7 Nights Egypt Excursion: Pyramids, Nile Cruise, Air Balloon, and Temples from Cairo Airport

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Embark on a 7-night Egypt excursion from Cairo Airport and explore the Pyramids, Nile Cruise, Air Balloon, and Temples. Experience the wonders of Egypt with all-inclusive accommodation, transportation, and meals.

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Arrival at Cairo International Airport

Cairo - Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a friendly representative will be there to greet you. This professional representative will provide you with essential information about Cairo. Welcome to Cairo, the land of rich history. Overnight stay at a hotel in Cairo.

The Great Pyramids &…

Arrival at Cairo International Airport

The Great Pyramids & Overnight Train to Aswan

Pyramids of Giza - After breakfast, explore one of the world’s wonders, the Great Pyramids. Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from the hotel on time and drive you to the pyramids area. Visit the three magnificent pyramids of Giza. Capture rare photos of the pyramids. Visit the Valley Temple, one of the most complete temples. Proceed to the Sphinx, the legendary statue with a human head and lion’s body, symbolizing the power of the lion and the wisdom of man. Return to your hotel. In the evening, our representative will escort you to your night train to Luxor. Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan.

Arrive in Aswan, the High Dam, Philae Island Temple & Nile Cruise

Aswan - Arrive in Aswan, the beautiful city in Upper Egypt, in the morning. Check in to the Nile cruise and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Egyptian culture by cruising the Nile. After some rest, our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up on time to begin a wonderful tour to visit the High Dam. Drive over and take a motorboat to reach Philae Island. After the tour, return to the cruise and enjoy an overnight stay on the cruise.

The Great Abu Simbel Temples & Enjoy Sailing

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - Around 5 am, visit one of Egypt’s most significant sites, the Abu Simbel Temples. After the tour, return to the cruise, which will begin sailing. Be prepared to capture unique photos of both sides of the River Nile, showcasing both Nubian and Egyptian cultures, small boats, Nubian people, and surrounding villages. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Return to the cruise as it sails towards Edfu. Capture unique photos of the splendid nature and local villages during the sail. Overnight stay on the cruise.

Edfu - Luxor & Enjoy Sailing

Temple of Horus - Experience the culture by taking a horse and carriage ride to visit the Edfu Temple. Return to the cruise and continue sailing all the way to Esna. Pass through the famous Esna Lock. Sail towards Luxor. Enjoy local Egyptian tea on the cruise sun deck during the sail. Overnight stay on the cruise.

Luxor Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple

Valley of the Kings - Around 5 am, embark on a hot air balloon ride, a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Luxor. After the tour, listen carefully to your expert tour guide, who will provide detailed history of the Valley of the Kings and the famous tombs, such as Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the tour of the kings, drive over to discover the secrets of Queen Hatshepsut while visiting her temple. The last stop on the west bank will be the two famous statues of Memnon for some photos. Return to the east bank and visit the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Drive over to see the small, beautiful Temple of Luxor. Overnight in an air-conditioned first-class seating train to Cairo.

Arrive in Cairo

Cairo - Arrive in Cairo and check into a hotel. Overnight stay at a Cairo hotel.

Final Departure

Cairo - Enjoy your breakfast. Depart to your destination in Cairo or Cairo International Airport with unique photos and memories that will last forever. Have a wonderful trip.

What's Included

Door-to-door airport transfers in Cairo
3-night Nile cruise on a 5-star vessel, meals included
All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
2-night stay in a 3-star Cairo hotel with breakfast
Air-conditioned transportation provided
Qualified, licensed drivers at your service
Traditional horse and carriage ride
Guided excursion to Abu…

What's Not Included

entrance fees

Additional Information

Experience everything Egypt has to offer on a seven-day private tour from Cairo.
Explore the Majestic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Embark on a Nile River journey from Aswan to Luxor.
Visit Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Karnak, and Edfu temples and get to know Egypt’s rich history and culture.
Enjoy a hassle-free tour with all accommodations, transportation,…

Experience everything Egypt has to offer on a seven-day private tour from Cairo.

Explore the Majestic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Embark on a Nile River journey from Aswan to Luxor.

Visit Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Karnak, and Edfu temples and get to know Egypt’s rich history and culture.

Enjoy a hassle-free tour with all accommodations, transportation, and most meals arranged.

Experience the grandeur of the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, and more with a specialized guide in Egyptology.

Experience the sunrise and sunset as you sail on the enigmatic Nile River, home to many hidden secrets.

Discover the best of Aswan and Luxor

Enjoy buffet lunches, dinners, and breakfasts aboard a luxurious 5-star ship

Relax with door-to-door transfers from and to Cairo airport

Explore the amazing temples of Abu Simbel

Experience the ride of a lifetime in a Luxor hot air balloon

Our aim is to ensure you have unforgettable memories during your visit to Egypt

Have a wonderful journey

Upgrade to sleeper train or flights are available with extra cost upon your request
Upgrade to 4 or 5 stars hotel in Cairo is available with extra cost upon your request
This itinerary is flexible so we can amend any part of it upon your request
Other languages are available with extra cost upon your request
A child from 6 to 11 accompanied by one adult will be treated as an adult.
Children from 6 to 11 sharing with parents .(maximum 2 children in one room.
If your arrival to Luxor is so early,So we will start the tour direct upon arrival as cruise check in at 12:00.
If the trip to Abu Simbel cancelled due to bad weather, you will be refunded with 30 USD per person.
If the Hot Air Balloon trip cancelled due to bad weather, You will be refunded with 30$ USD per person.
Camera is not allowed on the balloon basket, You can only use your cellphone to take pictures.
A child less than 6 years is not allowed for the balloon trip.
If you want to have your own room, then you need to book for a single person.
If you are traveling in a group of 3 people, You will enjoy one triple room.
If your traveling in a group and wanted to have your own room, then do a separate booking for a single person.
(Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile,the Itinerary might start from Aswan and end in Luxor but sure our guests will have the same written itinerary in backwards)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Richard_c

Feb 14, 2026

Fantastic Egyptian Adventure - We made a great choice! Our trip started from Cairo airport, bring met by our driver, Ahmed, who took us to the Gawharet Al Ahram hotel in Giza.. This is a three star hotel and was very comfortable for the couple of nights we spent there. Nice, clean, rooms and good breakfasts Along with friendly staff always willing to help. The area around the hotel has several banks, with ATMs, and a fair few shops, even an expansive supermarket 👍🏻 Our daytime trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx introduced us to our guide Abbas who was awesome! He explained the histories of all the sites, was very personable and let us have our own time for photos etc. We left Giza feeling we had made a new friend 👍🏻 Our sleeper train from Giza to Aswan was a true experience... It's not the Orient Express by any means, but a nice chicken and rice dinner, a comfortable bunk and then a carb-heavy breakfast saw us arrive in Aswan some 13 hours later to be met by Ahmed, our new pal in Aswan... We boarded the M/S Semiramis II for our 4 day sail along the Nile to Luxor.. we were allocated a twin cabin with an opening window. It was very comfortably, if somewhat basically, appointed. For four days we visited many temples and tombs plus other sites. Some very early starts, around 4-5am but coming back to the boat to enjoy a very tasty buffet at lunch and dinner was great. The tour highlight was probably our dawn flight in a hot air balloon over Luxor.. it's hard to describe quite how exhilarating this is.. we soared over The Nile, The Valley of the Kings and extensive sugar cane fields.. To end our tour we returned on the northbound sleeper to Giza and the same hotel, the Gawharet Al Ahram where they welcomed us back like old friends and arranged an early check in for us too 🤗 This was an excellent choice for our first trip to Egypt.. we were genuinely taken by the warmth and humour of everyone we met or spoke with on our trip.. Special mentions, again, to : Bassant from Here Egypt Tours - always quick to respond to any queries and regularly checking in with us that all was going well. 🤗 Abbas Karama in Giza - possibly the must genuine and friendly guy we could have wished for 🤗 Ahmed in Giza - our driver and Mr Fixit who looked after us so well 🤗 Ahmed in Aswan - our Cruise Guide who worked so hard to make our trip such a success. Knowledgeable and always eager to help 🤗 If a trip to Egypt to see those sites you've always wanted to is on the cards, don't hesitate to go through Viator for this 7 day adventure. We always felt well looked after and thought it was excellent value for money👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Gregorh409

Nov 2, 2025

Wonderful no stress touring of Egypt; everything was planned for me - Although I usually plan my own trips, this one had to be booked in a hurry since I I had limited time to squeeze it in before starting a new job. My tour planner Bassant would send me WhatsApp messages everyday to see how I was doing and then tell me when and where to go for my next activities. My guides would change depending on the location and all were good although Dina and Marcus were particularly good. I would definitely recommend Here Egypt Tours to anyone with limited time to plan - they made everything easy and had knowledgable guides to efficiently get me to the highlights and explain the history of each location.

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Guide23827086581

May 19, 2025

Extra special tour - We saw the chaotic charm of Cairo, relaxed on a luxurious Nile cruise, and stood before massive temples like Karnak, Edfu, and Philae. Abu Simbel was an emotional moment , standing in front of something so old and perfectly preserved. What made this tour extra special was how well-organized everything was: pickups, domestic flights, and even meals. I never felt stressed or lost. The balloon ride added a unique adventure that I never thought I’d do in Egypt.

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Jennifer_r

Oct 28, 2024

Egypt Experience - The tour in general was a great and memorable experience. It was a 7-day well-organized trip, and I felt safe, though I'm solo. The cruising, sights, ancient history, and Egyptian culture are absolutely fantastic. No dull moment in my group. I really appreciate Ahmed, our tour guide during the cruise; he's accommodating, well-informed, and fun to be with. The hot air balloon trip was exceptional. The way the Cairo tour was managed was good but not as impressive. The guide in Cairo (Caesar) was conversant; I was stunned when I saw the pyramids, and it's an awesome experience during the camel ride. I would like to thank Bassant and Mohammed for accommodating all my concerns and their professional driver. The most important thing is that they kept me safe. Generally, I would highly recommend this tour and definetely will come back again.

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Ashleytd7861hd

May 31, 2024

Trip of a lifetime! - Unbelievable! Loved Farooq & Rocky as our guides. Entire trip was seamless and they held our hand the entire time. Recommend upgrading to the sleeper cabin on the train,

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Jeff_d

May 30, 2024

Perfect - This was a great trip for us. They worked with us constantly to try and make the best itinerary and we were able to see a lot of places in a short time. We took the overnight train one way and flew the other and I would recommend upgrading to the flight as it saves a lot of time and you get better sleep. Keep in mind there is some free time so look to add an experience or 2 to maximize your time. They were very accommodating to us.

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Harmanpawar

Mar 30, 2024

SUPERB. JUST GO FOR IT. EGYPT IS BEAUTIFUL. - We visited Egypt from 23.03.24 to 30.03.24 after booking this package at Viator. First things first....People who madeit possible.... Many Thanks to Ms Mona for being immensely helpful at each and every step of our trip. She constantly kept tab of each and everything on a day to day basis to ensure that we were being taken good care of. My heart goes out to Mr. MOHAMED in Cairo and his wonderful team that includes Rahim, Caesar and Farroukh. They took extra care of me and my family. They were prompt, courteous and friendly during our visits to various places. Despite it being Ramadan period and the associated fasting, these guys were always there for us for any help. A special mention to Mr. Shakour in Luxor. The man is an encyclopedia on Egyptian history. A thorough gentleman and a seasoned expert, words fail me in thanking him for his contribution to make this trip a memorable one. Time Now for the day to day activities Day 1. We were picked right on time from Cairo Airport by Mr. Mohamed. On our way to hotel he showed us around the beautiful city of Cairo. It s a very big and spread out city. Hotel Pyramid Oasis has a terrace with a decent view of Pyramids. I wanted that specially and it didn't dissappoint. Day 2. Wonderful trip to the Great Pyramids. Took photos from each and every angle possible, Thanks to patience of Mr. Caesar who was ever smiling. Pyramids and Sphinx are truly magnificent. Dropped at Giza train station for next leg of tour from Aswan. Day 3. Picked up on time from Aswan to Five star cruise. It's a beautiful cruise. Well maintained clean and very high quality rooms. Dining area and buffet were amazingly good. Went to Philae temple trip and back. Came back Rested and relaxed on open deck of the cruise. Beauty of Nile on full display. Day 4. Early trip to AbuSimbel through Desert. Beautiful Roads till Abu Simbel. Nice Scenery all around. Sahara geserts glory on full display. Came back around 3pm and cruise started onwards towards Luxor. Stopped at Kom Ombo on the way. Grand temple with huge pillars. Beautiful. Overnight journey to Edfu. Day 5. Morning horse carriage to Edfu. Once again we were left dumbstruck by the grandiose Edfu temple. Huge pylon and tall pillars. Mr. Shakour explained everything in a simple way. Rested on Cruise and through Esna Lock reached Luxor in evening. Day 6 was very busy. Had unforgettable balloon ride, trip to V o Kings , Hatshepsut temple and a train journey back to Cairo Day 7. Rested after a hectic week. Dinner in hotel Pyramid Oasis terrace was very good Day 8 Caught our flight back home with wonderful lifetime memories. My family felt we were lucky to get a great experience and were able to make lifetime memories.

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455kellyem

Mar 23, 2024

A History Lesson at the Pyramids - I had many speculations about the pyramids, and finally decided to visit them. I was pleasantly surprised to learn so much history about these iconic structures thanks to our knowledgeable guide. They explained everything in great detail, and I left the pyramids with a newfound appreciation for their significance. I am grateful for the purpose of my visit, and highly recommend others to experience the history lesson at the pyramids.

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Vaisaali_v

Mar 10, 2024

Best tour for a solo female traveler - For anyone who is having second thoughts about visiting Egypt with safety being a concern I would recommend taking a tour package like this one. I had an absolute amazing time and was taken care of every step of the way- be it booking this tour, extra activities, regular check-ins and a best birthday cake surprise from the tour agents. My heartfelt thanks to Mona, Mohammed, Farouk, Tarek and Rahim for planning and executing this tour.

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562manaa

Jan 9, 2024

A wonderful tour with lots of experiences - Even before we joined the trip, Ms. Mona gave us a lot of information and travel suggestions, which made it a great tour. During the tour, our guides Mr.Yousry, Mr.Sam and Mr. Zakarya also told us about the history, culture, and highlights of Egypt, and took many photos. In particular, Mr. Yousry understood our feelings and responded wonderfully. We had a great experience on this tour and were really happy. Sincerely thank.

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