Trip highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, and panoramic viewpoints.
- Discover priceless antiquities inside the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Sail the Nile for 3 nights with full-board meals.
- Visit Aswan’s High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Tour Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple during your cruise.
- Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Overview
Your 6 Days Cairo Nile Cruise Tour delivers the perfect blend of ancient history, cultural discovery, and luxurious Nile cruising. This 6-day journey begins in Cairo with a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s richest collection of pharaonic treasures. You will then fly south to explore Aswan’s landmarks before boarding your Nile Cruise, sailing past timeless temples in Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor. From the Valley of the Kings to Karnak and Luxor Temples, this itinerary offers a complete, immersive experience of Egypt’s most extraordinary sites.
Itinerary
Day 01Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative greets you and assists with formalities. You will be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for your adventure.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: No Meals
Day 02Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your tour guide and begin your Cairo exploration at the Giza Plateau. Visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Enjoy panoramic views of the pyramids before standing face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, guardian of the plateau.
Continue your tour with a delicious lunch at a reputable local restaurant.
Next, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Explore royal treasures, sarcophagi, statues, and masterpieces showcasing thousands of years of history.
Return to your hotel to rest.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03Fly to Aswan & Start Nile Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin your Aswan tour with a visit to the High Dam, a monumental structure offering scenic views of Lake Nasser.
Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, known for its beautiful reliefs and impressive sanctuaries. End your tour at the Unfinished Obelisk, showcasing ancient Egyptian stone-cutting techniques.
Transfer to your Nile Cruise and begin sailing toward Edfu.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04Edfu & Kom Ombo
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Admire its towering columns, detailed inscriptions, and grand halls.
Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Kom Ombo. Visit the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, beautifully positioned on the Nile’s edge.
In the evening, enjoy the traditional Galabeya Party onboard. The ship continues sailing toward Luxor.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05Luxor: East & West Banks
Begin your day on the East Bank with a visit to Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in the world. Walk through its colossal Hypostyle Hall and admire towering statues of Ramses II.
Continue to Luxor Temple, known for its historical significance and impressive open court.
After lunch, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens, where ancient pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a magnificent structure rising from the cliffs.
End the tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing guard over the ancient necropolis.
Return to your cruise for the night.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06Final Departure
Enjoy your breakfast onboard before transferring to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo and your final departure. Your unforgettable journey through Egypt comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Included
- Meet and assist at Cairo Airport
- Assistance throughout stay
- All transfers via private A/C vehicle
- 2 nights hotel in Cairo with breakfast
- 3 nights Nile Cruise with all meals
- Domestic flights Cairo → Aswan & Luxor → Cairo
- Private guided tours
- Lunch at a quality local restaurant in Cairo
- 1 Bottle of water during tours
- All service charges & taxes
Not included
- Egypt entry visa
- All entrance fees to sites (always excluded)
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Questions about this trip
How does the Nile cruise fit into the six-day holiday?
This itinerary combines a Cairo stay and sightseeing with a three-night Nile cruise. It is designed to join the capital and the river journey within one short package.
Which side of the Luxor riverbank is included?
The cruise programme includes Luxor sightseeing as well as the visits along the river. Check the day-by-day order with your flight times rather than adding a separate Luxor day tour for the same sites.
Are entrance fees part of the six-day package price?
Entrance fees are excluded from the base price. The included accommodation, transfers, guiding and any specified flights should be compared separately from the monument-ticket budget.
