Egypt’s classic route in a week: two nights in Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, a flight south to board a Nile cruise for three nights from Aswan to Luxor with every temple along the way, and a final night back in Cairo for Khan el-Khalili and Al-Muizz Street. Hotels with breakfast, the cruise full board, both domestic flights and a private guide throughout.

Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Cairo → Aswan → Luxor → Cairo
Nile Cruise
3 nights, full board
Domestic Flights
Cairo↔Aswan, Luxor↔Cairo
Hotel: Concorde El Salam Cairo Hotel & Casino, Premier Double Room (3 nights total, on arrival and on return). Nile cruise: Deluxe Cabin with Nile view aboard the Nile Cruise Royal Viking or Nile Cruise Alhambra, or a similar cruise in the same category if either is unavailable. Prices are approximate and start from the figure shown — message us for an exact quote.

Your 7-Day Itinerary

1

Day 1 — Arrival in Cairo

Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport, then a transfer to your hotel. Check in and rest after the journey.

  • Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport
  • Transfer to your hotel in Cairo
  • Overnight in Cairo, with breakfast
2

Day 2 — Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum

Full day, private tour Private tour

A private sightseeing day: the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — with a private air-conditioned vehicle, guide and all entrance tickets included.

  • The Pyramids of Giza
  • The Great Sphinx
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Private A/C vehicle, guide and entrance tickets included
3

Day 3 — Fly to Aswan, Board the Nile Cruise

Flight + sightseeing Private tour

A domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan, then transfer to the Nile cruise for check-in. An excursion to the High Dam and Philae Temple, the Temple of the goddess Isis. A motorboat trip to the Nubian Village is available as an optional extra.

  • Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
  • Check in aboard the Nile cruise — full board from here
  • The High Dam
  • Philae Temple — Temple of the goddess Isis
  • Optional, extra cost: motorboat to the Nubian Village
4

Day 4 — Aswan — Kom Ombo — Edfu

Sailing day Private tour

An optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available at an extra cost. In the afternoon the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo for a temple visit, then continues to Edfu with a Galabeya party on board in the evening.

  • Optional, extra cost: early-morning Abu Simbel excursion
  • Sail toward Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple
  • Continue sailing toward Edfu
  • Galabeya party on board in the evening
5

Day 5 — Edfu — Luxor

Temple visit + sailing Private tour

A morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, reached by horse-drawn carriage, followed by sailing to Luxor and an evening visit to Luxor Temple.

  • Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage
  • Sail toward Luxor
  • Evening visit to Luxor Temple
  • Overnight aboard the Nile cruise in Luxor
6

Day 6 — Luxor West Bank, Fly to Cairo

Sightseeing + flight Private tour

Disembark from the cruise for a sightseeing tour of Luxor’s West Bank: the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs) and the Colossi of Memnon. A domestic flight back to Cairo, then an evening visit to Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

  • The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • The Valley of the Kings — entrance to 3 tombs
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Domestic flight Luxor → Cairo
  • Evening: Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
7

Day 7 — Departure

Hotel check-out and a transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

  • Hotel check-out
  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport

What is Included

Included in the price

  • 3 nights in Cairo with breakfast (Concorde El Salam Hotel & Casino)
  • 3 nights aboard the Nile cruise, full board, Deluxe Cabin with Nile view
  • Domestic flights Cairo ↔ Aswan and Luxor ↔ Cairo
  • Private guide and air-conditioned vehicle for all listed tours
  • Entrance tickets to all sites named in the itinerary
  • Airport meet & assist on arrival and departure

Not included

  • International flights and visa
  • Optional extras: Abu Simbel excursion, Nubian Village motorboat trip
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance
  • Single-room supplement, personal expenses and tipping
Price from — per person
$1,685
Approximate, per person sharing a double room, as of 2026. Single-room supplement on request. Message us with your dates and group size for an exact quote.

Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.

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Photography: Ahmose Travel, on location in Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Kom Ombo and Edfu.