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A Stunning 8-day Luxury Holiday in Egypt

Experience the pinnacle of travel on our 8-Day Luxury Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise. This unforgettable journey combines the iconic wonders of Cairo with a magnificent 5-star Nile River cruise. Begin with a guided tour of the Giza Pyramids before embarking on your cruise from Luxor to Aswan, where you’ll discover legendary sites like the Hatshepsut and Karnak Temples and the Valley of Kings. This tour promises a truly immersive and luxurious vacation. book your luxury Egypt tour today

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!

  1. All Service Charges and Taxes.
  2. All Transfers by private A.C Cars.
  3. Accommodation in A Luxury Hotel in Cairo for 3 Nights.
  4. Domestic Flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
  5. Professional expert local Egyptologist tour guides.
  6. Accommodation in A Luxury Nile Cruise for 4 nights.
  7. Entrance fees to all sites are indicated on the itinerary.
  8. Meet and Greet service by our employees at the airports.

8-Day Luxury Egypt Tour Highlights

Cairo Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Great Sphinx
  • The Valley Temple
  • The Egyptian Museum

Luxor Highlights

  • Karnak Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut Temple

Aswan Highlights

  • Philae Temple
  • The Unfinished Obelisk
  • Abu Simbel Temple
  • Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Tour Accommodation & Pricing

A comparable alternative will be provided if any of these rooms are not bookable.

Plan A: starting at 5710

Hotel in Cairo:

  • First Residence Hotel by Four Seasons
  • Mercure Marriott Mena House

Nil Cruises:

Option B: from $4250

Hotel in Cairo:

  • Kempinski Hotel Nile
  • Fairmont Hotel Nile
  • El Gezirah Sofitel

Nil Cruises:

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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