- Flights
- Not Included
- Accommodation
- Standard to Grand Luxury
- Guide
- English Speaking
- Meals
- Full Board on Cruise and Breakfast
Trip overview
Tour the famous historical monuments of Cairo and sail between Aswan and Luxor on a 7-day cruise. Explore one of the wonders of the ancient world, then travel to Aswan to explore the stunning sights of Aswan, including the famous Philae Temple, and discover the many sights of Luxor while cruising the Nile.
Day-by-day itinerary
-
Welcome to Egypt with our organized pickup service coordinated with your flight arrival time. Your expert guide will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
-
Your expert guide will pick you up to visit the Egyptian Museum, which contains thousands of authentic objects and the exhibition of King Tutankhamun. Next, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Transfer to the station to spend the night on the sleeper train to Aswan.
-
Your guide will be waiting for you at the Aswan station. You will visit the High Dam and the majestic Philae Temple. After the visit, you will be transferred to the cruise. Overnight on board.
-
Visit the exceptional Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail towards Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. At night the cruise hosts a Galabya party. Overnight on board.
-
Excursion on the West Bank of Luxor. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board the cruise.
-
Free day in Luxor. Optional: Hot air balloon ride or East Bank tour. Transfer to the train station to spend the night on the sleeper train back to Cairo.
-
Enjoy breakfast on the train. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight.
Included
- 3 nights accommodation on Nile cruise + all meals
- 1 night hotel + breakfast in Cairo
- 2 nights in sleeper train
- 3-day excursions in Aswan and Luxor
- 1-day visit to Cairo
- Expert guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to all places mentioned in the itinerary
- All services and taxes
- Egypt entry visa
Not included
- Any extra not mentioned in our itinerary
- Any tips given during the tour
Frequently asked questions
An Egypt visa is mandatory for all visitors traveling for tourism purposes, valid for 30 days. With Aviaral Travel, our itineraries always include the visa to save you any hassle.
No mandatory vaccines are required to enter Egypt, although occasionally a yellow fever certificate may be required if coming from an endemic country.
It is advisable to wear comfortable clothing, discreet long or short pants. For women, avoid deep necklines. In hotels and cruises, there is complete freedom.
In summer, cotton clothing; in winter, dress in layers (3), as the temperature varies from cold in the early morning to hot at noon.
The weather varies (desert, valleys, coasts). Summer runs from April to October and winter from November to March, with little rain except in the north.
The currency is the Egyptian Pound. The country has faced economic fluctuations, so it is advisable to exchange money at authorized exchange offices.
