Egypt Quick Break - Cruise
Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor
(7 days)
Discover Egypt’s most iconic highlights in 7 days with a complete travel package covering Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor, including a deluxe 5-star Nile cruise experience between Aswan and Luxor. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to explore ancient monuments, royal tombs, temples, museums, local culture, and the beauty of the Nile in one comfortable journey.
Itinerary
Day-1 – Arrival in Cairo
- Pick-up from the Airport.
- Meet and assist with your local representative.
- Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
- Free time to relax after your journey.
- Drop-off at the hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day-2 – Giza & Cairo
- Pick-up from the hotel.
- Visit the Giza Pyramids, one of the ancient wonders in the world.
- Visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
- Enjoy panoramic photo stops around the Pyramids area.
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museums in the world.
- Optional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Visit Al-Azhar Mosque, one of Cairo’s most historic Islamic landmarks.
- Walk through Al-Muizz Street, known for its beautiful Islamic architecture and historic buildings.
- Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous markets in Egypt.
- Optional dinner at a local restaurant.
- Drop-off at the hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day-3 – Alexandria
- Early morning pick-up from the hotel in Cairo.
- 2-hour drive to Alexandria by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
- Visit Pompey’s Pillar.
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandria.
- Optional lunch at a local seafood restaurant.
- Return to Cairo.
- Drop-off at Cairo train station or Cairo Airport for your trip to Aswan.
- Overnight travel to Aswan by sleeper train.
Day-4 – Aswan
- Arrival in Aswan.
- Meet and assist upon arrival.
- Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
- Visit the High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects.
- Visit the Unfinished Obelisk and learn about ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques.
- Transfer to your deluxe 5-star Nile cruise for check-in.
- Lunch on board the cruise.
- Free time to relax and enjoy the cruise facilities.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day-5 – Abu Simbel
- Early morning pick-up from the cruise.
- 3-hour drive to Abu Simbel by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Visit the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
- Return to Aswan.
- Lunch on board the cruise.
- Start sailing along the Nile.
- Dinner and overnight on board.
Day-6 – Luxor East Bank
- Early morning pick-up from the cruise at 4:30 AM.
- Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
- Return to the cruise for breakfast.
- Check out from the Nile cruise.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
- Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon.
- Optional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Day-7 – Luxor West Bank & Return to Cairo
- Early morning pick-up from the hotel at 4:30 AM.
- Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
- Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon.
- Optional lunch at a local restaurant.
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return to Cairo Airport.
What's Included
- All Airport transfers (Private).
- 4-star Hotel with breakfast (Pyramids view & Jacuzzi) (Giza).
- 5-star Deluxe Nile cruise with 3 meals included (Luxor & Aswan).
- Private comfortable cars (All cities).
- Main entry tickets (All cities).
- Private licensed tour guide
- Cairo-Aswan sleep train.
- All meals stated in the itinerary.
- Different local drinks & Snacks during all tours.
- 1-hour camel ride (Giza).
- Photo shoot at the Pyramids of Giza by a professional Camera with editing included (Giza).
- All needed security permissions (All cities).
- 1st flight-Sunrise hot air balloon ride (Luxor).
What's Excluded
- International flight tickets.
- Entry visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Optional tickets & activities.
- Extra meals/beverages.
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities for guides & drivers.