8-Day Wonders of Egypt: Nile Cruise, Luxor & Abu Simbel

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Destinations

Egypt

Pick-up time:11

Schedule:On request

Meeting point:cair

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo Welcome at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel .Free time to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Overnight in Cairo. Day 2: The Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Guided tour of the Giza Plateau: The Great Pyramids and the Sphinx .Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square (or GEM if open).Evening transfer to the airport/station for your overnight journey or flight to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor (Hotel or Cruise).Day 3: Hot Air Balloon & Luxor West Bank – Cruise Embarkation Early Morning: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor's West Bank .Visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon .Board your 5-Star Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch on board .Overnight on board in Luxo r.Day 4: East Bank of Luxor & Sail to Edfu Morning tour of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.Sail toward Edfu via the Esna Lock .Overnight on board in Edfu .Day 5: Edfu, Kom Ombo & Sail to AswanVisit the Temple of Horus in Edfu via horse-drawn carriage.Sail to Kom Ombo and explore the dual Temple of Sobek and Haeroris.Continue sailing to Aswan.Overnight on board in Aswan.Day 6: Abu Simbel Excursion & Nubian Village VisitEarly Morning: Guided excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel. Return to Aswan for lunch on board.Afternoon: Boat trip down the Nile to visit the vibrant Nubian Village on Gharb Soheil island.Overnight on board in Aswan.Day 7: Aswan Highlights & Flight back to CairoVisit the Philae Temple dedicated to Isis and the Aswan High Dam.Disembark from the cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.Overnight in Cairo.Day 8: Final DepartureBreakfast at the hotel.Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international departure flight.What’s Included3 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast).4 Nights on a 5-Star Nile Cruise (Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight in Luxor.Guided Day Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples.Boat Ride and Guided Tour of the Nubian Village in Aswan.All Transfers in Air-Conditioned Vehicles.Licensed English-Speaking Egyptologist Tour Guide.Entrance Fees to all mentioned historical sites.Option 2: Experiential & Immersive FocusBest for: Premium travelers seeking a descriptive, experiential itinerary.Tour Title: 8-Day Jewels of the Nile: Luxury Cruise, Hot Air Balloon & Abu SimbelDuration: 8 Days / 7 NightsTour OverviewDiscover Egypt’s timeless magic from sky to river. Float above Luxor’s open-air museum at sunrise, drift down the historic Nile aboard a luxury riverboat, experience the warm hospitality of Aswan's Nubian culture, and gaze upon the legendary statues of Abu Simbel.Tour BreakdownDayFocus / Main ActivityKey Sites CoveredDay 1Cairo ArrivalWelcome meet & greet, hotel check-inDay 2Ancient WondersGiza Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian MuseumDay 3Luxor West Bank & FlightSunrise Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut TempleDay 4Luxor East Bank & River CruiseKarnak Temple, Luxor Temple, sailing past Esna LockDay 5River TemplesEdfu Temple (Horus) & Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek)Day 6Abu Simbel & Nubian CultureAbu Simbel Temples & Nubian Village boat tripDay 7Aswan Highlights & Cairo ReturnPhilae Temple, Aswan High Dam, evening flight to CairoDay 8DepartureAirport transfer for departure