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8-Day Egypt Tours
An 8-day Egypt tour is the 7-day itinerary with one extra day – which makes a meaningful difference. The most popular use of that eighth day is a more relaxed Nile cruise schedule: more time at Edfu, an evening in Aswan, or an overnight extension to Abu Simbel instead of an early-morning flight. Alternatively, it becomes a full day at leisure in Luxor to revisit Karnak at the sound-and-light show. Alexandria (Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs, the Mediterranean waterfront) is not on the tours listed here; we add it as a tailor-made day from Cairo on request. All our 8-day tours include private guiding, internal flights, and all admissions.
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A good 8-day Egypt itinerary, day by day
Eight days covers Cairo and the Nile between Luxor and Aswan without doubling back. This is the order our classic 8-day tour runs in.
- Day 1Arrival in CairoOvernight: Cairo
- Day 2Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian MuseumOvernight: Cairo
- Day 3Cairo to Luxor and East Bank TemplesOvernight: aboard, on the Nile
- Day 4Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, and HatshepsutOvernight: aboard, on the Nile
- Day 5Edfu and Kom Ombo TemplesOvernight: aboard, on the Nile
- Day 6Philae Temple, the High Dam & Unfinished ObeliskOvernight: aboard, on the Nile
- Day 7Aswan Departure and Cairo ArrivalOvernight: Cairo
- Day 8Cairo Departure
This is the route of our 8-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise Tour.
Budget8-Day Egypt Honeymoon: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Cairo
An eight-day honeymoon in Egypt for couples, moving from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan with a private guide and car. It joins the big sights with romantic evenings: a Nile dinner cruise, a camel ride at sunset at the Giza Pyramids, a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor (weather permitting), a private motorboat trip to Banana Island, a horse carriage ride and a felucca on the Nile at Aswan. You spend two nights in Cairo, three in Luxor and two in Aswan, with domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding included.
Mid8-Day Budget Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Luxor
Cairo
An eight-day budget Egypt tour that joins Cairo and the Nile. You visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, cruise three nights from Aswan to Luxor with stops at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then see Saqqara and take a felucca on the Nile in Cairo. Two domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, simple hotels, your cruise cabin and an English-speaking Egyptologist are included.
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8-Day Luxury Egypt Tour: Cairo & Nile Cruise
Cairo
An eight-day luxury Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor and a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae with your own Egyptologist. Both domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels, your cruise cabin and a private guide and vehicle are included.
Budget8-Day Hurghada Scuba Diving Vacation
Hurghada
An eight-day Red Sea vacation based in Hurghada, with seven hotel nights. It includes two intro scuba dive days with a certified instructor and full equipment, a Paradise Island beach day with snorkeling, a private boat charter, a Dolphin House snorkeling trip and a half-day Hurghada city tour. Airport transfers and marine park fees are included. Intro dives are for beginners and are not a diving course. Sea trips run weather and sea state permitting.
Budget8-Day Aswan & Hurghada Twin-Center Vacation
Aswan
An eight-day Egypt vacation that pairs Aswan with Hurghada. Spend three nights in Aswan with a sunset felucca ride, a full-day road trip to Abu Simbel, and a guided day at the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Then travel by private transfer to Hurghada for four nights and three Red Sea excursions: Paradise Island, Dolphin House snorkeling and a semi-submarine reef trip. Airport transfers, hotel nights, the listed excursions and entrance fees are included.
Budget8-Day Cairo & Marsa Alam Snorkeling Vacation
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt vacation that pairs three nights of Cairo sightseeing with four nights on the Red Sea at Marsa Alam. In Cairo you see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo, with an Egyptologist guide. At Marsa Alam you take three snorkeling trips: Samadai Dolphin House, Abu Dabbab Bay and the Hamata and Qulaan islands. Airport transfers, the flight to Marsa Alam, the flight back to Cairo, hotels and all excursions are included.
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8-Day Cairo & Hurghada Diving Vacation
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt vacation that pairs three nights in Cairo with four nights on the Red Sea at Hurghada. In Cairo you see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo with an Egyptologist, plus a Nile dinner cruise. In Hurghada you take an intro scuba dive day with two guided dives, a Dolphin House snorkeling trip and a Paradise Island beach day. Hotels, transfers, the domestic flight, entrance fees and marine park fees are included.
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8-Day Egypt Tour for Seniors with Nile Cruise
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt tour with an unhurried pace for senior travelers. Cairo is covered in two half-day visits, the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, followed by a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. You see Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Both flights, transfers, entrance fees, guiding, three hotel nights and four cruise nights are included.
Mid8-Day Christmas Nile Cruise & Cairo Tour
Cairo
An eight-day Christmas tour of Egypt, dated 21 to 28 December 2026, that joins Cairo and the Nile. You spend two nights in Cairo, then fly to Luxor and join a Nile cruise ship for four nights on full board, sailing to Aswan. Sightseeing includes the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Extras on the Nile are a horse carriage ride in Luxor, a motorboat trip to Banana Island and a sunset felucca in Aswan. Christmas Day falls on day 5. Two domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees and an English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days are included. The Christmas Eve gala dinner is not included and is paid for locally on the night.
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8-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & El Gouna
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and two nights in El Gouna on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings with an English-speaking Egyptologist. A snorkeling day at Orange Bay gives you a rest from temples. Two domestic flights, all transfers, hotels and the cruise are arranged for you, and you pick the standard of hotel and ship from budget to luxury.
Budget8-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise by Sleeper Train
Cairo
This 8-day Egypt tour combines Cairo’s ancient monuments with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. In Cairo, our specialist Egyptologist accompanies visits to the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. You then travel south by overnight sleeper train instead of flying, which keeps the price down, and join a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with scheduled visits to Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Luxor West Bank, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae Temple. You will also see the Aswan High Dam. Unlike a Cairo-only holiday, this itinerary connects Egypt’s principal archaeological sites with the changing scenery of the Nile. Evening options in Luxor include the Karnak sound and light show or a felucca sail, subject to availability and additional cost.
Mid8-Day Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour
Nile (cruise route)
Discover Egypt’s timeless treasures on a private, guided 8-day Nile cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy seven nights aboard a comfortable Nile ship with daily sightseeing led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist–visit Abu Simbel by road, explore Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and walk through Luxor’s Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Hassle-free transfers from Hurghada to Luxor and back are included so you can relax from arrival to departure. This carefully paced itinerary balances iconic ancient sites with leisurely onboard time: full-board meals on the cruise, included standard site entrance fees, and expert guided tours let you experience Egypt’s highlights without the planning stress. Ideal for travelers who want an immersive cultural journey–see temples, tombs and Nile life while enjoying the comfort and service of a full-week cruise. Book this private guided experience for convenience and deeper context at each site: customizable upgrades are available for private cars, upgraded cabins or exclusive excursions. Perfect for families, couples and small groups seeking a premium Nile itinerary that covers Luxor and Aswan’s must-sees, plus the once-in-a-lifetime Abu Simbel road transfer.
Budget8-Day Luxor Round-Trip Nile Cruise to Aswan (7 Nights)
Nile (cruise route)
This 8-day, 7-night Luxor round-trip by Nile visits major temples and river towns between Luxor and Aswan. You will see Karnak Temple, Luxor West Bank including the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut, and make calls at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate transfers, Egyptologists and accommodation on the ground. Unlike rushed one-way cruises, this round-trip schedule allows fuller visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo and morning access at key temples before the busiest hours.
Mid8-Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo
This 8-day itinerary combines Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel with two hotel nights in Cairo, one in Luxor and a four-night Nile cruise segment between Luxor and Aswan. You see the Giza Plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor East and West Bank sites, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel, with guided visits and site entrance fees included as stated. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange domestic flights, transfers and English-speaking Egyptologists. Unlike short packaged cruises that rush river sites, this program allows longer visits at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and a scheduled morning entry to Abu Simbel.
Mid8-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and two nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, and finish with a day of snorkeling at Orange Bay. Both domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.
Budget8-Day Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise Tour
Cairo
This 8-day guided Egypt holiday combines Cairo’s ancient monuments with a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. In Cairo, visit the Giza Plateau, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a professional Egyptologist. In Luxor, explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings before sailing south with calls at Edfu and Kom Ombo. The itinerary also includes Aswan, with Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Abu Simbel can be added as an optional extra. Unlike shorter cruise programs, this route gives time to see both Cairo and the principal Nile Valley sites. Accommodation is arranged in a 5-star Cairo hotel and a 5-star Nile cruise cabin.
Mid8-Day Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada Tour
Cairo
An eight-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, the temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, a snorkeling day at Orange Bay and Coptic Cairo. Both domestic flights, a private Luxor to Hurghada transfer, entrance fees, transport and seven hotel nights with breakfast are included.
MidLuxor to Aswan Solar Eclipse 2027 Nile Cruise
Nile (cruise route)
A 5-day, 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan where the 2027 total solar eclipse is viewed from the sun deck on arrival day, before sailing south to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan with Egyptologist-guided shore excursions.
Premium7-Night Cairo to Aswan Nile Cruise and Solar Eclipse 2027 Package
Cairo
This eight-day Egypt package combines Cairo sightseeing with a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, timed around the 2027 solar eclipse. In Luxor, our Egyptologist introduces Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple before you embark on an arranged 5-star Nile cruiser. Sailing south, the itinerary includes Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple, with time in Aswan for Philae Temple where stated in the final program. Cairo accommodation, cruise accommodation, transfers and standard entrance fees are arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator. Eclipse viewing equipment is not included, so travelers should arrange suitable certified protection independently. The vessel and land hotels are confirmed at booking.
Practical questions
What travelers ask about this style of tour.
01Should I choose a 7-day or 8-day Egypt tour?
Eight days is worth the extra night if you want a slower Nile cruise pace, an overnight in Abu Simbel instead of the 4am flight, or a tailor-made day in Alexandria. Seven days is enough for the core highlights – Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the cruise – and most Americans book seven for a first trip. Add the eighth day if your priority is depth at one specific destination, not breadth across two new ones.
02What does the extra day on an 8-day Egypt tour typically add?
The eighth day usually pulls one of four shapes: (1) an overnight in Abu Simbel rather than a dawn charter flight, (2) a slower cruise routing with a full afternoon at Kom Ombo or Edfu, (3) a free day in Luxor to revisit Karnak at the sound-and-light show, or (4) Alexandria as a day trip from Cairo, which we add on request – it is not part of the tours listed on this page. We tailor the eighth day to the party – tell us the priority and we shape the itinerary around it.
03How much does an 8-day Egypt tour cost?
Prices on this page currently start from $1,048 per person (8 days, two people sharing); each card shows its own from-price. Add 25–35% for Christmas, New Year, and US spring break weeks. International flights from the US are separate.
04Is the Nile cruise on an 8-day tour longer than the 7-day one?
Yes – the standard 8-day itinerary uses a 4-night Nile cruise sailing south from Luxor to Aswan, versus the 7-day's 3-night sailing north from Aswan. The extra night gives you a full afternoon at Edfu and Kom Ombo (rather than back-to-back morning visits) and an unhurried late arrival in Aswan with the felucca-sail at sunset on the same evening.
05Is Egypt safe for international visitors on an 8-day tour?
Yes. The US State Department rates Egypt Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) – the same level as France, Germany, Italy and the UK (advisory of July 2025). The areas it marks Do Not Travel (Northern and Middle Sinai, the border zones) aren't on these itineraries; Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Nile cruise route and the Red Sea resorts are not among them. Tourist police are visible at every monument and we provide 24/7 in-country support from offices.
06What does the from-price on a tour cover?
Everything listed under "Included" on that tour's page. That is usually the hotels, the Nile cruise where the tour has one, entrance fees for the sites in the itinerary, an English-speaking Egyptologist and your transportation. Some tours also include domestic flights or the sleeper train, so check each tour. International flights are not included.
07How far ahead should I book an Egypt tour?
For Christmas and New Year, aim to have your reservation confirmed about six months ahead. Easter is the same. Over Eid, Cairo hotels are hard to get. For the total solar eclipse in August 2027 very little is left, so if we can offer you space, take it.
08How much is the deposit?
Around 25% to 50% of the trip price. It depends on the season and on whether train or flight tickets are part of the trip.
09Can I cancel my tour?
Yes. What you get back depends on how close to departure you cancel. The terms are set out in full on our cancellation and refund policy page. Cancellation and refund policy
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