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Explore our Cairo and Nile Cruise package collection, arranged by trip length from short breaks to grand two-week journeys. Every Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary pairs the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a river voyage through Luxor and Aswan. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages exclude international flights, but our team can arrange them on request.

Cairo and Nile Cruise Package: The Essential Egyptian Journey

A Cairo and Nile Cruise package represents the single most complete introduction to Egypt. You begin among the Pyramids and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, then fly south to sail the river that built one of history's greatest civilizations. It is the itinerary that first-time visitors should choose, and the one that seasoned travellers return to again and again.

At Bastet Travel, we design Cairo and Nile Cruise packages around one simple principle: you should never feel rushed. Every Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary we build includes private Egyptologist guiding, carefully paced days, and a river vessel chosen to suit your style and budget. Whether you have three days or fifteen, our Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays adapt to your time and your interests.

To begin planning your Cairo and Nile Cruise package, contact us on WhatsApp today.

3 & 4 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

Short Cairo and Nile Cruise packages of three to four days are designed for travellers who are already in Egypt or who have only a brief window to see the highlights. These compressed Cairo and Nile Cruise itineraries focus on a tight selection of must-see sites, with internal flights to maximise time on the ground.

A three-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package typically covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, followed by a short Nile sailing or a focused Luxor visit. Four-day versions add the Valley of the Kings or a fuller Nile experience.

These short Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays are intensive by design. Every hour is planned, and private guiding ensures no time is lost to logistics. For travellers who want a genuine taste of Egypt without committing to a longer trip, these packages deliver remarkable value.

5 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

A five-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package suits travellers who want a genuine taste of Egypt without committing to a longer trip. This duration allows three nights in Cairo and a short river segment, covering the essential sites at a comfortable pace.

Your five-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary begins with the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. You then fly to Luxor for a focused Nile cruise segment.

These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages typically include a visit to the Karnak Temple or a short sail toward Aswan. Five-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays are ideal for travellers who want quality over quantity.

6 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

7 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

Seven days is the sweet spot for many travellers, and our seven-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package reflects that. This duration allows three nights in Cairo and three or four nights on the river, enough to see the essential sites without feeling compressed.

A seven-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary includes the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a full Luxor to Aswan sailing. You visit the Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, and Kom Ombo Temple at a comfortable pace.

A Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise is a highlight of any seven-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages deliver the complete Egyptian introduction in a single week.

A six-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package adds breathing room to the five-day structure. You gain an extra night on the river or in Cairo, which allows a more relaxed pace and one or two additional site visits.

This Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary typically includes the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a fuller Nile cruise segment. You might add Hatshepsut Temple or Philae Temple without rushing.

Six-day Cairo and Nile Cruise packages are particularly popular with travellers who want a complete introduction to Egypt but have limited time. Every detail is planned, yet the pace remains civilised.

8 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

An eight-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package allows a more comprehensive exploration of both centres. You gain an additional night on the river, which opens up further temple visits and optional excursions.

This Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary typically includes four nights on the river, covering the full Luxor to Aswan route. You visit Edfu Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Queens at a relaxed pace.

Eight-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays also allow an optional excursion to Abu Simbel Temple, one of Egypt's most spectacular sites. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages suit travellers who want depth without extending beyond a week.

9 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

A nine-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package adds further flexibility and depth. This duration allows a longer Cairo stay, a fuller river voyage, and time for optional extensions.

Your nine-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary might include a day trip to Alexandria to see the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Citadel of Qaitbay. Or you might extend the river portion with additional temple visits.

Nine-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays are popular with travellers who want a comprehensive experience without committing to a full two weeks. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages balance depth with efficiency.

10 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

A ten-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package offers one of the most satisfying durations in our collection. You have time for a thorough exploration of Cairo, a full Nile cruise, and at least one meaningful extension.

This Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary typically includes five nights on the river, a comprehensive Cairo stay, and options for Alexandria or Abu Simbel. You can explore the Luxor Museum and Nubian Museum without rushing.

Ten-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays are the ideal choice for travellers who want to understand Egypt rather than simply see it. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages deliver genuine depth.

11 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

An eleven-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package builds on the ten-day structure with additional time for exploration. You gain flexibility for further extensions, deeper site visits, or rest days.

Your eleven-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary might include a Lake Nasser Cruise to visit the remote temples of Nubia. Or you might add time in Aswan for a slower pace and a Nubian Village visit.

Eleven-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays suit travellers who value depth over breadth. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages leave nothing essential unseen.

12 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

A twelve-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package represents a grand journey through Egypt. This duration allows a full week on the river, a comprehensive Cairo stay, and extensions to Alexandria or the Red Sea.

Your twelve-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary includes all the essential sites plus time for Abydos Temple and Dendera Temple, two of Egypt's finest but least-visited monuments.

Twelve-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays also allow a Safari excursion into the White Desert or Black Desert. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages are designed for travellers who want the complete Egyptian experience.

13 & 14 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

Thirteen and fourteen-day Cairo and Nile Cruise packages offer the most comprehensive itineraries in our collection. These grand Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays leave nothing out and are designed for travellers who want to understand Egypt deeply.

Your thirteen or fourteen-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary includes the full Nile Valley, the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria, and often a Red Sea stay. You can add Diving or Snorkeling in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.

These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages also allow time for a Turkish Bath experience, a Camel Ride, or a Nile dinner cruise. Thirteen and fourteen-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays are ideal for milestone celebrations and honeymoons.

15 Days with Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

A fifteen-day Cairo and Nile Cruise package is the ultimate expression of the itinerary. This duration combines the full Nile Valley, the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria, and a Red Sea stay into one seamless journey.

Your fifteen-day Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary can include remote destinations like Siwa Oasis or the Colored Canyon in Sinai. You have time for multiple Hot Air Balloon rides and unhurried days among the temples.

Fifteen-day Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays are for travellers who believe that if you are going to do something, you should do it properly. These Cairo and Nile Cruise packages deliver Egypt in its entirety.

Why Choose a Cairo and Nile Cruise Package?

Most first-time visitors to Egypt try to see everything by road. The result is long drives, early starts, and a nagging sense that you are always in transit. A Cairo and Nile Cruise package solves this elegantly. The two destinations that matter most to first-time travellers — Cairo and the Nile Valley — are connected by a short internal flight, and the river portion requires no packing or unpacking at all.

The logic behind a Cairo and Nile Cruise package is simple. Cairo holds the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The Nile Valley holds Luxor and Aswan, with the greatest concentration of temples and tombs anywhere on earth. Pairing them creates a journey that covers the essential Egypt without wasted travel days.

These Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays also suit travellers with limited annual leave. A well-designed Cairo and Nile Cruise itinerary delivers the full experience in a week to ten days. You get the monuments and the river. You get the museums and the temples. You get two holidays in one.

What's Included in a Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

Transparency is central to our Cairo and Nile Cruise packages. All published prices for our Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays exclude international airfare. This allows you to compare costs clearly and book flights that suit your departure city and schedule.

However, our team can assist with international flight arrangements. Simply contact us on WhatsApp and our travel specialists will help you secure the best available fares. This ensures your Cairo and Nile Cruise package is seamless from departure to return.

Our Cairo and Nile Cruise packages include accommodation in both cities, private Egyptologist guides throughout, all internal flights and transfers, and entrance fees to all mentioned sites. Nile cruise portions include full board meals on board. Optional activities such as a Turkish Bath experience or a Camel Ride can be added at additional cost.

Choosing Your Nile Cruise Vessel

The river vessel you choose shapes the Cairo and Nile Cruise experience as much as the itinerary itself. Our collection spans the full range, from comfortable standard ships to ultra-luxury vessels with premium cabins and gourmet dining.

For travellers seeking the finest experience, our Luxury Nile Cruises from Luxor and Luxury Nile Cruises from Aswan offer the highest standards of service. For those who prefer a more intimate atmosphere, Dahabiya Nile Cruises accommodate just a handful of guests.

Our Standard Nile Cruises from Luxor and Standard Nile Cruises from Aswan provide excellent value without compromising on comfort. Every vessel we recommend meets our standards for safety, service, and cabin quality.

When to Book Your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

The best time for a Cairo and Nile Cruise package runs from October through April, when temperatures are comfortable across both centres. The river is calm, the days are pleasant, and the monuments are at their most enjoyable.

Our Christmas and New Year Egypt Tour Packages are exceptionally popular for Cairo and Nile Cruise holidays. Egypt Christmas holidays combine festive celebrations with ideal weather. An Egypt New Year tour offers a memorable way to begin the year.

Spring brings Easter Egypt Tour Packages with mild temperatures and fewer crowds. For those seeking value, shoulder seasons in October-November and February-April offer the best combination of weather and pricing.

Why Bastet Travel for Your Cairo and Nile Cruise Package

Most operators sell Cairo and Nile Cruise packages as fixed departures with rigid schedules. We build every itinerary from scratch around your travel dates, your interests, and your pace. That difference matters more than any single inclusion or exclusion.

Our team has sailed these vessels and walked these sites in every season. We know which cruise cabins catch the best light as the Nile reaches its seasonal low, which Cairo hotels genuinely deliver at 5am for early flights, and which Luxor guides can bring a tomb to life for children and adults alike. That firsthand knowledge informs every Cairo and Nile Cruise package we design.

We also maintain direct relationships with Egypt's leading hotels and cruise operators. This means we can often confirm rooms and cabins that have disappeared from public booking channels, especially during the peak winter months when the finest options sell out early. And when plans shift on the ground, you have a local team that responds in minutes rather than days.

Every Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday we design is private and fully customisable. Explore our Egypt Tour Packages for the full range, or browse our Egypt Hot Offers for current value deals. Longer Cairo and Nile Cruise itineraries are available in our Extended Egypt Tour Packages and Comprehensive Egypt Tour Packages.

FAQs About Cairo and Nile Cruise Packages

What actually comes with a Cairo and Nile Cruise package?
Picture arriving at Cairo airport and finding a driver waiting with your name on a sign. That is the starting point. From there, a typical package covers your hotels in Cairo, your cabin on the river vessel, private Egyptologist guiding throughout, internal flights between Cairo and Luxor or Aswan, all ground transfers, and entrance fees to every site listed in the itinerary. Meals on board the cruise are included in full. International flights sit outside the package price, but we can source those for you if you would rather not handle it yourself.
How long should I book for — is a week enough?
A week works, but ten days works better. Seven nights gives you three in Cairo and three or four on the river, which covers the essentials comfortably. Ten nights opens up Abu Simbel, Alexandria, or a slower pace with fewer early starts. If you have the flexibility, twelve to fifteen nights lets you add the Western Desert or a Red Sea stay without cutting anything from the core itinerary.
Do I need to sort out my own flights?
Only if you want to. Package prices are quoted without international airfare, which keeps the comparison honest between operators. But we book flights for most of our travellers, often at rates better than public fares, particularly on EgyptAir and the Gulf carriers. Send us your departure city and rough dates, and we will come back with options.
When is the best window to travel?
October through April is the sweet spot. Temperatures sit in the low twenties to high twenties, the river is calm, and the monuments are pleasant to walk. Christmas and New Year sell out early, so book by late summer for those dates. If value matters more than perfect weather, late October and February offer the best balance of price and comfort.
Can the itinerary be adjusted to suit us?
That is how we prefer to work. Some travellers want more time in Luxor and less in Cairo. Others want a Dahabiya instead of a standard cruise ship, or a Red Sea extension at the end. Send us your priorities — what you must see, what you can skip, how fast you like to move — and we will build the itinerary around that rather than asking you to fit into a fixed departure.
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