9-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel Tour

Duration:

9 days / 8 nights

Guide Language:

English

Group Size:

Two adults sharing a room/cabin for the reference price; vessel shared with other guests

Transport:

Cruise vessel; air-conditioned ground transfers; boats for scheduled island visits

Tour Meals:

8 breakfasts, 4 lunchs, 4 dinners

Tour Type:

Egypt Travel Packages

Add an overnight in Aswan to the classic Cairo and four-night Nile cruise route. The extra night creates space for an Abu Simbel road excursion without forcing a temple visit into an already full sailing day. A land-only itinerary with independently purchased domestic flights. Attraction admission and airline tickets are excluded. 9 days / 8 nights. Dates and final price on request.

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Uncover culture, cuisine, and hidden gems in every destination.

Panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids in Egypt
Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the Giza plateau with your guide, including the pyramid viewpoints and Sphinx area.
Nile cruise ships moored at Luxor; illustrative vessels, not a confirmed boat allocation
Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
Explore the historic lanes and churches of Coptic Cairo where access permits, then continue to the Khan el-Khalili district.
Monumental seated statues at Abu Simbel in Egypt
Fly independently to Luxor; embark
Take the hotel-to-airport transfer and your separately booked morning flight to Luxor.
Panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids in Egypt
Luxor West Bank; sail toward Edfu
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Nile cruise ships moored at Luxor; illustrative vessels, not a confirmed boat allocation
English-language guiding or activity briefing, subject to confirmation
Request English-language guiding or an activity briefing; final guide and language availability are confirmed with your quotation.
Monumental seated statues at Abu Simbel in Egypt
Entrance tickets priced separately for clear budgeting
Attraction admission is excluded from the service price and must be budgeted separately.
Panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids in Egypt
Accommodation and meals specified day by day
4 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation; 4 nights in standard 5-star Nile cruise accommodation. 8 breakfasts, 4 lunchs, 4 dinners.

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Meet your driver after airport formalities and transfer to your Cairo or Giza hotel. Keep this day free for arrival delays and rest; sightseeing starts the following morning.

Overnight: Cairo hotel. Meals included: None.

2

Day 2: Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

Explore the Giza plateau with your guide, including the pyramid viewpoints and Sphinx area. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a focused introduction to its galleries. Admission to both attractions, and any separately ticketed pyramid interior, is paid separately.

Overnight: Cairo hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.

3

Day 3: Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili

Explore the historic lanes and churches of Coptic Cairo where access permits, then continue to the Khan el-Khalili district. Allow time for a lunch break at your own expense. This is a guided heritage walk, with shopping entirely optional.

Overnight: Cairo hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.

4

Day 4: Fly independently to Luxor; embark

Take the hotel-to-airport transfer and your separately booked morning flight to Luxor. Meet your local team, board the cruise and visit Karnak and Luxor Temple. Confirm flight timing before purchase.

Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

5

Day 5: Luxor West Bank; sail toward Edfu

Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the vessel for sailing toward Esna and Edfu, subject to lock traffic and navigation. Enjoy the changing river scenery from the deck.

Overnight: Nile cruise, Edfu area. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

6

Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu with local ground transport arranged, then continue sailing to Kom Ombo for its riverside temple. Tickets are extra. The vessel determines the sequence and duration of shore visits.

Overnight: Nile cruise, toward Aswan. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

7

Day 7: Aswan and Philae

Explore Philae Temple with its motorboat transfer, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship for lunch and free time. All site tickets are excluded; additional visits are available only by separate agreement.

Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

8

Day 8: Disembark; Abu Simbel by road

Leave the vessel with luggage arrangements agreed in advance and take an early road excursion to Abu Simbel. Return to your Aswan hotel for the night. Breakfast may be packed if the vessel can provide it. Entry is extra.

Overnight: Aswan hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.

9

Day 9: Aswan departure

After breakfast, transfer to Aswan Airport or station. This final morning is left clear for onward travel.

Overnight: None — tour ends. Meals included: Breakfast.

Overview

Add an overnight in Aswan to the classic Cairo and four-night Nile cruise route. The extra night creates space for an Abu Simbel road excursion without forcing a temple visit into an already full sailing day.

A comprehensive archaeology itinerary with a clear distinction between included guiding and excluded admission tickets.

Tour highlights

  • Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
  • Fly independently to Luxor; embark
  • Luxor West Bank; sail toward Edfu
  • English-language guiding or activity briefing, subject to confirmation
  • Entrance tickets priced separately for clear budgeting
  • Accommodation and meals specified day by day

Price and booking

Indicative price: USD 1,049 per adult, based on two adults sharing a double/twin room or cabin. Your final quotation depends on dates, availability, pickup location and confirmed services. This is an inquiry price, not a guaranteed live booking rate.

Attraction entrance tickets and all flights are excluded. Dates are on request. Send your preferred dates, number of travelers, children’s ages and hotel details for an itemized quotation.

What's included

  • Cruise vessel; air-conditioned ground transfers; boats for scheduled island visits for the agreed itinerary
  • English-speaking guide on scheduled sightseeing visits, or activity instructor/crew briefing for the selected experience
  • 4 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation; 4 nights in standard 5-star Nile cruise accommodation; double/twin sharing, subject to allocation
  • 8 breakfasts, 4 lunchs, 4 dinners as itemized in the itinerary
  • Arrival and departure transfers specifically described in the itinerary

What's excluded

  • All attraction entrance tickets, including temples, tombs, museums, gardens and optional special-access areas
  • All domestic flights and international flights
  • Travel insurance, visas and personal expenses
  • Tips and optional activities or purchases
  • Meals and drinks not explicitly listed as included
  • Transfers outside the agreed pickup zone and independently booked onward transport
  • Single-room or single-cabin supplements; solo occupancy is quoted separately
  • The required Cairo to Luxor connection is independently purchased; ground airport transfers are included as described

Tour details

  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
  • Starts in: Cairo; ends in: Aswan
  • Service: Shared vessel; guided excursions and agreed transfers
  • Transport: Cruise vessel; air-conditioned ground transfers; boats for scheduled island visits
  • Accommodation: 4 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation; 4 nights in standard 5-star Nile cruise accommodation
  • Meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunchs, 4 dinners

Your domestic connection

This itinerary requires a Cairo to Luxor connection. Buy the flight separately only after the proposed itinerary and arrival window have been confirmed. Domestic airfare is not included; a through-road or rail alternative is not automatically provided.

Pickup and timing

Collection is arranged in Cairo at the hotel, airport or landing point explicitly stated in your itinerary. Finish in Aswan at the agreed location. Remote resorts, airport pickups and addresses outside the agreed area can cost extra. Provide the full address before accepting a quotation.

Travel and visit durations are approximate. Traffic, site access, weather and navigation can change the order of stops. Any material change to the agreed service must be discussed before confirmation.

Who this tour suits

Temple paths, hotel and vessel steps, heat and long transfers can be demanding. Accessible rooms, adapted vehicles and wheelchair access are not assumed. Tell us about mobility needs and children’s ages before the final itinerary is agreed.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and sun protection
  • Drinking water and personal medication
  • Identification requested for transport or admission
  • A payment method accepted by the attractions; check current ticket-purchase arrangements

Accommodation and travel planning

The proposed hotel standard is 4-star where hotel nights are listed. Standard Nile cruise nights use a proposed 5-star vessel; dahabiya and Lake Nasser accommodation are quoted separately without an invented star rating. No particular hotel, ship, cabin view or connecting room is promised until the quotation identifies it.

Do not arrange tight onward connections against estimated sailing or road arrival times. Holiday periods and special events can carry different prices; there is no automatic calendar availability or fixed seasonal discount in this draft offer.

Children and cancellation

Child eligibility, rates and room arrangements are quoted individually after ages are supplied. Cancellation, refund, deposit and change terms must be provided in writing before you confirm or pay. No free-cancellation promise is made on this page.

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Photo credits: Giza Pyramids — Abhishek Vijay, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original photograph; website resizing may apply. | Nile cruise ships in Luxor — Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0. Original photograph; website resizing may apply. | Abu Simbel temples — David Mateos García, CC BY 2.0. Original photograph; website resizing may apply.

Vessel photographs are illustrative; your boat and cabin are confirmed with the quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • No. All attraction tickets and all domestic and international flights are excluded. The separately purchased connection needed is Cairo to Luxor. Your quotation will separate the service price from any additional ticket or optional activity costs.

  • Collection is arranged in Cairo at the hotel, airport or landing point explicitly stated in your itinerary. Finish in Aswan at the agreed location. Remote resorts, airport pickups and addresses outside the agreed area can cost extra. Provide the full address before accepting a quotation.

  • A comprehensive archaeology itinerary with a clear distinction between included guiding and excluded admission tickets. The proposed overnight plan is 4 nights in 4-star hotel accommodation; 4 nights in standard 5-star Nile cruise accommodation.

  • Indicative price: USD 1,049 per adult, based on two adults sharing a double/twin room or cabin. Your final quotation depends on dates, availability, pickup location and confirmed services. This is an inquiry price, not a guaranteed live booking rate. Dates, suppliers and departure arrangements must be confirmed before payment.

  • Temple paths, hotel and vessel steps, heat and long transfers can be demanding. Accessible rooms, adapted vehicles and wheelchair access are not assumed. Tell us about mobility needs and children’s ages before the final itinerary is agreed. Child rates and eligibility are assessed individually; a zero child fare is not implied.

  • Use the inquiry form with reference EBT008, your dates, party size and accommodation address. Ask for a written breakdown of the full payable amount, extras, deposit, cancellation and refund terms before confirming.

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