Description

Experience an unforgettable 7-day Nile cruise and Cairo package from Sahel Hashesh. Sail for 5 days uncovering celebrated sites between Luxor and Aswan — including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings — before rounding off your stay with Cairo's greatest landmarks.

Included

Private A/C transfers from Sahel Hashesh to Luxor

Meet-and-greet service on arrival and departure

Personnel assistance throughout your stay and excursions

Excursions to Karnak and Luxor temples

Excursions to Hatshepsut temple and Valley of the Kings

5-night Nile cruise on full board

English-speaking private tour guide

Excluded

Any extras

Gratuities

Optional excursion to Abu Simbel (90 $ per person)

Remember to bring

Travel documents

Sun hat

Sunscreen

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Day 1 — Sahel Hashesh to Luxor, Nile cruise embarkation & sightseeing

    A Marsa Alam Tours Representative will welcome and assist you at your hotel in Sahel Hashesh for your transfer to Luxor (about 4 hours driving in the eastern desert). Arrive in Luxor and then met and accompanied by your expert Egyptologist Embarkation& Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceed with the Visits to the Eastbank of the Nile Including Karnak temple Karnak is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons, and Obelisks, All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad(Amun, Mut, and Khonso) Luxor Temple Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamon and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated  with His Military Battle of Kadesh
    Dinner &Overnight on board of the Cruise in Luxor

  • 2) Day 2 — Luxor shore excursions from the Nile cruise

    Breakfast on board the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the west bank of the Nile Including: The valley of the Kings Once  called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak The colossi of Memnon: Massive  pair statues Known as the  Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, are the remains of what was once the largest  complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third The Queen Hatshepsut temple Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument. 13:00 sail to Esna lock& lunch will be during the sail 18:00 arrive, Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu& Dinner Overnight o board the Cruise in Edfu

  • 3) Day 3 — Excursions to Edfu and Kom Ombo temples

    Breakfast on board the cruise 07:00 Visit the temple of Edfu Edfu temple Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated  to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus,which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dates to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c),The descriptions on the walls  include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama. 09:30 Sail to Kom combo 12:30 lunch on board of the Nile cruise during the sail 15:30 arrive Kom Ombo, visit the temple of Kom ombo Kom Ombo temple The temple and the associated settlement site located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and date mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman period(332 B.b -395 A.c) 17:30 Continue sailing to Aswan, Dinner will be during the sail 21:00 arrive Aswan and overnight on board the Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • 4) Day 4 — Optional excursion to Abu Simbel from Aswan

    Breakfast on board the cruise. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel Abu Simbel temples: The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor,the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco. Dinner & overnight onboard of the cruise in Aswan.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

  • 5) Day 5 — Aswan Nile cruise onwards to Cairo

    Breakfast on board the cruise 08:00 Proceed with Visits to Aswan including the temple of Philae and a tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk Phiala temple: Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped The High Dam: Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.
    . Transfer from Nile cruise to Aswan airport for a short flight to Cairo

  • 6) Day 6 — Giza Pyramids and Museum tour

    Your A1toureg representative will collect you from your hotel in Cairo or in Giza At 8:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by our expert tour guide and get ready for your day tour. First, you will visit the pyramids of Giza - Cheops , Chephren & Mykerinus . After seeing the famous pyramids you can head to visit the Valley Temple . While doing that you can have a closer look at the Great Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of king Chephren. Possibilities if the customer preferred to enter inside the great or the boat museum o the ing Cheops , But both tours are not included in the tour price Then continue your day tour to Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
    The entrance fee to the Mummies room is not included. Then you will be Passing By Tahrir Square, where the Egyptian revolution began in 2011. Your tour finishes with a drop-off at your hotel. Overnight in Cairo

  • 7) Day 7 — Old Cairo then return to Sahel Hashesh

    After breakfast, check out, then your private tour guide will lead you to visit Cairo Highlights including: Salah el din Citadel: It served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din reign. The construction work has started in 1176 and was completed in 1182. Then pay a visit to Mohamed Ali Mosque: It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque named " The Alabaster Mosque" because of most of the walls made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica from the Blue Mosque in Istanbul The Coptic Cairo : The Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, Church of Abu Serga, The synagogue of Ben Ezra Khan El Khalili Bazaar: No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop to Khan EL Khalili bazaar; one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.
    Then transfer back to Sahel Hashesh to your hotel in Sahel Hashesh.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 7-day package includes transfers from Sahel Hasheesh, a 4-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan with all meals on board, guided visits to the Luxor and Aswan temples, 2 nights in Cairo with breakfast, guided tours of the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, plus all internal transport.

This package offers excellent value by bundling the most iconic Egyptian experiences — a Nile cruise and Cairo — into one seamless itinerary with all logistics handled. Booking combined packages is typically significantly cheaper than booking each component separately.

The tour takes in approximately 12 to 15 major sites including the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and a felucca ride.

All transfers are fully handled and included. You'll be picked up from your hotel in Sahel Hasheesh, transferred to Luxor for boarding the cruise, taken from Aswan to Cairo by domestic flight or train after the cruise, and then returned to your Sahel Hasheesh hotel at the end of the package.

Reviews

  • Olga Petrova

    May 8, 2026, 11:20 a.m.

    Это было потрясающее путешествие! Круиз по Нилу был великолепен, и исторические места между Луксором и Асуаном впечатлили. Очень понравилось посещение храма в Абу-Симбеле. Заключительные два дня в Каире у пирамид были настоящей вишенкой на торте.

  • Charlotte Brown

    March 22, 2026, 3:06 a.m.

    I truly enjoyed this tour from start to finish! The Nile cruise offered such a unique perspective of Egypt, with each stop more interesting than the last. The visit to Cairo, especially the Pyramids, was simply amazing. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore Egypt.

  • Sophie Martin

    March 2, 2026, 2:50 p.m.

    Quel voyage exceptionnel! La croisière sur le Nil était magnifique, avec des arrêts incroyables comme les temples de Karnak et de Louxor. Les pyramides de Gizeh à la fin du voyage étaient la cerise sur le gâteau. Je rêve déjà de retourner en Égypte!

  • Giulia Conti

    Dec. 22, 2025, 9:04 a.m.

    Una settimana veramente indimenticabile! La crociera sul Nilo è stata piena di sorprese e luoghi straordinari. Gli ultimi due giorni a Cairo con le piramidi sono stati incredibili. È stata un'avventura che porterò sempre nel cuore.

  • Luca Rossi

    Dec. 20, 2025, 10:18 a.m.

    Che esperienza straordinaria! La crociera sul Nilo è stata perfetta, con visite a siti spettacolari come la Valle dei Re e Abu Simbel. Gli ultimi giorni al Cairo, visitando le Piramidi, hanno reso il viaggio assolutamente memorabile. Consiglio vivamente questa avventura a chiunque!

  • Emily Johnson

    Dec. 20, 2025, 6:17 a.m.

    This tour was a dream come true! The 5-day Nile cruise was so luxurious, and the sights between Luxor and Aswan were breathtaking. I was particularly impressed by the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel. The final 2 days in Cairo visiting the Pyramids of Giza made this trip unforgettable.

  • James Smith

    Oct. 2, 2024, 6:59 p.m.

    The Nile cruise was an absolute highlight of my trip. The staff was wonderful, and the sites like Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple were out of this world. I found the transition to Cairo seamless, and the Pyramids of Giza were a stunning end to the tour.

  • Hans Müller

    June 3, 2024, 12:12 p.m.

    Diese Tour war eine unglaubliche Erfahrung! Die Nilkreuzfahrt war sehr entspannend und die alten Stätten zwischen Luxor und Assuan waren faszinierend. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich der Tempel von Abu Simbel. Ich kann diese Reise jedem empfehlen.

  • Isabelle Dupont

    Dec. 13, 2023, 2:51 p.m.

    L'organisation de cette tournée était impeccable. La croisière sur le Nil était sublime et les temples visités étaient impressionnants. Les 2 jours au Caire pour voir les pyramides de Gizeh ont complété ce voyage parfaitement. Un must!

All tours are operated by licensed Egyptian travel companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

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