The essential Egypt week, with no long drives: fly to Aswan, sail to Luxor on a 3-night full-board Nile cruise, fly back to Cairo. Around it you get the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a full day in historic Cairo. Private air-conditioned transport, a professional Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets are included.
Your Hotels
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Your 8-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport, a private transfer to the Concorde El Salam Hotel and free time to rest.
- Airport meet & greet
- Private transfer to the hotel
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then a free evening. A Nile dinner cruise with a show can be added.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Optional Nile dinner cruise
Day 3: Fly to Aswan, Board the Cruise, High Dam & Philae
A domestic flight to Aswan, check-in aboard the Casa Sole Nile Cruise and lunch on board, then the High Dam and Philae Temple.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- Nile cruise check-in, full board
- The Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Overnight on board in Aswan
Day 4: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
A relaxed morning on board, sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, then on to Edfu with a galabeya party in the evening.
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Galabeya party
- Overnight on board in Edfu
Day 5: Edfu, Esna & Luxor Temples
The Temple of Horus at Edfu, sailing past Esna to Luxor, then Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
- Edfu Temple
- Sailing past Esna
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Overnight on board in Luxor
Day 6: Luxor West Bank, Fly to Cairo
Check out of the cruise for the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, then a domestic flight back to Cairo.
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
- Domestic flight Luxor → Cairo
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 7: Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili & Al-Muizz Street
The Saladin Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church in Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili and a walk along Al-Muizz Street.
- Saladin Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- The Hanging Church & Abu Serga Church
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Al-Muizz Street
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast depending on your flight time and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- 4 nights at the Concorde El Salam Cairo Hotel, daily breakfast
- 3 nights on the Casa Sole Nile Cruise, full board
- Domestic flights Cairo → Aswan and Luxor → Cairo
- Private air-conditioned transport for all transfers and tours
- Professional Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
- Entrance tickets to the sites in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Optional Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Per person | $1,525 |
Frequently Asked Questions
From $1,525 per person, with 7 nights, both domestic flights, private transport, an Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets. The price depends on your dates and group size; message us for an exact quote.
Yes: Cairo to Aswan on day 3 and Luxor back to Cairo on day 6. International flights are not included.
This one has a 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor and a full day in historic Cairo at the end; the other has a 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan with Abu Simbel.
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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