Cairo & Luxor & Aswan
Explore Tours
Included/Exclude
- Meet and assist at the airport
- Tour guide
- Transfers
- Entrance fees
- Egypt Entry Visa
- Tips
- Entrance inside the Pyramids
- Mineral water during Meals
Tour Plan
🛬 Arrival at Cairo International Airport
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your group will be welcomed by our professional representative, who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free entry into Egypt.
🚍 Transfer to Hotel
You will then be transferred in a deluxe air-conditioned coach to your hotel in Cairo.
🏨 Hotel Check-In
Arrive at the hotel, complete the check-in process, and take some time to relax after your journey.
🌙 Overnight in Cairo
Spend your first night in Egypt’s dynamic capital, resting and preparing for the adventures ahead.
🍽️ Breakfast at the Hotel
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before heading out to explore the historical heart of Cairo.
🏛️ Visit the Egyptian Museum
Begin with a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts including the world-famous treasures of Tutankhamun, statues, mummies, and items from various dynasties spanning thousands of years.
🕌 Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din
Continue to the majestic Citadel of Salah El-Din, a medieval fortress that offers panoramic views over Cairo. Inside, visit the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, with its striking Ottoman architecture.
🍴 Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a handpicked local restaurant serving traditional Egyptian cuisine.
🛍️ Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Stroll through the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous markets in the Middle East. Explore the winding alleys filled with spices, textiles, perfumes, antiques, and handcrafted souvenirs.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight at the Hotel
Return to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay in Cairo.
🌟 Optional Evening Activity – Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids
In the evening, you may choose to attend the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza (optional). This immersive outdoor spectacle narrates the history of ancient Egypt with dramatic lighting, music, and projections against the backdrop of the pyramids and the Sphinx.
🍽️ Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for a full day of exploring Egypt’s most iconic archaeological sites.
🏛️ Visit to the Necropolis of Saqqara
Begin your day with a visit to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt and the first monumental structure made of stone. Discover the ancient tombs and funerary complexes that form part of this vast necropolis.
🍴 Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant en route to the next site.
🏜️ Visit the Giza Plateau
In the afternoon, explore the awe-inspiring Giza Plateau, one of the most famous and iconic sites in the world:
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The Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) – The largest and oldest of the three pyramids, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) – Notable for its preserved casing stones near the top.
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Pyramid of Menkaure (Mykerinos) – The smallest but still grand and historically significant.
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The Great Sphinx – The legendary limestone statue with a lion’s body and a human head, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight at the Hotel
Return to your hotel in Cairo for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
✈️ Early Morning Flight to Luxor
Start the day early with a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and the gateway to Upper Egypt’s most magnificent temples.
🏛️ Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
Upon arrival, begin your guided tour of Luxor’s East Bank:
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Karnak Temple Complex – One of the largest and most impressive religious structures in the world, Karnak is a vast open-air museum with towering columns, sphinx-lined avenues, and centuries of layered history dedicated to the god Amun.
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Luxor Temple – Connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor Temple stands at the heart of the modern city. It is beautifully preserved and was used for religious rituals and coronations.
🚢 Nile Cruise Check-in & Breakfast Onboard
After your temple visits, check in to your Nile cruise. Enjoy a welcome breakfast on board and settle into your cabin as the ship prepares for its journey along the Nile.
🌞 Free Afternoon at Leisure
The afternoon is yours to relax on the cruise deck, take in the river views, or explore Luxor independently.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Nile Cruise
Dinner will be served on board as you spend your first night aboard the cruise ship docked in Luxor.
🍽️ Breakfast Onboard
Enjoy breakfast while the cruise sets sail from Luxor toward Edfu, continuing your journey through the heart of ancient Egypt along the majestic Nile.
🚢 Nile Navigation & Esna Lock Crossing
Experience the unique passage through the Esna Lock, a fascinating engineering feature that adjusts the cruise to the water levels between Luxor and Edfu. Relax on deck as you observe local life along the riverbanks and enjoy the scenic Nile landscapes.
🍽️ Lunch & Leisure Time Onboard
Lunch will be served on the cruise, followed by free time to enjoy the ship’s amenities, sunbathe, or simply unwind as you sail peacefully toward Edfu.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Cruise
Dinner is served onboard. The cruise will dock overnight in Edfu, ready for the next day’s temple visits.
🏛️ Morning Visit to Edfu Temple
After an early start, take a horse-drawn carriage ride or a short transfer to visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, this grand structure features towering columns, intricate hieroglyphics, and an impressive sanctuary.
🍽️ Breakfast Onboard
Return to the cruise ship and enjoy breakfast as the ship resumes its journey along the Nile.
🚢 Navigation to Kom Ombo
Relax on deck and take in the serene river scenery as you sail toward Kom Ombo.
🏛️ Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
Upon arrival, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. The temple’s symmetrical design and the adjacent Crocodile Museum make it a fascinating stop along the Nile.
🚢 Continue Sailing to Aswan
After your visit, return to the cruise as it sails south to Aswan, passing picturesque landscapes and small riverside villages.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Cruise
Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night docked in Aswan, ready for the next day's exploration.
🏛️ Morning Excursion to Aswan Highlights
Begin the day with guided visits to two of Aswan’s most iconic landmarks:
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High Dam – A modern engineering marvel built in the 1960s to control the Nile's flooding and provide hydroelectric power. Enjoy panoramic views over Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.
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Temple of Philae – Visit the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from flooding. Explore its elegant columns, sanctuaries, and reliefs.
🍽️ Breakfast Onboard
Return to the cruise for a relaxing breakfast after your morning visits.
⛵ Felucca Ride around Kitchener Island
Later in the day, enjoy a traditional felucca (sailboat) ride around Kitchener Island, known for its lush botanical gardens, palm trees, and exotic plants. A tranquil and scenic experience on the Nile.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Cruise
Return to the cruise ship for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in Aswan.
🌟 Optional Evening Activity – Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple
In the evening, you may choose to attend the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (optional), where ancient myths and history are brought to life through narration, music, and dramatic lighting in a stunning island setting.
🍽️ Early Breakfast Onboard
Start the day with an early breakfast on the cruise before departing for an unforgettable journey to one of Egypt’s greatest monuments.
🚌 Excursion to Abu Simbel by Deluxe Coach
Depart from Aswan by air-conditioned coach to visit the spectacular Temples of Abu Simbel, located near the southern border with Sudan. These colossal rock-cut temples were built by Ramses II and are famous for their grandeur, symmetry, and the iconic seated statues guarding the entrance. The site was famously relocated by UNESCO to save it from flooding after the construction of the High Dam.
🚌 Return to Aswan
After exploring Abu Simbel, return to the cruise in Aswan for some well-earned relaxation.
🍽️ Lunch, Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Cruise
Enjoy lunch and dinner on board as you unwind after a full day of exploration. Spend your final night on the Nile Cruise docked in Aswan.
🍽️ Breakfast Onboard
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast as the cruise begins its northbound journey from Aswan back toward Edfu, with a stop at Kom Ombo if it wasn’t fully explored on the previous visit.
🚢 Navigation via Kom Ombo
Sail past the temple town of Kom Ombo, offering continued views of rural Nile life, palm groves, and ancient riverbanks.
🍽️ Lunch Onboard
Lunch will be served on the cruise as you continue navigating toward Edfu, allowing for a leisurely afternoon on deck or in your cabin.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Cruise
Enjoy your evening meal onboard the cruise and settle in for an overnight stay as the ship docks in Edfu or sails onward depending on cruise timing.
🚢 Morning Navigation
Begin the day sailing toward Luxor, enjoying scenic views along the Nile as the cruise continues its journey.
🍽️ Lunch Onboard
Enjoy a relaxing lunch on board as the ship docks at Luxor, preparing for a deep dive into the grandeur of ancient Thebes.
🏛️ Afternoon West Bank Tour – Ancient Royal Legacy
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Valley of the Kings – Discover the legendary necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Explore three royal tombs, adorned with vibrant wall carvings and inscriptions that have stood the test of time.
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Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – Visit the stunning mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
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Colossi of Memnon – Stop for photos at these two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing guard over the Theban necropolis.
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Village of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) – Discover the preserved village where the craftsmen who built the royal tombs lived. Gain insight into their tools, daily lives, and fascinating wall paintings.
🍽️ Dinner & 🌙 Overnight on the Cruise
Return to the cruise for dinner and a restful overnight stay on board in Luxor.
🌟 Optional Evening Activity – Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple
In the evening, you may attend the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple (optional), where the great history of Thebes is told through an immersive spectacle of lights, music, and storytelling in one of Egypt’s most sacred temple complexes.
🛫 Transfer to Luxor Airport
You will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your international departure (or domestic flight back to Cairo, depending on flight arrangements). Our representative will assist with airport procedures to ensure a smooth and comfortable departure.
🌍 End of Tour
We thank you for traveling with us and hope you leave with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s rich history and culture. Safe travels!
