8 Days Egypt Tour Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

After having breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will accompany you to start your 8-day Cairo & Nile cruise package at Giza to visit:

Giza Pyramids

The Giza Pyramids are considered one of the most important historical monuments that you must visit in Cairo, which exhibit the rich history and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians for more than 4500 years. Then head to:

The Great Pyramid of Giza 

The cosmic Giza Pyramid of Khufu is a divine gem created to reach the horizon and carry the soul of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) to the heavens. The pyramid is known to be 138.5 meters (454.4 ft) tall and weighed 6 million tons when it was completed in 2570 BC to be a final resting place. The only living member of the seven wonders of the ancient world is a highly complex design as seen across the king's chamber.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a statue of а lion's body and а human head that represents Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC). It's considered one of the world's largest and oldest statues. The nose was lost centuries ago, adding to its mysterious allure. Between its paws, Thutmose IV added his legendary dream stele in 1401 BC. continue with a visit to:

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple of King Khafre was built from massive limestone and granite blocks, showcasing remarkable ancient craftsmanship. It served as a sacred site for purification and mummification rituals, including the revered “Opening of the Mouth” ceremony. Visitors today can still admire the temple’s ingenious architecture and the timeless beauty that reflects the spiritual beliefs and artistic mastery of ancient Egypt.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a newborn institution made of magic and glory that offers a golden gate showcasing the 5000-year-old legacy of the greatest civilization on earth. Within this living miracle are thousands of beautiful wonders exciting epis history and rich culture which include: 

The Hanging Obelisk, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, King Ramses II Statue, the Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, the Grand Staircase, the epic Royal Regalia, the Victory Column of King Merneptah, and the Grand Atrium & Gift Shop.

The museum offers a VIP ticket which provides access to some very Unique wonders, for more info contact us at any time.

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Lunch Meal

Afterward, enjoy your lunch at an oriental food restaurant, then transfer to explore:

Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser

Saqqara Pyramid was constructed during the 27th century BC between 2670–2650 BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. This pyramid is in the center of the complex surrounded by a limestone wall that contains 13 fake doorways and a rear entrance on the southeast side. Then move to visit:

Overnight

Finally, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo, and overnight.

Morning time, enjoy the breakfast, then accompany your Egyptologist tour guide to explore Cairo attractions starting with:

The Egyptian Museum

It is not strange that Cairo is a city of magic and beauty, as it holds the majestic Egyptian Museum, one of the first museums in the world that exhibits the legacy of one of the oldest civilizations in history. Located in Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum houses over 120,000 ancient artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Lunch Meal

After that, you will have your lunch. Then, move on to visit:

Salah El-Din Citadel

Salah El-Din Citadel was established by the ruler Salah el-Din between 1176 and 1183 CE. It was created on the highest point in the city of Cairo as a defensive shield against any attack. There are also several museums and mosques, and then your tour guide will take you to visit:

Mohamad Ali Pasha Mosque

Mohamed Ali Mosque was constructed in the first half of the 19th century between 1830 and 1848 AD. It's the most famous Islamic mosque among tourists, the architect Yousuf Bushnaq designed Mohamed Ali mosque, to be a place of worship and also a burial site for Mohamed Ali the Great.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a heavenly creation of pure wonder and wealth which opened to the public in 2021 to protect and display all the archaeological treasures of ancient Egypt which were created across the span of 5000 years to explore the rich civilization of this holy land. 

Then end the third day of your Cairo and Nile cruise package by visiting:

Al Muizz Street

Al Muizz Street, the main artery of Fatimid Cairo, founded in 970 AD, is home to one of the most dazzling collections of historic houses, mosques, shops, and cafes in Egypt. It forms a living open-air museum, a vibrant maze of art, culture, and architecture that has flourished for over a thousand years.

Khan EL Khalili Bazaar

The miraculous Khan El-Khalili bazaar in the center of old Cairo will provide the sensation of traveling back in time, as everyone will see the history of ancient architecture in the Mamluk era dating between 1382 AD and 1389 AD, which appears clearly in Mosques, factories, houses, and markets which is characterized by its beautiful designs and architecture.

Overnight on board

We will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan & check in 5-star Nile cruise and overnight on board.

Note: The dinner meals will be onboard your cruise.

Morning time, start a new stage of your Cairo and Nile cruise holiday. Enjoy breakfast on the cruise, then continue your 8-day tour of Egypt by joining our Egyptologist tour guide, who will pick you up from your cruise to escort you to visit:

Philae Temple

The Philae Temple was constructed between 380 and 362 BC to honor Isis, the goddess of motherhood, one of the most revered deities in Egyptian mythology. Everyone will explore the mixture of magic, beauty, and amazing history found in Philae Temple. No place in the world combines such a wonderful combination. The next visit will be at:

The Unfinished Obelisk

Commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), the Unfinished Obelisk was intended for the Karnak Temple complex but cracked during its carving. Despite remaining incomplete, it stands as a remarkable testament to ancient Egyptian engineering, offering valuable insight into the quarrying techniques and tools used by builders over 3,000 years ago.

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970, some of the benefits that were achieved by constructing the High Dam; are generating electricity, which achieved self-sufficiency and the elimination of any potential energy crises, and major protection against floods and drought.

Lunch & Overnight

At the end of the day, transfer to your cruise to have your lunch and overnight on board.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals will be onboard your cruise.

Have your breakfast onboard the cruise, then escort your Egyptologist tour guide to continue your Cairo and Nile cruise package by enjoying a tour to:

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple is a double wonder that comes in the shape of a living miracle, just 45 km north of Aswan and 137 km south of Luxor. Showcasing incredible facts about the Greco-Roman period between 180 BC and 47 BC, when Sobek, the crocodile god source of the Nile, and Haroeris were worshipped.

Have your meal on board the cruise, then continue sailing to Edfu and visit:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 BC and 57 BC  to commemorate the epic battle that took place between Set and Horus, the sky falcon god. It is located between Aswan and Esna in the city of Edfu, which is one of the most important and rich cities since ancient times. The importance of Edfu is that it contains the House of God Horus in the South.

Overnight

Continue sailing to Luxor, and arrive in Luxor late at night.

Note: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals will be onboard your cruise

Check out from the cruise after having your breakfast, then you will be accompanied by your Egyptologist tour guide to visit Luxor East bank attractions, including:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is a magnificent divine structure that served as the religious capital of Thebes since its creation between 1971 and 30 BC, where several gods and goddesses were worshiped. Everyone will enjoy the most incredible sight of the finest archaeological wonders ever made, such as the hypostyle hall, avenue of Sphinxes, and more.

Lunch Meal

Your tour guide will accompany you to have lunch that will be served at a local restaurant, then check in at a 5-star hotel in Luxor to refresh yourself, and evening move to visit:

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple was constructed during the New Kingdom, primarily by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, to serve as a center for the rejuvenation of kingship and celebration of the Opet Festival by carrying statues of the kings and Amun between the two temples across the avenue of sphinxes.

Overnight

Afterward, transfer to your hotel in Luxor for the overnight.

Note: The breakfast meal will be onboard your cruise.

After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, check out, and then you will be escorted by your tour guide to visit the west bank of Luxor, which contains:

Valley of the Kings

Royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings are cemeteries that were made in the New Kingdom of Egypt (1570 – 1050 BC) to house the tombs of 63 royal figures, their walls show the greatness of the pharaohs which usually consists of corridors, vestibules, and rooms carved into the rock of the mountain, the walls of the tombs were full of scenery, paintings, and various religious texts.

Lunch Meal

Move to have your lunch, then escort your tour guide to visit the unique:

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is located at the foot of a high rocky slope near the West Bank of the Nile. It is dedicated to the worship of the god Amun Ra, the creator sun god. You can see the majestic towers, squares, and beautiful halls. Inside the temple, you can also see the sun hall, the small temple, and the altar.

End the last place you will visit through the 8-day Egypt tour, Cairo and Nile cruise holiday by visiting:

Colossi of Memnon

The two gorgeous majestic statues in the historic city of Luxor hold so many incredible stories and facts that stood the test of time and attracted travelers from all over the world. The Colossi of Memnon were carved in 1350 BC to be two huge stone structures, it's a height of more than 60 feet into the sky, depicting the pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Overnight

At last, we will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back to Cairo, and then to the 5-star hotel to check in and overnight.

Have your breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo airport. One of our representatives will assist you at the airport to complete your formalities and return home with unforgettable memories of the 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise package.