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8 Days Cairo and 4 Nights Cruise with Abu Simbel
The trip
Tour overview
With our Cairo and Nile Cruise Holidays, you can go on a trip through the heart of Egypt that you will never forget. This fantastic expedition is a seamless mix of history, culture, and natural beauty that will give travelers an enriching and wonderful holiday. As you cruising Nile River, you'll be able to get a feel for what makes Egypt so interesting. Every moment is a chance to meet the magic of the Nile and the legacy of a great culture. As you discover the secrets of this magical land, you can visit old sites, eat delicious food, and relax in beautiful places.
- ✓Explore Egypt’s beauty on an 8-day luxury tour and 4-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, featuring Cairo’s grandeur, Nile temples, and the mystical Abu Simbel.
- ✓Start in bustling Cairo, marvel at the Pyramids Necropolis, Sphinx, and Tutankhamun’s treasures in the Egyptian Museum.
- ✓Cruise the Nile for 4 nights, witnessing majestic temples like Karnak and the Valley of the Kings.
- ✓Discover Edfu’s Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo’s unique dual temples, then explore Aswan’s High Dam and Philae Temple.
- ✓Marvel at the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, relocated to escape Lake Nasser’s waters.
- ✓Nights onboard offer elegance and authentic Egyptian cuisine, perfect for unwinding between adventures.
Day by day
Itinerary
Your route at a glance
Day 1
Arrival Cairo
Day 2
Cairo Day tour
Day 3
Fly to Luxor - Luxor East…
Day 4
Luxor West Bank tour
Day 5
Edfu and Kom Ombo Tour
Day 6
Abu Simbel Temples Tour
Day 7
Aswan City Tour & Back to…
Day 8
Final Departure
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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 the Pyramid of Khufu, thePyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid 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
The Egyptian 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 Luxor City. As soon as you arrive at Luxor 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:
2 stops today
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, 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:
3 stops today
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings, where the greatest tombs of the Pharaohs throughout history were discovered. These tombs were carved into the mountain in Luxor, and it is 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 in the area 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 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. 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:
2 stops today
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."
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.
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. 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 the cruise, our Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up by a modern private vehicle to Abu Simbel temples, some 3 hours far to the south.
Abu Simbel Temples
The Abu Simbel temples, with their distinctive architecture, are considered one of the wonders of ancient Egypt. It represents the splendor of the New Kingdom. The temple of Ramesses II honored the four gods of the world, gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II himself. The sun temple of Ramesses II is Abu Simbel. The two temples symbolize Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the sun god.
After your visits, you will return to your cruise for lunch, dinner, and rest. Get a good night's sleep and prepare 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:
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.
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.
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.
After these fruitful visits, our tour manager will accompany you to Aswan 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
- ✓4 Nights Accommodation on 5* Nile Cruise
Meals
- ✓Breakfast everyday
- ✓6 Lunches
- ✓4 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
$1968
Per person in DBL Room
- Solo Traveler$2880
Where you sleep
- Cairo 3 nights Pyramids by Jaz - Barcelo - Saray
- Nile cruise 4 nights Radamis - Royal Viking - Nile Story
★★★★★
5 Star Accommodation
$2214
Per person in DBL Room
- Solo Traveler$3144
Where you sleep
- Cairo 3 nights Steigenberger - Ramses Hilton - Hilton Gulf
- Nile cruise 4 nights Nile Paradise - Emilio - Nile Premium
Travelling with children
What 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 group
Your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
40% to hold your dates
The balance is due 30 days before arrival.
Free cancellation 30+ days out
Inside 30 days, 50% is refunded — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hours
Confirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
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Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
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Good to know
Additional information
- 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 40% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance is due 30 days before your arrival date, making your booking a risk-free investment.
- Free cancellation up to 30 days before the start of the tour, with a full refund of your payments.
- Cancellation within 30 days of the start of the tour: 50% of the tour cost is refunded.
- 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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What guests said about this trip
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Brooklyn
Group traveller
We just returned from our Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday, and it was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we landed in Cairo, everything was well-organized and stress-free. Our guide, Ahmed, was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we experienced the best of Egypt's rich history and culture.
The Nile Cruise was the highlight of the trip. We sailed on a luxurious boat, enjoyed delicious meals, and watched breathtaking sunsets over the river. The temples and historical sites along the way were awe-inspiring. This trip exceeded all our expectations, and we can't thank US Group Travelers enough for this incredible experience!
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Jack
Family traveller
We recently embarked on a fantastic Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday, and it exceeded all our expectations! From the moment we landed in Cairo, we were greeted with warm hospitality and professionalism. Our tour guide, Ahmed, was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Egypt, and he made every excursion fascinating. The Pyramids of Giza were awe-inspiring, and the Sphinx was an absolute highlight.
The Nile cruise was another unforgettable experience. We stayed on a luxurious boat with comfortable accommodations and breathtaking views. The daily shore excursions to ancient temples and historical sites along the Nile were well-organized and informative. The entire staff on the cruise ship was friendly and attentive, ensuring that we had a wonderful time.
This trip allowed us to immerse ourselves in the rich history of Egypt while enjoying modern comforts. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
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Vivienne
Solo traveller
I recently embarked on a Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday, and it exceeded all my expectations! The trip was meticulously organized, and the itinerary was a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation. Exploring the ancient wonders of Cairo, including the Pyramids and the Sphinx, was a dream come true. The Nile Cruise itself was a highlight, offering breathtaking views and luxurious accommodations. I can't recommend this experience enough – a true bucket-list adventure!
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Aria
Family traveller
Our Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday was nothing short of extraordinary! From start to finish, every detail was carefully planned and executed, making it a seamless and enjoyable experience. We were fascinated by the historical wonders of Cairo, especially the Egyptian Museum, where we saw countless artifacts and, of course, the iconic King Tutankhamun's treasures.
The Nile Cruise was the highlight of our trip. The boat was not only luxurious but also offered stunning views of the Nile River. The excursions to temples like Karnak and Luxor were captivating, and our guide, Hesham, made history come alive with his stories and knowledge. The on-board dining was exceptional, offering a variety of delicious Egyptian dishes.
We can't thank the EgyptPlanners enough for this memorable journey. It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and relaxation. We wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone seeking an immersive experience in Egypt.
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Andrew
Couple traveller
Our Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday was an absolute dream come true! From the moment we arrived in Cairo, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The pyramids and Sphinx left us in awe, and our guide, Ahmed, was incredibly knowledgeable, making history come alive.
The Nile Cruise was a highlight of our trip. The breathtaking views of the river and the ancient temples along the way were simply mesmerizing. The crew on the cruise ship was attentive, and the food was delicious.
We couldn't have asked for a better experience. This trip has left us with memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for making our Egyptian adventure so unforgettable!