About this trip
Eight days across Cairo, Aswan and Luxor, tracing ancient Egypt from the Giza Plateau to the temples strung along the Nile.
You start in Cairo with the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx before spending time in the Grand Egyptian Museum, then head south to board a Nile cruise for three nights, taking in monuments and temples along the riverbanks.
It's a fully guided, relaxed-pace trip built around the big historical sites, suited to those who want the headline monuments covered without organising the logistics themselves.
What you'll do
- See the Great Pyramid and Sphinx at the Giza Plateau
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum's collection of artifacts
- Cruise the Nile for 3 nights between Luxor and Aswan
- Visit temples and monuments along the Nile banks
- Fully guided throughout, with travel between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan handled for you
- Relaxing pace with guided sightseeing rather than independent exploration
- Includes a 3-night Nile cruise as part of the 8 days
- Suited to families and groups wanting the major historical sites covered
Worth it if you value knowledgeable guides, luxury hotels, and seamless logistics. Think twice if you need detailed itineraries upfront or prefer hotels within walking distance of amenities.
- Guides like Ahmed and Mohamed are genuinely exceptional: deep Nile history knowledge, personable, and go the extra mile.
- 5-star hotels in Cairo and Luxor are top-tier; Nile cruise felt luxurious with air-conditioned transfers between every site.
- Pre-trip communications lack detail: no written itinerary, vague responses, information arrives last-minute requiring repeated requests.
- Cairo hotel (Swiss Inn Golf Resort) is isolated; no nearby shops or restaurants, water only from bar or housekeeping.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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