Looking for the best Egypt tours that offer a mix of ancient history, modern attractions, and natural beauty? Look no further than the 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise package, which is one of the most popular and highly rated tours in Egypt.
This tour takes you on a journey of discovery through Cairo, the bustling capital city of Egypt, and along the majestic Nile River, where you'll see some of the country's most iconic and ancient landmarks.
You'll start your trip with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, which are considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You'll also explore the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar and the historic Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where you'll see thousands of priceless artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Next, you'll fly to Luxor and board your luxurious Nile Cruise ship, where you'll spend the next several days exploring the ancient temples, tombs, and monuments along the Nile River. You'll visit the Temple of Philae, the Kom Ombo Temple, the Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Karnak.
Throughout your journey, you'll be accompanied by knowledgeable and friendly guides who will share fascinating insights into Egypt's rich history and culture. You'll also enjoy comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and plenty of free time to relax and soak up the sights and sounds of this incredible country.
If you're looking for the best Egypt tours that offer a perfect blend of adventure, education, and relaxation, the 8 Days Cairo and Nile Best Tour of Egypt is the perfect choice.
Start your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package, The Tour Manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, and then he will accompany you to your hotel by an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the representative will assist you with a smooth check-in and review your Best Tour of Egypt to confirm the pick-up times for each tour in your Egypt vacation. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will move with your private tour guide to the famous Giza Plateau, the only remaining wonder from the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Great Pyramids of Khufu (called Cheops by the Ancient Greeks). On the plateau, you will see the pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and the smallest Pyramid Menkaure (Mykerinos). Then, proceed to visit the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Stop for a free Camel ride tour for 15 minutes. Enjoy Lunch at a good quality restaurant famous for tasty Egyptian foods, and then continue to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you will explore the splendid collection of Tutankhamun besides many other attractive artifacts. Later, back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo and move to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, Around Egypt Tours representative will meet you at Luxor Airport, and then he will accompany you to embark on your Nile River cruise.
After lunch on board, you will be guided for a wonderful exploration of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to Karnak Temple, the world's largest ancient religious site. The hypo style hall, with its gigantic columns, is one of Egypt’s famous landmarks. There will be free time to explore the different parts of the huge complex built during various Pharaoh's reigns. Then you will be transferred to the majestic Luxor Temple, which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. Dinner on board the Nile boat. Overnight in Luxor.
After breakfast, your tour guide will accompany you to the west bank of Luxor to proceed with your best tours of Egypt by visiting the royal cemetery for 64 Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings (the original resting place of the world-famous boy King Tutankhamun). After that, you will move to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari, which was built in the 15th century BC, and the two towering statues of Memnon. (The three tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government to preserve them from the large flow of visitors; therefore, they are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs before your visit). After lunch, you will sail to Edfu while enjoying dinner on board the cruise.
Overnight in Edfu.
After breakfast on your Cruise, our guide will accompany you to visit the Horus Temple at Edfu by a Kalesh ride ( horse and carriage). Explore the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best-preserved Egyptian Temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers, and chapels. Two statues of Horus flank the twin-towered entrance gate. Then, you sail to Kom Ombo to explore the unique Temple of Sobek while having your lunch on board the cruise. Then, you continue sailing to Aswan.Dinner on board of Nile River cruise.
Overnight in Aswan.
After breakfast onboard your cruise, your private tour guide will accompany you to start your day of Aswan tours cross by boat to Agilika Island to visit Philae temple, which was dedicated to the goddess Isis and one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built. Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers, reliefs, including the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt. Lunch and Dinner on board your deluxe Nile River cruise. Overnight in Aswan.
Disembark from your cruise after breakfast at 08:00 a.m. Then, you will transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo,where you will be met and assisted by our representative. He will transfer you to your hotel for free time to stay at your hotel in Cairo. Or choose one of our optional tours, and don't miss a day on your best Egypt tours.
Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast, and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. End of Best Tour of Egypt.
• Meet and greet services at the airports with a nominative sign at the passport control area
• Assistance of our guest relations during your Egypt vacation
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
• Accommodation for 4 nights onboard a 5 star Nile boat on full board basis
• Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary at a good quality restaurant
• Private English / Portuguese / German / Spanish speaking tour guide
• All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in your best Egypt tours itinerary
• Bottled water during the tours
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle equipped with free WiFi
• Domestic flight ticket (Cairo/ Luxor- Aswan/ Cairo)
• All service charges and taxes
• International flights and visa
• Tipping
• Any optional tours
• Personal Spending
| Single Solo Traveler | Per Person in Double | Per Person in Triple |
| $ 1599 | $ 999 | $ 949 |
| Single Solo Traveler | Per Person in Double | Per Person in Triple |
| $ 1699 | $ 1099 | $ 1049 |
If you are planning a trip to Egypt and searching for the best Egypt tours, here are some important details to consider:
Our tour prices are quoted in US dollars per person per trip, and you have the option to pay in Euro or GBP. Please note that prices may differ during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Egypt vacations. We always strive to offer the lowest possible prices and keep them up-to-date. Once you confirm your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package, we cannot guarantee any changes to the rates from our side.
As part of this trip, you will be taking two domestic flights, typically on Egypt Air or Nile Air. The baggage allowance for these flights is one checked-in bag, with a maximum weight of 23kg, and one piece of hand luggage, with a maximum weight of 7kg.
On the last day of your tour, we recommend that you avoid booking any outgoing international flights before 3.00 pm or consider extending your stay in Cairo for an extra night. Our Tour Manager can assist you with additional services like accommodation and transfers.
Children under 2 years old can travel for free. Children between the ages of 2 and 5.99 will be charged 25% of the tour price, while children between the ages of 6 and 11.99 will be charged 50% of the tour price. Children aged 12 or above will be charged the full tour price as an adult. If your Egypt tours package includes airfare, extra charges may apply for your children.
To secure your desired best Egypt tour, we recommend that you make your reservation as early as possible. You can secure your spot by paying a deposit of 25% of the required payment. During peak season (X-Mas, New Year), the required deposit to visit Egypt will be 50% of the required payment. This deposit will be included in your final payment, which should be made up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival.
We offer a new payment plan that allows you to pay for your booked Cairo and Nile Cruise package in monthly installments. You can choose to pay in monthly installments of 6, 9, or 12 months leading up to your arrival. You can pay the rest of the payment upon your arrival in Egypt in cash or by credit/debit cards, or you can pay the full cost in monthly installments before you travel to Egypt.
Please note that all our best Egypt tours and programs do not include entrance fees to specific archaeological sites, such as entering one of the Pyramids inside, visiting the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, visiting the Solar Boat Museum at the Pyramids area, and entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
Tipping is a common practice in many countries to express gratitude for excellent service. While it is recommended, it is not mandatory. Tipping is a way to acknowledge the effort and hard work put in by service providers to meet customer expectations. Generosity in tipping can be a way of showing appreciation for exceptional service. However, tips should not be seen as a replacement for an employer's obligation to pay a fair wage.
In case you cancel your best tour of Egypt, the following charges will apply:
We offer a highly flexible cancelation policy, in case your government or the airline declared a travel warning for War, riot, civil strife, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, conditions, epidemics, infections, or outbreaks of COVID-19. If that happened, we would be refunding you the amount paid for the booked Egypt travel packages, or in some cases, your payment will be a credit for future travel. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked within 12 months.
According to the airline's terms and conditions, only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, and bank surcharges fees are applied on the deposit amount paid.