will take you on a luxury adventure to the Giza Pyramids Complex, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Key highlights include:
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu: The largest and most impressive pyramid in the complex.
- The Great Sphinx: A magnificent statue with the face of Pharaoh Khafre, symbolizing strength and protection.
- The Valley Temple: Learn about ancient Egyptian mummification and purification processes.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with stunning views of the Pyramids and Nile. Next, visit:
- The Egyptian Museum: Explore extensive collections, including the famous Golden Mask of King Tutankhamun.
Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
3rd day: Discover Luxor
After breakfast and checkout, fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to:
- Temple of Karnak: The largest religious structure ever built, honoring the deities Amun, Mut, and Khunso.
Check into your 5-star luxury Nile Cruise for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, visit:
- Luxor Temple by Night: Experience the magic of this temple illuminated at night, particularly along the row of sphinxes.
Return to your Nile Cruise for an overnight stay.
4th day: Complete Your Luxor Discovery
Enjoy breakfast on your Nile Cruise before continuing your Luxor tour with your guide, visiting:
- Valley of the Kings: Explore the magnificent tombs of famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.
- Temple of Hatshepsut: Admire the stunning mortuary temple built for Queen Hatshepsut, a remarkable achievement of ancient architecture.
- Colossi of Memnon: View the imposing statues that once guarded Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
Return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and relaxation for the remainder of the day and night.
5th day: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Set sail for Edfu in the morning and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to:
- Temple of Edfu: Visit this well-preserved temple featuring inscriptions that offer insights into ancient Egyptian language and religion.
Then, continue to Kom Ombo for a visit to:
- Temple of Kom Ombo: Explore this unique twin temple dedicated to the crocodile gods Sobek and Hathor.
After your tour, return to your cruise to sail towards Aswan for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Discover Aswan’s Treasures
Tour some of Aswan’s top attractions, including:
- High Dam: Learn about this engineering marvel that protects ancient monuments from Nile floods and serves as Egypt’s primary power source.
- Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the largest obelisk ever made, left unfinished due to a crack during construction.
- Temple of Philae: Visit this beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island for preservation.
Return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and a night under the stars in the Nubian city.
7th day: Visit the Magnificent Abu Simbel
Depart your cruise in the morning for a tour of the breathtaking
- Abu Simbel Temples: Explore the grand temples built by Ramses II, famous for their alignment with the sun during the Sun Festival, and the smaller temple dedicated to his wife Nefertari.
After your visit, transfer to Aswan International Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Check into your hotel for the night.
Last day: Departure
After breakfast at your 5-star hotel, check out and transfer to the airport. A representative will assist you with exit procedures before you board your flight home, concluding your 8-day Luxury Holiday with Nile Cruise in Egypt.
This luxurious itinerary offers a perfect blend of exploration, history, and relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable experience!
