8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour for Senior

Prepare for an extraordinary 8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour for Senior, offering a unique opportunity to explore the golden age of ancient Egyptian civilization. Egy Tour Packages specializes in providing exceptional Egypt tours for our senior guests, ensuring the highest quality services, including comfortable private vehicles, luxurious Nile River Cruises, and dedicated private Egyptologist guides.

Our senior travelers will discover the astonishing Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Great Sphinx in Cairo. Furthermore, your luxury Nile cruise will take you to the top Egypt attractions in Upper Egypt, including the legendary Valley of the Kings and the magnificent Karnak Temple. You’ll also visit the impressive Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and the beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan.

Booking this Egypt vacation package allows you to connect with the sacred land of Egypt and witness its unparalleled beauty firsthand. This senior-friendly Egypt tour promises comfort, accessibility, and an unforgettable journey through history.

Tour Details

Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour Location Cairo Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan Cairo
Tour Availability Everyday
Pickup & Drop Off Cairo airport
Tour Type: Senior tour
Wheel Chair: Accessible

Tour highlight

Giza Pyramids Complex
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo
Philae Temple
Aswan High Dam

Inclusions

Meet and assist at Cairo airport
Round transfer with air-conditioned vehicle
Knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide
3 Nights accommodation at a 5**** Hotel in Cairo
4 Nights accommodation at a deluxe Nile Cruise on full board basis
Fly tickets from Cairo to Luxor
Fly tickets from Aswan to Cairo
Entrance fees to all the places in the itinerary
All Service Charges and Taxes

Exclusions

Entrance fee for Cheops Pyramid & Khafre Pyramid
Tipping
Beverages during lunches and on board the cruise

What to Pack

Sunglasses / Suncream
Hat/ Scarf
Comfortable shoes and clothes
Heavy clothes at Winter

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

Welcome to the land of Pharaohs! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), your guide representative will be waiting to greet you in front of the arrival hall, clearly holding a sign with your name. He will then accompany you in a comfortable private vehicle directly to your Cairo hotel for a smooth check-in process.

After the checking in, he will discuss your comprehensive Egypt tour itinerary and answer any questions you may have. Also, He will also finalize the pickup times for your exciting Cairo tours and Egypt excursions. Afterwards, you’ll have the rest of the day at your leisure to relax and prepare for your unforgettable Egyptian adventure.

Meals: No meals

Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you’ll begin your exciting Cairo tours to some of the top Egypt attractions.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the world-famous Giza Pyramids Complex. Here, you’ll explore the iconic pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), and Mykerinus (Menkaure). Also, you’ll visit the ancient mummification temple and stand in awe before the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza.

Later, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, you’ll continue your journey to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). At the GEM, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to see countless artifacts representing over 5000 years of rich history. For the first time in modern history, you can explore the entire Treasures Room of Tutankhamun in one unparalleled collection (against charge).

At the end of your full day of exploration, you’ll return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cairo to Luxor & Nile Cruise Adventures

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your Cairo hotel. Afterward, your private guide will accompany you to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your journey begins on Luxor’s East Bank with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, considered one of the largest structures ever built in human history. Dating back to the Middle Kingdom and significantly expanded during the New Kingdom and Greco-Roman era. Actually, Karnak offers an incredible array of sights, including the Red Chapel, the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall, Hatshepsut’s Obelisk, the tranquil Sacred Lake, and the Botanical Garden.

Later on, your guide will transfer you to your luxurious Nile Cruise ship. You’ll check in and enjoy a delightful lunch on board and rest till later afternoon.

Next, you’ll proceed to explore the magnificent Luxor Temple. This temple, initially built by Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty and later completed by the renowned King Ramses II, was strategically located in the heart of ancient Thebes. Like Karnak, it was dedicated to the principal god Amun-Re (Amun-Ka.Mut.f).

After a day filled with historical discoveries, you’ll return to your Nile Cruise for a relaxing dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Luxor West Bank Wonders & Sail to Edfu

Enjoy a delightful breakfast on board your Nile Cruise before begin a magical tour of Luxor’s West Bank, a treasure trove of ancient wonders.

Your first stop is the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for Theban kings during the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom. Here, you’ll explore three of the intricately decorated ancient tombs where pharaohs were laid to rest.

Next, you’ll proceed to visit the impressive Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari designed by Hatshepsut’s chief architect, Senenmut carved directly into the limestone cliffs. This remarkable temple is considered one of the most magnificent examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. The temple reliefs show significant events of Hatshepsut’s reign, including the divine birth of Hatshepsut, the expedition to Punt.

Conclude your West Bank exploration with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III. Afterward, return to your Nile Cruise for a relaxing lunch and begin your picturesque sail to Edfu city, passing through the famous Esna Lock. You’ll spend the rest of the day cruising and enjoying the Nile scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan

Today begins with an early departure before breakfast from your Nile Cruise to visit the magnificent and mysterious Temple of Horus at Edfu. This Ptolemaic temple is renowned as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, offering an incredible glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious practices. You’ll marvel at its grand pylons, intricate reliefs, and the well-preserved sanctuary dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.

After your captivating visit, you’ll return to your Nile Cruise for a delicious breakfast as the ship sets sail towards Kom Ombo city.

Kom Ombo Temple – The Unique Double Temple

Upon arrival in Kom Ombo after lunch on board, you’ll begin your unique visit to the Kom Ombo Temple. This temple is exceptional for being the only double temple in Egypt, symmetrically dedicated to two distinct sets of deities: Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), the falcon-headed god.

Explore its parallel Pylons, courtyards, and sanctuaries, discovering fascinating reliefs, including depictions of ancient surgical instruments, ancient Calendar and a Nilometer.

Adjacent to the temple, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the fascinating Crocodile Museum. Here, you can see real mummified crocodiles that were excavated from the temple grounds.

After exploring Kom Ombo, you’ll return to the cruise for a delightful dinner as your ship continues its scenic sailing towards Aswan. Enjoy the evening views of the Nile and the tranquility of your journey. You’ll spend the night docked in Aswan, ready for more adventures.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Aswan Iconic Sights & Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

Optional Abu Simbel Temples Tour

For those interested in an unforgettable experience, an early morning departure from your Nile Cruise is available for an optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples in Nubia. The drive takes approximately three and a half hours, including a convenient coffee break.

Upon arrival, you’ll have about two hours to marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Temple of Ramesses II and the charming Small Temple of Nefertari, both monumental achievements of ancient Egyptian architecture. After exploring these incredible sites, you’ll head back to Aswan.

Aswan Attractions: High Dam & Philae Temple

Whether you’ve returned from Abu Simbel or enjoyed a leisurely morning, you’ll savor a delicious lunch on board your Nile Cruise. Afterward, you’ll begin your exploration of Aswan’s top attractions, starting with the impressive Aswan High Dam. This modern engineering marvel, constructed between 1960 and 1972, is crucial for providing hydroelectricity, flood protection, and irrigation to millions of Egyptians, and it created the vast Lake Nasser.

Following your visit to the High Dam, you’ll proceed to one of the most beautiful Pharaonic temples, Philae Temple. After enjoying a short, scenic motorboat ride across the Nile, you’ll reach Agilkia Island, the current home of the Isis Temple (Philae Temple). This stunning temple was meticulously relocated by UNESCO to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser, making its visit a unique blend of ancient history and modern preservation efforts.

After a day of remarkable sightseeing, you’ll return to your Nile Cruise for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Aswan to Cairo

Enjoy your last delicious breakfast on board your Nile Cruise before completing the check-out process. Then, your guide will accompany you to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, he will join you in a comfortable private, air-conditioned van transfer directly to your hotel in Cairo, assisting you with a smooth check-in. You’ll spend the night in Cairo, reflecting on your incredible journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Final Departure from Cairo

Enjoy your final breakfast at your Cairo hotel. After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for your final departure, concluding your unforgettable Egypt tour.

Meals: Breakfast