- Duration
- 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Route
- Cairo ➔ Luxor ➔ Edfu ➔ Kom Ombo ➔ Aswan ➔ Abu Simbel ➔ Cairo
- Accommodation
- 4 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo (3 at the start, 1 before departure) and 4 nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Flights
- Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo (included)
- Travel Style
- Private guided sightseeing and Nile cruise, with the Abu Simbel excursion included
- Guide
- English-speaking Egyptologist for all scheduled visits
Overview
The classic Egypt itinerary in nine days, with nothing important left out. Three nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo cover the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili, each with your own Egyptologist and vehicle.
A flight to Luxor puts you on a 4-night Nile cruise to Aswan: Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu and Kom Ombo, and a pre-dawn drive to Abu Simbel. Philae Temple and the High Dam come on the last morning before the flight back to Cairo for your final night.
Highlights
Cairo in three days
The Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, the Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili.
Four nights on the Nile
Luxor to Aswan on a Nile cruise: Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Abu Simbel included
The early drive to Ramses II's temples at Abu Simbel is part of the package, not an extra.
Private the whole way
Your own Egyptologist and vehicle for every visit, with two domestic flights included.
Route
- 1
Cairo
Three nights: the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, old Cairo and Khan El Khalili.
- 2
Luxor
Fly in and board the cruise; Karnak and Luxor Temple, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus and the double temple of Sobek, sailing in between.
- 4
Aswan & Abu Simbel
The pre-dawn excursion to Abu Simbel, then Philae Temple and the High Dam.
- 5
Cairo
Flight back for the final night and departure.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Arrival in Cairo and Khan El Khalili
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet our representative and transfer to your 5-star hotel. In the evening, explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight: Cairo - Day2
Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight: Cairo - Day3
Old Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin
Explore historic Cairo: the Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, the Hanging Church and the Citadel of Saladin. Overnight: Cairo - Day4
Fly to Luxor and board the Nile cruise
Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Board the Nile cruise and, according to the sailing schedule, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor - Day5
Luxor West Bank and sailing to Edfu
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then sail towards Edfu. Overnight: Nile cruise, Edfu - Day6
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then sail to Kom Ombo to explore its riverside temple before continuing to Aswan. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan - Day7
Abu Simbel excursion
Depart very early (around 4:00 AM) for the temples of Abu Simbel, then return to the ship in Aswan to rest. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan - Day8
Aswan sightseeing and flight to Cairo
After breakfast, disembark and visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, then transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo and your final night at the hotel. Overnight: Cairo - Day9
Departure
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Prices
| Per person | $2,208 per person |
|---|
Ask us for the price on your dates.
What's included
Included
- 4 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo (Swiss Inn Hotel or similar): 3 at the beginning of the tour and 1 final night.
- 4 nights on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, subject to the confirmed vessel and sailing schedule.
- The Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan by private vehicle.
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide for the scheduled sightseeing.
- Entrance tickets to the sites and temples listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers and vehicles for the scheduled visits, plus airport reception and transfers.
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Meals and drinks not included in the hotel or cruise package.
- Tips, personal expenses and optional activities not listed above.
Good to know
- The Abu Simbel departure time, the cruise's sailing order and the day 8 timings are reconfirmed against the final cruise and airline schedules.
- Abu Simbel is about 3.5 hours each way by road from Aswan; the early start means you are back on the ship by early afternoon.
- The cruise is usually full board; meals in Cairo follow the hotel's board basis.
Children & cancellation policy
Children's policy
- Ages 0–5FreeFlight fares excluded
- Ages 6–1150%of the adult rate
- Ages 12+100%Full adult rate
This policy applies to children sharing a room with two adults. Flight conditions may vary.
Flexible cancellation policy
We pride ourselves on our flexibility. You can often adjust your trip to new dates (which usually only includes nominal fees for covering flight changes). However, if you must cancel, the following fees apply based on the date we receive your written request:
| When you cancel | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| 61 days or more before arrival | 10% of total |
| 60 to 30 days before arrival | 25% of total |
| 29 to 15 days before arrival | 50% of total |
| 14 to 7 days before arrival | 75% of total |
| Less than 7 days before arrival | 100% of total |
Full terms: refund & returns policy.
Questions about this tour
How many nights are spent where?
Four nights in Cairo (three at the start and one at the end) and four nights on the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan: 8 nights in total.
Is Abu Simbel really included?
Yes. The excursion from Aswan by private vehicle, with entrance tickets and your guide, is part of the package.
Which flights are included?
Cairo to Luxor on day 4 and Aswan to Cairo on day 8. International flights are not included.
Which cruise ship is used?
A deluxe 5-star Nile cruise on the Luxor to Aswan route, confirmed for your dates when you book; the visits are the same whichever ship sails.
Can we add Hurghada or a balloon ride?
Yes. Two or three nights on the Red Sea after Aswan, or the sunrise balloon over Luxor on day 5, can be added; ask us when you enquire.
What does the price depend on?
Your travel dates, the number of travellers, and the hotel and cruise categories. Send us your dates and we will reply with a firm quote.
