Destination Details

10-Day Nile Cruise and Cairo Tour - Journey Through Egypt's Ancient Wonders

Overview

Give yourself the sort of vacation you deserve with our premium 10-day round trip Nile Cruise and Cairo tour package. Begin your journey in Cairo to explore the world-renowned Giza Pyramids and the fascinating Saqqara Step Pyramid. Continue to Aswan to visit the remarkable Temple of Philae, rescued from Lake Nasser's waters by the Aswan High Dam. Cruise to Luxor to discover ancient temples and tombs, all while enjoying VIP treatment, exquisite cuisine, and on-board entertainment that brings ancient Egypt to life. End your trip back in Cairo, completing an unforgettable adventure through history.

Location

Cairo ,Egypt

Countries

1 Country

Duration

10 Days

Why Choose Egypt

Egypt offers a unique journey through ancient history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the serene beauty of the Nile River, Egypt provides an unparalleled travel experience. Discover timeless monuments with expert-guided tours that immerse you in local culture and bring the past to life.

Day 01 : Arrival at Cairo International Airport – Cairo Overnight

Vacations are all about rewarding yourself with a travel experience that should be perfect in every possible way, and that is exactly what this Nile cruise and Cairo stay is all about. You really have nothing to worry about because every little detail has been expertly taken care of.

Your VIP treatment is just about to begin. Arriving at Cairo International Airport for your Nile Cruise and Cairo tour couldn’t be any easier because your assigned tour manager will be right there waiting for you when you arrive. You will be assisted in every way possible, and then you will be driven in style to the hotel where you will be staying for the next two nights.

At the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in, a pick-up time will be confirmed with you for the next day's tour; you will be offered a Free Welcome Drink on us, and then we will leave you alone to enjoy the remainder of your first day as you wish.

Day 02: Cairo Monuments Tour and Khan El Khalili Experience

Enjoy a typical 5-Star hotel breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then you’ll be met by your personal guide and one of our drivers who will accompany you to the world-famous Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus. This is also the place you will come face to face with the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which faces this iconic statue.

Enjoy a superb lunch at a good local restaurant, and then you’ll be driven to visit the Egyptian Museum and its Treasures Room of King Tutankhamen. You will also visit the "Royal Mummies Room" at the museum.

After the museum, continue to Coptic Cairo for a visit to the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finally, end your sightseeing day with a visit to the fascinating and lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to 1382.

You will then be taken back to your hotel, where you will be spending the night. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 03: Flight to Luxor and Nile Cruise Embarkation

Enjoy a 5-Star breakfast, and then check out from your hotel. You will then be collected and taken to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be met and taken to board your 5-Star Nile River cruise. After lunch on board the boat, you will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy yourself as you wish while the cruise ship sails to Esna.

Later in the day, afternoon tea will be served, and shortly after that, you will attend a short Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. In the early evening, a delicious dinner will be served, and then the evening is all yours. Tonight, you will be sleeping on the water at Esna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo with Edfu Excursion

The 4th day of your Nile Cruise and Cairo package will see you enjoying your breakfast on the river while you are sailing to Edfu.

Upon arrival at Edfu, you will disembark and enjoy a visit to a beautifully preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. This temple was buried under the sand for more than 2,000 years, and as a result, it is today the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt.

After visiting this remarkable site, you will return to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo.

Lunch will once again be served on the river during your cruise to Kom Ombo, and you will have the remainder of the afternoon for yourself. Afternoon tea will be served later in the day, followed by another fine dinner in the early evening.

There will also be an Egyptian Galabya party on board the vessel this evening, and you will spend the night on the water at Kom Ombo.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Cruise to Aswan, Aswan Tour

Day 5 of your Nile Cruise and Cairo tour gets off to an early start today as the cruise begins cruising towards Aswan. Enjoy a good onboard breakfast, and then shortly after that, you will arrive in Aswan, where you will be taken to see the spectacular Aswan High Dam and the indescribable ancient Temple of Philae.

After your tour is over, you’ll head back to the boat where you will be served another fantastic lunch.

Shortly after lunch, you will disembark once again and enjoy a lovely trip on a traditional felucca boat to admire Aswan’s beautiful botanical gardens from the water.

Later, you will return to your cruise ship; you will have some time for yourself, and then dinner will be served.

Tonight, there will be an authentic Egyptian Belly Dancing Show on board, as well as an entertaining Egyptian folkloric show. You will spend the night on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06: Abu Simbel Tour and Free Afternoon in Aswan

The 6th day of your Nile Cruise and Cairo break includes a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. The original site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south.

There will also be an entertaining Nubian folkloric show in the evening, and you will spend the night on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07: Cruise to Esna via Kom Ombo with Kom Ombo Excursion

Your ship will once again get off to an early start, with breakfast being served on the river while cruising to Kom Ombo.

Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, you will disembark and visit the Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god.

After some time at this ancient temple complex, you will return to the ship, and it will sail to Esna via Edfu, with lunch served along the way.

Enjoy plenty of leisure time, followed by another fine dinner in the evening, and a good night’s sleep on the tranquil waters at Esna.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08: Cruise to Luxor with West Bank Monuments Tour

Your Nile Cruise and Cairo tour gets off to an early start today, with breakfast served on the river while cruising to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will disembark for a tour of the West Bank’s ancient monuments, including the Valley of the Kings, where over 70 royal tombs have been discovered, such as the tomb of Ramses VI and King Tutankhamen.

Next, visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and finally, see the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship for lunch.

The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Afternoon tea and dinner will be served at the usual times, and you will spend the last night of your Nile cruise on the water in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09: Luxor East Bank Tour, Cruise Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo

Wake up to another splendid onboard breakfast, and then disembark for a short trip to Luxor’s East Bank, where you’ll visit the Karnak Temple Complex, which took more than 2000 years to complete.

Next, visit the impressive Luxor Temple, which is remarkably well-preserved.

Today’s lunch will be at a good restaurant in Luxor, and then at the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, your tour manager will meet you and escort you to a 5-Star hotel where you will stay for the final night of your Nile Cruise and Cairo tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 10: Final Departure

Enjoy one last breakfast in Egypt before your tour manager and driver transfer you to the airport. Assistance with luggage and check-in will be provided, and you will bid farewell to the magical Land of the Pharaohs.

Meals Included: Breakfast