Itinerary
08 Days - 07 Nights
Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbe - Nile Cruise - Luxor
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$1399 / U$D
08 Days - 07 Nights
Day 1: Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs
- Welcome: Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will be waiting to facilitate all procedures.
- Transfer: A private air-conditioned tourist vehicle will take you to the hotel to start your journey in total comfort.
- Evening: Enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of Cairo and relax at the hotel.
- free time for leisure in Cairo with Oriental vibes.
Day 2: Secrets of the ancestors and the greatness of the Pyramids
- Morning: Visit the Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and the legendary Sphinx.
- Afternoon: A tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, preceded by a delicious lunch with a historical view.
- Evening: Return to the hotel in Cairo after an exciting day.
- Meals included: Breakfast in the Ciaro hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Aswan… Where the Nile smiles
- Morning: Breakfast in Cairo hotel, transfer for domestic flight to Aswan, meet at the airport, and a visit to the High Dam (a miracle of modern engineering).
- Afternoon: A motor boat trip to visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Agilkia Island.
- Evening: Check in to a River Nile Cruise and enjoy the sunset view from the deck.
- Lunch and dinner will be served on board the Overnight Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Day 4: Legends of the Nile and Sailing to Luxor
- Early Morning: Drive to the south to visit Abu Simbel Temples (breakfast box will be taken on the road). Back to Aswan with a smooth drive.
- Sailing to visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Afternoon: Enjoy the sailing atmosphere on the Nile River and watch the stunning natural scenery.
- Evening: Sail towards Luxor with a fun “Galabeya Party” night in traditional Egyptian.
- Lunch and Dinner will be served on board and overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor… The city of a hundred gates
- Morning: Relaxing day with breakfast on board, sailing along the Nile to Nort, Crossing Esna Lock (a unique engineering experience), and arriving in Luxor.
- Afternoon: lunch with relaxing on board; cross Esna lock. arrive Luxor with a tour of the East Bank, including the towering Karnak Temple and the eternal Luxor Temple.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay on board the cruise.
- All meals are included on board.
Day 6: Secrets of the kings and mountain tales
- Morning: Leaving the cruise and heading to Wadi Al Melouk (King’s Valley), where the tombs of Egypt’s greatest kings lie; you will be among the few tourists to enter the tomb of Tutankhamun.
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into the heart of the mountain, and stand before the Colossi of Memnon.
- Afternoon: Transfer to a hotel in Luxor for a quiet night and to explore local markets.
- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, with an overnight at the Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Islamic Cairo and the charm of the east
- Morning: Flight back to Cairo and a visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (made of alabaster).
- Afternoon: A tour through Al-Muizz Street (the largest open-air Islamic museum) and shopping at Khan el-Khalili and lunch in the souq.
- Evening: Overnight stay in Cairo in preparation for the return journey.
Day 8: Farewell and the beginning of nostalgia
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for the final departure, carrying unforgettable memories.
The order of the itinerary may change due to navigation or lock schedules, but all planned visits will still take place.
08 Days - 07 Nights
Day 1: Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs
- Welcome: Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will be waiting to facilitate all procedures.
- Transfer: A private air-conditioned tourist vehicle will take you to the hotel to start your journey in total comfort.
- Evening: Enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of Cairo and relax at the hotel.
- free time for leisure in Cairo with Oriental vibes.
Day 2: Secrets of the ancestors and the greatness of the Pyramids
- Morning: Visit the Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and the legendary Sphinx.
- Afternoon: A tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, preceded by a delicious lunch with a historical view.
- Evening: Return to the hotel in Cairo after an exciting day.
- Meals included: Breakfast in the Ciaro hotel, Lunch at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Aswan… Where the Nile smiles
- Morning: Breakfast in Cairo hotel, transfer for domestic flight to Aswan, meet at the airport, and a visit to the High Dam (a miracle of modern engineering).
- Afternoon: A motor boat trip to visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Agilkia Island.
- Evening: Check in to a River Nile Cruise and enjoy the sunset view from the deck.
- Lunch and dinner will be served on board the Overnight Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Day 4: Legends of the Nile and Sailing to Luxor
- Early Morning: Drive to the south to visit Abu Simbel Temples (breakfast box will be taken on the road). Back to Aswan with a smooth drive.
- Sailing to visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Afternoon: Enjoy the sailing atmosphere on the Nile River and watch the stunning natural scenery.
- Evening: Sail towards Luxor with a fun “Galabeya Party” night in traditional Egyptian.
- Lunch and Dinner will be served on board and overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor… The city of a hundred gates
- Morning: Relaxing day with breakfast on board, sailing along the Nile to Nort, Crossing Esna Lock (a unique engineering experience), and arriving in Luxor.
- Afternoon: lunch with relaxing on board; cross Esna lock. arrive Luxor with a tour of the East Bank, including the towering Karnak Temple and the eternal Luxor Temple.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay on board the cruise.
- All meals are included on board.
Day 6: Secrets of the kings and mountain tales
- Morning: Leaving the cruise and heading to Wadi Al Melouk (King’s Valley), where the tombs of Egypt’s greatest kings lie; you will be among the few tourists to enter the tomb of Tutankhamun.
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into the heart of the mountain, and stand before the Colossi of Memnon.
- Afternoon: Transfer to a hotel in Luxor for a quiet night and to explore local markets.
- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, with an overnight at the Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Islamic Cairo and the charm of the east
- Morning: Flight back to Cairo and a visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (made of alabaster).
- Afternoon: A tour through Al-Muizz Street (the largest open-air Islamic museum) and shopping at Khan el-Khalili and lunch in the souq.
- Evening: Overnight stay in Cairo in preparation for the return journey.
Day 8: Farewell and the beginning of nostalgia
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for the final departure, carrying unforgettable memories.
The order of the itinerary may change due to navigation or lock schedules, but all planned visits will still take place.
Package Facilities
Why choose the 8-day/7-night Abu Simbel temple trip?
Egypt isn’t just a passing tourist destination, but rather a time portal that takes you on a deep journey through thousands of years of human creativity. Choosing the “itinerary of 8 Days/ 7 nights included Abu Sombel” program means you have decided to experience a combination of the highest levels of luxury and historical authenticity, found only on the banks of the Nile.
It not only impresses you with the greatness of the Pyramids and the bustle of historical Cairo, but also grants you moments of complete serenity as you sail on a “Luxury Nile Cruise”.
Imagine waking up every morning to a new scene; sometimes green fields stretching out, and other times towering temples emerging from the heart of the desert to greet you on the riverbank.This trip offers you the luxury of world-class hotels, with an additional feature: the “Museum” moves toward you.
Spending an independent night in Luxor after the cruise ends allows you to discover the city more deeply, away from tight schedules. This allows you to interact with the kind people of Upper Egypt, taste their local food, and explore their markets that are fragrant with the past. It is a trip carefully designed to touch the soul of Egyptian civilization and to understand why kings and emperors were enchanted by this great river. With “Nile magic,” you don’t just witness history; you become a part of it.
Prices Guides
Summer Rates: Valid June 01 to September 10
- Triple Occupancy: $1,399 per person for the full trip
- Double Occupancy: $1,599 per person for the full trip
- Single Occupancy: $2490
Winter Rates: Valid September 11 to May 30
- Triple Occupancy: $1,999 per person for the full trip
- Double Occupancy: $2099 per person for the full trip
- Single Occupancy: $2990
Prices
- Currency: Prices quoted in USD.
- Taxes: All VAT and Egyptian taxes included.
- Exclusions: Rates exclude Christmas, New Year, and Easter (special offers available).
Children Policy
- Infants (Under 2 years): Free of charge.
- Children (2–6 years): Only domestic flight costs apply (approx. $250).
- Children (6–12 years): 50% discount on the adult double occupancy rate.
- Ages 12+: Full adult rate applies.
Children will share a room or cabin with their parents.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
Accommodation and Subsistence:
- Cairo: 3-night stay in a 5-star hotel, including breakfast.
- Nile Cruise: 3-night stay on a luxury Nile cruiser (Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Luxor: 1 night stay in a hotel in Luxor, including breakfast.
- dditional Meals: Lunch during the Pyramids and Museum tour day at a distinguished tourist restaurant.
- Lunch at a local restaurant serving delicious Egyptian meals.
Transfers and logistical services:
- Meet and assist: Reception and assistance at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
- Domestic transfers: All transfers mentioned in the program are via private, modern, air-conditioned tourist vehicles (Van/Coaster).
- Flight Tickets: Domestic flight tickets (Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo).
- Tour guide: Accompanied by a professional, licensed tour guide who speaks the client’s language throughout the tour days.
- Assistance: A special representative from the company to finalize check-in procedures at hotels and on the cruise.
Exclusion
- International flight tickets.
- Egypt Entry Visa.
- Drinks during meals (outside the cruise system).
- Optional tours ( like Hot Air Balloon in Luxor, Abu Simbel Temple).
- Personal expenses and Tipping.
Cancellation Policy
Review our full travel terms and conditions for details on Egypt Packages, Nile cruise cancellations, and booking modifications here: Nile Cruisen Terms & Conditions.
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FAQs
Will I be able to see “Tutankhamun” in the old Museum or the new one?
This is the most important question right now! In our program, we follow updates daily. If the treasures have been fully moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), our tour will be there, amidst the “Grand Staircase” and the advanced halls. However, if some pieces are still in Tahrir Square, we guarantee a visit to the location that houses the greatest treasures of the Boy King to ensure you don’t miss any historical moment.
Sailing through the “Esna Lock”… what makes it an exciting experience rather than just a wait?*
Crossing the lock is a stunning engineering experience where the water level is raised in the boat to overcome the difference in the Nile’s elevation. The real highlight is the unique “Nile Trade,” where local merchants approach in small boats to sell hand-woven textiles and galabeyas by tossing them onto the ship’s deck in a fun display of negotiation and buying that you won’t see anywhere else in the world.
Why did you dedicate a full night to a Luxor hotel after the cruise ended?
Most programs leave Luxor immediately, but we believe Luxor is the “largest open-air museum in the world.” This night gives you an irreplaceable opportunity to see Luxor Temple at night as it glows like a golden piece, or to take a free tour of the “Tourist Souq” to have tea in the cafes of the ancient city and live like one of its people, away from the strict cruise schedule.
Can I go “inside” the great Pyramid on the second day tour?
Yes, our program allows you enough time for that. While many are satisfied with viewing from the outside, we coordinate time for you to enter the heart of the “Khufu” Pyramid (with an extra ticket) to live a true adventure inside the Royal passages, an experience our clients describe as “life-changing.”
How do you guarantee the best photography angle in the Pyramids area?*
We have “Photographer Guides”; our guides know the hidden “Panorama” spots that show all three pyramids in a single frame behind you. We will take you to points where the golden sands meet the great architecture, away from the crowds, to ensure photos worthy of your social media pages.
Is the food on board the Nile Cruise suitable for those with special diets?
Absolutely. Since you are a guest in a “floating hotel,” the chef communicates with you from day one. Whether you are Vegan, follow a gluten-free diet, or have any allergies, special meals are prepared for you daily with a quality that rivals the global cruise buffet.
What is the “secret” to visiting the Valley of Kings (Wadi Al Molouk) early in the morning?
We arrive there almost as the gates open. The secret is that you will enter the tombs before the arrival of large tourist crowds and before the sun’s heat intensifies. You will feel as if the tomb was opened specifically for you, allowing you to contemplate the colors and inscriptions that have remained vibrant for 3,500 years in total silence.