Day One: Arrival To Cairo Airport

Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will assist you in completing your passport control formalities and luggage identification & carry. From the airport, you will be transferred by a private Air-Conditioned car to your hotel for checking-in.

Dinner Time

Relax at the hotel till you will start your first steps in Egypt at night by enjoying the best special dinner cruise on board the Nile River in addition to witnessing some local shows, belly dancing, and folklore concerts.

Overnight You will return to your hotel to spend the night.

Day Two: Tour To Giza pyramids & GEM 

Pickup: In the morning time, you will have your breakfast, and then join your private tour guide to explore the great monument of the ancient Egyptian Civilization and the last intact wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Stop at: Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex is one of the oldest and most remarkable archaeological sites in the world, dating back more than 4,000 years. It features three main pyramids, six smaller pyramids, and the legendary guardian of Egypt, the Great Sphinx. The complex also includes the Valley Temple, which played a vital role in preserving the legacy of ancient Egyptian kings and queens. Today, the Giza Plateau remains one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions.

Stop at: The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built around 2580 BC, it is over 4,500 years old and represents the beginning of the golden age of monumental construction in ancient Egypt. Constructed over 20 years using approximately 2.3 million limestone blocks, each weighing around 2.5 tons, it once stood at a height of 147 meters (481 feet), making it the tallest building in the world for nearly 3,800 years. Its complex internal design continues to inspire mystery and fascination to this day.

Stop at: The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is considered the oldest monumental statue in history. Carved from a single limestone rock, it features the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, widely believed to represent King Khafre, symbolizing strength and wisdom. Measuring approximately 73 meters (240 feet) in length and 19 meters (66 feet) in height, the Sphinx remains surrounded by legends, unanswered questions, and timeless intrigue.

Stop at: The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple dates back to the Old Kingdom period (2686–2134 BC) and is closely associated with the royal mummification process. Built from massive limestone and granite blocks, it is one of the best-preserved structures of ancient Egypt and houses impressive diorite statues of King Khafre.

Stop at: The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is a remarkable architectural masterpiece featuring state-of-the-art technology and world-class exhibition spaces. Strategically aligned with the Pyramids of Giza, the museum spans nearly 490,000 square meters and serves as a gateway to over 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Its galleries highlight the artistry, spirituality, and lasting legacy of ancient Egypt, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all generations. The museum also houses one of the largest conservation centers in the Middle East, along with advanced research laboratories and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s cultural heritage. Among its most impressive highlights are the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter-tall colossal statue of Ramses II, and the complete collection of more than 5,000 artifacts belonging to King Tutankhamun.

Stop at: Lunch Time

Proceed to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before continuing your tour.

Stop at: The Egyptian Museum

Located in the heart of Cairo, the Egyptian Museum was established in 1901 as the world’s first building dedicated exclusively to ancient Egyptian antiquities. It houses an extraordinary collection representing over 5,000 years of history, showcasing the artistic and architectural brilliance of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Overnight

We will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.

Day Three: A Tour To Luxor East Bank

 Check out then you will be taken to the airport for a flight to Luxor to start your Nile cruise tour.

Stop at: Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is one of the greatest religious complexes in the world and a true architectural masterpiece. It was the main center of worship for the gods Amun-Re, Mut, and Montu, along with many other ancient Egyptian deities.

The complex was built and expanded over nearly 2,000 years, from the Middle Kingdom until the Roman period, in the ancient city of Thebes. Among its most impressive features are the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Great Hypostyle Hall, and many remarkable temples and monuments that reflect the power and creativity of Ancient Egypt.

Check-in 5* high luxury Nile cruise and have your lunch on board then spend some leisure on the cruise will you be escorted at night to witness:

Stop at: Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is one of Egypt’s most important ancient monuments, built around 1400 BC. It was used for the coronation of great rulers such as Amenhotep III, Ramses II, and Alexander the Great, and was dedicated to the renewal of kingship. The temple was also the main site of the Opet Festival, a sacred celebration in ancient Egypt. One of its most impressive features is the Avenue of Sphinxes, which connects Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple and stands as a remarkable example of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Return to the cruise ship for an overnight stay. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Day Four: A Tour To Luxor West Bank

 Join your tour guide to visit the must-see attractions on the west bank including:

Stop at: Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings was part of the ancient city of Thebes and is home to an impressive collection of royal tombs dating from approximately 1570 BC to 1050 BC, belonging to the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Used as royal burial chambers between the 16th and 11th centuries BC, the valley served as the final resting place for Egypt’s pharaohs and their treasures. In recognition of its historical importance, the site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Stop at: Hatshepsut Temple

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a magnificent rock-cut monument located at Deir El-Bahari. Built around 1479 BC, this elegant funerary temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most powerful rulers of the 18th Dynasty. The temple commemorates her reign and achievements and is renowned for its unique architectural harmony with the surrounding cliffs.

Stop at: Colossi of Memnon

Standing in the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, the Colossi of Memnon are two massive quartzite sandstone statues built around 1350 BC by King Amenhotep III. These monumental figures once guarded the entrance to his vast funerary temple and remain among the most iconic symbols of ancient Thebes.

Enjoy a tasty lunch & dinner onboard your cruise ship and start sailing.

Day Five: A Trip To Edfu & Kom Ombo

Breakfast on board then you will start your day trip with your local tour guide by a horse carriage to visit:

Stop at: Edfu Temple

The Temple of Edfu is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and one of the last great temples built during the Ptolemaic era (237–57 BC). Dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky, the temple stands on the legendary site where Horus is believed to have defeated Set, according to the Osiris myth.
Its impressive architecture and detailed carvings beautifully blend ancient Egyptian and Greek influences, making it one of the highlights of any Dahabiya Nile cruise.

Lunch will be served on board and continue sail to visit:

Stop at: Kom Ombo Temple

The Temple of Kom Ombo, meaning “The Hill of Gold,” dates back to the Greco-Roman period (205–180 BC) during the reign of Ptolemy V. What makes this temple truly unique is its rare double design, divided into two symmetrical sections—one dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and the other to Horus, the falcon-headed sky god.

Return to your Nile cruise for sailing to Aswan. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Day Six: A Tour To Aswan Attractions

Breakfast then you will be led by your tour guide to visit the most renowned historical sites in the Nubian city of Aswan:

Stop at: The Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam was constructed between 1960 and 1970 with the assistance of the Moscow-based Hydroproject Institute. Its purpose was to control the annual flooding of the Nile, generate hydroelectric power, and provide increased water storage for irrigation through Lake Nasser.
Following its construction, several ancient monuments, including Abu Simbel and Philae Temple, were threatened by rising waters. Thanks to an extraordinary UNESCO-led rescue mission in the 1960s—one of the most remarkable archaeological operations in history—these temples were successfully relocated and preserved.

Stop at: The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is a unique ancient monument that offers invaluable insight into how obelisks were carved in ancient Egypt. Commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), it was intended to stand at the entrance of Karnak Temple alongside what is now known as the Lateran Obelisk in Rome.
Known in ancient times as “Tekhenu,” meaning “to pierce the sky,” the obelisk would have reached a height of 42 meters and weighed approximately 1,200 tons. A crack discovered during construction halted the work, leaving the obelisk in its original location to this day.

Stop at: Philae Temple

Philae Temple is a breathtaking sanctuary dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love and magic. The temple is famous for its reliefs depicting the Myth of Osiris, telling the story of Osiris’s murder by his brother Set, his resurrection as ruler of the underworld, and the triumph of his son Horus, the sky god.
Due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temple was relocated in the 1960s to Agilkia Island as part of a UNESCO rescue project, preserving this masterpiece for future generations.

You will be transferred back to your cruise for lunch & dinner and overnight.

Day Seven: Abu Simbel Temple Tour

You will receive your breakfast boxes then your skillful tour guide will take you by a modern A/C vehicle to visit:

Stop at: Abu Simbel Temples

The Abu Simbel Temples are among the most impressive monuments in Egypt, built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. Completed around 1264 BC, the temples reflect the power and achievements of Ramses the Great, including his role in signing the world’s first recorded peace treaty.

The temples are famous for the Sun Festival, which takes place twice a year in February and October, when sunlight illuminates the inner sanctuary statues of Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ramses II, while the god Ptah remains in darkness. This unique phenomenon highlights the brilliance of ancient Egyptian engineering and religious beliefs.Lunch Time

 You will be back in Aswan to have lunch at a restaurant.

Overnight

 You will catch a direct flight to Cairo where you will be transported to a 5* high luxury hotel to check in and overnight.

Day Eight: Check Out & Depart The Country

Check out after breakfast then our representative will transfer you to Cairo Airport on time to catch your flight back home and end your 8 days Cairo and Dahabiya luxury trip.

Hint: You can share your thoughts about adding or removing any tours from your tour itinerary to be able to accommodate your requirements and fulfill your needs.