Tour Packages from Sahel Hashesh
5-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise from Sahel Hashesh
Description
This 5-day Cairo and Nile cruise from Sahel Hashesh puts Egypt’s major ancient sights into one organised trip, so you do not have to arrange each transfer, guide and excursion separately. You begin in Cairo at the Pyramids of Giza, then continue to Aswan for a 4-day Nile cruise towards Luxor. It suits travellers looking for a clear introduction to Egypt’s pharaonic history, with time on the river between guided visits.
At Giza, you see the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx at the edge of the desert plateau. Your guide explains how the pyramid complex was planned, built and used, while you have time to absorb the scale of the monuments at your own pace. The Egyptian Museum shows another side of Egypt’s past, with galleries covering thousands of years of history and objects linked to royal life, religion and burial customs.
After Cairo, our team arranges the onward transfer to Aswan and the start of your Nile cruise. Aswan feels slower and more open than the capital, with rocky islands, wide river views and feluccas crossing the water. Visits include the Philae temple, reached by boat on Agilkia Island, and the Aswan Dam, a major modern engineering project that changed the river’s flow and helped create Lake Nasser. Abu Simbel is visited as an excursion from Aswan, giving you time to see the large rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari.
- Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Abu Simbel, Philae temple and the Aswan Dam
- Optional felucca sailing on the Nile
- Kom Ombo temple and Edfu temple during the cruise
- Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple and Luxor temple
Life aboard the cruise is calm and uncomplicated. Between excursions, you can sit on deck, watch villages and cultivated riverbanks pass by, or take a quiet break from sightseeing. An optional Felucca sailing trip gives you a shorter, traditional boat ride around Aswan when river conditions and the day’s schedule allow. Tell us if this matters to you so we can confirm how it fits with the planned visits.
The cruise continues with stops at Kom Ombo temple, built for the worship of Sobek and Horus, and Edfu temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Visits follow the boat’s sailing schedule, with guided shore excursions arranged around docking times. The timing keeps the day organised while leaving space for meals and rest aboard the vessel.
Near Luxor, the focus shifts to the west bank and the Valley of the Kings, where tombs were cut into the desert hills for New Kingdom rulers. On the east bank, Karnak temple unfolds through courts, columns and sanctuaries built over many centuries. The itinerary also includes Luxor temple, with its avenue, statues and columned spaces. A licensed Egyptologist guide explains the sites in context, so you are not left to identify each monument alone.
This organised trip suits first-time visitors, couples, families with older children and travellers who prefer a planned route to independent connections. It involves walking on uneven ground, steps, exposed sun and early starts, including for Abu Simbel, so it may not suit anyone who needs a very slow pace or step-free access throughout. We coordinate the main transfers, accommodation arrangements, cruise excursions and guiding; you only need to keep your passport, water and daily essentials with you during each outing.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and modest clothing are useful throughout the tour. Sight visits can be warm, while the cruise deck may feel cooler in the evening. Your final transfer arrangements depend on the confirmed travel plan, so our team will share the meeting details and luggage guidance before departure.
Included
Cairo accommodation as specified in the confirmed itinerary
Visit to the Egyptian Museum
Transport between Cairo, Aswan and Luxor according to the confirmed itinerary
Abu Simbel excursion
4-day Nile cruise accommodation from Aswan to Luxor
Guided visits with a licensed Egyptologist where relevant
Excursion to the Pyramids of Giza
Pickup and drop-off from Sahel Hashesh
Meals included during the Nile cruise as stated in the confirmed itinerary
Visits to Philae temple, the Aswan Dam, Kom Ombo temple, Edfu temple, Karnak temple, the Valley of the Kings and Luxor temple
Excluded
Optional felucca sailing
Any services not mentioned under inclusions
Personal expenses and drinks
Entrance fees not specifically listed as included
Tips for guides, drivers and cruise staff
Domestic or other internal travel costs unless listed in the confirmed itinerary
Travel insurance
Don't forget
Any prescribed medication and personal essentials
Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
Reusable water bottle
A light layer for the cruise deck in the evening
Passport and any required travel documents
Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
Small day bag for excursions
Light, breathable clothing and a modest outfit for temple visits
Cash for personal expenses and optional activities
Frequently Asked Questions
This 5-day itinerary includes guided sightseeing at the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, followed by a 4-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with visits to Abu Simbel, Philae temple, the Aswan Dam, Kom Ombo temple, Edfu temple, Karnak temple, the Valley of the Kings and Luxor temple.
Felucca sailing is optional. Accommodation, meals, domestic transfers and any flights or transport arrangements depend on the booking package, so our team will confirm the inclusions before you travel.
This 5-day Cairo and Nile cruise tour has a full pace, combining Cairo sightseeing with a 4-day cruise between Aswan and Luxor. The Cairo visits focus on the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, while the cruise follows a set sightseeing schedule for temples and ancient sites.
Early starts are possible, especially for the Abu Simbel visit and shore excursions. The schedule leaves limited time for independent exploring, but it lets you see the main highlights of Upper Egypt in one short trip.
Pickup for this tour begins in Sahel Hashesh, with transfers arranged between your accommodation, Cairo sightseeing, the cruise departure point in Aswan and the final drop-off in Luxor or the agreed onward location. The exact pickup point and transport sequence depend on your accommodation and travel arrangements.
Our team confirms the meeting details before the tour. Please provide accurate hotel or accommodation information when booking so we can plan the transfers correctly.
This tour can suit families and many older travellers, but it requires regular walking, steps and getting on and off vehicles and boats at archaeological sites. The Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel, Philae temple, Kom Ombo temple, Edfu temple, Karnak temple and the Valley of the Kings may involve uneven ground and sun exposure.
Felucca sailing is optional, which gives you some flexibility. Travellers with limited mobility should tell us before booking so we can discuss the walking demands, boat access and possible arrangements.
Wear light, modest clothing and comfortable walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, water and any medication you need for the day. Covering shoulders and knees is respectful when visiting temples and other religious sites, while breathable layers help with changing temperatures between sightseeing and the cruise.
A small day bag is useful for excursions, including the visit to the Valley of the Kings. Bring identification and keep valuables secure during transfers and shore visits.
You can request this 5-day tour by providing your preferred travel date, traveller details, Sahel Hashesh accommodation and any mobility or dietary requirements. Our team will check the arrangements for the Cairo visits, the Aswan-to-Luxor cruise and the required transfers before confirming the booking.
Cancellation terms depend on the confirmed cruise, transport and accommodation arrangements. We will show the applicable policy before you complete the booking, so check those terms carefully if your plans may change.
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Your Itinerary
Our team collects you from Sahel Hashesh for the road transfer to Cairo. The journey takes several hours, so we arrange a comfortable vehicle and a planned break along the way. After arriving in Giza, you visit the Pyramids of Giza, where your guide explains how the complex was built and how the three main pyramids relate to the surrounding temples and ancient cemetery. You have time to walk around the plateau, take photographs and see the Great Sphinx before leaving the site.
After the visit, we continue into Cairo for check-in and time to rest. The evening is free, giving you a chance to have dinner or take a short walk near your accommodation. Your guide confirms the next day's arrangements, including the transfer to the airport and the flight south to Aswan. Keep your essential items with you during the transfer, while larger luggage can be handled according to the cruise arrangements.
Begin with a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. The collection includes royal statues, funerary objects and everyday items from several periods of ancient Egyptian history. Your guide helps you focus on the main galleries rather than trying to see everything at once, and allows time for questions before you leave for the airport.
After the flight to Aswan, our local team transfers you to the cruise vessel for embarkation. Depending on the sailing schedule, the order of the afternoon visits may change. You see the Aswan Dam and learn how the project changed navigation, farming and settlement along the Nile. A boat ride then takes you to Philae temple, which stands on Agilkia Island after being moved to protect it from rising water. If conditions and timing allow, you can join an optional felucca sailing around the islands before returning to the vessel for dinner and your first night on the cruise.
An early start takes you by road to Abu Simbel, where the four seated figures of Ramesses II face the desert outside the Great Temple. Inside, your guide points out the reliefs, processional spaces and sanctuary, then explains the relocation project that saved the temples when Lake Nasser rose. The visit is usually arranged early to manage the heat and the return journey, so bring water, a hat and comfortable walking shoes.
Return to Aswan for lunch or a short rest before the cruise continues north. As the vessel sails, the riverbanks change from Aswan's rocky islands to cultivated strips of farmland. Later, visit Kom Ombo temple, an unusual double sanctuary dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Its reliefs, courtyards and riverside setting make the layout easy to understand with a guide. Rejoin the vessel after the visit and settle in for the evening as the ship continues towards Edfu.
After breakfast, visit Edfu temple, one of the best-preserved large temples in Egypt. A short local transfer brings you from the river to the entrance, where you pass through the massive pylon into courtyards, columned halls and the sanctuary dedicated to Horus. The clear reliefs make it easier to follow the temple's religious processions and its connection with the ancient town.
Return to the vessel and continue south towards Luxor, watching villages, fields and irrigation channels pass from the deck. After lunch or a brief rest, cross to the west bank for the Valley of the Kings. Your entry allows you to visit the tombs open on the day; the paths can be uneven, and some chambers require steps or narrow passages. Your guide explains the painted scenes and burial beliefs before the group returns to the ship or accommodation for the night.
After breakfast and disembarkation, complete your final ancient sites in the east bank of Luxor. Start at Karnak temple, entering through its broad processional route and moving into the Great Hypostyle Hall, where tall columns fill the main sanctuary. Your guide sets out the temple's long building history and shows how later rulers added pylons, courts and chapels. Allow time for photographs, but stay with the group through the larger courtyards.
Continue to Luxor temple, whose avenue, obelisks and columned courts sit close to the modern city. The site is especially easy to understand after seeing Karnak because the two temples were linked by a ceremonial processional way. After the visit, we arrange your transfer to the airport, railway station or onward accommodation, depending on your travel plans. Keep passports and flight or rail details accessible, and allow extra time for the departure transfer after leaving the archaeological area.