Classic Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Luxor Temples – 8 Days
Eight perfectly balanced days covering the best of Egypt — the Pyramids of Giza, a four-night Nile cruise, the Valley of the Kings, and the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
About This Journey
Explore Egypt's greatest sites by land and water across eight days. Start in Cairo with the Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor and spend two nights walking through Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Then board a cruise ship for three nights sailing south to Aswan, with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. The route traces the Nile corridor that pharaohs and travelers have followed for thousands of years.
...Key Facts
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Destinations
- Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise
- Tour Type
- Classic Egypt Tours
- Languages
- English, Arabic
- Starting From
- $2,500 per person
Journey Highlights
- Private Egyptologist guide with formal archaeological training
- Skip-the-line access arranged at all major monuments
- Domestic flights connecting Cairo and Luxor
- Three-night Nile Cruise with full board accommodation
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- All entrance fees pre-paid and organized in advance
- Optional Abu Simbel extension by air from Aswan
- Flexible daily scheduling with no fixed group departure times
Day-by-Day Itinerary
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will assist you through arrival procedures and accompany you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel to check in and relax. Evening at leisure to recover from travel and adjust to local time.
What's Included
What's Included
8 items- All airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide for all touring days
- Domestic flights: Cairo - Luxor and Aswan - Cairo
- 4 nights on Nile Cruise ship with full board accommodation
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in itinerary
- Bottled water during all vehicle transfers
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
Important Policies
Price Policy
Per person based on double occupancy. A single supplement applies. Children 6-11 pay 50% when sharing a room with parents. Under 6 free without bed. Excludes international flights, drinks, and personal expenses.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before. 50% charge 15-29 days before. 100% charge less than 15 days or no-shows. Cancellations must be in writing via email.
Refund Policy
Processed within 14 business days to the original payment method minus non-recoverable supplier costs. No partial refunds for unused portions after departure.
Children Policy
Ages 6-11 receive a 50% discount sharing a room with two adults. Under 6 free without bed or meals. Car seats available on request. Some sites have limited accessibility for strollers due to sand and stairs.
From
$2,500