Trip highlights
- Explore the Great Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple.
- Discover royal artifacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Enjoy a 3-night Nile Cruise with all meals included.
- Visit Philae Temple, High Dam, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple.
- Explore Luxor’s West Bank including Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Enjoy a full-day guided tour in Alexandria including Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, Montazah Palace, and St. Mark’s Church.
Overview
Your 8 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise by Flight that blends Egypt’s ancient wonders, cultural highlights, and scenic Nile cruising into one unforgettable adventure. Begin your trip in Cairo with the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Aswan to start your Nile Cruise, sailing through historic temples in Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Luxor before returning to Cairo. Finally, explore the Mediterranean charm of Alexandria with its iconic Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and Montazah Palace Gardens. This itinerary offers expert-guided tours, seamless transportation, and rich experiences across Egypt’s most treasured destinations.
Itinerary
Day 01Day 1 – Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo Airport where your representative greets you, assists with formalities, and accompanies you to your hotel in a private A/C vehicle.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: No Meals
Day 02Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
After breakfast, meet your guide and begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of artifacts, statues, royal treasures, and pharaonic masterpieces.
Next, head to the Giza Plateau to witness the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, enjoying panoramic viewpoints ideal for photos.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03Fly to Aswan & Start Nile Cruise
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Your guide meets you upon arrival to begin your tour.
Visit the High Dam, offering impressive views over Lake Nasser. Continue to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and beautifully relocated to avoid Nile flooding.
Transfer to your Nile Cruise and check in.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04Nile Cruise: Edfu & Kom Ombo
Begin the day with a visit to Edfu Temple, the best-preserved temple dedicated to the falcon-god Horus.
Return to the cruise and sail to Kom Ombo to explore the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, uniquely dedicated to two gods.
In the evening, enjoy a festive Galabeya Party aboard the cruise.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05Luxor West Bank
After breakfast, meet your guide to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to stunning royal tombs decorated with ancient inscriptions.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel rising from desert cliffs, and conclude with the Colossi of Memnon.
Return to the cruise.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06Fly Back to Cairo
Disembark and transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for rest.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07Alexandria Tour
After breakfast, travel with your guide to Alexandria. Visit the modern Library of Alexandria, followed by the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse.
Explore Montazah Palace Gardens, St. Mark’s Church (Africa’s oldest), the ancient port, and downtown Alexandria. Enjoy multiple photo stops throughout your tour.
Return to Cairo for the night.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Note: Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays and public holidays.
Day 08 Departure
Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure.
Safe travels and unforgettable memories await you!
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Included
- 4 nights accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- 3 nights accommodation on a 5-star Nile cruise with all meals included
- Full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
- Full-day guided excursion to Alexandria (Catacombs, Citadel & Library)
- Sightseeing excursions in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
- Domestic flights (Cairo → Aswan & Luxor → Cairo)
- All transfers by private, modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- All hotel taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flight tickets
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Monument entrance fees
- Optional tours (Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel)
- Personal expenses and beverages
- Tipping for guide and cruise crew
Questions about this trip
How does this eight-day package differ from Cairo and cruise only?
It adds a guided Alexandria day to Cairo sightseeing and a three-night Nile cruise. There are four hotel nights in Cairo and three nights aboard the ship.
Where does the cruise start and end?
The programme flies from Cairo to Aswan to board the cruise, then returns from Luxor to Cairo after the river section. Alexandria is visited after the return to Cairo.
Is the Alexandria visit an overnight stay?
No Alexandria hotel night is listed. It is a guided excursion from Cairo, covering the Catacombs, the Citadel and the Library as described in the programme.
