Experience imposing 7 days Cairo and Nile cruise from India. Embark on a captivating 7-day journey through the wonders of Egypt, combining the bustling city of Cairo with a mesmerizing Nile River cruise. This extraordinary tour is designed for travelers from India seeking an immersive experience in the land of pharaohs, ancient treasures, and vibrant culture.
Explore the wonders of Egypt with Egypt tours from India. Begin your 7 day Cairo and Nile cruise from India in Cairo. Be enchanted by the timeless beauty of the Great Pyramids of Giza. Immerse yourself in the history and mythology of Egypt as you explore the Grand Egyptian Museum. Next, embark on a 3-night Nile River cruise, sailing from Aswan to Luxor, the lifeline of ancient and modern Egypt. Delve into the fascinating world of pharaohs as you visit the legendary Karnak Temple Complex. Admire the majestic Temple of Horus and and the enchanting Philae Temple, gracefully situated on an island.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be accompanied by knowledgeable tour guides. They will unveil the mysteries and stories that lie behind each ancient monument. This Cairo and Nile cruise from India offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Ensuring an unforgettable journey that will leave you with cherished memories for a lifetime.
One of Egypt Best Vacations representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and get ready to start your Egypt tour from India with Nile cruise.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Cairo Nile cruise package from India begins when our professional tour guide will meet you at your hotel to begin your tour to Giza Pyramids. Today, you will have an opportunity to explore Khufu’s Great Pyramid, Khafre’s Pyramid, Menkaure’s Pyramid, and the Great Sphinx. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you how and why the Ancient Egyptian kings built their Pyramids. He will tell you about the mystery behind the pyramids.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
A fabulous Nile River cruise holiday beckons! You will spend the next four days of your 7 day Egypt tour from India on board a River cruise. So, you will take a transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your Aswan tour. Your first stop will be at the High Dam, a dam built in the 1960s, to generate hydroelectricity and to stop floods. Then take a motorboat to explore the Temple of Philae. This temple was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible Temples in Egypt. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a free morning onboard your Nile cruise ship or join us on an optional tour of the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel.
In the afternoon your Nile cruise ship sails down to Kom Ombo. Onece you arrive in Kom Ombo, you will visit the Double Temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. This temple was famous as a sanatorium in ancient Egypt. At the end of your tour, you will have a short visit to the Crocodile Museum then the ship will proceed down to Edfu, where it will dock.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before breakfast, you will take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The temple is very intact, and fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Visiting Edfu Temple adds a great value to your Egypt Nile cruise holiday from India. Take your carriage back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.
Once you reach Luxor, you will visit the largest temple in Egypt, the Temple of Karnak. A massive temple was built by several pharaohs in ancient times. Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is connected to Karnak by the ceremonial avenue of Sphinxes which was recently restored. These two temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will be disembarking from the ship after breakfast in order to explore the western side of Luxor. In the first part of your tour, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Here, the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried to be hidden from grave robbers. Your guide will recommend the top three tombs that are open to the public that you should visit. Then, you will proceed to the unique Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. You will then visit the Colossi of Memnon which lies in the Temple of Amenhotep III. After this, you will head to Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo for the final night of your Cairo and Nile cruise package from India. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning Over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in Egypt. It is admired for its beautiful wooden ceiling, historic icons, and deep connection to Egypt’s Coptic heritage.
Continue to Abu Serga Church. The Church of Abu Serga, also known as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. It is especially revered because tradition says the Holy Family stayed in a cave beneath the church during their journey in Egypt. End your Coptic Cairo tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most famous Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. It is known for its rich history and for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza, a remarkable collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts.
Culminate your day shopping at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is one of Cairo’s most famous historic markets and a vibrant place to experience the city’s traditional atmosphere. It is known for its narrow lanes, colorful shops, handmade souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and lively cafés.
Conclude your 7 days Cairo and Nile cruise from India with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. Feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
