About this trip
Seven days across Egypt's headline sights, starting in Cairo and ranging down to Abu Simbel and Luxor, with a night on the sleeper train linking the two ends of the trip.
You get the pyramids and the Sphinx, the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, the temples at Philae and Abu Simbel, and both banks of Luxor, all with a guide alongside you throughout.
It's an easy-paced, fully guided trip with accommodation and transport sorted, built for a first proper look at ancient Egypt rather than off-the-beaten-track exploring.
What you'll do
- Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Explore the Egyptian Museum's collection, including the golden tomb pieces
- Visit Philae Temple with an expert guide
- See the Abu Simbel temples
- Cross both the west and east banks of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings
- Travel by sleeper train with dinner and breakfast included each way
- Guided throughout by a professional tour guide, so little is left for you to plan
- Easy pace, suited to families and groups rather than a physically demanding trip
- One leg of travel is an overnight sleeper train, which is part of the experience, not just transport
Worth it if you want excellent temple access and mostly knowledgeable guides. Think twice if communication clarity and hotel standards matter to you.
- Multiple guides—Khaled (Luxor), Rafa, Sam, Michael, Rhada—praised for deep historical knowledge and engaging explanations of temples.
- Hidden costs: pyramid interior visits, entrance fees, and meals not clearly disclosed upfront; some days span 12 hours with only breakfast included.
- Hotel quality inconsistent—several reported dirty rooms and broken facilities; guide conduct varies wildly, with some steering groups to commission shops without consent.
- Multi-city logistics require patience: guides change between locations, drivers sometimes speak minimal English, and pre-trip contact details rarely shared in advance.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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