About this trip
This nine-day trip takes you from Cairo to Aswan, covering the essential sights of ancient and Islamic Egypt with a guide handling the logistics throughout.
You'll spend time in Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan, then join a Nile cruise linking Aswan and Luxor, moving between temples, tombs and museums as you go.
It's a straightforward, well-structured way to see Egypt's major historic sites without having to plan the route yourself.
What you'll do
- Explore the Giza pyramids and Memphis on a day tour from Cairo
- Visit Alexandria on a day trip
- Cruise the Nile between Aswan and Luxor
- See the Philae Temple and High Dam in Aswan
- Visit the Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and the Egyptian Museum
- Hotels, the Nile cruise, transport, guides and entrance fees to the listed sights are all included
- Rated easy, with a fully guided structure suited to families and first-time visitors to Egypt
- Fast-paced — you cover Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor across the nine days
Worth it if you value expert guides and Nile cruises over budget optimization. Think twice if you're price-sensitive or want last-minute flexibility.
- Guides with Egyptology degrees make history engaging; one guide named Youssa particularly praised for knowledge and humour.
- Nile cruise and ancient temples consistently described as spectacular; well-organized itinerary covers Cairo to Aswan without feeling rushed.
- Significantly overpriced compared to booking hotels and guides independently; accommodation is basic backpacker standard, not upmarket.
- Poor communication pre-trip; itinerary changes happen without notice, drivers just appear. You must proactively chase the agency for details.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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