5-Day Egypt Highlights: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Balloon by Flights

Your journey begins in Cairo with a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, followed by time at the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum. After lunch, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Nile cruise, where you will check in and enjoy dinner on board.

An early morning departure takes you south to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the rock by Ramses II. After exploring this UNESCO-listed site, return to Aswan and sail north toward Kom Ombo.

Upon your arrival Kom Ombo , Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, then continue cruising along the Nile.

After having the breakfast visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the cruise and enjoy a relaxing day sailing toward Luxor, taking in the peaceful Nile scenery and life along the riverbanks.

Start the day early with a magical hot air balloon ride over Luxor, enjoying breathtaking sunrise views of ancient temples, royal tombs, and the Nile River

Upon your landing the guide will be waiting for you to start you tour. Step into the shadowy cliffs of the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs like Tutankhamun were laid to rest. The tombs’ colorful hieroglyphs and vivid wall paintings tell stories of gods, the afterlife, and the eternal journey of kings. Walking through these ancient corridors, you can almost feel the whispers of the past.

Nestled against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the Temple of Hatshepsut rises in elegant terraces. Each relief celebrates the reign of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. As you wander through its colonnades, the harmony of architecture and nature creates a scene both majestic and serene.

Two towering statues of Amenhotep III stand guard over the West Bank, silently watching over Luxor for more than 3,000 years. The sheer size and presence of the Colossi of Memnon leave visitors in awe — a perfect spot to pause, reflect, and capture unforgettable photos.

Travel north to Alexandria for a full-day tour of Egypt’s Mediterranean city. Visit the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Kom El Dekkah, the historic Citadel of Qaitbay, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. After lunch, return to Cairo, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.