8D Best of Egypt - Aswan to Luxor

Price from: $4806 per person on twin sharing basis + domestic flights from $648 per person

Cairo – Aswan – Nile Cruise – Luxor – Cairo

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of ancient Egypt. Begin in Cairo, where the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx await, alongside treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Fly south to Aswan, home to the High Dam, Philae Temple, and colorful Nubian culture.

Board a luxurious Nile Cruise and sail the timeless waters, passing temples and villages that echo with stories of pharaohs. Stop at Kom Ombo and Edfu, marveling at their well-preserved temples, before arriving in Luxor, the open-air museum of the ancient world. Wander through the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple, where history comes alive at every step.

Conclude your unforgettable adventure back in Cairo, with memories carved in stone and spirit. This is not just a tour – it’s a journey through time.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo

Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

 

Day 2

Cairo (B)

This morning, you will go for a full-day tour of Cairo and visit Memphis and Sakkara, the Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaars.

 

Day 3

Cairo (B)

Today you will be going for a full day tour visiting Egyptian Museum, which is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world, later you will also visit Pyramids & Sphinx, reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

 

Day 4

Cairo – Aswan - Nile Cruise (B/L/D)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to the pier to board your Nile Cruise Ship for a 4-Day Cruise to Luxor. The rest of the day to enjoy the facilities onboard the cruise.

 

Day 5

Nile Cruise (B/L/D)

Early morning, the ship sails to Kom Ombo. After breakfast on board, you will be taken for a visit to the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Early afternoon, on arriving in Edfu, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Return to the ship and it sails to Esna to dock there for the night.

 

Day 6

Nile Cruise (B/L/D)

This morning you will visit the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.

 

Day 7

Nile Cruise – Luxor – Cairo (B)

Today you will disembark from the ship and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo (or you can take optional morning tour to Abu Simbel including flights Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan). On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. The rest of the day to explore Cairo on own.

Day 8

Cairo (B)

Transfer to the airport.

Includes: Accommodation in 4* hotel, meals as per itinerary, private transfers and local tours & entrance fees with English speaking guide (except for group tours during Cruise program)

Note: This is downstream 3-nights Cruise; can also provide upstream 4-nights cruise

Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2026. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exotic.net.nz for more information.