A 7-day Cairo with Luxor, Aswan, and Nile Cruise package is a fantastic way to explore Egypt's iconic landmarks and experience the beauty of the Nile River. Here's a suggested itinerary for your 7-day journey:
Package Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival in Cairo: You'll be welcomed at Cairo International Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Evening Optional Activity: You can enjoy a dinner cruise along the Nile or relax after your flight.
Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing
Morning: Visit the Pyramids of Giza (Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and Solar Boat Museum).
Afternoon: Head to the Egyptian Museum to see treasures from ancient Egypt, including those of Tutankhamun.
Optional: Visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and experiencing the local culture.
Overnight: Stay at a Cairo hotel.
Day 3: Cairo to Luxor
Morning: Fly from Cairo to Luxor (flight typically takes about 1 hour).
Afternoon: Upon arrival in Luxor, visit the Karnak Temple (one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt) and Luxor Temple.
Evening: Board your Nile cruise ship and enjoy a welcome dinner onboard.
Overnight: Stay aboard your Nile cruise.
Day 4: Luxor (West Bank)
Morning: Visit the Valley of the Kings, where you can explore the tombs of famous pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and others.
Afternoon: Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Evening: Relax onboard with a dinner cruise or enjoy entertainment like traditional music and dance on the boat.
Overnight: Stay on your Nile cruise.
Day 5: Luxor to Edfu and Kom Ombo
Morning: Begin sailing towards Edfu.
Afternoon: Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples.
Evening: Continue sailing towards Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus.
Overnight: Continue cruising and stay overnight on the boat.
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
Morning: Sail towards Aswan and enjoy the scenic Nile River views.
Afternoon: Upon arrival in Aswan, visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and see the High Dam (an engineering marvel that controls the Nile's flooding).
Optional: Take a boat ride to a Nubian Village for a unique cultural experience (optional, depending on your itinerary).
Evening: Enjoy dinner and entertainment aboard the ship.
Overnight: Stay on the cruise ship in Aswan.
Day 7: Aswan to Cairo
Morning: After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and take a flight from Aswan back to Cairo.
Afternoon: Depending on your flight time, you may have a few hours for some final sightseeing or shopping in Cairo.
Optional: Visit the Citadel of Saladin or Islamic Cairo, or explore more of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Evening: Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home.
What's Included
Accommodation:
Hotel stay in Cairo (typically 4-star or 5-star) for 2 nights.
5-star Nile cruise ship (for the Luxor-Aswan portion) for 4 nights.
Meals:
Full board on the Nile cruise (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Breakfast in Cairo; meals in Cairo may be included depending on the package.
Guided Tours:
Professional, English-speaking guides for all sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
Entrance fees to sites like the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and other historical landmarks.
Transfers:
All transfers between airports, hotels, cruise ships, and sightseeing locations.