Pyramids and Nile cruise holidays offer a perfect combination of Egypt’s most iconic ancient landmarks and a relaxing journey along the Nile. This travel experience blends guided visits to the legendary pyramids with a scenic cruise past historic temples and timeless landscapes, creating a well-balanced and memorable Egypt holiday ideal for first-time and returning travelers alike.
Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a friendly representative from Egypt Life Tours will greet you and assist with all arrival formalities. You will then be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, settling in and preparing for your adventure.
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, embark on a full-day private guided tour of some of Egypt’s most iconic sites. Begin at the Great Pyramids of Giza, home to the majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Get up close to the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple in Giza. Next, head to Saqqara, the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis. Here, you will see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in the world, and explore tombs with remarkable hieroglyphic carvings. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your private guide will accompany you on a tour of Luxor’s East Bank, where you will visit the colossal Karnak Temple and the elegantly lit Luxor Temple. Later, check in aboard your deluxe Nile cruise and enjoy dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor
Today, discover the treasures of Luxor’s West Bank. Start at the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of powerful pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into limestone cliffs, and stop at the massive Colossi of Memnon. After your tour, return to the cruise ship and sail toward Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Edfu
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Return to your ship and sail to Kom Ombo, where you will explore the unique twin temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus the Elder.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board near Aswan
Begin the day with a visit to the enchanting Temple of Philae, set on its island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Continue to the Aswan High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering that tamed the Nile. Return to the cruise for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan
Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples, carved into a cliff by Ramses II. After the tour, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy your final night in Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out. A representative from Egypt Life Tours will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Pyramids and Nile Cruise Holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
