Experience the best of Egypt with this Cairo and Nile cruise package. In just six days, you enjoy a rich mix of history, culture, and comfort. This tour is perfect for you if you want to see Cairo and sail the Nile in one smooth holiday. Discover Egypt with our exclusive 6-day Egypt vacations. Your adventure begins in Cairo. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, and explore the Grand Egyptian Museum. Wander through the vibrant Khan El-Khalili bazaar. This part of your Cairo Nile cruise tour gives you a strong first look at the country’s glorious past.
Fly to Aswan to begin your unforgettable Nile River experience. Your Cairo and Nile cruise holiday takes you to the heart of Upper Egypt. Sail through the heart of Egypt and visit temples, tombs, and other ancient sites along the way. Highlights of this 6-day trip to Egypt include visiting the High Dam and Philae Temple in Aswan. Explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu. Discover the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor.
This Egypt Cairo and Nile cruise tour combines top sights with easy planning. You enjoy guided visits, comfortable accommodation, and a relaxing cruise atmosphere. It is a smart choice if you want a short yet rewarding escape. Choose this Cairo and Nile cruise package with Egypt Best Vacations and turn six days into a lifetime memory. Book now and enjoy Cairo, the Nile, and the magic of ancient Egypt in one inspiring trip.
One of our representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal to begin your Cairo & Nile cruise package. Enjoy a guided tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you how and why the Ancient Egyptian kings built the Pyramids. He will tell you about the mystery behind the pyramids. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
A magnificent Nile cruise vacation beckons! Your Egypt in 6 days Cairo and Nile cruise package shifting south. Early breakfast in the hotel before flying 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. Philae Temple was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible Temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn how the ancient Egyptians fashioned their obelisks and statues of gods and kings. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning with your Cairo Nile cruise tour presents exciting options:
As the midday sun warms the air, your Nile cruise sets sail for Kom Ombo. Disembark and explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum, before you go back to your river cruise to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before breakfast, you will be taken in a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus. Edfu Temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and is the most intact temple in Egypt. Visit the temple of Edfu adds a great value to your Egypt tour with Nile cruise. Afterward the cruise will sail from Edfu via the Lock of Esna on its way to Luxor.
Once you reach Luxor, you will have the chance to see the largest temple in Egypt, Karnak Temple. Its vast halls, towering columns, and sacred sanctuaries reveal the greatness of Thebes during the New Kingdom. Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is one of the most beautiful ancient temples in Egypt. Built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. It was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the glory of ancient Thebes. Overnight in Luxor.
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 our tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the magnificent tombs found in the Valley of the Kings. Here. the pharaohs of the New Kingdom buried their kings to keep them hidden from grave robbers. A total of 65 tombs can be found in the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will recommend the top three tombs that are open to the public that you should visit.
Then, proceed to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. Known for its grand terraces and elegant design set against the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. End your Luxor West Bank tour at the Colossi of Memnon. They once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple and remain one of the most famous landmarks in ancient Thebes. After this, you will head to Luxor Airport in order to catch our flight back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel to enjoy the final night of your Cairo and Nile cruise holiday.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning Over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
After breakfast at the hotel, you will 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.
From the GEM museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin. A fort was built in 1172 to defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Wrap up your Cairo & Nile cruise vacation package with a transfer to Cairo airport for your final departure. It is sad to see you leaving, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
