Overview
Book an Amazing 8-day tour that includes the main highlights in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor cities. Marvel the major sightseeing in Cairo such as the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo.
Then catch the 1st class tourist Sleeper Train to Aswan for a local experience and see Egypt along the Nile.
Sail the Nile and touch life on its valley from the 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise that docks on the way from Aswan to Luxor and visits the historical sites.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Tea and coffee
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
further hotels near the airport and in 6th of October city require an extra fee of $25 per group
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
• TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
- Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What to expect
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Cairo
Day 1: Arrive Cairo Airport & Transfer to Hotel:
Meet and assist at Cairo Airport.
Transfer to Cairo Hotel.
Based on flight arrival times, optional activities can be arranged before or pre arrival.
You may consider a special evening at the Pyramids, enjoy the spectacular sound and light show. -
Pyramids of Giza
2 hours
Day 2: Visit the Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum:
This morning you meet with you Egyptologist tour guide, who will go through a brief meeting to cover some points about the country and tour, then he/she will escort you to the Pyramids tour, the only standing wonder of the ancient world, explore the Pyramids and the world famous Sphinx. -
Egyptian Museum
2 hours
After Lunch we will cover a visit to Cairo National Museum; the overwhelming Egyptian Museum displays a huge and rare collection with over 120,000 ancient objects, considered the largest collection of ancient artifacts in the world, including the treasures from the most famous Tomb of King Tutankhamen that was discovered in the 1920s, and not to forget the optional visit the Royal Mummy room.
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Khan Al-Khalili
1 hour
By the end of today, you will have a short drive to explore the exotic market of Cairo at the Khan Elkhalili Bazaar, to enjoy its colorful atmosphere and the nice smell of spices there. Later on you will be transferred to have some rest before to be transferred to the train station to catch the overnight 1st class sleeper train to Aswan (about 12 hours). You can think of upgrading to a flight.
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Temple of Philae
3 hours
Day 3: Arrive Aswan & Aswan tour:
Arrive Aswan and start your tour by visiting Philae temple on its romantic location on the island of Ajelicka, escorted by a private Egyptologist Tour guide, you will get to know the history of the site together with the interesting story of how the UNISCO managed to relocate the temple from its original Philae Island to the current twin Island of Ajelicka.
You will also visit the Aswan High dam that is our main source of electricity and protection from the Nile flood.
Then you will visit one of the granite quarries to see the unfinished obelisk that was supposed to be the largest ever, however it cracked and was left in the site to show us how the ancient Egyptians managed to quarry gigantic blocks of granite and how they made their Obelisks. -
1 hour
This afternoon you will check in to the Nile Cruise starting with Lunch, and enjoy the sailing towards Luxor visiting Comombo and Edfu temples on the way.
By the end of the day day the cruise will start sailing towards Comombo, where the boat arrives the temple's dock, walk 3 minutes to explore the double temple of Harwer and Sobek escorted by your tour guide.
Then back to the boat to continue sailing to Edfu, enjoy the Nile Valley, Over night Edfu. -
Temple of Horus
2 hours
Day 4: Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor:
This morning you will visit the temple of Horus at Edfu, the best preserved among all temples in Egypt, back to the boat for meals and enjoy the sailing to Luxor, we arrive Luxor by the evening. You may consider a unique early trip flying 1000 feet with the Hot-air balloon on the west bank of Luxor, one of the best hot-air balloon experiences in the world. -
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
1 hour
Day 5: Luxor West:
Then have a short drive to the mortuary temple of the female pharaoh queen Hatshipsut, then drive back to the Cruise
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Valley of the Kings
2 hours
Day 5: Luxor West:
Early today you will visit the west bank sites, including the valley of the kings where the tomb of king Tutankhamen was discovered, then have a short drive to the mortuary temple of the female pharaoh queen Hatshipsut, then drive back to the Cruise. -
Temple of Karnak
2 hours
Day 6: Luxor East bank & train back to Cairo:
This morning you will check out from the Cruise and proceed to your tour to explore the Gigantic complex of Karnak temple to get lost between its ruins and massive columns. -
Luxor Temple
1 hour
After your visit to the Karnak complex you will also visit Luxor temple that was named after the city itself and was dedicated to the patron God Amon-ra.
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Giza
10 hours
Day 7: Arrive Cairo & Free day:
Board the overnight sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo (10 hours). This morning you arrive Cairo, you may consider an optional tour to Alexandria on the Mediterranean, the Greco-Roman capital of Egypt, and the second largest and capital city of Egypt. -
Cairo
10 hours
Day 8: Final departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Cairo).
Additional Information
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Captivating 8-day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour Package
Can I cancel Captivating 8-day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour Package for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 days.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Tea and coffee
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- further hotels near the airport and in 6th of October city require an extra fee of $25 per group
Which places does it visit?
It visits Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan Al-Khalili, Temple of Philae, Temple of Horus, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Egypt Wonders Tours
