About this trip
This is a week in Egypt built around a Nile cruise, sailing from Aswan to Luxor while you take in the ancient sites along the way.
Days are shaped around sightseeing — temples, ruins and the layered history of the pharaohs — with time to wander the bazaars and pick up something worth keeping.
It runs as a small group trip over Christmas and New Year, and is set up to work for families as well as solo travellers.
What you'll do
- Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
- Explore ancient temples and monuments along the route
- Browse Egyptian bazaars for local treasures
- Learn the history of ancient Egypt from those who know it
- Runs over the Christmas and New Year period
- Suits families as well as solo travellers
- Pace is steady — built around a cruise itinerary rather than fast changes of base
Worth it if you want Egyptology essentials with reliable guides and don't mind a packed schedule. Think twice if you hate early starts, surprises in transport logistics, or need flexibility on final-day inclusions.
- Guides consistently praised as knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely engaged with Egyptology and travellers alike.
- 12-hour overnight local train is cramped and poorly explained in the listing; many upgrade to flights at extra cost.
- Final-day logistics unclear: no day room provided if you rebook transport, and communication can be slow when problems arise.
- Seven days covers all main sights, but the pace is relentless with little downtime; expect full-on itinerary.
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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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