- Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise: explore Cairo, Luxor and Aswan in seven days, with four nights aboard a Nile cruise.
- Discover the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Explore Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili.
- Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with an English-speaking guide.
- Discover the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples during scheduled cruise stops.
- Enjoy a return road excursion from Aswan to Abu Simbel.
- Explore Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam.
- Enjoy scheduled full-board cruise meals and lunch on both Cairo sightseeing days.
- Cairo hotels, domestic travel and entrance tickets are charged separately.
Two Days Exploring Cairo and Giza
Your journey begins with the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Take in the scale of the monuments, enjoy panoramic views and hear the stories behind these extraordinary landmarks.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a guided introduction to its collections. Combining Giza and the museum in one day allows time for both visits without adding a separate journey to Saqqara or Memphis.
Your second day focuses on Cairo’s religious and cultural heritage. Visit the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali, explore Coptic Cairo, and discover the lanes and shops around Khan El Khalili.
Lunch is included on both Cairo sightseeing days. Museum and monument admission tickets are paid separately.
Four Nights on the Nile
The cruise section starts in Luxor on Day 3 and finishes in Aswan on Day 7. Your cabin provides a convenient base for exploring Upper Egypt while enjoying the changing scenery along the river.
Cruise accommodation is based on two guests sharing a twin or double cabin. Full board covers scheduled breakfast, lunch and dinner during the cruise stay, beginning with lunch on embarkation day and ending with breakfast on disembarkation day.
The ship name, cabin category and departure date are confirmed before booking. The cruise is shared with other passengers, and the maximum booking size shown on this page does not represent the ship’s passenger capacity.
Cruises include time moored for sightseeing as well as sailing time. Daily movements depend on the selected vessel’s programme, river traffic and operational conditions.
Luxor, Edfu and Kom Ombo
Luxor introduces you to some of the most impressive monuments on the itinerary. Explore the temple complexes of the East Bank before discovering the royal tombs and memorial temples across the river.
As your Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise continues, visit Edfu and Kom Ombo during scheduled stops. Your guide will help you understand the stories and details of each site, while the time between visits gives you an opportunity to enjoy the river scenery.
For more historical background, explore UNESCO’s guide to Ancient Thebes and its Necropolis.
Abu Simbel and Aswan
The Abu Simbel excursion involves an early departure from Aswan and a substantial return road journey. Visit the temples, enjoy time to appreciate their scale and setting, and return to the cruise afterwards.
The excursion must be coordinated with the ship’s arrival in Aswan. Its exact position in the programme may change to match the confirmed sailing schedule.
Your final day includes Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam before the agreed departure transfer. Please arrange onward travel only after the sightseeing and transfer timings have been confirmed.
What Is Included
✓ Four nights aboard a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, based on two guests sharing a cabin.
✓ Full-board cruise meals, from lunch on Day 3 to breakfast on Day 7.
✓ English-speaking Egyptology guide for the scheduled sightseeing.
✓ Air-conditioned transportation for the listed road tours and transfers.
✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off for the two Cairo sightseeing days within the agreed pickup area.
✓ Luxor arrival transfer to join the cruise.
✓ Abu Simbel return road excursion from Aswan.
✓ Aswan departure transfer following the final sightseeing programme.
✓ Lunch during the two Cairo sightseeing days.
✓ Bottled water during guided day tours.
✓ Applicable taxes on the included services.
What Is Not Included
✕ International flights.
✕ Domestic flights or train tickets, including travel from Cairo to Luxor.
✕ Return travel from Aswan to Cairo.
✕ Hotel accommodation in Cairo and any additional hotel nights.
✕ Entrance fees to museums, temples, pyramids and archaeological sites.
✕ Additional admission for pyramid interiors or specially ticketed tombs.
✕ Drinks on board the cruise unless specifically included in your booking.
✕ Meals outside those listed in the programme.
✕ Optional activities, personal purchases and laundry.
✕ Visa fees, travel insurance and gratuities.
✕ Additional transfers or services not stated in your confirmed booking.
Cruise Accommodation & Meals
Your Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise includes four cruise nights in a shared twin or double cabin. The ship name, cabin category and available departure date are confirmed before booking.
The cruise is shared with other passengers. The maximum booking size displayed on this page refers to your travelling party, not the ship’s total capacity.
Cruising includes both sailing periods and time moored for sightseeing. Meal times and daily activities follow the ship’s programme, with arrangements coordinated around scheduled excursions.
Planning Your Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise
Arriving in Cairo before the first sightseeing day is recommended. This allows time to settle into your hotel before the programme begins.
Your journey from Cairo to Luxor must allow enough time for embarkation and the East Bank visits. Confirm a suitable flight or train connection with us before purchasing domestic transport.
Please share your travel dates, number of guests and children’s ages when requesting a quotation. Prices depend on the selected ship, cabin arrangement, season and service requirements.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and suitable clothing for religious sites. Several visits involve walking on uneven surfaces, and the Abu Simbel excursion requires an early start and a substantial road journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nights are included?
Four nights aboard the Nile cruise are included. Cairo accommodation and any extra nights are arranged separately.
Are flights included in the Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise?
No. International flights and domestic transport are extra. Travel from Cairo to Luxor must be coordinated with the cruise departure.
Are entrance tickets included?
No. Admission to the listed attractions is charged separately, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, Abu Simbel and the temples visited during the cruise.
Is Abu Simbel included?
The scheduled return road excursion and guiding are included. Entrance tickets are extra, and the departure timing depends on the cruise reaching Aswan.
Is the cruise private?
No. The ship is shared with other passengers. Your booking confirmation will explain the arrangements for guided excursions and transfers.
Can the order of visits change?
Yes. Navigation conditions, docking arrangements and site access may affect the order of visits. The programme will be coordinated around the confirmed cruise schedule.
Explore More of Egypt
Browse our Egypt travel packages for more itinerary ideas, or discover additional Luxor experiences to extend your stay.
For historical background on Luxor’s monuments, visit UNESCO’s guide to Ancient Thebes and its Necropolis.
Book Your Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise
Contact VIPXPLOR with your preferred dates and group details. We will check cruise availability and provide a quotation showing your ship, cabin category, included services and payment terms.
Plan your journey from the pyramids of Giza to the temples of Abu Simbel, with guided sightseeing and four nights on the Nile.