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5 Day Egypt-Cairo Pyramids, 4 Days Cruise Aswan, Luxor, Abu Simbel by Plane
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey that combines the wonders of Cairo and the majesty of a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor or reverse including round-trip domestic flights from Cairo. This comprehensive tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, allowing you to explore ancient Egyptian landmarks and scenic landscapes while enjoying world-class service and comfortable accommodations. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, with two stops en the route to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu temples. Discover one of the most impressive temples in Egypt by visiting Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan. Have fun and enjoy plenty of night entertainments of the belly dancing show, gallabiyah party, Nubian show or disco and more in 4 days/3 nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday or reverse from Luxor to Aswan every Saturday, Monday or Thursday. Full board, check in with lunch, check out with breakfast and flight tickets are included. Water, drinks and entrance fees on your own expenses.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the Giza Plateau, go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops
- Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600 years old tombs
- Stop for photos at the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure
- Visit the Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara
- Roundtrip flight tickets Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo or reverse.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Giza Plateau. Welcome to this trip! Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza (book it yourself) on time. Once you enter the Giza plateau area, you will be able to go very close to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and staring at that massive structure, you will realize that your dream of visiting the only surviving wonder of the ancient world came true.
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Sightseeing at Pyramid of Khafre. Giza Pyramids & optional activites: Your guide will provide you with historical insights into those 4600-year-old tombs. Passing through the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, you will stop to click some photos of all the pyramids together. In that part of the Sahara Desert area, you will also have the chance to ride a camel, take nice clicks, and have a lot of desert fun (optional).
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Sightseeing. Valley Temple & Papyrus Institute: After these pyramids, we visit the Valley Temple – The place where the priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren, owner of the second pyramid at Giza Plateau. It is also the place where you can have a close-up look at the Sphinx; the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren. This mysterious monument was carved to symbolize the pharaoh’s power and wisdom. After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago.
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Sightseeing at Pyramid Of Djoser. Pyramid of Djoser: Proceed to the Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also, visit the tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.
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Sightseeing at Red Pyramid. Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid: Then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometers (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest, and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant (optional). Then transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza (book it yourself).
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Meals included: No meals included.
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Accommodation: Not included
Day 2
Cairo
Cairo Airport Transfer and Arrive Aswan Egypt Gift Tours driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Cairo or Giza around 4:30 am (available to change subject to the flight schedule) to transfer to Cairo airport to take your morning flight to Aswan. You will need to use the flight tickets, we sent you via WhatsApp or email to check in and get your boarding card at Cairo airport. Once your arrive at Aswan airport and pick your luggage, go outside through the exit door where you will find our representative holding a sign with your name to be transferred by A/C car to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to leave your luggage.
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Sightseeing at Aswan Dam. Aswan Dam: Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electricity.
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Sightseeing. Greco Roman temple: Proceed to visit the Graeco Roman temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there.
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Meals included: lunch and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan on board the cruise
Day 3
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Abu Simbel Temples. Abu Simbel: Around 4 to 4:30 am, your guide will pick you up for the Abu Simbel trip (sharing a small group). Arrive around 8 am, to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd. and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise around 2 to 2:30 pm to have your lunch and sail heading to Kom Ombo city.
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Local Flavor at Temple Of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo temple: Arrive at Kom Ombo city, late in the afternoon where to visit the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus, the Falcon God. Back to the cruise and have dinner. Continue sailing to Edfu overnight.
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Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu on board the cruise.
Day 4
Cairo
Local Flavor at Temple Of Edfu. Temple of Edfu: Around 5:30 to 6 am, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Return to the cruise to have your breakfast and start sailing.
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Boating at Nile River. Nile River: Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the beautiful scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Luxor. Cross Esna Lock, lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. Luxor temple: Late in the afternoon, arrive at Luxor dock, to be transferred to enjoy the Luxor temple on the East bank of Luxor; where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited.
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Meal included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor on board the cruise
Day 5
Cairo
Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Valley of the Kings: Breakfast and check out to start your remarkable day by driving to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the new kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
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Local Flavor at Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut. Mortuary temple: Continue to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari.
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Sightseeing at Colossi Of Memnon. Memnon: End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Lunchtime in a local restaurant (optional).
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Cairo
Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Back to the East Bank to see the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built 2000 years ago and covers an area of about 63 acres. Get lost among its massive halls and pillars, and feel the spirit of the ancient Egyptian Gods surrounding you.
Day 5
Cairo
Meal included: breakfast.
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This is the end of your trip! Later on, transfer to Luxor Airport to catch your evening flight from Luxor to Cairo. Once you arrive at Cairo airport and pick your luggage, go outside the arrival hall where you will find our driver holding a sign with your name to transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
One-day tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur Pyramids Round-trip flight tickets Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo or reverse. All transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C. vehicle. Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide Abu Simbel trip sharing a group in a bus or minibus.
Not Included
Hotel accommodation in Cairo Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing Motorboat to Philae temple Wi-Fi, water, or Drinks on the cruise Any personal expenses like laundry etc. Tipping to the guides, drivers, cruise crew, etc. Any optional Tours It is available to pick travelers at Cairo Airport, New Cairo, New Giza, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to drop off Travelers at their hotels in New Cairo, New Giza or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.
What to Bring
Weather-appropriate clothing Comfortable footwear Camera and other items you may need
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your accommodations in Cairo or Giza.
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Abu Simbel trip, private tour for single person - 280.00 Per Person | Abu Simbel trip, private tour from 2 Travelers - 180.00 Per Person | Hot Air Balloon In Luxor - 130.00 Per Person | Nubian Village by motorboat - 60.00 Per Person
Before Booking
Child rate applies only when sharing 2 paying adults. A child from 5 to 11 years old accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult. Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile, Nile Cruises itineraries schedule and sailing time maybe updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order. Prices are quoted in U.S dollars and valid, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays (100$ USD per person per night, will be charged as extra supplement for these Holidays). If the Abu Simbel trip cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30$ USD per adult and 15$ USD per child. You will need to pay all the entrance fees by card except the High Dam and motorboat to Philae temple in cash. If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person. If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, you will enjoy one triple room. If you are traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person. It is very important to provide us with your passports copies to buy you the sleeping train tickets. It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 250$ USD per person upon your request. It is available to pick travelers at Cairo airport, Nasr City, New Cairo, New Giza, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to drop off Travelers at their hotels in New Cairo, New Giza or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person. It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-03-01
5.00 / 5
Awesome trip ... I have traveled extensively in the western world and this trip was an eye opener, seeing a completely different way of life and learning about this ancient civilization. The guides were great, knowledgeable and with interesting anecdotes - especially Ahmed Yehya in Cairo and Giza. The Nile cruise obviously brought to mind Caesar and Cleopatra and was a delight. Luxor and Giza were amazing. Highly recommend.
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