8 Day Classic Cairo, Alexandria and Nile Cruise Tour

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A classic wide-angle view of the three main Giza Pyramids and smaller queen's pyramids, set against the clear blue sky, with a small horsecart visible in the foreground desert sand.
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The imposing stone exterior of the Citadel of Qaitbay Amphitheatre in Alexandria, showing its medieval fortress walls, battlements, and central courtyard with cannons.
A Man Riding a Camel in traditional clothing is viewed from a low angle, silhouetted against the bright sky, with the Pyramids of Giza clearly visible in the desert background.
Tourists riding camels across the plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
The Great Pyramid of Giza with the Sphinx.
Female tourist in a hat smiling next to the colossal Great Sphinx of Giza Egypt landmark
A group of Tourists stands near the smaller wall enclosures, looking toward the Sphinx and the massive Great Giza Pyramids in the background under a blue sky.
Tourists walk through the imposing corridor lined with massive aswan granite pillars within the valley temple of khafre at Giza.
A low-angle interior view showing the massive, square-cut Granite stone pillars within the Valley Temple of Khafre near the Great Sphinx at Giza, with a clear blue sky visible overhead.
View through the Valley Temple of Khafre gates to the Pyramid of Khafre at Giza.
Tourists viewing the colossal statue in the stunning, sunlit atrium of the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
A modern Grand Egyptian Museum lobby featuring a colossal ancient Egyptian statue of a sphinx, tall inscribed columns.
Ancient Egyptian statues displayed on grand steps inside the magnificent, modern Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
Colossal Ramesses II Pharaonic statue in the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM Giza Egypt artifact
Two ancient Egyptian statues, a male and a female figure, stand impressively in the modern interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Tourists walking through a long, illuminated hallway with ancient hieroglyphics carved into the walls, a common sight at the Valley of the Kings.
A tourist looking at the Valley of the Kings desert landscape in Luxor, showing tomb entrances.
A mummy displayed in a Glass coffin inside a brightly lit room at the Valley Of The Kings exhibit in Luxor.
A view Inside Valley of the Kings showing a burial chamber with brightly painted and well-preserved scenes and hieroglyphs on the walls and ceiling, including a large rectangular sarcophagus pit.
An Aerial View Balloons Temple Of Hatshepsut scene showing two hot air balloons floating over the terraced temple against the massive cliffs of the West Bank in Luxor, Egypt.
Tourists Taking Photos On Stairs Temple Of Hatshebsut, ascending the ramps towards the terraced facade of the magnificent mortuary temple, with sunlit cliffs in the background.
An upward view of colossal statues of Hathor, featuring cow-eared capitals, within the Hatshepsut Temple Deir El Bahri in Luxor, set against a brilliant blue sky.
A high Aerial View of Queen Hatshepsut Temple West Bank of Nile Luxor, showing the multi-level, terraced architecture carved into the towering desert cliffs.
The two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, sit ruined in a lush field with the mountains of the Theban Necropolis.
A wide shot of the Luxor Colossi of Memnon, showing the two massive, seated stone statues of Amenhotep III surrounded by a large group of tourists in the desert landscape.
Two colossal statues of the Colossi of Memnon stand majestically in a field, towering over the Luxor landscape
The massive stone entrance pylon of the Karnak Temple complex at Sunset in Luxor, Egypt, with the sky glowing in shades of orange and pink.
Woman tourist exploring the Avenue of Sphinxes in Karnak Temple Luxor Egypt ancient architecture
A row of ancient sphinx statues, lining an avenue leading to the entrance pylon of the Karnak Temple.
A tourist taking photos of Hapshetsut granite, specifically an engraved, massive block featuring detailed hieroglyphic reliefs and an obelisk in the background at Karnak Temple.
The illuminated Luxor Temple at Night, showing massive columns, statues of pharaohs, and the grand entrance courtyard bathed in warm yellow light against the dark blue sky.
A group of Luxor Temple visitors stand in front of the massive first pylon, the standing statues of Ramesses II, and a tall obelisk under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of the Nile River as seen from the top of the Aswan High Dam.
The Aswan High Dam, showing the hydroelectric power station building and the turbulent water flowing from the dam into the Nile River.
Small group tour entering the majestic Temple of Isis at Philae Island Aswan Egypt
An exterior view of the Philae Temple, showing its majestic pylon with intricate carvings and the surrounding colonnade.
An aerial View of The temple of philea in egypt, showing the complex of buildings relocated on Agilkia Island, surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Nile.
Tourists stand around the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a massive granite monument still attached to the bedrock of the ancient quarry
A tourist takes a picture of the Unfinished Obelisk, still embedded in the granite quarry, showing a massive, partially carved stone monument.
The ancient Kom Ombo Temple is seen from the Nile River at sunset, with its columns and walls.
The illuminated inner pathway of Kom Ombo Temple at Night, with tall, carved walls glowing brightly under warm lighting in Egypt.
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A view of the beautifully preserved ritual barque and shrine, including a white falcon statue, inside The Sanctuary Inside Temple of Edfu Egypt, illuminated by warm golden light.
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The colossal entrance pylons of Edfu Temple, which is Dedicated to Horus God in Egypt, featuring massive carved reliefs and a central doorway.
The distinctive, sloped architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Egypt, seen across a reflecting pool with palm trees and modern buildings in the background.
Wide Interior View of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (The New Library of Alexandria), showing multi-tiered wooden floors, rows of bookshelves, modern sculptures, and vast reading spaces under a unique, sloping canopy ceiling.
High-angle View of the Interior of the Reading Room of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, showing multiple tiers of bookshelves and reading desks under a high, modern, angular ceiling.
The sunlit, tiered seating and stone ruins of The Roman Amphitheatre next to a column capital at the archaeological site of Pompeys Pillar in Alexandria.
A low-angle shot of a white stone Granite Sphinx statue on a pedestal, positioned next to the taller Pompey's Pillar column in the Serapeum complex in Alexandria, against a bright, cloudy blue sky.
The tall, single Corinthian column of Pompeys Pillar stands next to a limestone sphinx statue amidst the ancient ruins of Alexandria, Egypt.
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A classic wide-angle view of the three main Giza Pyramids and smaller queen's pyramids, set against the clear blue sky, with a small horsecart visible in the foreground desert sand.
Entrance-to-Luxor-Temple-at-Sunset-Tripidays-Egypt-Tours
The imposing stone exterior of the Citadel of Qaitbay Amphitheatre in Alexandria, showing its medieval fortress walls, battlements, and central courtyard with cannons.
A Man Riding a Camel in traditional clothing is viewed from a low angle, silhouetted against the bright sky, with the Pyramids of Giza clearly visible in the desert background.
Tourists riding camels across the plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
The Great Pyramid of Giza with the Sphinx.
Female tourist in a hat smiling next to the colossal Great Sphinx of Giza Egypt landmark
A group of Tourists stands near the smaller wall enclosures, looking toward the Sphinx and the massive Great Giza Pyramids in the background under a blue sky.
Tourists walk through the imposing corridor lined with massive aswan granite pillars within the valley temple of khafre at Giza.
A low-angle interior view showing the massive, square-cut Granite stone pillars within the Valley Temple of Khafre near the Great Sphinx at Giza, with a clear blue sky visible overhead.
View through the Valley Temple of Khafre gates to the Pyramid of Khafre at Giza.
Tourists viewing the colossal statue in the stunning, sunlit atrium of the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
A modern Grand Egyptian Museum lobby featuring a colossal ancient Egyptian statue of a sphinx, tall inscribed columns.
Ancient Egyptian statues displayed on grand steps inside the magnificent, modern Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
Colossal Ramesses II Pharaonic statue in the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM Giza Egypt artifact
Two ancient Egyptian statues, a male and a female figure, stand impressively in the modern interior of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Tourists walking through a long, illuminated hallway with ancient hieroglyphics carved into the walls, a common sight at the Valley of the Kings.
A tourist looking at the Valley of the Kings desert landscape in Luxor, showing tomb entrances.
A mummy displayed in a Glass coffin inside a brightly lit room at the Valley Of The Kings exhibit in Luxor.
A view Inside Valley of the Kings showing a burial chamber with brightly painted and well-preserved scenes and hieroglyphs on the walls and ceiling, including a large rectangular sarcophagus pit.
An Aerial View Balloons Temple Of Hatshepsut scene showing two hot air balloons floating over the terraced temple against the massive cliffs of the West Bank in Luxor, Egypt.
Tourists Taking Photos On Stairs Temple Of Hatshebsut, ascending the ramps towards the terraced facade of the magnificent mortuary temple, with sunlit cliffs in the background.
An upward view of colossal statues of Hathor, featuring cow-eared capitals, within the Hatshepsut Temple Deir El Bahri in Luxor, set against a brilliant blue sky.
A high Aerial View of Queen Hatshepsut Temple West Bank of Nile Luxor, showing the multi-level, terraced architecture carved into the towering desert cliffs.
The two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, sit ruined in a lush field with the mountains of the Theban Necropolis.
A wide shot of the Luxor Colossi of Memnon, showing the two massive, seated stone statues of Amenhotep III surrounded by a large group of tourists in the desert landscape.
Two colossal statues of the Colossi of Memnon stand majestically in a field, towering over the Luxor landscape
The massive stone entrance pylon of the Karnak Temple complex at Sunset in Luxor, Egypt, with the sky glowing in shades of orange and pink.
Woman tourist exploring the Avenue of Sphinxes in Karnak Temple Luxor Egypt ancient architecture
A row of ancient sphinx statues, lining an avenue leading to the entrance pylon of the Karnak Temple.
A tourist taking photos of Hapshetsut granite, specifically an engraved, massive block featuring detailed hieroglyphic reliefs and an obelisk in the background at Karnak Temple.
The illuminated Luxor Temple at Night, showing massive columns, statues of pharaohs, and the grand entrance courtyard bathed in warm yellow light against the dark blue sky.
A group of Luxor Temple visitors stand in front of the massive first pylon, the standing statues of Ramesses II, and a tall obelisk under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of the Nile River as seen from the top of the Aswan High Dam.
The Aswan High Dam, showing the hydroelectric power station building and the turbulent water flowing from the dam into the Nile River.
Small group tour entering the majestic Temple of Isis at Philae Island Aswan Egypt
An exterior view of the Philae Temple, showing its majestic pylon with intricate carvings and the surrounding colonnade.
An aerial View of The temple of philea in egypt, showing the complex of buildings relocated on Agilkia Island, surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Nile.
Tourists stand around the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, a massive granite monument still attached to the bedrock of the ancient quarry
A tourist takes a picture of the Unfinished Obelisk, still embedded in the granite quarry, showing a massive, partially carved stone monument.
The ancient Kom Ombo Temple is seen from the Nile River at sunset, with its columns and walls.
The illuminated inner pathway of Kom Ombo Temple at Night, with tall, carved walls glowing brightly under warm lighting in Egypt.
hieroglyphic-Paint-at
A view of the beautifully preserved ritual barque and shrine, including a white falcon statue, inside The Sanctuary Inside Temple of Edfu Egypt, illuminated by warm golden light.
The-Temple-of-Horus-Edfu-Falcon-Tripidays-Egypt-Tours
The colossal entrance pylons of Edfu Temple, which is Dedicated to Horus God in Egypt, featuring massive carved reliefs and a central doorway.
The distinctive, sloped architecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Egypt, seen across a reflecting pool with palm trees and modern buildings in the background.
Wide Interior View of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (The New Library of Alexandria), showing multi-tiered wooden floors, rows of bookshelves, modern sculptures, and vast reading spaces under a unique, sloping canopy ceiling.
High-angle View of the Interior of the Reading Room of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, showing multiple tiers of bookshelves and reading desks under a high, modern, angular ceiling.
The sunlit, tiered seating and stone ruins of The Roman Amphitheatre next to a column capital at the archaeological site of Pompeys Pillar in Alexandria.
A low-angle shot of a white stone Granite Sphinx statue on a pedestal, positioned next to the taller Pompey's Pillar column in the Serapeum complex in Alexandria, against a bright, cloudy blue sky.
The tall, single Corinthian column of Pompeys Pillar stands next to a limestone sphinx statue amidst the ancient ruins of Alexandria, Egypt.
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Tour Details

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Location
Cairo / Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor / Alexandria
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Pickup
Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Classic 8 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise Vacation

This 8 day classic Egypt grand tour covers Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Alexandria in a single continuous itinerary. It combines four nights in Cairo with three nights on a comfortable Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, then completes the route with a full day on Alexandria's Mediterranean coast. Egypt's only 8 day tour covering both coasts in one sweep, Alexandria's Greco-Roman Mediterranean heritage, and a full Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, making it one of the most complete classic trips in Egypt available today.

Day 1 opens with a Nile dinner cruise in Cairo. Day 2 covers the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 3 flies south to Aswan for the Nile cruise check-in, then visits the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Day 4 sails north to Kom Ombo Temple, the dual shrine of Sobek and Horus, then continues to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved sanctuaries. Day 5 crosses to Luxor's west bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Day 6 completes the Nile cruise with Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple before the flight back to Cairo. Day 7 drives to Alexandria for the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey's Pillar, and the Sultan Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean shore.

Why Book This Tour

  • The Tour Combine Alexandria + Nile Cruise in One Journey
  • Private Egyptologist Throughout All 8 Days
  • Domestic Flights Included Between Cities
  • 3 Night on a Nile Cruise Experience
  • 4 Nights in a Cairo Hotel
  • All Entrance Fees Included
  • Private Air-Conditioned Transportation
  • Flexible Itinerary Adjustments
  • 24/7 Tripidays Support

Included

  • Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at Cairo airport
  • 4 Nights of accommodations at Cairo hotel
  • 3 Nights of accommodations on a Nile cruise
  • Private Egyptologist Guide
  • Private Air-Conditioned Transfers
  • Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan, Luxor → Cairo
  • Private Egyptologist Guide
  • One bottle of water during the tours
  • Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Our assistance during your stay
  • All Taxes and Charges

Excluded

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses — souvenirs, shopping, extra meals outside the itinerary
  • Tips for guides, drivers, and cruise crew
  • Optional camera tickets inside tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • Abu Simbel excursion
  • Any upgrade to accommodation category
  • Early check-in or late checkout fees if requested outside standard hotel times

Highlights

Cairo Attractions

  • Pyramids of Giza
  • Sphinx of Giza
  • Valley Khafre Temples
  • Grand Egyptian Museum

Aswan Attractions

  • High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Kom ombo Temples
  • Edfu Temples

Luxor Attractions

  • Luxor Temple
  • Karnak Temple
  • Valley of The Kings
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Colossi of Memnon

Alexandria Attractions

  • Alexandria Library
  • Roman Amphitheatre
  • Pompey's Pillar
  • Qaitbay Citadel

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Cairo Arrival & Nile Dinner Cruise

    Your Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you directly to your hotel. After check-in and time to settle in, the evening begins on the water, offering a memorable introduction to the experiences that make Egypt vacation packages in 8 days so rewarding.

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    Nile Dinner Cruise

    You'll board a traditional felucca-style dinner boat as Cairo's skyline lights up on both banks, the city looks entirely different from the middle of the river. The evening runs with live Tanura spinning, folkloric music, and a belly dancing performance while Egyptian cuisine comes to the table course by course.

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    Meals

    Dinner

  • Day 2: Giza Pyramids Complex & GEM

    Your Egyptologist guide picks you up after breakfast for a full day on the Giza Plateau and inside the world's newest archaeological museum.

    The Great Pyramids of Giza 

    Stand before the legendary Giza Pyramids, silent giants of history that define Egypt’s legacy. Your guide will reveal the stories, mysteries, and architectural brilliance behind these ancient tombs and the start of the majestic Great Pyramid of Khufu.

    Valley of the Khafre Temples 

    Enter one of the oldest standing stone buildings on earth, the walls here are polished Aswan granite fitted without mortar, and the precision is disorienting when you run your hand along the joints. This is where the pharaoh's body was prepared for burial, and the silence inside the chamber makes that history feel immediate.

    The Great Sphinx

    Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the timeless guardian of the plateau, carved dramatically from a single limestone block.

    Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

    Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, showcasing breathtaking ancient Egyptian monuments and treasures from thousands of years ago, including artefacts never displayed before.

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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3: Flight to Aswan and Begin Your Nile Cruise

    An early flight south takes you from Cairo to Aswan, where your Nile cruise is waiting at the dock. Sightseeing begins the same afternoon.

    High Dam Tour

    Your guide walks you across the observation point where the sheer scale of what was engineered here in 1970 becomes clear. The dam holds back Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial reservoir, stretching 550 kilometers into Sudan. The political and human cost of its construction is part of the story your guide will tell.

    Philae Temples 

    Sail to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis. Its relocation to Agilkia Island stands as one of the world’s greatest heritage rescue missions.

    Unfinished Obelisk 

    Crouch down next to the largest obelisk ever attempted, still lying in the granite quarry where it was abandoned 3,500 years ago after a crack appeared in the stone. The tool marks are still visible, and your guide will show you exactly where the flaw runs that ended the project.

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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4: Sailing the Nile & Visit Kom Ombo

    The cruise sails north from Aswan in the morning, gliding through one of the Nile's most scenic stretches. After visiting Kom Ombo Temple directly from the riverside dock, the ship continues sailing toward Edfu, allowing you to relax on deck and enjoy the changing landscapes along the riverbanks.

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    Kom Ombo Temple 

    Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a rare dual temple dedicated to both Sobek and Horus. Its symmetry, sacred chambers, and crocodile mummification museum are a delight for history lovers.

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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 5: Visit Edfu & Luxor Temple

    The day begins with a visit to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient sanctuaries, reached directly from the cruise dock. After exploring the temple, the cruise continues north toward Luxor, offering a relaxing afternoon on the Nile. Upon arrival, you will visit Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the evening and renowned for its grand columns and rich pharaonic history.

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    Edfu Temple Tour

    Explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved shrines, dedicated to Horus. Its towering pylons and mythological reliefs immerse you in ancient stories.

    Luxor Temple 

    Visit a Temple of Luxor that was buried under the city for centuries, when excavations began in the 19th century, and an entire medieval mosque was found built directly on top of it. The mosque still stands at the entrance today. At night, the temple is fully illuminated, and the effect against the dark sky is one of the most arresting sights in Luxor.

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6: Explore Karnak & Luxor West Bank

    Your final morning on the cruise ends with checkout, your guide meets you on the west bank, the side of the Nile where the ancients placed everything connected to death and the afterlife. before the afternoon flight back to Cairo.

    Karnak Temple 

    Explore Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the Hypostyle Hall, where giant columns rise like a stone forest.

    Valley of the Kings 

    Walk through the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in dazzlingly decorated tombs carved deep into the mountainside.

    Temple of Hatshepsut 

    Continue to the elegant terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural icon rising dramatically from the cliffs.

    Colossi of Memnon 

    You'll pass these two seated figures on the road, and they are larger than they appear from the car. Each statue stands 18 meters tall and weighs 700 tons, placed here to guard a mortuary temple that has otherwise completely disappeared. Your guide will point out the repair lines where Roman engineers tried to fix the damage after a 27 BC earthquake.

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    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 7: Discovering Alexandria — Greco-Roman Mediterranean Coast

    An early start from Cairo takes you by road to Egypt's Mediterranean city, a two-hour drive that moves from desert to coastline. Alexandria operates on a completely different visual and historical register from everything the previous six days have covered.

    Bibliotheca Alexandria 

    Your guide walks you into the modern library built on the site of the ancient world's greatest center of knowledge. The roof is a massive tilted disc faced with granite panels inscribed with scripts from every writing system ever used by humans. The institution functions as an active research library, archive, and cultural center simultaneously, which is part of what makes it feel alive rather than ceremonial.

    The Roman Amphitheatre

    You'll descend into the only Roman-style theatre discovered in Egypt, uncovered accidentally during construction work in 1960. 13 white marble tiers are intact, and the acoustics still function as designed. Your guide will place it in the context of Alexandria's Greco-Roman period, when the city was one of the largest in the Mediterranean world.

    Pompey's Pillar

    Stand next to a single red Aswan granite column rising 27 meters from a hill above the city, it was not built by Pompey and has nothing to do with him, a misidentification by medieval travelers that stuck. Your guide will tell you what it actually commemorates and why the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum matter more than the pillar itself.

    Sultan Qaitbay Citadel

    Walk the ramparts of a 15th-century fortress built directly on the foundation stones of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The view from the walls takes in the full sweep of the Mediterranean harbor, and on a clear day, you can see the coastline curving east toward the Delta.

    meal

    Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 8: Departure from Cairo

    After breakfast, check out from your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.

    Departure

    Farewell, Egypt, land of the pharaohs, taking with you stories of ancient wonders, timeless rivers, and unforgettable memories from your 8 day Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise classic grand tour.

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    Meals

    Breakfast

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour includes 4 nights in a Cairo hotel, 3 nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, both domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo), a private Egyptologist guide across all eight days, entrance fees to every site in the itinerary, all transfers by private vehicle, and meals as specified per day. Alexandria on Day 7 is a fully included day trip with guide, transport, and all four site entrance fees covered.

This is Egypt's only 8 day tour covering both coasts in one sweep, Alexandria's Greco-Roman Mediterranean legacy, and a full Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. No other 8-day itinerary on the market combines Upper Egypt by Nile with a dedicated Alexandria day covering the Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey's Pillar, and the Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean shore. To see how this route compares to other classic formats, browse our complete Egypt 5-city circuit.

Day 7 covers the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey's Pillar, and the Sultan Qaitbay Citadel, four sites that represent Alexandria's Greco-Roman and medieval Mediterranean history, none of which appear in any other destination on this itinerary. Alexandria is included because it is the geographic and historical counterpoint to Upper Egypt: where the Nile cruise covers Pharaonic civilization from Aswan to Luxor, Alexandria covers the Greek, Roman, and medieval layers of Egyptian history on the Mediterranean coast. For travelers who want to extend their time in Alexandria or combine it with a beach stay, explore our Cairo, Alexandria, and Sharm El Sheikh Beach tour.

The cruise boards in Aswan on Day 3 and disembarks in Luxor on Day 6, three nights and five temple sites: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, plus the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on the west bank. The cruise is a vessel with all meals included on board, and the sailing schedule means you wake up at each new temple stop without any daily hotel transfers between Upper Egypt sites. For travelers looking for a more intimate sailing experience on the same route, see our Cairo Dahabiya Boutique Nile cruise.

Yes. Two domestic flights are included: Cairo to Aswan on Day 3 and Luxor to Cairo on Day 6. Both flights are booked as part of the tour package, and no additional flight costs apply for these routes.

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Tour Prices

From Jan 2026 to Apr 2026
  • Solo $5175
  • 2 - 4 Pax $3205
  • 5 - 8 Pax $3125
  • 9 - 16 Pax $3045
From Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
  • Solo $5250
  • 2 - 4 Pax $3380
  • 5 - 8 Pax $3305
  • 9 - 16 Pax $3230
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Luxor / Esna / El Kab / Edfu / Gebel el Silsila / Kom Ombo / Aswan

From $2210
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A tourist at the Great Pyramids of Giza, a highlight of the Cairo Luxor Aswan 8 day itinerary.

8 Day All Inclusive Cairo, Abu Simbel & Egypt Nile Cruise

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Tour Locations

Cairo / Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan / Abu Simbel

From $1545
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8 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Honeymoon Tour

8 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Honeymoon Tour

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport

Tour Locations

Cairo / Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor / Hurghada

From $1360
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8 Day Egypt & Jordan Adventure Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Wadi Rum

8 Day Egypt & Jordan Adventure Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Wadi Rum

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Amman Airport

Tour Locations

Cairo / Alexandria / Amman / Petra / Wadi Rum

From $0
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A tourist standing next to a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV taking a photo in the Black Desert of Bahariya, with cone-shaped black volcanic hills in the background.

8 Day Spiritual Tour Cairo, Sinai & White Desert Oasis Egypt

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Tour Locations

Cairo / Giza / Sinai / Bahariya Oasis / White Desert

From $1420
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A person snorkeling while Sharm Diving Red Sea, surrounded by vibrant yellow and brown coral reefs and clear blue water.

8 Day Cairo, Luxor & Sharm El Sheikh Holiday Package

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Tour Locations

Cairo / Luxor / Sharm El Sheikh

From $1550
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8 Day Luxury Egypt: VIP Cairo Tour & 5 Star Nile Cruise

8 Day Luxury Egypt: VIP Cairo Tour & 5 Star Nile Cruise

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport

Tour Locations

Cairo / Giza / Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan

From $1485
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8 Day Budget Egypt and Dubai Vacation Package

8 Day Budget Egypt and Dubai Vacation Package

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Dubai Airport

Tour Locations

Dubai / Cairo / Alexandria

From $0
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A smiling Girl Takes A selfie Against The Ruins of the Grandiose Karnak Temple, holding up her phone with colossal broken statues and columns in the sunlit background.

8 Day Nile River Cruise: Sail Luxor to Aswan

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Your Hotel in Luxor

Tour Locations

Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan

From $780
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8 Day Boutique Egypt: Cairo Pre Cruise & Dahabiya Nile Sailing

8 Day Boutique Egypt: Cairo Pre Cruise & Dahabiya Nile Sailing

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo International Airport

Tour Locations

Cairo / Luxor / Esna / El Kab / Edfu/ Gebel el-Silsila / Kom Ombo / Aswan

From $2575
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8 Day Egypt: Cairo Heritage + Alexandria & Sharm El Sheikh

8 Day Egypt: Cairo Heritage + Alexandria & Sharm El Sheikh

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Tour Locations

Cairo / Alexandria / Sharm El Sheikh

From $1935
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8 Day Egypt & Jordan Budget Tour to Cairo Pyramids, Luxor & Petra

8 Day Egypt & Jordan Budget Tour to Cairo Pyramids, Luxor & Petra

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Amman Airport

Tour Locations

Cairo / Luxor / Amman / Petra

From $0
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8 Day Budget Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Overland Trip

8 Day Budget Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Overland Trip

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pickup

Cairo Airport or Your Hotel

Tour Locations

Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Luxor

From $1320
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