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Egypt City Trip

Cairo & Nile Cruise Express

Pyramids, then three nights sailing Luxor to Aswan

New5 days / 4 nights Cairo & Giza · Luxor · Aswan

Overview

The classic Egypt itinerary compressed into five days. Two nights in Cairo cover Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum; then a domestic flight south to Luxor for three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruiser sailing to Aswan.

The cruise handles the Upper Egypt sightseeing for you — Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae are all included, with full board on the boat and guided shore visits at every mooring.

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Three nights full board on a five-star Nile cruiser
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
  • Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
  • Domestic flights included

Day by day

  1. 1

    Arrival in Cairo

    Airport meet and assist, hotel transfer and an evening at leisure.

    — Cairo
  2. 2

    Giza, Saqqara & the GEM

    The Giza plateau and Sphinx in the morning, Saqqara and Memphis after lunch, finishing at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

    Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
  3. 3

    Fly to Luxor & embark

    Morning flight to Luxor, board your cruiser and visit Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon. Sail towards Esna.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Nile cruise
  4. 4

    Valley of the Kings, Edfu & Kom Ombo

    West bank in the morning — the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi. Sail on to Edfu's Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo's double temple.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Nile cruise
  5. 5

    Aswan & fly to Cairo

    Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, then disembark for your flight to Cairo and onward connection.

    Breakfast —

What's included

  • Meet and assist by our representative at every airport
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis at your chosen hotel category
  • All sightseeing tours with a licensed Egyptologist guide
  • All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water throughout
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
  • Full board on the Nile cruise
  • All guided shore excursions
  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egyptian entry visa (currently $25, payable on arrival)
  • Optional tours and any extras not listed
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tipping

Price table

Per-person price by hotel category and occupancy
Hotel categorySingleDoubleTriple
3★ hotels$980$710$660
4★ hotels$1,170$835$775
5★ hotels$1,565$1,100$1,035
Without accommodation—$435—

Prices are per person. Children 0–5 travel free and pay only the airfare on any internal flights. Children 6–11 sharing their parents' room pay 50% of the adult rate. From 12 years old the adult rate applies. Cots and connecting rooms are arranged at no extra charge on request.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change the hotels or add nights?
Yes — every package is a starting point. Tell us which cities you want more time in and we rebuild the itinerary and requote, usually within a few hours.
Are internal flights included?
Where the itinerary shows a domestic flight, the ticket is included in the price on economy class with 23kg of hold baggage. Overnight sleeper trains are offered as an alternative on request.
How do I pay?
Payment in full confirms the booking, or pay cash on arrival if you prefer. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Meeza, or cash to your guide on the day.
What if I want a different hotel category in different cities?
That is completely normal — many travellers take 5★ on the Nile cruise and 4★ in Cairo. Ask and we will price the mix.
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