8-Day Cairo, Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you with the arrival procedures.

Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo and complete check-in.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, an optional Nile dinner cruise can be arranged.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Welcome drink

Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

Begin your Cairo sightseeing tour with a visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure.

Continue to the Great Sphinx and learn about the fascinating history of ancient Egypt with your professional Egyptologist guide.

Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.

Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures.

Return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3 – Alexandria Day Trip

After breakfast, depart Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle for Alexandria, the historic Mediterranean city founded by Alexander the Great.

Upon arrival, begin your sightseeing tour with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria's most fascinating ancient underground burial complexes.

Continue to Pompey's Pillar, an impressive Roman-era monument.

Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site traditionally associated with the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, and enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina area and learn about Alexandria's important role as a center of knowledge and culture.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring fresh Egyptian and Mediterranean cuisine.

After sightseeing, drive back to Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4 – Cairo to Luxor & East Bank

Enjoy breakfast and check out from your Cairo hotel.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival, meet your representative and begin your Luxor sightseeing tour.

Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes in ancient Egypt.

Continue to Luxor Temple, an impressive ancient monument located on the East Bank of the Nile.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Later, board your Nile cruise and settle into your cabin.

Enjoy the evening relaxing onboard.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 5 – Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

After breakfast aboard the cruise, explore the West Bank of Luxor.

Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, where ancient Egyptian rulers were buried in beautifully decorated rock-cut tombs.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of ancient Egypt's most important female rulers.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that have stood on the West Bank for thousands of years.

Return to the Nile cruise and begin sailing south.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley as the cruise continues toward Edfu.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6 – Edfu & Kom Ombo – Sail to Aswan

Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise.

Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo.

Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique temple dedicated to two ancient Egyptian deities and overlooking the Nile.

Continue sailing toward Aswan while enjoying the views of the Nile Valley.

Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 7 – Aswan Sightseeing & Return to Cairo

Enjoy breakfast aboard the cruise.

Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the impressive High Dam, an important landmark in modern Egyptian history.

Continue by boat to Philae Temple, beautifully situated on an island in the Nile and dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis.

Optional activities can include a Nubian village visit or a traditional felucca ride along the Nile.

Later, transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 8 – Cairo Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and check out.

Depending on your international flight schedule, you may have free time for shopping or an optional additional Cairo experience.

At the appropriate time, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Your 8-Day Cairo, Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Tour ends with unforgettable memories of Egypt's ancient monuments, Mediterranean heritage, temples, and Nile landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast

Important Note

The exact Nile cruise sailing dates, domestic flight schedules, and sightseeing order may vary according to availability and operational schedules. The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, preferred hotel category, Nile cruise standard, flight schedule, and sightseeing interests.
 

What's Included

• Meet and greet service at Cairo International Airport

• Airport pickup and drop-off

• 4 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo with breakfast

• 3 nights Nile cruise accommodation from Luxor to Aswan with full board

• Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor

• Domestic flight Aswan → Cairo

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for all airport, hotel, and sightseeing transfers

• Private transportation for the Cairo–Alexandria–Cairo day trip

• Professional English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

• Private guided sightseeing tours in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan

• Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary

• Visit to the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx

• Visit to the Egyptian Museum

• Visit to Coptic Cairo

• Visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar

• Full-day Alexandria sightseeing tour

• Visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

• Visit to Pompey's Pillar

• Visit to Qaitbay Citadel

• Visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina area

• Visit to Karnak Temple

• Visit to Luxor Temple

• Visit to the Valley of the Kings

• Visit to Temple of Hatshepsut

• Visit to the Colossi of Memnon

• Visit to Edfu Temple

• Visit to Kom Ombo Temple

• Visit to Philae Temple

• Visit to the High Dam

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• Bottled water during sightseeing and transfers

• Local assistance and support throughout the tour

• All applicable service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• International flights

• Egypt entry visa

• Entrance fees to additional sites not mentioned in the itinerary

• Optional Nile dinner cruise in Cairo

• Optional Nubian village visit

• Optional felucca ride

• Any optional excursions or activities

• Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned under "What's Included"

• Personal expenses

• Shopping and souvenirs

• Tipping for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and other service providers

• Travel insurance

• Laundry and telephone calls

• Any services not specifically mentioned in the confirmed itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is included in the 8-Day Cairo, Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Tour?

The tour includes Cairo hotel accommodation, a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, domestic flights, private transportation, professional Egyptologist guides, entrance fees to the included attractions, selected meals, and airport transfers.

2. What destinations are included in this 8-day Egypt tour?

The itinerary includes Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, combining Egypt's ancient monuments with Alexandria's Mediterranean heritage and a relaxing Nile cruise.

3. Does the tour include the Pyramids of Giza?

Yes. You will visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx with a professional Egyptologist guide.

4. Does this package include a Nile cruise?

Yes. The package includes a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, subject to cruise availability and the confirmed sailing schedule.

5. How many nights are included in the 8-day Egypt tour?

The standard itinerary includes 4 nights in Cairo and 3 nights on a Nile cruise, for a total of 7 nights.

6. What will I visit in Alexandria?

The Alexandria day tour includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina area.

7. What attractions are included in Cairo?

Cairo sightseeing includes the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

8. What will I see in Luxor?

The Luxor itinerary includes Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.

9. Which temples are included on the Nile cruise?

The cruise itinerary includes visits to Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, followed by sightseeing in Aswan.

10. What will I visit in Aswan?

You will visit Philae Temple and the High Dam. Optional experiences such as a Nubian village visit or felucca ride can also be arranged.

11. Are domestic flights included?

Yes. The standard package includes Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo domestic flights, subject to availability.

12. Is this an Egypt tour private?

Yes. The tour can be arranged as a private Egypt tour, with private transportation and professional Egyptologist guides.

13. Can I customize the 8-day Egypt itinerary?

Yes. You can customize your travel dates, hotel category, Nile cruise category, domestic flights, sightseeing, and optional activities.

14. Can I add Abu Simbel to this tour?

Yes. Abu Simbel can be added from Aswan as an optional excursion or included by extending the itinerary.

15. Can I add Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes. You can extend your Egypt vacation with additional nights in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.

16. Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes. This private Egypt itinerary is suitable for families with children, and the schedule can be adjusted to provide a comfortable pace.

17. Is this Egypt tour suitable for honeymooners?

Yes. Couples and honeymooners can enjoy private sightseeing, a Nile cruise, historic attractions, and optional romantic experiences.

18. What is the best time to take this 8-day Egypt tour?

The cooler months from October to April are generally the most comfortable for sightseeing in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan. Egypt can be visited throughout the year.

19. How much does the 8-day Cairo, Alexandria and Nile cruise tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travelers, travel dates, hotel category, Nile cruise category, domestic flights, and included services. Contact Let's Explore Egypt for a personalized quotation.

20. Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

Yes. Entrance fees for the attractions specifically mentioned in the confirmed itinerary are included. Additional sites or special entrance tickets may require an extra charge.

21. Is lunch included during the tour?

Lunch is included on the sightseeing days specified in the itinerary. Meals aboard the Nile cruise are provided according to the cruise's meal plan.

22. Is the Egypt visa included?

The Egypt entry visa is generally not included unless specifically stated in your booking. Visa requirements depend on your nationality.

23. Can I extend my stay after the 8-day tour?

Yes. You can add extra nights in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, or Alexandria depending on your travel plans.

24. Are airport transfers included?

Yes. Airport pickup and drop-off are included, along with private transfers connected to the domestic flights in the itinerary.

25. How do I book the 8-Day Cairo, Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Tour?

Send us your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred hotel and Nile cruise category, and any special requests. Let's Explore Egypt will prepare a customized itinerary and quotation for your trip.