All Meals (Cruise)Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Private Sightseeing: Giza, Luxor & Aswan Temples
Keywords: 7 Night Nile Cruise and Cairo, Egypt Luxury Nile Tour
8-Day Cairo & 5-Star Nile Cruise Signature Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival & VIP Cairo Welcome
Welcome to Egypt! Your Fares Tours representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport (CAI) to assist with your visa and luggage. Enjoy a private transfer to your 5-star Cairo hotel.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast (BB).
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Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
Journey to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. After a traditional Egyptian lunch (Included), visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to witness the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
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Day 3: Saqqara Step Pyramid & Flight to Aswan
Explore Saqqara, the site of the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. After an authentic local lunch, we transfer you to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
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Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing & Nile Cruise Embarkation
Check-in to your 5-Star Nile Cruise (Full Board). Visit the Philae Temple and the High Dam. Relax on deck as the cruise begins its journey through the heart of the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board).
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Day 5: Sailing to Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Sail to the unique dual Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt via traditional horse carriage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board).
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Day 6: Luxor West & East Bank Wonders
Arrive in Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, marvel at the massive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Full Board).
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Day 7: Return to Cairo & Farewell Dinner
Disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo. Enjoy a final afternoon exploring the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar or an optional Nile Dinner Cruise to celebrate your journey.
Meals: Breakfast (Hotel BB).
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Day 8: Final Departure
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. We wish you a safe journey with memories to last a lifetime!
AIO Travel Note: This tour features private sightseeing in Cairo and shared group excursions during the 5-star Nile Cruise. All hotel stays in Cairo are on a Bed & Breakfast basis with lunches included during full-day tours.
Cairo & Nile Cruise Expert FAQs
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What is the meal plan for this 7-night tour?
In Cairo, your stay with Yalla Holiday is on a Bed & Breakfast (BB) basis, with lunches included during your full-day tours. During the Nile Cruise, you enjoy Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included).
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Will my tours be private or in a group?
At Yalla Holiday, we provide a Private Egyptologist Guide for all Cairo sightseeing. While on the Nile Cruise, excursions are typically in small groups led by expert guides, with private options available upon request!
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How do airport transfers work with Yalla Holiday?
We provide VIP door-to-door service. Our representative meets you inside the terminal at Cairo International Airport to assist with luggage and visas, followed by a private transfer to your hotel.
2026 Planning Guide: Cairo & Nile Cruise 7-Night Journey
Peak Season: Oct – April
The ultimate sailing weather. Enjoy the breeze on the sundeck as you sail between Luxor and Aswan. Temperatures are perfect (22°C) for exploring the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple without the heat.
2026 Ramadan Note: In March 2026, experience a unique "Ramadan on the Nile." Yalla Holiday organizes special traditional Sohour on the cruise deck under the moonlight.
Best for History & Relaxation
Summer/Shoulder: May – Sept
Upper Egypt is hot, but Nile Cruises are fully air-conditioned. 2026 summer rates offer 5-star luxury at a fraction of the cost.
Expert Strategy: We conduct all temple visits at dawn to avoid the midday sun, returning to the ship by 10 AM to enjoy the pool while sailing to the next ancient city.
Best for Premium Cruise Deals
2026 Itinerary Focus:
A 7-night classic: 3 nights in Cairo (Pyramids & GEM) + 4 nights 5-star Nile Cruise (Luxor/Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan). Domestic flights and transfers included.