8-Day Egypt Tour to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Nile Cruise

You will visit the only ancient wonder that still exists, the great pyramid of Khufu, with the two other pyramids, and their guard, the sphinx. Then proceed to visit the first pyramid built in Egypt, the step pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. 

(Breakfast only)

Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor to start your cruise. Meet and assist and transfer to the cruise. Visit the East Bank of Luxor which includes the two largest temples in Egypt, Karnak and Luxor temples, which were dedicated to the Theban Triad, Amun, Mut, and Khunsu. Overnight is in Luxor. 

(B, L, D)

Today, you will drive to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of Kings, which was dedicated to the tombs of the royal pharaohs. Kings of the New Kingdom cut their tombs deep in the rock to hide them from the tomb robbers and to ensure a very safe journey to the afterlife. Then proceed to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. You end your tour with a photo stop at the giant colossi of Memnon. 

Back to the ship to set sail to Edfu through the lock of Esna. Overnight is in Edfu. (B, L, D)

A horse carriage will take you to the temple of Edfu which was built during the time of the Greeks in Egypt, and dedicated to the falcon-headed god, Horus (Apollo). 

Back to the ship to set sail to Kom Ombo. Then visit the temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to Horus and Sobek. 

Back to the ship to set sail to Aswan. Overnight is in Aswan. (B, L, D)

Today, you will explore the beautiful city of Aswan. You will visit the granite quarry of the unfinished obelisk. Then proceed to the high dam which was built during the time of Nasser. You end your tour with one of the beautiful temples of Egypt, the temple of Isis on the island of Philae. 

After lunch, you will take a felucca sailboat for a ride around Elephantine Island. Overnight is in Aswan. (B, L, D)

Disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo. 

Meet and assist, and transfer to your hotel. 

(Breakfast only)

Today, you will start your tours with a visit to the impressive Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo area. In the museum, you will enjoy the well-made handy crafts and statues from different periods of Egyptian history, with the fabulous treasure of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun. 

Then proceed to the citadel of Saladin, and end your day at the largest bazaar in the middle east, Khan El Khalili.  

(Breakfast only)