7-Days Egypt Tour: Cairo & Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor | Egypt Tours

Overview

One legendary week. Two of Egypt’s greatest cities. And the ancient Nile flowing between them. This 7 day Egypt Nile cruise tour takes you from the iconic pyramids of Cairo all the way south to the royal tombs of Luxor — with four magical nights sailing the world’s most storied river in between.

7 Day Egypt Nile Cruise Tour — Tour Overview

There is a journey that every lover of history dreams of — and this is it. This 7 day Egypt Nile cruise tour begins in Cairo, where the ancient world announces itself with unmistakable drama — pyramids piercing the sky, the Sphinx gazing across the desert, and museum halls filled with treasures that once belonged to gods and pharaohs. Then you fly south to Aswan, where the pace slows, the Nile widens, and your luxury cruise ship is waiting. For four nights you sail north through time — stepping ashore at island temples, riverside sanctuaries, and royal burial grounds that have stood for three thousand years. By the time you reach Luxor, Egypt’s greatest open-air museum, you’ll understand why ancient Egyptians called this river the source of all life. Seven days, two iconic cities, one river, and a lifetime of memories — all handled seamlessly by your private expert team.

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Tour Highlights (7 day Egypt Nile cruise tour)

🏛️ Cairo – Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Sphinx at the edge of the Sahara, then lose yourself in the golden treasures of Tutankhamun and thousands of priceless artifacts at the Egyptian Museum.

✈️ Scenic Flight to Aswan – Fly comfortably from Cairo to Aswan and arrive in Egypt’s most charming southern city, where Nubian culture, island temples, and felucca-dotted waters await your first evening on the Nile.

🌺 Aswan – Sail to the enchanting island sanctuary of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis, marvel at the engineering wonder of the High Dam above Lake Nasser, and optionally venture deep into the Sahara to the jaw-dropping temples of Abu Simbel.

🏺 Kom Ombo & Edfu – Sail past dramatic riverside landscapes and step ashore at the unique double temple of Kom Ombo — dedicated to both the crocodile god and the falcon god — then explore the magnificent and perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.

👑 Luxor’s West Bank – Descend into the legendary Valley of the Kings and explore the elaborately painted tombs of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs, then stand before the breathtaking terraced Temple of Hatshepsut carved into the desert cliffs.

🏟️ Luxor’s East Bank – Walk in awe through the greatest religious complex ever constructed at Karnak Temple, then stroll the elegant Avenue of Sphinxes to the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple in the heart of the ancient city.