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8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise in Egypt
8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise
Cairo • Nile Cruise • Abu Simbel

8 Days 7 Nights Cairo and Nile Cruise

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise

Discover Egypt on an unforgettable 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise journey. To begin with, explore Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. Afterwards, fly south to Aswan and board your 5-star Nile Cruise. In addition, visit Philae Temple and the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. Later, sail north through Kom Ombo and Edfu. Finally, discover Luxor before returning to Cairo.

Private Egypt Tour • 5-Star Nile Cruise • Expert Egyptologist Guide

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8 Days 7 Nights
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3 Nights Nile Cruise
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4 Nights Cairo Hotel
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Flights Cairo → Aswan
Luxor → Cairo
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Private A/C Transfers
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EN • FR
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Live Guides

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TOUR OVERVIEW

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise: Cairo to Luxor

This 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise combines famous ancient sites with a relaxing journey along the Nile. To begin with, discover Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza . Afterwards, fly to Aswan and board your cruise. Moreover, visit Philae Temple and Abu Simbel. Later, sail through Kom Ombo and Edfu. Finally, arrive in Luxor and explore its temples and royal tombs.

PACKAGE PRICES

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise Prices

You can choose your preferred Cairo hotel category. However, every option includes a 5-star standard Nile Cruise. In addition, the sightseeing program remains the same. Therefore, you can select the accommodation level that best suits your budget.

4-Star Package

4-star Cairo hotel plus 5-star standard Nile Cruise.

Single Occupancy $1,800
Double / Triple $1,450

3-Star Package

3-star Cairo hotel plus 5-star standard Nile Cruise.

Single Occupancy $1,400
Double / Triple $1,250

Children Policy

Children from 0 to 5 years: $250, covering the domestic airfare.

Children from 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult rate when sharing the parents’ room.

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise Itinerary

To begin with, explore Cairo and Giza. Afterwards, fly south to Aswan and begin your Nile Cruise. Moreover, visit Abu Simbel before sailing through Kom Ombo and Edfu. Later, discover the great temples of Luxor. Finally, return to Cairo for your last sightseeing day.

DAY 01

Arrival in Cairo

Airport welcome • Private transfer • Hotel
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To begin with, welcome to Egypt and the start of your 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise journey. Upon arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport.

Afterwards, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Once you arrive, check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

✈ Arrival: Cairo 🚗 Private Transfer 🏨 Overnight: Cairo
DAY 02

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis

Pyramids • Sphinx • Memphis
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8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise at Giza Pyramids

After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide. Then, travel privately to the Pyramids of Giza .

Next, admire the Great Pyramid as well as the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. In addition, visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.

Afterwards, continue to ancient Memphis. Finally, return to your Cairo hotel for the night.

🏛 Giza & Memphis ♙ Private Guide 🏨 Overnight: Cairo
DAY 03

Fly to Aswan & Start the Nile Cruise

Domestic flight • High Dam • Philae • Cruise
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Philae Temple on Agilkia Island in Aswan

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your guide and begin sightseeing.

Next, visit the Aswan High Dam. Afterwards, continue to Philae Temple .

Then, transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise and embark. Finally, enjoy your onboard meals and first night aboard.

✈ Cairo → Aswan 🚢 Nile Cruise 🍽 Full Board
DAY 04

Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo & Nile Sailing

Abu Simbel • Kom Ombo • Edfu
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Great Temple of Abu Simbel and Ramses II

Early in the morning, travel south to Abu Simbel . There, discover the Great Temple of Ramses II.

In addition, visit the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Afterwards, return to Aswan and rejoin your Nile Cruise.

Next, sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its famous double temple. Meanwhile, enjoy the changing scenery along the Nile.

Finally, continue sailing toward Edfu.

🏛 Abu Simbel 🚢 Nile Sailing 🍽 Full Board
DAY 05

Edfu & Luxor East Bank

Edfu • Karnak • Luxor Temple
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8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise at Karnak Temple

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Afterwards, return to the ship and continue toward Luxor.

Next, explore Karnak Temple . Moreover, discover its monumental columns, courtyards and ancient sanctuaries.

Later, continue to Luxor Temple . Finally, return aboard for your last cruise night.

🏛 Edfu & Karnak 🚢 Overnight: Cruise 🍽 Full Board
DAY 06

Luxor West Bank & Flight to Cairo

Valley of Kings • Hatshepsut • Memnon
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8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise at Valley of the Kings

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise. Then, cross to Luxor’s West Bank.

Next, explore the Valley of the Kings. Afterwards, visit Hatshepsut Temple .

In addition, stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Finally, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

🏛 Luxor West Bank ✈ Luxor → Cairo 🏨 Overnight: Cairo
DAY 07

Egyptian Museum & Cairo Citadel

Museum • Citadel • Mohamed Ali Mosque
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Cairo Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

After breakfast, meet your private guide in Cairo. Then, visit the Egyptian Museum and discover its remarkable collection.

Afterwards, continue to the Cairo Citadel. Moreover, visit the impressive Mohamed Ali Mosque.

Finally, return to your hotel and enjoy your last evening in Egypt.

🏛 Egyptian Museum 🕌 Cairo Citadel 🏨 Overnight: Cairo
DAY 08

End of Your 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise

Breakfast • Private transfer • Airport
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After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Afterwards, prepare for your private airport transfer.

At the appropriate time, our representative will take you to Cairo International Airport. Finally, your 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise journey comes to an end.

🍽 Breakfast 🚗 Private Transfer ✈ Cairo Airport

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise Quote

To begin with, send us your travel dates and group size. Afterwards, we will prepare your personalized proposal.

TOUR SERVICES

What’s Included in Your 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise?

To begin with, the package includes four hotel nights in Cairo. In addition, you receive three nights aboard a 5-star standard Nile Cruise. Moreover, private transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees are included. Finally, the listed domestic flights are also part of your package.

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise Inclusions

  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
  • 3 nights aboard a 5-star standard Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
  • Full-board meals aboard the Nile Cruise
  • All scheduled Nile Cruise sightseeing visits
  • All transfers in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for land tours and transfers
  • Meet and assist service
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sightseeing
  • All applicable taxes and services
  • Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
  • Domestic flight Luxor → Cairo

Tour Exclusions

  • Egypt entry visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • Optional excursions
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR?

Why Choose Our 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise?

This package combines Cairo sightseeing with a relaxing Nile Cruise. In addition, private transfers make the journey more comfortable. Moreover, professional Egyptologist guides bring the ancient sites to life. Therefore, you can enjoy Egypt without arranging every service separately.

Private Cairo Tours

To begin with, explore Cairo and Giza privately with an Egyptologist guide.

5-Star Nile Cruise

Afterwards, enjoy three nights aboard a 5-star standard Nile Cruise with full-board meals.

Abu Simbel Included

In addition, visit the spectacular temples of Abu Simbel during your journey.

Domestic Flights

Moreover, domestic flights reduce travel time between Cairo and Upper Egypt.

No Hidden Costs

Therefore, the listed entrance fees, transfers and guide services are included.

Multilingual Guides

Finally, guides are available in English, French, Spanish and German.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise FAQ

Below, you can find useful information about accommodation, sightseeing, flights and meals during this Egypt package. In addition, these answers explain the main services included in the tour.

What is included in the 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise?

To begin with, the package includes four Cairo hotel nights and three Nile Cruise nights. In addition, private transfers, guide services, entrance fees and domestic flights are included.

Is the Nile Cruise 5 star?

Yes. In fact, every hotel category includes a 5-star standard Nile Cruise.

How many nights are spent on the Nile Cruise?

You spend four nights in Cairo. In addition, three nights are spent aboard the Nile Cruise.

Are domestic flights included?

Yes. Specifically, the package includes the Cairo to Aswan flight and the Luxor to Cairo flight.

Is Abu Simbel included?

Yes. Moreover, Abu Simbel is already included in the Upper Egypt itinerary.

Which guide languages are available?

In particular, English, French, Spanish and German guides are available, subject to availability.

Are meals included aboard the Nile Cruise?

Yes. While the Nile Cruise is full board, your Cairo hotel stay includes breakfast.

TRAVELER REVIEWS

Yalla Egypt Travel Reviews

Finally, read experiences shared by travelers who explored Egypt with Yalla Egypt Travel. In addition, their reviews can help you understand what to expect from our private services.

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Exceptional! Excellent guide! We had a great time with him. I recommend Aly to 100000%!!She is a very nice person and very funny haha! Thank you very much Aly for this trip ☺️
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Olivier K
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Incroyable Ali is amazing as a guide our trip was really interesting and if you want to return with full knowledge and memory choose ALI “Yalla HABIBI”
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Sarah
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Culture and hospitality ❤️ Super cultured, super accommodating, super safe, we are perfectly welcomed in the group, even when we come solo and feel that it is not only their job but also their pleasure to share with us! See you very soon
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Daphné P
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Very nice trip! Very nice organization. Our guide Aly was really great. Aly was very attentive and his explanations were really interesting.
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A thoughtful and interesting guide. Ali is an excellent guide.The explanations are good.The history of ancient Egypt is developed throughout the visits: there is a real coherence in the narrative.With Ali everything is easy, he knows everyone and we just had to be guided.A big thank you for his smile and kindness.
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MathildeetJulien
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Stay on the Nile with Aly Aly is an excellent guide , caring and passionate! He was able to adapt to the whole family and we had a great stay with him. Recommend with your eyes closed!
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Guillaume L
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The Great Guide to Egypt Thanks to Ali who managed to make us discover the riches of the history of his country. He is passionate and exciting, friendly and perfectly organized our father’s birthday cake. Thank you again. I recommend it with my eyes closed.
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Nadege L
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A perfect stay! A perfect stay!Well organized and accompanied tours.Thank you Aly for being our guide all week.
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Nalofoto P
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Thank you Aly for this moment of discovery! Great trip!Aly is a great guide, attentive, cultured, passionate.Thank you to him for this great week of discovery of this beautiful country.Loïc
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Emma J
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Top! Aly is really a great guide, caring, passionate! It made our stay, an unforgettable one! Thank you for everything, I really recommend!

Book Your 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise

To begin with, send us your travel dates and number of travelers. Afterwards, we will prepare your personalized proposal. Finally, you can review the program before confirming your Egypt journey.