8 Day Luxury Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

Upon arrival, a Day Tours Egypt representative will meet you at the airport, holding a sign with your name or the company logo. He will assist you with the immigration process before you meet your tour leader and private driver.

As the first step of your luxury Egypt itinerary with Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, you will be transferred by private car to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and relaxation.

Overnight in Cairo
Welcome drink

After breakfast at the hotel, your representative will meet you in the lobby to begin your Cairo sightseeing. In the morning head to Giza to explore the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx.

The Giza Pyramids were built as tombs for ancient Egyptian rulers. Great Pyramid of Khufu The largest of the three main pyramids is the Great Pyramid of Khufu, and it is the one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Khufu represent the incredible achievements of Egypt.

Continue to the Valley Temple an important ancient monument located near the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

Afterward enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore its collections and discover more about Egypt ancient history.

After your museum visit return to your hotel in Cairo for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo

Check out of your hotel After breakfast and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. The flight takes approximately one hour. Upon arrival at Luxor International Airport meet your representative and begin your luxury Egypt itinerary with Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

Start your Luxor sightseeing on the East Bank with a visit to Luxor Temple, an important religious and ceremonial center in ancient Egypt. Continue to Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most impressive ancient religious complexes in Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile.

After sightseeing board your Nile Cruise for lunch. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on board and enjoying some free time as the cruise begins its journey along the Nile.

Meals: Full Board
Overnight: On board

After a relaxed breakfast on board, head out with your private guide to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Your first stop is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari one of the most striking and unique temples in Egypt, set against the dramatic cliffs of the desert.

Next pause at the Colossi of Memnon, the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood watch over the plain for more than 3,000 years.

Then continue to the Valley of the Kings, the legendary burial ground of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Walking through the quiet desert valley and descending into the decorated tombs is one of the most memorable experiences of any trip to Luxor.

After the morning’s sightseeing, return to the Nile cruise for a leisurely lunch and begin sailing toward Edfu, watching the Nile landscape drift by.

Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor (highly recommended if the weather cooperates).
Meals: Full board

Overnight: On board the Nile cruise

After breakfast, meet your private guide in the cruise lobby and set off for Kom Ombo Temple. Perched right on the eastern bank of the Nile, about 45 kilometers north of Aswan, this unusual temple is famous for its double design — dedicated to two gods at once, Sobek and Horus. The riverside setting and the detailed reliefs make it one of the most atmospheric stops along the journey.

Next continue to Edfu Temple one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Standing on the west bank of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, the temple is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and still feels remarkably complete and powerful.

After the visits return to the Nile cruise for a relaxed lunch. The rest of the day is free to unwind on board — sit on the sun deck, watch the river scenery, or simply enjoy the quiet as the boat sails toward Aswan.

Meals: Full board

Overnight: On board the Nile cruise

Meet your guide in the cruise lobby and begin your sightseeing in Aswan. Start with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt most important modern engineering projects built across the Nile River near Aswan.

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient monument located in a granite quarry and offering insight into the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to shape massive stone structures.

Then, visit Philae Temple, one of Aswan’s most beautiful ancient temples. Located on Agilkia Island, the temple complex is dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis.

After sightseeing return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and enjoy some free time on board to relax and take in the scenery. This 8 day private Egypt tour with Nile Cruise offers a comfortable way to explore Egypt major destinations while enjoying private sightseeing and time to relax along the Nile.

Optional: Abu Simbel Tour

Meals: Full Board
Overnight: On board

After breakfast it is time to leave the Nile Cruise and continue your journey back to Cairo. Our representative will assist you with your transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Once you arrive in Cairo you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax after your private luxury Egypt vacation with Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Cairo before checking out of the hotel. Our representative will meet you and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast