The perfect introduction to Egypt: 2 days exploring Cairo’s greatest sites, then fly to Luxor for a 4-night luxury Nile cruise to Aswan visiting every major ancient temple en route. Includes domestic flights, an English-speaking guide throughout and all tickets.
Your 8-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport with help through visa formalities, then a transfer to your hotel.
- Airport meet & assist
- Visa assistance
- Hotel transfer
Day 2 — Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Saqqara
The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then Memphis, the first capital of united Egypt, and the necropolis of Saqqara.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Memphis
- Saqqara
Day 3 — Citadel, Khan el-Khalili, Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo
The Citadel above the city, the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the Egyptian Museum and the churches of Coptic Cairo.
- Cairo Citadel
- Khan el-Khalili
- Egyptian Museum
- Coptic Cairo
Day 4 — Fly to Luxor, Luxor Temple, Board the Cruise
A domestic flight to Luxor, a visit to Luxor Temple and check-in aboard your Nile cruise, full board from here.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor
- Luxor Temple
- Nile cruise check-in
Day 5 — Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi
Karnak Temple on the East Bank, then the West Bank: the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Karnak Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Day 6 — Edfu & Kom Ombo, Sail to Aswan
The Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple of Kom Ombo, then sailing on to Aswan.
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Sail to Aswan
Day 7 — Abu Simbel, Philae Temple & Felucca Ride
The temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, and a felucca sail on the Nile at Aswan.
- Abu Simbel
- Philae Temple
- Felucca ride on the Nile
Day 8 — Fly to Cairo & Departure
A domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo connecting with your international departure.
- Domestic flight Aswan → Cairo
- International departure
What is Included
Included in the price
- All transport
- Visa assistance
- English-speaking guide throughout
- 3 nights B&B in a Cairo hotel
- 4 nights full board on the Nile cruise
- All tickets and excursions
- Domestic flights Luxor/Aswan ↔ Cairo
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Adult | $1,300 |
| Child (6-12) | $765 |
| Child (2-5) | $275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour starts from $1,300 per adult, $765 per child aged 6-12 and $275 per child aged 2-5. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates for an exact quote.
Four nights, full board, sailing from Luxor to Aswan, with Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel and Philae on the way.
Yes. The flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo are included. International flights to and from Egypt are not.
Eight days is enough for the essentials: Cairo and the pyramids plus a full Luxor-to-Aswan Nile cruise. If you want extra time on Luxor’s West Bank, the 10-day tour adds two days there.
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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