8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package Including Abu Simbel

As you touch down at Cairo International Airport, a warm welcome awaits. Look for our representative holding a sign that reads Nile Cruise Holiday, your gateway to an unforgettable Egyptian adventure. From the moment you arrive, we’ll handle everything: fast-track assistance through formalities, a comfortable private transfer, and a seamless check-in at your 5-star hotel.

After a chance to rest and freshen up from your flight, the city comes alive. At around 6:00 PM, your private guide will whisk you away for a taste of Cairo by night. Savor an authentic dinner at a charming local restaurant, sample the energy of the capital, and enjoy your first introduction to Egypt’s vibrant culture.

You’ll return to your hotel to spend the night wrapped in comfort.

Your journey begins with a hearty breakfast before stepping into ancient history. Today’s adventure takes you to the Giza Plateau, where the monumental trio of the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure rise from the desert in timeless grandeur. Stand before the legendary Great Pyramid, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and meet the enigmatic Sphinx up close.

Your guide will lead you through the fascinating Valley Temple, unraveling tales of afterlife beliefs and royal rituals. Afterward, enjoy a delightful lunch at a restaurant offering panoramic pyramid views.

In the afternoon, explore Egypt’s most ambitious cultural project yet: The Grand Egyptian Museum. Marvel at the meticulously curated exhibits and state-of-the-art displays that reimagine Egypt’s glorious past. As your day concludes, you’ll return to your hotel for a peaceful overnight stay.

After breakfast, your adventure continues with a domestic flight to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes. Upon arrival, your guide greets you and escorts you directly to the East Bank’s magnificent Karnak Temple, a colossal open-air museum filled with towering columns, giant obelisks, and sanctuaries dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu.

Following this awe-inspiring introduction to Upper Egypt, you’ll board your 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise. Relax over lunch and soak in the river’s tranquil rhythm. In the evening, venture to Luxor Temple under the glow of golden lights – a magical scene with intricate carvings and grand courtyards echoing stories of ancient glory.

Dinner is served aboard your floating hotel, where you'll settle in for your first night on the Nile.

After breakfast on board, cross to Luxor’s fabled West Bank for an unforgettable exploration. First, descend into the hidden tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, where vivid wall paintings whisper tales from the afterlife. Next, pause at the mighty Colossi of Memnon, statues that have watched over the necropolis for millennia.

Continue to Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, with its well-preserved reliefs, and then wander through Deir El-Medina, the once-bustling village of artisans who crafted the royal tombs.

Return to your cruise for a relaxing lunch, and then set sail for Edfu, drifting past palm groves and timeless villages. Your night is spent aboard, gently rocked by the waters of the Nile.

Begin your morning with a unique horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This remarkably preserved Ptolemaic temple offers insight into ancient rituals and the fierce battles of the gods.

Back on board, enjoy lunch as your cruise glides down the Nile toward Kom Ombo, home of the striking double temple. This unusual structure honors two gods: Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed healer. Explore its twin sanctuaries, learn of medicinal practices from the temple’s ancient carvings, and see the preserved crocodile mummies at the adjoining museum.

As night falls, your cruise continues toward Aswan. Rest and dine onboard as you prepare for one of Egypt’s most iconic sites.

An early start awaits, but the reward is grand: a journey to Abu Simbel, the twin temples that stand as a monument to power, love, and divine rule. Commissioned by Ramses II, the colossal façade of the Great Temple impresses with its sheer scale and symmetry. Nearby, the smaller yet deeply poignant temple of Queen Nefertari celebrates his favorite consort with remarkable grace and detail.

After absorbing the majesty of Abu Simbel, return to your cruise for a well-earned lunch and an afternoon of relaxation as you reflect on the legacy of these timeless wonders.

Disembark your cruise and embark on a tour of Aswan’s captivating landmarks. Begin with the High Dam, an engineering marvel that reshaped Egypt’s modern destiny. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, a giant monolith abandoned mid-carve that offers insight into ancient stonework and the ambitions of Queen Hatshepsut.

Then, hop aboard a boat to enjoy lunch on a serene Nile island before arriving at Philae Temple. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this elegant sanctuary was relocated stone by stone to protect it from flooding. Its mystique is heightened by myths of love, resurrection, and celestial magic.

At day’s end, fly back to Cairo, where a representative will transfer you to your luxurious hotel for your final night in Egypt.

In the morning, your breakfast will be served at your hotel. You will get your packed bags and then check-out your hotel so that our driver transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight back home thus ending your 8 days 7 Nights Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour.