08 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holidays

8 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holidays

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Tour Runs

Everyday

Min Price

Offer

Overview

Experience the finest of Egypt with the 8 Days Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holidays. Begin in Cairo exploring the Great Pyramids, Saqqara, and the Sphinx before flying to Luxor for a memorable Nile Cruise journey to Aswan. Discover iconic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, and the majestic Abu Simbel. With luxury accommodations, expert Egyptologists, and private transfers throughout, this journey offers the perfect blend of history, comfort, and adventure along the Nile.

Included

Meet and greet by our representatives at airports with a personal sign at the passport control area
Guest relations assistance throughout your stay
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast
Accommodation for 4 nights onboard a 5-star Nile cruise on full board basis
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary in high-quality restaurants
Private English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
Domestic flights (Cairo - Luxor) (Aswan - Cairo)
All sightseeing tours conducted as private guided tours
Entrance fees to all listed attractions in the itinerary
Bottled water provided during tours
All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All service charges and taxes

Excluded

International flights and Egypt entry visa
Tipping
Optional excursions
Personal expenses

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Welcome to Egypt! Upon arriving at Cairo International Airport, a representative will meet and assist you with all necessary formalities. You will then be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and preparing for your upcoming exploration.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cairo
2
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
- After breakfast, begin a full-day private guided tour to explore Egypt’s most famous monuments. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza—Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos—followed by a close encounter with the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Giza. Continue to Saqqara, the ancient necropolis of Memphis, to admire the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest stone pyramid ever built, and beautifully carved tombs with detailed hieroglyphics. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Luxor – East Bank Tour – Embark Nile Cruise
- After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your private guide will take you to Luxor’s East Bank, where you’ll visit the magnificent Karnak Temple complex and the stunning Luxor Temple. Later, check in aboard your deluxe Nile cruise and enjoy dinner on board as you start your river journey.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Luxor (onboard Nile Cruise)
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Day 4: Luxor West Bank Exploration
- Today, explore the West Bank of Luxor, beginning with the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of many pharaohs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive structure built into limestone cliffs, and see the massive Colossi of Memnon statues. After the tour, return to the cruise and set sail toward Edfu.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise (sailing to Edfu)
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Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Then continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore its unique twin temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder. Sail onward toward Aswan for an overnight stay on board.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Aswan (onboard Nile Cruise)
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Day 6: Aswan Highlights – Philae Temple and High Dam
- Begin your day with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, located on an island and devoted to the goddess Isis. Proceed to the Aswan High Dam, a monumental achievement of modern engineering that controls the flow of the Nile. Return to your cruise for lunch and spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring at your leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Aswan (onboard Nile Cruise)
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Day 7: Abu Simbel Tour – Fly Back to Cairo
- Rise early for an excursion to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, carved into a mountain by Pharaoh Ramses II. After your visit, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Egypt.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 8: Final Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. A representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, marking the end of your memorable Pyramids and Nile Cruise adventure. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Departure