About this trip
Ten days moving from Cairo to Luxor, covering the sites that put Egypt on every traveller's list. You start with the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then head up the Nile by cruise, watching villages and temples pass by from the deck.
The cruise itself, from Aswan to Luxor, is a slower, quieter stretch after the pace of Cairo, with sunsets over the river and glimpses of daily life on the banks. The trip finishes on Luxor's West Bank, among tombs and temples that rank among the richest archaeological sites in the world.
This is a sightseeing-heavy itinerary built around ancient history, with transfers and logistics handled so you can focus on what you're there to see.
What you'll do
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
- Watch the sunset from the deck as you pass riverside villages
- Wander the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Habu Temple on Luxor's West Bank
- People-watch over coffee in Cairo
- Sightseeing-focused with a lot of ground covered in 10 days
- Includes transfer services between key sites
- Suits travellers keen on history and museums over downtime
Worth it if you're prepared for early starts and want expert Egyptologist guidance on iconic sights. Think twice if you need flexibility or dislike structured group schedules.
- Guides like Mohammed and Mostafa are Egyptologists with 20+ years' experience who arrange personal requests mid-tour.
- Optional tours—hot air balloon, felucca sailing, Sety I tomb—genuinely deliver; arriving early to Valley of the Kings means having tombs mostly to yourself.
- Early starts for Abu Simbel and balloon rides are non-negotiable; this is a packed itinerary, not a leisurely pace.
- High-quality accommodation and Nile cruise included; group dynamics consistently praised, suggesting strong tour vibe matters here.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,470, about 29% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 25 Sept – 26 Sept
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