Experience the magic of Egypt with our 7 day Nile cruise from Cairo, meticulously crafted by Egypt Planners. This Cairo and Nile cruise tour is designed to immerse you in the rich ancient Egyptian history and culture. Start your adventure in Cairo, where you’ll visit famous landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, home to countless ancient artifacts.
As you cruise the Nile with a 7 day Nile cruise from Cairo, take in the breathtaking scenery and enjoy the luxurious amenities on board through Luxury Nile Cruises. This Nile cruise and Cairo package offers a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, with expert guides to provide insights into Egypt’s fascinating history. Secure your spot now! with Egypt Planners and experience the wonders of Egypt like never before. Book your Cairo Nile cruise package and start a journey of a lifetime.
✓The Cairo Nile Cruise Package offers an enchanting travel experience, blending history, culture, and luxury.
✓Start in Cairo, exploring the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum.
✓Embark on a Nile cruise, enjoying serene waters and stunning views.
✓Explore ancient temples and ruins in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.
✓Relax in Aswan, visit Nubian towns, and see the impressive High Dam.
✓Experience the wonders of old Egypt, from pyramids to peaceful riverside vistas.
✓This remarkable journey unveils Egypt's fascinating past, perfect for history and culture enthusiasts.
Day by day
Itinerary
Your route at a glance
7 Days 6 Nights
Private Tours
Day 1
Arrival Cairo
Day 2
Cairo Day tour
Day 3
Fly to Aswan - Aswan City…
Day 4
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 5
Edfu Temple & Luxor West B…
Day 6
Luxor East Bank Tour & Fly…
Day 7
Final Departure
Welcome to Egypt!
As soon as you arrive at Cairo Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile and saying, “Welcome to Egypt.” He will make all formalities very smooth and will take you straight to your chosen hotel.
Check into your hotel first and get to your room to relax and unwind after a long flight. Relax, discover your hotel today, and know all details about the itinerary of your program with our tour manager.
Have a good night’s sleep, and prepare for tomorrow’s first round in Cairo.
Meals: Welcome Drink
Night Stay In Cairo
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
5 stops today
Giza Pyramids
The Great Pyramids of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous. The three main pyramids in Giza are thePyramid of Khufu, thePyramid of Khafre, and thePyramid of Menkaure. There are also some other pyramids in the area for the wives of kings.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is the giant Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and original reddish color.
Valley Temple of Khafra
The valley temple was where the king's mummy was prepared for burial and the mummification process was performed.
Lunch
Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
TheEgyptian Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world, includes priceless artifacts from the ancient Egyptian civilization and other civilizations that extend back to five thousand years, as it contains more than 25,000 artifacts on display.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the oldest market in Egypt and one of the most beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations in Cairo. It is famous for its ancient history and the various products you can buy from there.
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Night Stay In Cairo
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, our tour manager will accompany you to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan City. As soon as you arrive at Aswan Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile. He will facilitate all the formalities and take you directly to the Nile cruise of your choice.
After Check in, our Egyptology tour guide will take you to start a unique experience by visiting:
3 stops today
The Aswan High Dam
The Aswan Dam was completed in 1970 and was constructed to protect Egypt from the periodic floods of the Nile River. It is a huge building from the twentieth century and one of the greatest modern Egyptian constructions.
Philae Temple
The amazing Temple of Philae can be seen on the island of Philae, which lies between the Old and New Aswan Dams. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Aswan and Egypt in general. The temple was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The unfinished obelisk is located in a red granite quarry and dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. This obelisk is 42 meters high and has a mass of 1,200 tons. It was intended to be the tallest and heaviest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt.
After these fruitful visits, you will return to your cruise to have lunch and dinner on board and rest. Get a good night's sleep, and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
Temple of Kom Ombo
The Kom Ombo temple is located on a rocky outcrop at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles used to bathe on the river bank. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the Nile Valley and Egypt. It was created for two gods: the local god Sobek, a crocodile, and Haroeris, whose name means "Great Horus".
After the tour ends, you will return to the boat to enjoy a swim and sunny weather on board, lunch, free time, dinner and overnight on board while sailing to Luxor.
Get a good night's sleep and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
4 stops today
Temple of Edfu
The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It is 137 meters long, 79 meters wide, and 36 meters high. It is an example of the typical construction of temples with edifices.
Once in Luxor, you will start a tour of the West Bank, the most mysterious and rich in discoveries of the West Bank. Explore:
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, where the most remarkable tombs of the Pharaohs throughout history were discovered. These tombs were carved into the Luxor mountain, considered one of the largest sites in Egypt.
Hatshepsut Temple
The Temple of Hatshepsut, located in Deir el-Bahari, is a stunning limestone structure on a mountain on a series of terraces and blends into the surrounding limestone cliffs in honor of Egypt's sole queen.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two huge stone statues of the ancient Egyptian king Amenhotep III from the Eighteenth Dynasty. They show the king sitting on a throne with pictures of his mother, wife, the god Hapi, and other symbols written on it. Quartz stones are used to make it.
After these fruitful visits, you will return to your cruise for lunch, dinner and rest.
Get a good night's sleep and get ready for tomorrow's trip.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
After a delicious breakfast on board, you will check out and keep your luggage in the car. our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
Karnak Temple
Karnak, the world's largest open-air museum, containing artifacts dating from the 21st century BC to the late 7th century AD, is just one temple with the remains of more than three thousand years of culture.
Luxor temple
This is the only temple that contains Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic monuments combined together. It was originally built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses II. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.
After these fruitful visits, our tour manager will accompany you to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo City. Once you arrive at Cairo Airport, our tour manager will wait to transfer you in a private A/C vehicle to your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Night Stay In Cairo
Make sure to have the best breakfast before packing your bags when checking out from your hotel in Cairo.
Now you will head to Cairo International Airport to catch your departing flight back home after spending lots of happy moments and new friends in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
Accommodations
✓3 Nights Accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
✓3 Nights Accommodation on 5* Nile Cruise
Meals
✓Breakfast everyday
✓5 Lunches
✓3 Dinner
Other Inclusions
✓Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
✓Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
✓Bottled water during the trip
✓English-speaking Guide
✓All service charges and taxes
✓Domestic Flight ticket
✕ Not included
✕International Airfare
✕Entry visa to Egypt
✕Any optional tours
✕Personal Spending
✕Beverage
✕Tipping (It's recommended)
Rates
Choose your standard
Our listed price
★★★★
4 Star Accommodation
$1270Per person in DBL Room
Solo Traveler$2125
Where you sleep
Cairo3 nightsJaz Pyramids - Barcelo - Saray
Nile cruise3 nightsRadamis - Royal Viking - Nile Story
Travelling with childrenWhat each age pays of the adult rate
Up to 2 years
Free
Age from 2 and below 6 years
25% of adult
Age from 6 up to 11 years
50% of adult
Ages 12 and Up
Adult rate
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a groupYour own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your datesThe balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hoursConfirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
Talk to Maro
Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
Not quite the itinerary you had in mind? Tell Maro your dates and what you want to see — he and the team will rework this trip around them, at no extra cost.
Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
Additional transport that you require.
Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
A valid Passport for 6 months
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Sanitizer gel
Water holder
Bug spray
Warm clothes in winter
Cotton clothes in summer
A hat
Travel adaptor
Camera
Umbrella
Comfortable shoes
Medication
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Our romance trip to Cairo and the Nile Cruise was even better than we had hoped. It had just the right amount of romance, history, and excitement. Our relationship got stronger as we explored the wonders of old Egypt together, and the Nile Cruise gave us times of peace and closeness. Everything about the trip was perfect, from the expert guides to the luxury lodgings. We strongly suggest this tour for couples who want an adventure they'll never forget. It gets a perfect five stars!
★★★★★September 7, 2023
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Nathan Scott
Solo traveller
This trip was a dream come true for a solo traveler like me. Egypt's history and culture came to life thanks to the knowledgeable guides. The Nile cruise was a serene and scenic experience, and I met some incredible people along the way. It's a journey I'll treasure forever, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an enriching solo adventure.
★★★★★August 24, 2023
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Evelyn
Couple traveller
Our 7 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise was a dream come true. It was a perfect blend of adventure, history, and romance. Exploring the ancient wonders of Egypt together strengthened our bond as a couple, and the Nile cruise provided us with moments of tranquility and connection. The entire experience was flawless, from the knowledgeable guides to the luxurious accommodations. We can't recommend this tour enough for couples seeking a memorable adventure.
★★★★★August 14, 2023
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Thomas and Linda
Couple traveller
As a couple celebrating our retirement, we couldn't have chosen a better way to start this new chapter of our lives. The 7 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise was an incredible journey filled with fascinating history and stunning scenery. The Pyramids, temples, and museums left us in awe, and the Nile cruise was a serene escape. The crew onboard treated us like royalty, and we enjoyed every moment. It was a dream come true for us.
★★★★★May 12, 2023
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Layla Adams
Solo traveller
Traveling solo on this tour was an enriching experience. Egypt's history came alive through the passionate guides, and I met some wonderful fellow travelers along the way. The Nile cruise was the highlight for me, with its serene beauty and the opportunity to unwind. It was a journey of self-discovery, and I'm grateful for the memories I made during this trip.
