Experience the best of ancient Egypt on this 8-Day Egypt Tour Package with Nile Cruise, designed to combine Cairo’s legendary monuments with an unforgettable journey along the Nile.
Begin your adventure in Cairo with visits to the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. After exploring the capital, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan and enjoy a unique journey through the Egyptian countryside.
In Aswan, board a deluxe 5-star Nile Cruise and discover some of southern Egypt’s most important landmarks, including the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk. Continue sailing north to visit the impressive temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor.
Explore Luxor’s famous West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Complete your Nile journey with visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before taking the sleeper train back to Cairo.
This 8-day Egypt tour package combines private sightseeing, experienced Egyptologist guides, comfortable accommodation, a full-board Nile Cruise, sleeper train journeys, meals, entrance fees, transfers, and local assistance for a convenient and memorable Egyptian adventure.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Egypt’s major ancient attractions while also enjoying two classic Egyptian travel experiences: an overnight sleeper train and a Nile River Cruise.
Instead of spending the entire trip on the road, you can relax aboard the Nile Cruise while traveling between historic cities and temples. Private Egyptologist-guided tours also provide a deeper understanding of the monuments, pharaohs, and civilizations you encounter along the way.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations: Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
Tour Type: Private Egypt Tour
Cairo Accommodation: 2 nights in a luxury hotel
Nile Cruise: 3 nights on a 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise
Sleeper Train: 2 nights in a private sleeper train compartment
Cruise Meals: Full Board
Cairo Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Guide: Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist
Transportation: Private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Support: 24/7 local assistance
The exact timing of sightseeing tours may change according to train schedules, Nile Cruise sailing times, and local operating conditions.
The order of some cruise excursions may also change depending on the vessel’s navigation schedule while keeping the main sightseeing visits included.
Sleeper train accommodation is arranged in a private compartment. Train schedules and journey times are subject to the operating railway timetable.
The Nile Cruise operates according to its scheduled sailing program. The cruise route and timing may be adjusted due to navigation conditions or operational requirements.
A valid passport is required for all travelers. International flights and Egypt visa fees are not included unless specifically stated in your booking.
Your Egyptian adventure begins when you arrive at Cairo International Airport. Our representative will meet you, assist you through the arrival procedures, and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.
After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and relax after your international journey.
Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Cairo
Meals: Not included
After breakfast, begin your private Cairo sightseeing tour with a visit to the Giza Plateau.
Admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Continue to the Great Sphinx and learn about the history and legends surrounding this extraordinary monument.
Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum, home to an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures.
Continue to the historic Coptic Quarter to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, two important landmarks representing Cairo’s rich religious and cultural history.
In the evening, transfer to Giza Railway Station to board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Accommodation: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your representative and transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in.
After lunch, begin exploring the highlights of Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam, an important modern engineering project that transformed Egypt’s water management and agriculture.
Continue to Philae Temple, a magnificent ancient temple complex dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. The temple was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Complete your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, where you can learn about ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.
Return to your Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight onboard.
Accommodation: 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Enjoy breakfast onboard while the cruise sails along the Nile.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. Explore its impressive columns, reliefs, and ancient inscriptions.
Continue sailing toward Edfu and visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt.
Return to the cruise and enjoy the afternoon sailing through the Nile Valley, with opportunities to relax and admire the changing landscapes along the river.
Accommodation: 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor.
Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal necropolis where many New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the impressive mortuary temple built for one of ancient Egypt’s most famous female rulers.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the Nile Cruise and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing onboard.
Accommodation: 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast, complete your Luxor sightseeing with a visit to Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive religious complexes in ancient Egypt.
Continue to Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile and known for its magnificent columns, statues, and ancient reliefs.
After sightseeing, transfer to the railway station and board your sleeper train back to Cairo.
Enjoy dinner onboard as the train travels north through Egypt.
Accommodation: Sleeper Train
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, enjoy a free day to relax or choose an optional excursion according to your interests.
You may use the day to explore more of Cairo, visit local markets, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax at your hotel after your journey through Upper Egypt.
Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.
At the appropriate time, your representative will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.
Your 8-day Egypt tour comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the pyramids, ancient temples, the Nile River, and Egypt’s remarkable history.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
The tour includes 7 nights: 2 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise, and 2 nights in a sleeper train.
Yes. The 3-night 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise includes full-board accommodation with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Yes. The package includes 2 nights in a sleeper train private compartment for the journeys between Cairo and Aswan.
Yes. Entrance fees to the historical sites listed in the itinerary are included.
Yes. The sightseeing tours are private and accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist guide, with private air-conditioned transportation.
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