Trip Itinerary

Overview

This is one of our most popular tour packages. It gets booked so frequently because it includes Egypt’s top destinations. Over the tour duration, you’ll visit the Great Pyramid and sail on the Nile River.

Starting from $3,299+ / person


Top Attractions You’ll Visit:

  • Giza Pyramids & Sphinx

  • Egyptian Museum + National Museum of Civilization

  • 5-Star Classic Nile Cruise Experience

  • Aswan & the Nubian Village

  • The Abu Simbel Temples

  • Valley of the Kings in Luxor

  • Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple


Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Your personal driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. Upon pick up, you’ll be transferred to your 5-star hotel in Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy your first night in Cairo! Your first day tour of your Egypt vacation package will begin in the morning.


Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum + National Museum of Civilization & Local Food Tasting at Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Pick Up at Your Hotel
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in a private air conditioned vehicle.

See the Last Standing Ancient Wonder of the World
During your visit to the Pyramids, you will visit Giza Plateau where you can see the only ancient wonder of the world that is still standing. Visit the Great Pyramid of King Cheops along with the two other pyramids of King Khephren and King Mecrenus, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Explore Cairo & Visit the Egyptian Museum
Your tour includes a tour of Cairo and a visit to the Egyptian Museum. During your visit to the museum, your guide will educate you about Egypt’s ancient history. You will also have the opportunity to visit the National Museum of Civilization to see the famous Mummy Room.

Lunch
During your tour, you will have the opportunity to stop for lunch independently.

Visit the Bazaar
A visit to Cairo would not be complete without shopping at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. (Please note if you would prefer not to visit any shops during your trip, please do tell our team ahead of time.)

Drop Off at Your Hotel
At the end of the day, your private air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast


Day 3: Philae Temple + Nubian Village

Early Morning Flight to Aswan
In the morning, you will fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin the next phase of your journey.

Tour of Aswan’s Philae Temple
Your day will include a visit and boat ride to the amazing Philae Temple, which is dedicated to goddess Hathor and goddess Isis. After visiting the temple, you will have the opportunity to eat lunch at the hotel or enjoy a brief rest before exploring the Nubian Village.

Tour the Nubian Village
In the early afternoon, your driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. From there, you will cross the Nile River to explore the Nubian Village, taste authentic, home-made Egyptian cuisine.

Spend the Night at a Classic 5-Star Hotel in Aswan Nestled Along the Nile River
You will be dropped back off at your hotel and will spend the night there this evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast


Day 4: Abu Simbel & Check-In to Classic 5-Star Nile Cruise

Pick Up Outside of Your Hotel Lobby in Aswan
You will begin your day bright and early at 4:30 am to start your trip to the Abu Simbel Temples. You will then travel (aprx. 3 hours) in a private air-conditioned vehicle along with your tour guide. (Please note: We recommend requesting a breakfast box from your hotel as this will be an early-morning start.)

Abu Simbel Tour
Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you’ll enjoy the impressive Temples of King Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. This excursion is one of the most highly sought-after experiences in all of Egypt due to its rich ancient history.

Optional Add-On: Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor

Optional Add-On: Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor

 

Drive Back to Aswan
After exploring Abu Simbel, your tour guide and driver will safely transport you back to Aswan.

Drop Off at Nile Cruise & Start Sailing to Luxor
Your driver will drop you off in a private air-conditioned vehicle to check-in to the Nile Cruise and enjoy your lunch.

Tour Comombo Temple
Enjoy sailing from Aswan to Luxor, on the way you will stop by Comombo to visit the Temple of God Sopek. To conclude your day, you can rest and relax on board the ship.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (The Nile Cruise is Full Board)


Day 5: Karnak & Luxor Temples

Pick Up at from the Nile Cruise in Luxor
Your driver will pick you up in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Stop in Edfu for Edfu Temple Tour & Continue Sailing to Luxor
Stop in Edfu to visit the Temple of God Horus. Then, you will continue sailing to Luxor.

Karnak & Luxor Temples
Upon your arrival in Luxor, you will dock and then drive to Luxor’s east bank of the Nile River to have an unforgettable day visiting both Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple of King Amunhotep III.

Drop Off at Nile Cruise
At the end of your visit, you will be dropped back off at the Nile Cruise.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (The Nile Cruise is Full Board)

5-Star Nile River Cruise Tour with Full Board

5-Star Nile River Cruise Tour with Full Board

 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6: Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple + 5-Star Resort

Check-Out & Pick Up from Nile Cruise
After enjoying your breakfast on the beautiful Nile River, you will check out from the cruise.

Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple
You will explore the western bank to visit the Valley of the Kings which contains 62 tombs of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the viewpoint of the Colossi of Memnon statues.

Check-In to 5-Star Resort along the Nile River
Following your Nile Cruise experience, you’ll enjoy 1 more night in Luxor at a classic 5-star resort with spectacular Nile views.

Meals Included: Breakfast


Day 7: Fly from Luxor to Cairo for International Departure (this night can also be spent in Cairo upon request or based on your international flight schedule)

Check-Out of the Resort & Transfer to Airport for Flight to Cairo
In the morning, you will check-out of the Resort. Transfer to the airport in Luxor is included. You will then fly from Luxor back to Cairo for your international flight.

*We will do our best to coordinate a flight that is as close to your international flight out of Cairo Airport as possible. The international flight out of Cairo should be scheduled for the same day (international flights not included). This concludes your tour package. And, if an additional night in Cairo is preferred, this reservation can be made by our team upon request.

Meals Included: Breakfast


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What’s Included:

  • Airport pick-up in Cairo

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Hotel pick up & drop off

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

  • 2 domestic flights included

  • Entrance fees for sites listed

  • Classic 5-star cruise & hotels

  • Meals listed in itinerary

  • Bottled water

 

What’s Not Included:

  • Personal expenses (ex. shopping)

  • Any extras or add-ons

  • International flights

  • Egypt Entry VISA

  • Standard 3.9% Booking Fee

  • Tipping (ex. Tour Guide, Driver, Nile Cruise Staff, etc.)

 
 

 

Pricing Information

Package Tour Pricing
This tour is available weekly. Please see our tour pricing for adults listed below. All prices are in USD.

2023-2024 Pricing

  • Per Person Package Rate Starting From - $3,299* / person (plus our standard 3.9% booking fee)

    *Please know that exact pricing will be provided based on your exact dates, hotel selection and availability. Please also let us know if your reservation includes children. Child pricing will be provided upon reservation request.

Deposit & Payment
A 50% deposit payment via PayPal invoice will be requested in order to confirm the tour. Payments using a credit / debit card must be made online within 24 hours of the confirmed booking. The final payment date will be arranged with our accounts team.

Cancellation Policy
Please note that we do not offer refunds, therefore we highly recommend purchasing third-party travel insurance for your trip for added peace of mind.

Travel Tips & FAQs:
Before we pick up you at your hotel on the day of the trip, we encourage each of our guests to read our Egypt Travel FAQs page so you can get all of your questions answered. We cover everything from what to wear and what the weather will be like to how to get your VISA upon arrival.

 
 

 
 

Ready to Book? Here’s How:

We can’t wait for you to experience Egypt! Once you’re ready to book, select your travel dates, review how many people will be in your travel group and then fill out our online form, call +20 120 322 3513 or email us.

 

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