Historic Horizons - Egypt 8 Days (5 Stars)
Complete overview of your 8-day luxury journey through Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and the GEM
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Airport Assistance
Airport Transfer (All-day pickup)Your tour representative meets you at Cairo airport and handles all the entry formalities for you. They'll arrange your transfer to the hotel, so you don't need to worry about transportation regardless of when your flight lands.
Accommodation: Hotel 5* (Helnan Dreamland Giza or similar, Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf)
Day 2: Giza Pyramids & The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Full Day Guided Tour (Starts 8:00 AM)Breakfast starts at 7am, and you'll be ready to leave your hotel by 8am. A private Egyptologist guide takes you through the Giza Pyramids complex, where you'll see the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. After lunch, you head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore over 100,000 artifacts, including the full Tutankhamun collection.
Meals: Breakfast (7am at hotel), Lunch
Day 3: Flight to Aswan & Philae Temple Cruise Embarkation
Morning Flight & Cruise Check-inYou'll fly to Aswan in the morning and start with a visit to the Temple of Philae. From there, you transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise where lunch and dinner are served on board. You'll spend the night on the cruise.
Accommodation: Berth / Cabin (Le Fayan 2 cruise ship or similar)
Day 4: Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo to Edfu
Sailing & Guided ExcursionBreakfast happens on board, and you'll have some free time before lunch. The cruise then sails down the Nile to Kom-Ombo Temples for a visit. Later, you continue sailing toward Edfu, where dinner is served on board. You'll overnight on the cruise again.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board cruise)
Day 5: Edfu Temple to Luxor East Bank
Full Day Sailing & ToursAfter breakfast on board, you take a horse carriage to visit the Edfu Temple before returning to the cruise. The boat continues sailing to Luxor with lunch served on board. After crossing the Esna lock, you arrive in Luxor and tour the East Bank, seeing both Karnak and Luxor Temple. Another night on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner
Day 6: Luxor West Bank & Hotel Check-in
Morning Disembarkation & TourYou disembark after breakfast and explore the West Bank of Luxor. The day starts at the Colossi of Memnon, the remaining pieces of Amenophis III's temple. Next comes the Valley of the Kings, then a stop at an alabaster factory. You finish at the Temple of Hatshepsut before checking into your Luxor hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel 5* (Pavillon Winter Palace Luxor, Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor)
Day 7: Free Day in Luxor (Optional Dendera Tour)
Leisure / Optional ExcursionYou can choose to take an optional morning tour of the Dendera Temple complex, a well-preserved temple dating back to around 330 BC, or simply explore Luxor on your own. If you do the temple tour, your guide brings you back to the hotel. You stay another night in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Luxor to Cairo & Final Departure
Morning Domestic FlightAfter breakfast, you check out and catch a morning flight back to Cairo, which takes about an hour. Once you arrive at Cairo airport, your tour services end there.
Meals: Breakfast
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Trip Facts
Platinum Operator
Holiday In Egypt
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15 • All Ages Welcome
What's Included & Excluded
- ✓ Accommodation (5-star hotels and Nile cruise)
- ✓ Domestic flights (Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo)
- ✓ Expert Egyptologist Guide
- ✓ Specified Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner as per itinerary)
- ✓ Additional Services (Horse carriage ride, entrance fees, and entry formalities)
- ✓ Transport (Airport transfers, air-conditioned vehicles, and cruise ship)
- ✕ Insurance
- ✕ Optional activities (Hot air balloon ride, Dendera Temple tour)
- ✕ Additional Services (Tipping and personal expenses)
Tour Highlights
Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple with an expert Egyptologist guide
Visit the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and discover over 100,000 artifacts including the full Tutankhamun collection
Embark on a luxury 5-star Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu temples
Uncover the wonders of Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut
Enjoy seamless travel with domestic flights, VIP airport assistance, and premium 5-star hotel accommodations
Pricing
Single Person: 185$
2-4 Per Person: 125$
5-7 Per Person: 100$
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Meeting Point & Map
Cairo International Airport, or your hotel pickup as arranged after booking confirmation.
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