8 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor Travel
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8 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor Travel
Book one of our exclusive Egypt tour packages and take advantage of our special offers. Experience the wonders of one of the world’s oldest civilizations through our carefully designed 8-day Egypt itinerary, which allows you to explore the country’s most iconic highlights across Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan while enjoying a luxurious 5-star Nile cruise.
This 8-day journey through Egypt offers a rich blend of history, culture, and adventure, giving you the opportunity to visit some of the nation’s most remarkable landmarks. In Cairo, you will witness the breathtaking Great Pyramids of Giza, where the grandeur of ancient royal tombs continues to astonish visitors from around the world.
You will also explore the renowned Egyptian Museum, which houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history. Here, you can discover treasures from various dynasties, including the legacies of famous rulers such as Ramesses II and Hatshepsut, gaining deeper insight into the lives and achievements of Egypt’s legendary pharaohs.
Included/Excluded
- Meet and assist services at the Airports by Sovek Egypt leaders.
- Transports from and to the airport, hotel, and during your tours by a private nonsmoking air-conditioned vehicle.
- Your accommodation in Cairo Pyramids Hotel for 4 nights in on bed & breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights aboard a 5-star cruise on a full board basis.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites during your 8 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, and Luxor Travel.
- Meals will be served as shown in the itinerary.
- Bottled water and soft drinks during Egypt Day Tours.
- Stops for snacks upon request.
- Try local tea mint or coffee in one of the most famous cafes in Cairo, such as El-Fishawy or Layali El-Hussein.
- Shopping Tours in Cairo. (if you are interested).
- All taxes and service charges are included in your trip price.
- Internal flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and back from Luxor to Cairo.
- An English-speaking tour guide will accompany you during the Egypt tours.
- International airfare.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Arrival at Cairo via Cairo International Airport
- Meet and assist service upon arrival
- Transfer to hotel and check-in
- Tour briefing and optional excursion review
- Welcome drink and overnight stay in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel and meet tour guide
- Visit Giza Necropolis including:
- The Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
- Panoramic photo stop and optional camel ride
- Explore the Great Sphinx of Giza and Valley Temple
- Visit Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun treasures and royal artifacts)
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Explore Old Cairo:
- Hanging Church
- Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Visit Islamic Cairo:
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Walk through Al-Muizz Street
- Tea stop at El Fishawy Cafe
- Return to hotel in Cairo
Day 3: Alexandria Day Trip
- Travel from Cairo to Alexandria
- Visit:
- Pompey's Pillar
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit Library of Alexandria (modern reconstruction site)
- Seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean
- Return to Cairo and overnight
Day 4: Flight to Aswan & Nile Cruise Begins
- Flight from Cairo to Aswan
- Meet guide and board Nile Cruise
- Visit:
- Aswan High Dam
- Temple of Philae
- Ancient granite quarries
- Sail on the Nile toward Kom Ombo
- Nubian folklore show and dinner onboard
- Overnight on cruise
Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to Sobek and Horus)
- Continue sailing toward Edfu
- Meals and relaxation onboard
- Overnight at Edfu
Day 6: Edfu Temple & Sailing to Luxor
- Visit Temple of Edfu dedicated to Horus
- Return to cruise and sail to Luxor
- Lunch, afternoon tea, and onboard activities
- Evening dinner and Galabya party
- Overnight in Luxor
Day 7: Luxor West & East Bank + Return to Cairo
- Explore West Bank:
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit East Bank:
- Karnak Temple Complex
- Luxor Temple
- Flight from Luxor back to Cairo
- Transfer to hotel and overnight stay
Day 8: Departure from Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport
- Final departure