Egypt Itinerary 8 Days

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Tour Runs

Everyday

Min Price

Offer

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary 8-day journey through Egypt, experiencing its ancient treasures and timeless beauty. This Egypt Itinerary 8 Days with Nile Cruise is carefully organized to highlight the country’s most remarkable attractions. With Travista, you will explore the iconic Pyramids of Giza, cruise along the legendary Nile River, and discover Luxor and Aswan through expertly guided tours showcasing temples, tombs, and monuments from different eras. This unforgettable Egypt Itinerary 8 Days features luxury accommodations, a deluxe Nile Cruise, domestic flights, and personalized guided experiences, perfectly blending history, comfort, and adventure. Whether you are wandering beneath Karnak’s colossal pillars or gliding along the serene Nile, every detail is tailored to make your trip truly memorable.

Included

Meet and assist by our representatives at the airports with a nominative sign at the passport control area
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on full board
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary in selected quality restaurants
Private English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
Domestic flights (Cairo - Aswan) (Luxor - Cairo)
All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water during the tours
All transfers by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All service charges and taxes

Excluded

International flights and visa
Tipping
Any optional tours
Personal expenses

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Begin your Egypt Itinerary 8 Days upon arrival in Cairo. A representative will greet you at Cairo International Airport, assist with entry procedures, and accompany you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. After checking in, you may relax and enjoy your first experience of Egypt’s lively capital city.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
- After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and depart for the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the magnificent Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos rise majestically from the desert. Admire the Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple nearby.
- Afterward, enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum, the region’s most modern and extensive museum. Discover incredible antiquities displayed in engaging and innovative exhibits. Return to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Aswan – Philae Temple, Nubian Village & Nile Cruise Embarkation
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your short flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on Agilkia Island. Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an impressive accomplishment of modern engineering.
- In the afternoon, experience a visit to the colorful Nubian Village, offering a glimpse into local traditions and warm hospitality. Later, check in to your deluxe Nile Cruise, enjoy lunch onboard, and begin your river cruise adventure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Aswan (onboard cruise)
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Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
- Enjoy breakfast as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Explore the unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus the Elder. Continue sailing to Edfu, where you’ll take a horse-drawn carriage to reach the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Return to the cruise and sail toward Luxor.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard cruise
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Day 5: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
- After breakfast, cross to the West Bank of Luxor, once the ancient city of Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, burial site of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, including the optional tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, magnificently carved into the cliff, and stop for photos at the enormous Colossi of Memnon. Return to your cruise for lunch and relaxation.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Luxor (onboard cruise)
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Day 6: Luxor East Bank – Karnak & Luxor Temples | Fly to Cairo
- After breakfast, disembark and begin your exploration of the East Bank with a guided tour of Karnak Temple, Egypt’s largest temple complex. Walk among towering columns, ancient obelisks, and its sacred lake. Then, visit the graceful Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
- Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy your evening free.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 7: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Start your day with breakfast before visiting the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian relics. Proceed to the Salah El Din Citadel, built in the 12th century, and step inside the magnificent Alabaster Mosque of Cairo, an architectural masterpiece from the Ottoman era.
- In the afternoon, wander through the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a centuries-old market where you can shop for spices, crafts, and souvenirs while experiencing Cairo’s vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 8: Final Departure

Enjoy your last breakfast in Egypt. At the appointed time, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. Conclude your 8-day journey through Egypt with extraordinary memories of unforgettable sites and experiences. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: None