10 Days 9 Nights, Cairo,Luxor Aswan with Nile Cruise

Experience a memorable round trip with a fantastic 6-night Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan, including visits to the magnificent Karnak Temples, Philae Temple, and much more. Additionally, discover the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids in Cairo in this exceptional 10-day package from Valley of the Kings.

Important Info

Tour Duration: 10 Days
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Time Log: Depending on your flight arrival time
All week
Hotel: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel Cairo, Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

Tour Description

Itinerary Schedule: Every Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday

Day 1: Arrival Cairo 

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Valley the Kings representative will be waiting to meet and assist you. They will accompany you to your hotel in an A/C vehicle. After check-in, they will discuss the agenda for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo 

After enjoying breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel for a visit to the world-famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. You'll also view the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Next, journey south to explore Dahshur and Saqqara, visiting the open-air museum, featuring carvings and columns, including a huge fallen statue of Ramses II.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Islamic and Coptic Cairo 

Following breakfast, your Valley the Kings qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up for a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum, home to the Tutankhamun collection. Next, visit Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Continue to Old Cairo to see the Church of Abu Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Finally, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Karnak / Luxor Temples & Nile Cruise 

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide for a tour of Karnak Temples, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. After the tours, check in to your Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5: Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon 

After breakfast, your guide will take you to the Valley of  the Kings to explore the tombs of many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your Nile cruise for lunch and continue sailing to Edfu.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples 

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the God Horus. Then, sail to Kom Ombo to see the temple honoring Sobek the Crocodile God. Enjoy lunch on board as you continue sailing to Aswan.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7: Abu Simbel Tour 

At approximately 4:30 AM, after collecting your breakfast box, your guide will transfer you to Abu Simbel to see the magnificent temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. After this extraordinary tour, return to your Nile cruise for lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8: High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple / Fly to Cairo 

After breakfast and check-out from your Nile cruise, begin your Aswan sightseeing with the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple. After the tours, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Optional Alexandria Day Tour 

After breakfast, your guide will escort you to the historic city of Alexandria. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Temple ruins, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Final Departure 

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary Schedule Every Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday

Day 1: Arrival Cairo 

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport your Valley the Kings representative will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your Hotel by A/C Vehicle. After checking you in he will discuss with you the agenda for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Saqqara & Dahshur 

When you have finished and enjoyed your breakfast your private Guide will pick you up from your hotel to accompany you for a visit to the World famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Continue on to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx which has the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body and stands on the Giza Plateau, also take a visit to the Valley Temple. We now journey south to visit and explore the City’s last remaining vestiges around the villages of Dahshur and Saqqara and visit the open air museum which houses carvings and columns found at the site. There is a huge fallen statue of Ramses II. Dahshur is famous for the two pyramids of King Sneferu known as the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo 

After breakfast your Valley the Kings qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up for a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses a large number of artifacts including the Tutankhamun collection. After that we will visit Salah El Din Citadel which contains the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Continue to Old Cairo to see the Church of Abu Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. After finishing the tour we will enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Fly Cairo to Luxor & Nile Cruise 

After breakfast and check out from your hotel your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be met by your guide for a tour of Karnak Temples, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. After the tours check in to your Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple 

After breakfast your guide will take you to the Valley of the Kings to explore the tombs of many pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your Nile cruise for lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to Edfu Temple dedicated to the God Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the temple honoring Sobek the Crocodile God, then enjoy lunch on board as you continue sailing to Aswan.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Abu Simbel Tour 

At approximately 4:30 AM after collecting your breakfast box, your guide will transfer you to Abu Simbel to see the magnificent temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. After this extraordinary tour, return to your Nile cruise for lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple 

After breakfast and check out from your Nile cruise, start your Aswan sightseeing with the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. After the tours transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Optional Alexandria Day Tour 

After breakfast your guide will escort you to the historic city of Alexandria to visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Temple ruins, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Final Departure 

After breakfast and check out from your hotel you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.