8-Day Egypt Highlights Tour with Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel
About This Tour
Explore the grandeur of Egypt's temples and cities on a Nile cruise, travelling through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel. Step back in time a...
Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel · Languages: English
Know before you go: Accommodation includes daily breakfast. Check-in is generally after 2 pm, and check-out is before 12 pm (noon).; Early check-in or late check-out is subject to room availability and may generate an additional half-day or full-day room charge.; Visa entry for Egypt can be provided upon arrival at your request.
About Aswan
Aswan
Once the frontline between the ancient Nubians and Egyptian kings, today Aswan is known for its colossal dam and Lake Nasser. To explore the city’s ruins and sites to the fullest, be sure to get a local guide.
What's Included
- 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
- 4 nights on board a cruise between Luxor and Aswan on a full-board basis, with sightseeing included
- 1 day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, and Sphinx
- Entrance fees for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Sightseeing or activities as listed in the itinerary
- 01 bottle of water every day for each traveller
- All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
- All tours and excursions by A/C vehicle
- English-speaking expert Egyptologist guide
- All taxes and services
- Domestic airfare: Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
Not Included
- Visa entry for Egypt
- International flights
- Personal items
- Tipping
- Any other items not mentioned
- Any optional tours
- Drinks during meals
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, one of our staff members will be waiting for you. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo by a new-model A/C car. Overnight accommodation in Cairo.
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2Day 02
Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, where you will witness a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian art. Here, you will also see an exhibition devoted to the Tutankhamen collection of gold and other treasures. Then, you will visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerions. Cheops is the largest pyramid ever constructed. Next, you will enjoy a close look at the Sphinx - a colossal funerary complex guarded by the famous lion's body with the face of King Chephren. Overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.
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3Day 03
Fly to Luxor and Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
Once your breakfast is over, we will transfer you to Cairo Domestic Airport. From there, you will catch your departure flight to Luxor. After arriving at Luxor Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you will enjoy a trip with us to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Enjoy an excursion to Luxor Temple, where you can see its massive courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Then, we will proceed to Karnak before transferring you to the Nile cruise. Lunch will be served on board. Overnight halt in Luxor.
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4Day 04
Luxor West Bank Exploration
After breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy a trip to the West Bank - the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Overnight accommodation on the cruise.
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5Day 05
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on board, we will take you to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Then, you will sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch on board, visit the shrine shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Overnight lodging in Kom Ombo.
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6Day 06
Cruise to Aswan and Visit Philae Temple
After breakfast on board, we will cruise to Aswan. There, you will see the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Lunch will be served on board. Overnight stay in Aswan.
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7Day 07
Abu Simbel Excursion and Return to Cairo
On day 7, you will explore the Temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. After a full day of exploration, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to catch your departure flight to Cairo. Overnight halt in Cairo.
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8Day 08
Departure from Egypt
After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to the airport, where you will catch your final departure flight from Egypt.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cairo, Egypt · Tour start: Sheraton, شيراتون المطار، قسم النزهة، محافظة القاهرة، Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
