8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise — Deluxe from $1,499

8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise — Deluxe from $1,499

$ 1499
Per Person
  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Type: Private Tour
  • Run: Every Day
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Overview

Quick answer: 8 days, 2 destinations, everything included. Start with 3 nights in Cairo — Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili. Fly to Luxor and board a 5-star Nile cruise to Aswan via Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Private Egyptologist guide throughout. All entrance fees included. From $1,499 per person.

8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise — Deluxe Tour from $1,499

This 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour is the most popular Egypt holiday we run — and for good reason. Three days in Cairo cover the ancient world's greatest monuments: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world's largest archaeological museum opened in 2023. A short domestic flight then takes you to Luxor to begin a four-night 5-star Nile cruise sailing south to Aswan, stopping at every major temple on the river. Private guide, private transfers, all meals on the cruise ship, all entrance fees — nothing is hidden.

Tour at a glance      
Duration 8 days / 7 nights Price from $1,499 per person
Cruise ship 5-star deluxe motor cruiser Cairo hotel 5-star (3 nights)
Transport Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor included Guide Private Egyptologist
Route Cairo → Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan Best for First-time visitors, couples, families

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Arranged by Ahmed Emam — Egypt travel specialist since 2010.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Cairo — Welcome to Egypt

Private airport meet and assist. Transfer to your 5-star Cairo hotel. Evening orientation briefing with your guide. Optional: Cairo Sound & Light Show. Welcome drink. Overnight Cairo.

Day 2 — Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum

Morning: Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Afternoon: Grand Egyptian Museum — allow 3 hours for Tutankhamun's complete golden collection. Overnight Cairo.

Day 3 — Islamic & Coptic Cairo · Khan el-Khalili

Morning: Coptic Cairo — Hanging Church, Church of St Sergius, Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afternoon: Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Evening: guided walk through Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Overnight Cairo

Day 4 — Fly to Luxor · Karnak & Luxor Temple

Morning flight Cairo to Luxor. Embark Nile cruise, lunch on board. Afternoon: Karnak Temple — 134 columns, the Sacred Lake, 2,000 years of pharaonic construction. Evening: Luxor Temple illuminated at sunset. Optional: Sound & Light at Karnak. Overnight cruise Luxor.

Day 5 — Valley of the Kings · West Bank Luxor

Morning West Bank crossing: Valley of the Kings (3 royal tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, photo stop at Colossi of Memnon. Optional: hot air balloon at dawn (+extra). Afternoon sailing south toward Edfu. Overnight cruise Edfu.

Day 6 — Edfu Temple · Kom Ombo Temple

Morning: horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple — Egypt's best-preserved temple, dedicated to Horus. Return to ship and sail to Kom Ombo — the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, with the ancient Crocodile Museum. Evening sailing to Aswan. Overnight cruise Aswan.

Day 7 — Aswan: High Dam · Unfinished Obelisk · Philae Temple

Aswan High Dam. Motorboat to Philae Temple on its island. Optional: Abu Simbel day trip (+extra) or Nubian village felucca. Farewell dinner on board. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight cruise Aswan.

Day 8 — Disembark · Transfer to Aswan Airport

Breakfast on board. Disembark and private transfer to Aswan Airport for your onward flight. Tour ends.

Included in Package

  • Meet and assist at Cairo Airport with private air-conditioned transfer
  • 3 nights 5-star hotel Cairo — bed and breakfast
  • Domestic flight Cairo to Luxor (economy, EgyptAir or Nile Air)
  • 4 nights 5-star deluxe Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan — full board
  • Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle in Cairo and Aswan
  • All entrance fees: Pyramids complex, Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple
  • Motorboat to Philae Temple
  • Horse-drawn carriage at Edfu Temple
  • Bottled water during all tours
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded in Package

  • International flights to/from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa (available on arrival, approx. USD 25)
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal spending and optional excursions
  • Drinks outside included meals
  • Extra tickets: inside Pyramids, Mummies Room, Solar Boat Museum, Tomb of Tutankhamun

Prices

All meals on board included (breakfast, lunch, dinner).3 nights full board on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner daily).Private licensed Egyptologist guide on all temple excursions.All temple entrance fees included: Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan.Nile cruise terminal transfers included.Complimentary welcome drink on boarding.24/7 onboard assistance from our Egypt team.
 Low Season (May–Sep)High Season (Oct–Apr)Peak Season (Dec–Jan)
Per Person In Triple $ 1499 N/AN/A

Notes

8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise — Deluxe Tour Prices

  Low Season (May–Sep) High Season (Oct–Apr) Peak Season (Dec–Jan)
Per Person in Triple $ 1,499 $ 1,699 $ 1,999
Per Person in Double $ 1,599 $ 1,799 $ 2,099
Per Person in Single $ 2,199 $ 2,499 $ 2,899

From $1,599 per person (double occupancy). Single supplement: +$600. Children 2–5 years: 25% of tour price. Children 6–11 years: 50% of tour price. Children 12+: full adult price. Peak season (December–January): surcharge applies as shown above.

Prices include: 5-star Cairo hotel (3 nights, breakfast), domestic flight Cairo–Luxor, 5-star Nile cruise Luxor–Aswan (4 nights, full board), private Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees, all private transfers, bottled water, all taxes.

Prices exclude: international flights, Egypt visa (~USD 25), travel insurance, personal spending, optional excursions, tips.

Domestic Flights

This tour includes one domestic flight: Cairo to Luxor, typically on EgyptAir or Nile Air. Baggage allowance: one checked bag up to 23kg and one piece of hand luggage up to 7kg.

Tips for Your Departure Day

We recommend not booking outgoing international flights before 3:00 pm on your final day, or extending your stay in Cairo by one night. Our tour manager can assist with additional accommodation and transfers.

Children Policy

Children under 2 travel free. Children 2–5 years: 25% of tour price. Children 6–11 years: 50% of tour price. Children 12 and above: full adult price. Additional charges may apply for children if the package includes airfare.

Payment Policy

Secure your tour with a 25% deposit (50% during Christmas and New Year peak season). The balance is due one week before arrival or payable in cash on arrival. We also offer a flexible installment plan — pay in 6, 9, or 12 monthly installments before travel, or pay the remainder on arrival.

Additional Entry Tickets

Entrance fees to specific optional sites are not included: entering inside one of the Pyramids, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, the Solar Boat Museum at Giza, and the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. These can be purchased at the entrance.

Tipping

Tipping is customary in Egypt and appreciated but not mandatory. It is a way of acknowledging excellent service from your guide, driver, and cruise crew.

Cancellation Policy

61+ days before arrival: 10% charge. 60–31 days: 20% charge. 30–15 days: 50% charge. 14–1 days: 100% charge. Domestic flight cancellation fees apply separately.

Emergency Cancellation Policy

We offer a fully flexible cancellation policy in the event of government travel warnings for war, natural disaster, epidemic, or COVID-19 outbreak. In such cases, the amount paid will be refunded or held as a credit valid for 12 months of future travel. Bank surcharges and airline cancellation fees are charged according to their own terms.