With our ‘Pyramids & Temples’ tour from Egypt Escapes you have the opportunity to enjoy a River Nile Cruise as well as a hotel stay in Giza, near Cairo. Itineraries can be tailored to your requirements, just get in touch with our Egypt Experts.
You can start or end your River Nile Cruise with a stay in Giza, Cairo, in a luxury hotel with Pyramids view room. The hotel location is just a few minutes’ drive from the famous Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Learn about the Khufu, Khafre and Khephren Pyramids, as well as the majestic Sphinx, with expert commentary from an Egyptologist. You’ll also explore the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum and spend at leisure.
For those that seek even more, you can head to Alexandria, an ancient port city founded by Alexander the Great and the royal palace of Cleopatra. Here you can find out about the legendary Pharos Lighthouse and the lost Library of Alexandria, both of which no longer exist.
You will start in ancient Luxor for your Nile cruise. Here you will visit the West Bank of Luxor, home to the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, where you’ll see impressive tombs and can even enter Tutankhamun’s tomb (extra fees apply). You’ll then admire the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Continuing along the Nile towards Aswan, visit the temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to gods Horus and Sobek. An experience-filled day awaits in Aswan—discover the colossal High Dam, the beguiling Temple of Philae, and the fascinating Nubian Museum. The next day, take a ride on a traditional felucca boat.
Head to Edfu, where you’ll have the afternoon free to explore before returning to Luxor the next day. Here, admire the numerous ancient monuments in the East Bank, including the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple.
Finally, you’ll transfer back to the airport for your return flight home.
Other options: All of our amazing tours to Egypt are fully flexible and can be tailored to your needs. If you want to spend a little longer somewhere, or cut something out, just let our experts know and we will make it happen for you. Please contact our ‘Egypt Experts’ for more information & a bespoke quote.
Nile Cruise & Cairo Stay What’s Included
Return flights
7-Nights 5-Star Full-Board River Nile Cruise
Outside Cabin with Nile View
Full Excursion Package (details below)
2-Nights Cairo Stay in Giza
Pyramid View Room
Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Excursion
When
Travel winter sun dates for the best prices with lots of other dates available from small supplements.
Cairo Stay
Our rep will meet you at the airport and guide you through the city to your luxury hotel in Giza. You can then decide whether to join a professional guide for a Pyramid and Grand Egyptian Museum tour. Our rep will also be happy to help with any other sightseeing or excursion plans you have for the city, including Alexandria, Papyrus Museum, Mohammed Ali Mosque, shopping opportunities both modern and ancient.
Nile Cruise Itinerary
Day 1 – Embark your cruise ship, unpack your bags & get comfortable then enjoy a welcome meeting and 5-star dinner with overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Luxor. Visit of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples opportunity. Lunch on the cruise. Noon time sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.
Day 3 – Nile Cruise sailing around 9am to Kom Ombo and visit Sobek Temple opportunity. After visit sailing to Aswan with arrival around 21hrs, dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 4 – Morning in Aswan with opportunity to visit the High Dam, Philea Temple and Felucca trip on the Nile. Afternoon at leisure with chance to explore Aswan, excursion to the Nubian Village or camel ride along the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5 – Early morning (optional) visit to the famous temple of Abu Simbel in the south of Aswan or you can just spend a relaxed morning on the sun deck. Afternoon sailing (around 14 hrs) back north to Edfu and arrival (around 21hrs) overnight in Edfu.
Day 6 – In the morning sailing to Esna, around (10hrs) with chance to visit Temple of Khnum. Then time to relax and enjoy the cruise sailing downstream to Luxor, (arrival 1430hrs). Afternoon option to tour the heart of the city of Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 7 – Opportunity to explore West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Evening option for ‘sound and light show’ at Karnak Temple (optional), then stay overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 – Breakfast on the cruise then transfer to your home bound flight or trip to Cairo.
