Yes. Eight days is one of the best durations for combining Cairo with a Nile Cruise in Egypt.
An 8-day itinerary gives you enough time to visit the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo’s major attractions before traveling to Luxor and sailing along the Nile toward Aswan. You can experience the highlights of ancient Egypt, including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Aswan, without trying to fit everything into just a few days.
Our 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour is designed to make the most of your time while keeping your journey comfortable, organized, and flexible.
| Good to Know | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Travel Style | Private Guided Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour |
| Accommodation | 5-Star Cairo Hotel + 5-Star Nile Cruise Cabin |
| Destinations | Cairo · Giza · Grand Egyptian Museum · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan · Abu Simbel |
| Tour Type | Private Egypt Tour with a Professional Egyptologist Guide |
| Includes | Cairo hotel accommodation · 5-star Nile Cruise accommodation · Private air-conditioned transportation · Professional Egyptologist guide · Guided sightseeing tours · Entrance fees to included attractions · Airport transfers and assistance · Meals as specified in the itinerary |
| Best For | First-Time Visitors to Egypt · History Lovers · Couples · Families · Seniors · Travelers Looking for a Private Egypt Experience |
| Guide Language | English · Other languages may be available upon request |
| Customization | Yes – This Egypt tour can be customized according to your travel dates, accommodation preferences, group size, and travel interests |
| Availability | Available throughout the year, subject to hotel, cruise, and service availability |
The best time to take an 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour is generally from October through April, when the weather is more comfortable for sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. December through February is the peak tourist season, with cooler temperatures but higher demand, while June through August can be extremely hot, especially in Upper Egypt. October, November, March, and April often offer an excellent balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Ramadan, Christmas, New Year, and Egyptian public holidays may also affect opening hours, meal schedules, availability, and demand.
Begin your Egypt adventure in Cairo, where the ancient wonders of the Giza Plateau bring you face to face with the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the legendary Great Sphinx. Continue your journey through Egypt’s remarkable history with the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum before traveling south to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum.
Explore the monumental temples of Karnak, discover the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before beginning your unforgettable journey along the Nile. From the comfort of your 5-star Nile Cruise, watch Egypt’s timeless landscapes, villages, and river life unfold as you sail toward Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. With carefully arranged accommodation, private transportation, professional Egyptologist guides, and seamless travel arrangements, our 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour offers a complete and unforgettable way to experience the best of Egypt.
Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Egypt All Inclusive and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check in and relax after your journey.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: No meals
After breakfast, begin your Cairo exploration with a visit to the Giza Pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—and the legendary Great Sphinx. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing Egypt’s most important ancient treasures, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
Return to your hotel for rest.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, fly to Luxor to start your Nile journey. Visit the immense Karnak Temple, famous for its Hypostyle Hall, followed by Luxor Temple and the historic Avenue of Sphinxes. Transfer to your Nile cruise ship, enjoy lunch, and settle into your cabin.
Overnight on Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the monumental Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and sail toward Edfu. Evening entertainment on board.
Overnight on Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to both Horus and Sobek. Return to the ship for dinner and onboard entertainment.
Overnight on Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover Aswan’s highlights, including the Aswan High Dam, the beautiful Philae Temple, and the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on board as the cruise docks in Aswan.
Overnight on Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, disembark and fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temples is available for those who wish to extend their experience.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, concluding your unforgettable nile cruise and cairo package experience.
Meals: Breakfast
This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Egypt, couples, families with older children, history enthusiasts, and travelers who want to combine Cairo’s famous pyramids with the major archaeological highlights of the Nile Valley. It is a good choice if you enjoy guided sightseeing and want to experience Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel in one organized journey. Travelers should be comfortable with early morning starts, walking, uneven surfaces, stairs, exposure to the Egyptian sun and changing between hotels, transfers, and the Nile Cruise.
This 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour involves walking across sand, cobblestones, uneven ancient surfaces, steps, and sloped paths at some archaeological sites. Several attractions, including the Giza Plateau, Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Abu Simbel, have limited shade and may require moderate walking.
Travelers with limited mobility can join the tour, but accessibility varies between sites, and some chambers, viewpoints, or areas may not be fully accessible. Our vehicles can generally accommodate reasonable mobility requirements, while wheelchair storage, boarding assistance, and specific transportation needs should be confirmed before arrival.
If you use a wheelchair or have mobility requirements, please tell us when booking. Our team can review the itinerary, transportation, and site access with you and recommend the most comfortable arrangements for your trip.
A little preparation goes a long way toward making your 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour comfortable and enjoyable. Egypt is a country of sunshine, ancient stone, desert landscapes, and unforgettable walks, so packing the right essentials will help you focus on what really matters—enjoying every moment of your journey. ❤️
Bringing the family to Egypt? Absolutely! Children are welcome, and exploring the pyramids, temples, and Nile River can be an unforgettable experience for young travelers. ❤️
Because ancient sites can include sand, steps, cobblestones, and uneven surfaces, a compact folding stroller is usually more practical than a large stroller. Child pricing depends on the child’s age, room or cabin occupancy, and the services included in your selected package.
Please provide the age of each child when booking, and our team will help arrange the most suitable accommodation and services for your family.
Your Egypt adventure begins at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Upon arrival, our representative will meet you in the Arrivals Hall and assist you with your transfer to your Cairo hotel.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Meeting Point | Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals Hall |
| Airport Code | CAI |
| Meeting Time | According to your international flight arrival time |
| Airport Transfer | Private transfer to your Cairo hotel |
| Location | View on Google Maps |
We believe traveling through Egypt should be an enjoyable experience for our guests while also respecting the people, places, and communities that make the journey special. We work with locally based guides, drivers, cruise operators, hotels, and sightseeing providers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and along the Nile.
Where practical, travelers are encouraged to carry a refillable water bottle to help reduce single-use plastic, although refill facilities may vary between vehicles, hotels, and cruise vessels. Our tours follow official visitor routes and applicable site regulations, while our transportation and Nile Cruise arrangements are provided by confirmed local suppliers.
| Our Approach | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Local Expertise | Work with professional local Egyptologists and experienced tourism providers. |
| Local Businesses | Our tours use locally based hotels, transportation providers, cruise operators, guides, and sightseeing services. |
| Respect for Heritage | Visitors are expected to follow official site rules and help protect Egypt’s archaeological heritage. |
| Reduce Single-Use Plastic | We encourage guests to carry a refillable water bottle where practical. |
| Transparent Arrangements | Final hotel, vehicle, cruise, and service details depend on availability and confirmed suppliers. |
| Responsible Planning | We choose practical transportation arrangements based on the confirmed itinerary, route, timing, and availability. |
We do not describe our transportation or Nile Cruise arrangements as carbon-neutral unless a specific service has independently verified certification.
| Tour Type | Cairo & Giza | Nile Cruise | Luxor | Edfu & Kom Ombo | Aswan | Abu Simbel | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour | ✓ | 4 Nights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | First-time visitors wanting a complete Egypt experience |
| Nile Cruise Only | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Optional | Travelers focusing mainly on Upper Egypt |
| Short Nile Cruise Tour | Limited | Shorter Cruise | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | Optional | Travelers with limited time |
| 7 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Optional | Travelers looking for a shorter itinerary |
| 10 Days Egypt Tour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Travelers who prefer more time and a slower pace |
Why choose the 8-day option? It offers a balanced combination of Cairo’s Pyramids and museums, a multi-night Nile Cruise, the major archaeological sites of Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, plus Abu Simbel, making it a strong choice for first-time visitors who want to experience many of Egypt’s highlights in one trip.
Prices are per person in USD, based on 2 people sharing a double room and including accommodation. You will stay at one of the listed properties or a similar hotel or Nile Cruise of the same quality, subject to availability.
| Category | Accommodation Options |
|---|---|
| Cairo | Barcelo Pyramids · AZAL Pyramids · Pyramids Park · Pyramisa |
| Aswan | Aswan Plaza · Obelisk Nile Towers |
| Nile Cruise | MS Tower Prestige · MS Royal Signature · MS Royal Beau Rivage · MS Esmeralda · MS Royal Elite |
You’ll stay in one of these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality.
| Category | Accommodation Options |
|---|---|
| Cairo | Novotel 6 October · Helnan Dream · Steigenberger Pyramids · Concorde El Salam |
| Aswan | Obelisk Nile Towers · Pyramisa Isis · Tolip |
| Nile Cruise | MS Lady Mary · MS Kontiki · MS Jamila · MS Royal Beau Rivage · MS Royal Elite |
You’ll stay in one of these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality.
| Category | Accommodation Options |
|---|---|
| Cairo | Sofitel El Gezirah · Hyatt Regency · Triumph Luxury · Hilton 6 October |
| Aswan | Sonesta Nouba · Mövenpick · The Zen Wellness |
| Nile Cruise | MS Sonesta Moon Goddess · MS Mövenpick Lily · MS Serenity · MS Steigenberger Regency |
You’ll stay in one of these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality.
| Category | Accommodation Options |
|---|---|
| Cairo | Fairmont Nile · Four Seasons Nile Plaza · St. Regis · Marriott Mena House |
| Aswan | Sofitel Old Cataract |
| Nile Cruise | MS Historia · MS Sonesta Sun Goddess · MS Le Fayan |
You’ll stay in one of these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality.
If your plans change, our cancellation policy is designed to make the terms clear before you book.
| Cancellation Time | Refund |
|---|---|
| More than 30 days before arrival | Full refund, less a $50 administration fee |
| 15–30 days before arrival | 50% refund |
| Within 14 days of arrival | No refund; date changes may be considered on a case-by-case basis |
Cancellation terms may also be affected by the individual policies of the confirmed hotel, Nile Cruise, flights, and other travel services. The cancellation conditions applicable to your booking will be confirmed before payment.
The 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour brings together the highlights of ancient Egypt in one carefully planned journey. Enjoy 3 nights in Cairo and 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board, with private airport and hotel transfers, a professional Egyptologist guide, and entrance fees to the included sightseeing sites. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, discover the temples and tombs of Luxor, sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo, explore Aswan, and experience the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. It is an ideal choice for first-time visitors who want to experience Cairo and the Nile Valley in 8 days / 7 nights with accommodation, guided sightseeing, and transportation arrangements organized in advance.
This Egypt tour lasts 8 days and 7 nights, combining 3 nights in Cairo with 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise. The itinerary covers Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
The package includes accommodation in a 5-star Cairo hotel, 4 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board, private air-conditioned transfers, professional Egyptologist-guided sightseeing, airport assistance, and entrance fees to the attractions included in the itinerary.
Domestic flights are not included in the standard tour price unless specifically stated in your confirmed package. If required, our team can help arrange the appropriate flights to match the itinerary.
The standard arrangement can be customized depending on availability and your selected services. Private sightseeing, private transfers, and other upgrades can be arranged according to your preferences.
The itinerary includes the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel is included when stated in the confirmed itinerary and package price. Because tour arrangements can vary, we recommend checking the final inclusions shown in your booking confirmation.
The tour includes 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise with full-board accommodation. The specific cruise vessel depends on your selected comfort level, travel dates, and availability.
Yes. Families are welcome, although some sightseeing days involve early starts, walking, stairs, uneven surfaces, and exposure to the sun. Child pricing and accommodation arrangements depend on the child’s age and room or cabin configuration.
Yes. You can request changes to accommodation, cruise category, additional nights, sightseeing, transfers, and selected experiences, subject to availability. Tell us your travel dates and preferences and we can prepare a customized option.
This was an excellent way to experience Egypt in eight days. Egypt All Inclusive handled our domestic flights, hotel arrangements, private transfers, guides, and Nile Cruise very efficiently. The ancient sites were spectacular, and our Egyptologist guides provided fascinating explanations everywhere we went. The cruise was comfortable and relaxing after busy sightseeing days. We especially enjoyed waking up to views of the Nile each morning.
Our 8-day Egypt vacation with Egypt All Inclusive was an unforgettable experience. Cairo was amazing, especially the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. After exploring Cairo, we flew south and began our Nile Cruise. Sailing between the ancient cities was beautiful, and visiting the temples along the way made the trip even more special. The flights and transfers were arranged smoothly, and everything was well organized.
