The Magic of Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel in 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Cairo – Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

• Arrive in Cairo and begin your unforgettable journey! Our representative will greet you at the airport and assist with the visa process. Start exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza, marveling at Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Optional activities include visiting tombs or enjoying a camel ride. Continue to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, followed by a traditional Egyptian lunch at a restaurant. Then, head to Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, home to over 100,000 artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection.

  In the evening, enjoy an optional Cairo Dinner Cruise on the Nile. Glide along the glittering waters for two magical hours, accompanied by live Arabic music, belly dancing, and traditional folklore shows. Savor a delicious open buffet dinner featuring Egyptian favorites prepared with fresh ingredients. After the cruise, relax as you are transferred back to your hotel.

  Meals: Lunch

Optional Evening Nile Cruise: Adult $60 / Child $15

Day 2: Fly to Aswan – Overnight in Aswan

• After breakfast, fly to Aswan. Explore the highlights of this beautiful city, including the High Dam and Philae Temple. Check in at your hotel and relax, ready for the next chapter of your adventure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Abu Simbel – Begin Nile Cruise

• Start early with a breakfast box at 04:00 AM for your Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan. Explore the two remarkable rock-cut temples: Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan and embark on your Nile Cruise, enjoy lunch on board, and relax while taking in the river views. Dinner is served on board, and overnight is spent on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Kom Ombo – Edfu

• Wake up to stunning Nile views and enjoy breakfast as your luxury cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (the falcon god). Continue to Edfu to visit the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus. Enjoy lunch on board and relax with afternoon tea. In the evening, experience an Egyptian Galabia Party, celebrating local culture and music. Overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Luxor – West Bank & East Bank

• Enjoy breakfast on board as your cruise approaches Luxor. Begin with the West Bank, exploring the Valley of the Kings & Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari. Marvel at the colossal Statues of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch before heading to the East Bank, home to the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Luxor – Fly to Cairo

• After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo. Check in at your hotel and, if time allows, enjoy optional tours of Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Church of Abu Serga, then explore the Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque. End the day with a stroll through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Optional Tours: Adult $80 / Child $20 (depending on flight timing)

Day 7: Optional Alexandria Day Trip

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then embark on an optional Cairo to Alexandria Day Trip. Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens, and the Roman Amphitheatre. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast
Optional Trip: Adult $96 / Child $24

Day 8: Farewell Egypt

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and check out. Our representative will transfer you to Cairo Airport for your departure flight, concluding your unforgettable Egyptian adventure.