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Egypt with Nile Cruise

9 days from Cairo to Cairo
That calendar you live by—the one with 365 days divided into 12 months—you can thank the ancient Egyptians for the handy invention that helps you manage your time. In this 9-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many other amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile.
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Cairo with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
• Guided visit to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza
• Four-night Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan
• Guided sightseeing tour in Luxor with visit to the Karnak and Luxor Temples, and the Avenue of the Sphinxes
• Guided visit to the Temple of Horus
• Guided walking tour in Kom Ombo
• Cruise on a [LF] felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan at Aswan
• Flights between Cairo and Luxor and Aswan and Cairo
Tour details
Tour Provider Globus
Price From
$4,245
Number of Days
9
Start Location
Cairo, Egypt
End Location
Cairo, Egypt
Age Range
Avg. 40+
Group Size
20 to 44
Tour Style
Premium
Tour Themes
River/Small ship/Barge
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Open all
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT
Welcome to Cairo!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA
Secrets of the Sphinx
Your Egyptian discovery starts in the vibrant city of Cairo, located on the River Nile, with a guided sightseeing tour that features a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Later, a short drive to Giza is the start of an iconic visit to see some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world - the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built, with an original height of 496 feet.


CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
River Mysteries Revealed
Today, depart Cairo and fly to Luxor. Embark your cruise ship for the start of your Nile River Cruise. Start to get acquainted with the ship and enjoy lunch on board. This afternoon, join the guided sightseeing tour to see the breathtaking Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt, and the Luxor Temple, also known as “the Southern Sanctuary”. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT CITIES See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations once topped one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.

CRUISING: LUXOR–ESNA–EDFU
Kings, Queens & Captain’s Cocktails
Enjoy some free time to explore more of Luxor at your own pace, once the site of Ancient Thebes and still home to an amazing number of Egyptian monuments. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the West Bank. Back on board, enjoy the captain’s welcome cocktail party and set sail for Edfu. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Venture into the “World’s greatest open-air Museum”, where most of the ruins and artefacts at the site have been preserved and are still in their original forms.


CRUISING: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
Egyptian Gods & Gowns
Today, in Edfu, visit the impressive Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch while sailing. Call at Kom Ombo for a guided walking tour featuring the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Enjoy some free time to browse. Continue sailing towards Aswan and this evening enjoy a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board. (B,L,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.


CRUISING: ASWAN
Landscapes & Legends of the Nile
Today discover Aswan, the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaohs for centuries. [LF] Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. This evening, on board your ship, take part in a Nubian Folklore presentation. (B,L,D)

LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Sail from Aswan on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian wooden boat with a canvas sail. Capture the wind to move effortlessly around the botanical sanctuary of Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan – the stately and austere dome-topped rose limestone monument and Carrara-marble tomb of the 20th-century religious and political leader.


DISEMBARKATION. ASWAN
At Leisure in Aswan
This morning, disembark your ship and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure to explore more of Aswan independently or join an optional excursion. (B)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with an optional excursion to the High Dam, the Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home.


ASWAN–CAIRO
Capital Ideas in Cairo
Depart Aswan this morning and take a flight to Cairo. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in this exciting city before joining your travel companions for a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D)

ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in the “the city of a thousand minarets” with its skyline filled with many mosques, castles, and churches in this bustling and historic metropolis.


CAIRO
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Inclusions
  • Full buffet breakfast daily, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
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14 Feb 2026 22 Feb 2026 Please call $5,193
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