8 Days in Cairo and Nile
Overview
Set off on this pretty unforgettable 8 day journey through Egypt’s most iconic spots. Start in Cairo, where you will wander near the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, also stop by the Grand Egyptian Museum, then drift into the historic lanes of Old Cairo, with its well known treasures.
From there, head south into Upper Egypt, to meet Luxor and Aswan, right there by the legendary Nile River. You’ll see famed archaeological wonders like Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, plus the High Dam, all while soaking in jaw dropping views as the river keeps unfolding.
Everything is arranged so it feels smooth and easy—comfortable stays, knowledgeable Egyptologist guides, seamless transportation, and a sightseeing plan that is carefully mapped out. So you get that great mix of history, everyday culture, and downtime. Whether you are here the first time or you’re back for even more of Egypt’s incredible heritage, this package is set to deliver a travel moment you will not forget.
Tour Plan
Flight comes in. Cairo airport. Madness honestly.
But listen. We got someone there. Inside. With your name on a sign. Cant miss him.
He gets you. Gets your bags. Walks you out. Private car. Aircon. Nice. No sharing with strangers.
Drive hotel. Check in. We do paperwork. You just get key. Drop bags.
Welcome drink waiting. Have it. Chill.
We show you schedule. So you know whats happening. Forget? Just ask morning. Simple.
Day 1 done. Nothing crazy.
Sleep: Cairo
Morning. Breakfast. We move.
Giza first. Three pyramids.
Cheops. Biggest. 2.6 million stones. Each 50 tons. Like how??
Chephren. His boy. Smaller. But on higher ground. So looks bigger. Smart.
Mycerinus. Small one.
Sphinx. 73 meters. Lion body. Human head. Creepy but cool. Built to scare robbers. People thought it was god.
Valley Temple. Right there. Chephrens place.
Lunch. Local. Good.
Afternoon – Grand Egyptian Museum. Biggest museum on the planet. Holds more than 100k ancient treasures. The real highlight? Tutankhamuns golden mask and his personal belongings. Absolutely breathtaking.
Coptic Cairo. Hanging Church – on Roman wall. St Sergius – holy family stayed. Ben Ezra – baby Moses thing.
Khan El Khalili. Old market. Narrow. Spices. Tea at El Fishawy. Perfect ending.
Covers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Breakfast. Airport. Fly.
Luxor. We get you. Take you boat. 5 star. Nice.
Drop bags. Settle.
Lunch on boat. Then we go.
Karnak Temple. Biggest ever. Columns huge. You just look up.
Luxor Temple. Nice at night. Lights.
Back boat. Dinner. Sleep.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served on the cruise.
Breakfast boat.
Cross river.
Colossi of Memnon. Two big statues. 18 meters each.
Valley of Kings. 62 pharaohs tombs. Tutankhamun. Ramesses. All names. Cut in mountain. Paintings.
Hatshepsut Temple. First woman pharaoh. Cliff carved. View amazing.
Back boat. Lunch. Sail Edfu.
Dinner. Sleep.
All three meals are taken care of.
Breakfast boat.
Edfu Temple. Horus. Falcon god. Best preserved. Feel like 2000 years back.
Sail Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Temple. Weird. Half Horus. Half Sobek. Crocodile god. Two gods one temple. Split middle.
Lunch boat. Sail Aswan.
You get breakfast, lunch and dinner today.
Breakfast boat.
High Dam. Biggest middle east. Nasser built 60s. Controls floods. Makes power.
Philae Temple. Island. Isis. Moved when dam built. So not underwater. Beautiful.
Unfinished Obelisk. 42 meters would be. Cracked carving. Left there. Thousands years.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner all on board.
Breakfast. Last boat.
Get off. Aswan airport. Fly Cairo.
We get you. Take hotel.
Free afternoon. Rest. Walk. Shop. Whatever.
Just breakfast today.
Breakfast hotel.
Free morning. Or optional tour.
Then airport. Fly home.
Thats it.
Breakfast only.
Included / Excluded
Clear details before booking your private Egypt tour.
Included
- 3 nights Cairo hotel breakfast
- 4 nights Nile cruise 5 star all meals
- Flights inside Egypt
- Private transfers
- Private tours Cairo
- Small group tours cruise
- Water tours
- Entry tickets all sites
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- All meals listed
- Snack stops if want
- Shopping tour if time
- All taxes fees
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa 25 bucks airport
- Tips
- Personal stuff
- Drinks meals
- Peak season extras
Prices
Prices starting from $0 Per person.
Frequently asked questions
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