Overview
Tour Description
8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise package
8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise Egypt’s history and culture remain unchanged, although the country’s contemporary political and cultural developments have affected its day-to-day existence. Security is the top priorityItinerary
Day 1: arrival to Cairo
Cairo airport

began your 8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise with Greetings from Egypt, one of the most magnificent ancient civilizations in history. After arriving in Cairo, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Dinner will be served after your trip’s introductory meeting with your tour manager.
Transfer to one of our recommended restaurants to enjoy your dinner; after we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Overnight Cairo.
meals d
Day 2: pyramids, great sphinx and Grand Egyptian museum
pyramids and great sphinx visits in Cairo

Visit the Giza Pyramids, which were constructed in the third and fourth dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These enormous projects are a magnificent testament to the nearly unfathomable talent and perseverance of their creators. See the Great Pyramid, constructed for the Pharaoh Khufu,
up close, together with the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. See the magnificent Sphinx of Giza, the fabled statue with a human head and a lion’s body that was astoundingly carved from a single piece of limestone, not far from the pyramids.
Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum
Take a day trip to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which has the biggest collection of Pharaonic artifacts in the world, to learn about the wonders of ancient Egypt. Discover magnificent items,
such as King Tutankhamun’s entire collection, and take in contemporary interactive displays that vividly depict the past. For those who enjoy culture and history, this is the ideal experience.

Enjoy lunch before driving back to your hotel.
Overnight Cairo
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Day 3: Flight to Aswan, Philae Temple and Aswan high dam then Cruise Embarkation
Aswan airport

on the second day of 8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise you will picked up from your hotel in Cairo to start new adventure by Traveling to the historic frontier town of Aswan today.
Visit the temple of Philae, which honors the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and take in the stunning island setting of the temple.
Philae temple

The dazzling Philae temple of the renowned mother goddess Isis The “Myth of Osiris” is depicted in the enormous storybook Isis, which was crafted from heavenly stone and has endured the test of time. It was moved to Agilkia Island between the 1960s and 1970s as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project. King Ptolemy II erected it about 280 BC
Aswan high dam

In the 1960s and 1970s, the magnificent Aswan High Dam was built to have a good effect. on the enormous nation of Egypt’s economy and culture, bringing Egypt into the industrial age.
Drive to your Nile cruise and set sail on your vessel for a once-in-a-lifetime journey down the legendary Nile River.
Spend the afternoon at leisure after lunch on board the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Day 4: Kom Ombo, Cruise to Edfu
day three of your 8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise Spend the morning at leisure, or join the optional visit to the Abu Simbel temples. An early-morning bus ride from Aswan transports you back in time to the mighty Temples of Abu Simbel,
reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location.
The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most recognizable ancient sites of Egypt.
Optional: Abu Simbel by Bus (AM)
Abu simple temple (optional tour)

The Abu Simbel Temples, south of Aswan along Lake Nasser’s shore, are the most famous in all of Egypt after the Giza Pyramids. Built by the greatest of the pharaohs, Ramesses II, it was also known as the Temple of Ramesses II or Ramesses II.
These huge rock-cut temples marked the southern boundary of the Egyptian Empire with Nubia at the peak of its power during the New Kingdom.
They were meant to convey the power of Egypt’s rulers to anyone who laid eyes upon them. The four statues guarding the doorway to the larger of these temples are the largest sculptures that survive from the ancient Pharaonic era.
Later, tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to Horus, the Sky God, and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls
Kom Ombo temple

The setting of this temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, makes an approach by water the far superior way to visit this site. The temple is perched atop a picturesque bluff alongside the river, and while there are no longer any crocodiles in the river or in the sacred lake inside the temple complex,
this riverside temple is still worthy of a visit.
Like the other two sites between Luxor and Aswan, Kom Ombo dates from the Ptolemaic Dynasty, and it was only completed under Roman rule. The temple has a dual dedication to Sobek, as well as Horus, and the plan of the temple reflects this dual purpose.
Optional: Abu Simbel by Bus (AM)
Overnight: Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Edfu and luxor temple by night visits , Cruise to Luxor
See the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu this morning; it’s regarded as one of the best-preserved Egyptian temples. The temple honors Horus, the falcon god and the son of Osiris and Isis. Its enormous size and ostentatious design reflect the wealth of the nation at the time.
This afternoon, the ship departs for Luxor, formerly known as Thebes in ancient Egypt, via Esna Lock.
Edfu temple

The Temple of Horus at Edfu is widely considered to be the most impressive of all of the Nile-side temples along the journey between Luxor and Aswan. It is a required stop by all of the cruise ships that make the trip, also stopping at Esna and Kom Ombo.
Like at Esna, the temple at Edfu is a late construction. It was built during the Greco-Roman Period, but the builders painstakingly preserved the form of Egypt’s true pharaohs. As a result,
a visit to Edfu allows you to see what all of the other ruined temples around Egypt might have looked like had they been built 2000 years later.
Luxor temple by night

On the east bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor City, contains one of the most beautiful temples standing. The Luxor Temple is a mark of ancient Egyptian civilization, a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor.
Different from other temples in Luxor, the Luxor Temple was not built in adoration for a god or by a god figure of the kings and pharaohs; instead, it was built in dedication to the rejuvenation of kingship. Many kings might have had their crowning at the Temple of Luxor,
whether crowned in reality or conceptually, as in the case of Alexander the Great, who claimed he was crowned at Luxor, although facts appear to indicate that he had never traveled south of Memphis, which is considered the modern city of Cairo.
Overnight Luxor
Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6 : Disembarkation, (valley of the kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon colossal and Karnak temples
Start new day of your 8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise with an impressive breakfast meal after disembarking from the cruise and then join our Egyptologist tour guide on a tour to visit the gorgeous Luxor tourist attractions,
starting with its royal burials, which are located in the West Bank of Luxor, which has 24 terrific royal tombs and, in total, 64 tombs, according to the last discovery in 2008–2014.
Valley of the Kings

Take a tour of the Luxor West Bank this morning after getting off your cruise ship. See the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Start by paying a visit to Thebes’ necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, which is classified by UNESCO, where you can see the tombs of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
It’s the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasties; it is home to tombs including those of the great Pharaoh Ramses II and King Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well-preserved.
Hatshepsut temple

After that, proceed to the colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, which is encircled by cliffs, to gain insight into the life of Queen Hatshepsut, the first and only female ruler of Egypt.
See an example of how alabaster is ground the old-fashioned way when you visit an alabaster factory. Look through the large selection of objects made of alabaster.
Memnon colossal

Finish the tour to the Colossi of Memnon, which has two enormous stone statues of Amenhotep III, the pharaoh.
lunch will be served at one of the best restaurants in Luxor

During the afternoon, have a sightseeing excursion around Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the stunning
Karnak temple

Proceed to the Luxor Temple to see the enormous statues of the legendary pharaoh Ramses II. The Karnak Temple dates back from around 2055 BC to around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed,
The Karnak Temple was known as the “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. During the New Kingdom, the Karnak Temple Complex was the center of the ancient faith while power was concentrated at Thebes (modern-day Luxor),
and its significance is reflected in its enormous size. In addition to its religious significance, it also served as a treasury.
administrative center, and palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs. It is to this day considered the largest temple complex ever constructed anywhere in the world.
Drive to check in to the hotel in Luxor for overnight.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast – lunch
Day 7: Fly back to Cairo
new day with new adventure of 8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Luxor, and we will transfer you to Luxor Airport to take your flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival in Cairo, your guide will pick you up to visit Old Cairo.
Visit Coptic Cairo

Take a look at the 7th-century Hanging Church located here. Admire the interior and courtyard with its marble pulpit, intricate woodwork screen, and icons. Visit Abu Serga, a Coptic church dating back to the fifth century,
and learn about its construction above a cave that is thought to have provided sanctuary to the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. After that,
Take a visit to the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, which is situated atop the north tower of the former Roman fortification of Babylon.at the end of 8 Luxury Days in Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise
Enjoy your lunch meal before driving back to your hotel.
Overnight Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Depart Egypt
Cairo airport

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and then transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.
We wish you had a wonderful vacation in Egypt without the extraordinary service of King Tut company.
Included and Excluded
- All transfers are by modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.
- Nile cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise, full board basis
- 3 nights in Cairo
- 1 night in Luxor
- Entrance fees to all sights
- Egyptologist guide
- All service charges and taxes.
- Tipping (tour guides, drivers, hotels & cruise crew)
- optional tours
- Personal Expenses.
- Any extras are not mentioned in the program.
Prices:
MAY-SEP
- US$ 9500 – Per Person in Single Room
- US$ 6000 – Per Person in Double Room
OCT-APR
- US$ 11500 – Per Person in Single Room
- US$ 9000 – Per Person in Double Room
Note:
All the accommodation in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hotels and Nile cruises are 5* ultra deluxe accommodations
Tour Attractions
FAQs
what are the best luxury tours in Egypt
| Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Luxury Tour Package | 9 Days | 4500$ |
| Luxury Nile Cruise Package | 11Days | 6500$ |
| Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Deluxe Vacations | 14 Days | $8500 |
How many days it needed to cover luxury tour package
Start from Seven days are usually enough to enjoy an unforgettable Egypt luxury tour. Consider hiring a private Egypt tour guide or travel agency to plan your itinerary, including the best luxury hotels and activities based on your interests.
How can we book luxury tour package
So easy to book with us You can book an Egypt luxury tours through our reputable company website, "king tut Tours," Or You Can tailor-make your package through our tailor-made tours form.
what are the best Nile cruise in Egypt
When discussing luxury travel on the Nile River, there are two types: the ordinary Luxury Nile ship and the most luxurious option, the Dahabiya Nile Cruise. For an exceptional experience, consider our recommended luxury Nile cruise in Egypt options:
Our Recommendation for a Luxury Nile Cruise:
- Historia Luxury Nile Cruise
- Farah Nile Cruise
- Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Our Recommendation for a Luxurious Dahabiya small ship
- Nour El Nil Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise
- Malouka Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Giza pyramids interior allowed
Guests can explore the interior of the magnificent pyramids at Giza. However, it's essential to note that each pyramid requires the purchase of a separate ticket for entry. So, if you're eager to explore these ancient marvels up close, be sure to plan accordingly and acquire the necessary tickets beforehand.
What’s the best time of year for an 8-day Egypt tour?
November through March offers ideal weather with temperatures of 20-25°C and minimal rainfall.
Do I need special vaccinations before traveling to Egypt?
Standard travel vaccinations like hepatitis A and typhoid are recommended but not required.
How much should I budget for tips during my tour?
Plan for $8-12 per person per day for guides and drivers.
Are Nile cruise excursions private or group experiences?
Small group experiences with maximum 12 participants for intimate temple visits.
What should I pack for an 8-day Egypt tour?
Comfortable walking shoes, light cotton clothing, sun protection, and modest attire for mosques.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated during tours?
Yes, we arrange special meals for vegetarian and gluten-free needs with advance notice.
How much walking is involved in a typical 8-day tour?
Expect 3-5 kilometers daily across archaeological sites with rest stops provided.
Are photography fees required at Egyptian monuments?
Most sites allow regular photography free, but tomb interiors may require 100-300 EGP.
What happens if weather affects outdoor activities?
We provide alternative indoor activities or reschedule visits when possible.
How far in advance should I book my 8-day Egypt tour?
Book 2-3 months ahead for winter travel to ensure accommodation availability.
What level of English do Egyptian tour guides speak?
Our Egyptologist guides speak fluent English and hold university degrees in archaeology.
How long is the best duration for Nile cruise tour
Sail along the magnificent River, the longest river in the world, and experience Egypt's captivating charm. Immerse yourself in a genuinely remarkable experience on cruises departing from Luxor and Aswan, where a variety of alternatives, spanning from four to seven days, are available. The variety of cruises guarantees a distinctive experience, each with its own amenities. Examine our suggestions to identify the ideal cruise ship in Luxor and Aswan for you, taking into account your tastes as well as the ideal time to travel there.
What is the embark time in Nile cruise
It's important to select the best time for your cruise from Luxor and Aswan. The ideal weather for a magical trip to Luxor and Aswan in Egypt is between the end of October and the middle of April. Although you can schedule your trip at any time throughout this period, keep in mind that Easter and Christmas are the busiest times of year and will cost more. Make thoughtful plans to take advantage of our reasonable tour costs and enjoy an unforgettable vacation in the Pharaohs' homeland.
How much it cost a Nile cruise in Egypt
Embark on a truly special Cruise Ship from Luxor and Aswan, sailing along the world's longest river. Choose from various cruises, with 5-star and 5-star High Deluxe being the most recommended in Egypt. Prices vary based on cruise facilities and the timing of your visit. For the best-guided prices, explore our suggested options to ensure an unparalleled and affordable tour experience.
How many types of Nile cruises in Egypt
Learn about two different kinds of Nile cruises in Egypt: the shared group of ships with about 150 cabins and the private "Dahabiya" with about 10 cabins. A sun deck, entertainment center, swimming pool, lounge bar, discotheque, restaurant, spa, beauty center, laundry, gift shops, and a safe deposit box are all included in these fully furnished floating hotel experiences.
what's the most important seeing between Luxor and Aswan to cover
Explore fascinating sights while taking a Nile River Cruise between the magnificent cities of Luxor and Aswan. Discover the magnificent Philae temple, the magnificent Edfu temple, , the renowned Valley of the Kings, the captivating Hatshepsut temple, the distinctive Kom Ombo temple, and much more.
What is the Best Time to Visit Egypt from the USA
October through April is Egypt's prime season — sunny days of 70–85°F, perfect for temple touring and Nile cruising. Mapped to the American calendar:
- Thanksgiving week (late November): Superb weather, moderate crowds. Book by August.
- Christmas & New Year: The most in-demand window of the year. Nile cruises sell out 4–6 months ahead — reserve by July for the gala-dinner sailings.
- Spring break (March): Warm, lively, ideal for families.
- Memorial Day & summer: Hot in Upper Egypt (95°F+), but prices drop 15–25% and famous sites are blissfully quiet. We schedule early-morning touring and pool afternoons.
- August 2, 2027: The total solar eclipse over Luxor — 6 minutes 23 seconds of totality, the longest until 2114. See our dedicated eclipse tours; spots are limited.
How Much Does an Egypt Trip Cost from the USA?
Our packages on this page range from about $1,499 to $13,000 per person (double occupancy), excluding international flights unless noted. As a rule of thumb: a quality 8-day Cairo + Nile cruise package runs $1,500–$2,500 per person; luxury versions with 5-star deluxe cruises and Old Cataract–class hotels run $3,500–$6,000; and a private Dahabiya sailing starts around $1,800. Everything is priced in US dollars, and the price we quote is the price you pay taxes and service charges included.
Is Egypt Safe for American Tourists?
Yes, tourism is Egypt's lifeblood, and tourist areas are heavily protected. Millions of visitors, including hundreds of thousands of Americans, travel here safely every year. Our guests are accompanied by a licensed guide and private driver throughout, we monitor conditions daily, and our 24/7 support line answers in minutes, not hours. We are happy to share recent reviews from American travelers, or connect you with past guests before you book.
What about Flights from the USA to Egypt?
EgyptAir flies nonstop from New York (JFK) and Washington (IAD) to Cairo in about 11 hours. One-stop connections through Europe (Lufthansa, Turkish, Air France, British Airways) serve every major US city, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Miami, Dallas, and San Francisco. Round-trip economy fares typically run $750–$1,100 in shoulder season and $1,100–$1,600 over Christmas and spring break. We can include international airfare in your package on request — just tell us your home airport when you inquire.
A practical tip from our guests: arrive in Cairo in the evening, sleep off the jet lag, and start your Pyramids tour the following morning. Every itinerary on this page is paced with that in mind.
How long is the flight from the USA to Egypt?
About 11 hours nonstop from New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) to Cairo on EgyptAir. One-stop connections via Europe serve all other major US cities, typically 14–17 hours total.
Do US citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. US passport holders get a visa on arrival at Cairo airport for $25 USD, or an e-Visa online in advance for the same price. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond arrival. We send a step-by-step guide after booking.
Are flights from the USA included in your packages?
By default our prices cover everything inside Egypt. We can add international airfare from your home airport on request, just mention it when you inquire.
Can I customize my Egypt tour?
Yes, every itinerary is tailor-made. We don't run fixed group departures. Tell us your dates, pace, and interests, and we'll design the trip around you. Custom trips receive a 10% discount.
Do you offer tours for the 2027 solar eclipse in Egypt?
Yes. The total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027 passes directly over Luxor with 6m 23s of totality, the longest until 2114. We offer eclipse packages with reserved viewing sites and Nile cruises, including a private Dahabiya eclipse sailing. Spots are strictly limited.
















