8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise by Flight

Welcome to Egypt! Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by a World Travel Path representative holding a personalized sign for easy recognition. After a warm welcome, you will receive full assistance with immigration formalities and baggage collection.

Step outside to meet your private driver and board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a seamless transfer to your hotel. Once checked in, the remainder of your day is free to unwind after your journey. 

You may choose to relax at the hotel, take a gentle evening stroll, or enjoy the sights and sounds of Cairo — a city where ancient history blends seamlessly with modern life.

Meals: None

Accommodation: Overnight in Cairo

After breakfast, meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a captivating full-day excursion to Giza, the land of pharaohs and timeless monuments.

Begin at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, whose scale and precision continue to amaze engineers today. Move on to the Pyramid of Khafre, easily identified by its partially intact limestone casing, and then the smaller but equally fascinating Pyramid of Menkaure.

Standing in the desert sands nearby is the legendary Great Sphinx, its lion’s body and human face guarding the plateau for over 4,500 years. Explore the Valley Temple, where ancient mummification rituals were performed, offering a unique glimpse into Egypt’s sacred burial practices.

Savor a delicious lunch at a well-known local restaurant before continuing to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — one of the largest and most advanced museums in the world. Stroll through vast halls displaying over 100,000 treasures, from colossal statues and royal jewelry to everyday objects from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Marvel at King Tutankhamun’s complete collection, seeing the boy king’s golden mask, ornate chariots, and ceremonial artifacts up close.

Return to your hotel in the early evening with memories of one of the most spectacular days in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Overnight in Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Luxor, the ancient city once called Thebes, heart of Egypt’s New Kingdom. Upon arrival, meet your guide and journey to the East Bank.

Your first stop is the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built. Wander through its immense Hypostyle Hall, where 134 towering columns reach for the sky, and discover shrines, obelisks, and the sacred lake dedicated to Amun-Ra.

Continue to the Luxor Temple, a graceful riverside sanctuary that once hosted grand festivals. Admire the avenue lined with sphinxes and colossal statues of Ramses II. As the sun sets, the temple’s warm glow creates a truly magical atmosphere.

Board your luxury Nile cruise ship, settle into your cabin, and enjoy your first evening on the water.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight aboard the Nile cruise

Enjoy breakfast on deck before crossing the Nile to the West Bank, where ancient Egypt’s royal necropolis awaits.

Step inside the Valley of the Kings, home to over 60 tombs of pharaohs, including the famous burial site of Tutankhamun. Admire the intricate hieroglyphics and vibrant wall paintings that have survived for millennia.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece carved into the limestone cliffs. Learn about Egypt’s most successful female ruler, her reign, and her daring accomplishments.

Conclude the morning at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have stood sentinel for 3,400 years. Return to your cruise for lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon sailing south along the Nile, taking in palm-lined banks and timeless rural scenes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight aboard the Nile cruise

After breakfast, disembark in Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Its massive walls and finely detailed reliefs tell the stories of mythical battles between Horus and Set.

Return to the ship for lunch as you sail toward Kom Ombo. Here, explore the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. Visit the adjacent Crocodile Museum to see mummified crocodiles and understand their sacred role in ancient beliefs.

In the evening, take part in a lively Galabeya party onboard, where guests dress in traditional Egyptian attire and enjoy music, dancing, and cultural fun.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight aboard the Nile cruise

After breakfast, explore Aswan, a serene city where the desert meets the Nile.

Visit the Aswan High Dam, an impressive modern feat of engineering that created Lake Nasser. Then, take a scenic boat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island to save it from flooding, this temple is renowned for its romantic setting and beautiful carvings.

Return to your cruise for lunch and a relaxed afternoon in Aswan, perhaps enjoying tea on deck while watching feluccas glide by.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Overnight aboard the Nile cruise

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarking. Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

For those seeking an extraordinary add-on, take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel before flying — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved into the mountainside and aligned with the sun in an incredible feat of ancient astronomy.

Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel for your last night in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Overnight in Cairo

After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your departure schedule. At the appropriate time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight, taking with you unforgettable memories of Egypt’s monuments, landscapes, and warm hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast