7-Day Cairo, Aswan & Nile Cruise Luxury Tour
Sail the Nile aboard a deluxe 5-star cruiser with arranged transfers, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide included
The short answer
7-Day Cairo, Aswan & Nile Cruise Luxury Tour is a 7-day, 6-night trip: 2 nights in Cairo, 1 in Aswan and 3 on a Nile cruise. Starts on Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $2,302 per person, two sharing (Prestige, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
At dawn, the Nile carries a soft current past the deck, with river reeds, distant villages, and the sound of ropes being secured below. Three nights on board link Aswan and Luxor, with time ashore at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temple, where an Egyptologist helps you read the carved walls and temple courtyards. Cairo opens the trip with the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and you return there for a final night before flying home.
We arrange the deluxe hotels, cruise cabin, flights, vehicles and sightseeing with the timing coordinated on the ground, so embarkation, disembarkation and each morning's pickup stay clear.
What lingers
- 01Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum on one guided day
- 02Flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor back to Cairo
- 033 nights on a deluxe Nile cruise, full board
- 04Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temple with an Egyptologist
- 05West Bank day with three Valley of the Kings tombs
- 06Private transfers and entrance fees to listed sites included
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestigefrom $2,3025★ deluxe hotels · 5★ deluxe Nile cruises | Aswan · 1 nightTolip Aswan Nile Cruise · 3 nightsKing of Thebes · Nephtis | $2,302May–Sep: from $2,134 | |
| Luxuryfrom $3,7325★ luxury hotels · 5★ luxury Nile cruises | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Aswan · 1 nightThe Zen Wellness Resort Aswan Nile Cruise · 3 nightsSonesta Star Goddess · Esmeralda | $3,732May–Sep: from $3,100 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast · Nile cruise on full board. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
7 days
- 1
Your representative meets you in the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport, helps with your bags and drives you to your deluxe hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or explore at your own pace. An evening Nile dinner cruise is available as an optional extra at additional cost. Overnight in Cairo.
- 2
After breakfast, your Egyptologist takes you to the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Next comes the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the Tutankhamun collection is on display. You are then driven to the airport for the flight to Aswan and a transfer to your deluxe hotel. Overnight in Aswan.
- 3
After breakfast you visit Philae Temple, reached by motorboat, and see the Aswan High Dam. Then you board your deluxe Nile cruise ship, where a welcome drink and lunch are waiting. The ship sails toward Kom Ombo while afternoon tea is served on deck. Dinner and the night are on board.
- 4
The Temple of Kom Ombo is your first stop, with its twin sanctuaries to Sobek and Horus. The ship then sails on to Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The ship continues toward Luxor in the afternoon. All meals and the night are on board.
- 5
Your ship is in Luxor this morning. Your Egyptologist leads you through Luxor Temple, then the vast Karnak complex with its Hypostyle Hall. The afternoon is free for the deck or the souk, and the Karnak Sound and Light show is an optional extra at additional cost. All meals and the night are on board.
- 6
After breakfast on board and check-out, you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, with three tombs included, Hatshepsut's terraced temple and the Colossi of Memnon. You then fly from Luxor to Cairo and transfer to your deluxe hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
- 7
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At the time agreed with you, you are driven to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 3 Nights in a 4-star hotel in Cairo
- 3 Nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Private, expert Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
- All entrance fees for included sites
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu & motorboat ride to Philae Island
- Meet and assist with all arrivals and departures
- Bottled water and snacks during sightseeing
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Optional excursions & personal expenses
- Mummies Room entry at the Egyptian Museum
- Additional meals & beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
- Arrival Visa (if required)
- Personal travel insurance
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Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers with one week who want the pyramids, the Tutankhamun galleries and the Nile temples together, with flights covering the long distances.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who want a full seven nights on the river, who need step-free access at every site, or who prefer a slower pace with no domestic flights.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Includes
- 2 Cairo hotel nights, 1 Aswan hotel night, breakfast · 3 nights on a deluxe Nile cruise ship, full board · Domestic flights Aswan and Luxor legs as listed · Private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle · Egyptologist guide throughout · Entrance fees to the listed sites · Service charges and taxes
- Guide languages
- Arabic · English · French · German · Italian · Spanish
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is included in the price?
Two nights in Cairo and one in Aswan in deluxe hotels with breakfast, three nights on a deluxe Nile cruise ship on full board, both domestic flights, private transfers, Egyptologist-guided sightseeing and entrance fees for the listed sites (three tombs in the Valley of the Kings). Gratuities, pyramid interiors and premium tombs are not included.02Why is the cruise only three nights?
This tour pairs a classic Aswan to Luxor cruise with Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum, so the week is split between city, river and temples. Flights between the legs keep travel time low, which leaves you more time at each site.03Can I add Abu Simbel?
Yes. An excursion to the twin temples of Abu Simbel can be arranged from Aswan as an optional add-on, at extra cost. Most guests go by road in the early morning. Ask us to include it when you enquire.04Is this suitable for children?
Yes. Families cruise the Nile year-round and children are welcome on board. Child rates depend on age and cabin arrangement; tell us your family setup and we will price it for you.05What should I pack and wear?
Light, breathable layers, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is appreciated when visiting temples. Evenings on the river can be cool in winter, so bring a light jacket.06Are tips included?
No. Tipping is customary in Egypt but always at your discretion. Gratuities for the Egyptologist, driver and cruise crew are not included in the price.
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Starts
- Mon, Wed or Sat
- Route
- Cairo → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo
- Nights
- 2 Cairo · 1 Aswan · 3 Nile cruise
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers