About this trip
Nine days moving through Egypt's big-hitters, from Cairo's pyramids to a stretch of cruising down the Nile, with a guide on hand throughout to explain what you're looking at.
You'll cover Cairo, Luxor, Edfu and Aswan, taking in temples and tombs that span thousands of years of history, before settling onto a Nile cruise for a slower, scenic middle section of the trip.
It's a fully guided, group-based way to see the country's essential sites without having to plan logistics yourself — good for a first trip to Egypt where you want the highlights covered efficiently.
What you'll do
- See the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Walk through Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex
- View the Colossi of Memnon
- Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
- See the Philae Temple in Aswan
- Cruise the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
- Itinerary is packed with sightseeing most days, so it suits travellers who want a full schedule rather than downtime
- Guided throughout, with expert commentary at the major sites
Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides and temple access in 9 days. Think twice if you need comfort, proximity to Cairo's centre, or clarity on hidden costs.
- Guides like Marwa, Ashraf and Ali were exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and went beyond the itinerary to help.
- Cairo hotel is 30-60 minutes from the city centre, dry with no nearby food, and AC failed repeatedly with no repairs.
- After paying tour price, you're hit with £250 per person for tickets, plus unclear tipping expectations for guides, drivers and staff.
- Nile cruise drinks including water cost extra and are pricey; unscheduled shopping stops appear despite not being on the itinerary.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 23 Jul – 24 Jul
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