8-Day Best of Egypt with Nile Cruise

Welcome to Egypt! Once you arrive in Cairo, an airport representative will assist you in customs and then take you to the passenger pick up, where your private driver will be waiting for you. After a one-hour drive, you will reach the hotel. Check in and enjoy the remaining time at leisure.

Overnight: Cairo

As a cradle of civilization, Egypt has a long and rich cultural heritage that attracts people's attention. You will explore some remains around Cairo today. Memphis, located 20 km from the south of Cairo, was the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Northwest of the city of Memphis is the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, which is considered the earliest large-scale cut stone construction. The Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the mysterious Sphinx, can be found 5 km southwest of central Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast

Cairo is worth spending a full day touring. You will appreciate various collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the Egyptian Museum and then head to Old Cairo for a visit to the Citadel of Salah El Din. It is a medieval Islamic fortification, with the Mohammed Ali Mosque situating high above it. After that, pay a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the best place to experience local life.

Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast

After breakfast, fly to Aswan and board your cruise ship, then enjoy a relaxing journey sailing on the Nile River. Besides the stunning river views, you will meet the world-famous High Dam, the Temple of Philae in a beautiful setting, and the Botanical Gardens located on Kitchener Island.

Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, the cruise journey will pass through Kom Ombo to Edfu. You will first take a shore excursion to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, which was built on a high dune overlooking the Nile River. It’s in fact a double temple consisting of the Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. Another shore excursion will be the Temple of Horus (also known as the Temple of Edfu), the best-preserved and second-largest ancient temple in Egypt.

Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue your cruise to Luxor. Being considered the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor has plenty of historical sights to visit. Today, you will explore the west bank of Nile, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The Valley of the Kings is famous for more than 60 tombs excavated for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. Nearby is the Valley of the Queens, where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. Later, pay a visit to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. On the way, you will be amazed by the huge Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your Nile River Cruise will end today. Your private guide will take you to visit the east bank of Nile, exploring the ruins of the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple. The Temples of Karnak is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and Luxor temple is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Both are attractions not to be missed. After the tour, fly to Cairo for overnight.

Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast

Enjoy some free time until our representative picks you up to go to the airport for your departure flight.

Meal: Breakfast