Classic Egypt in 8 days with a Nile cruise
Cairo and the pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, then three nights on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel as an option.
Overview
The classic first journey: Cairo and Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, then three nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Temples are visited from the ship, and the river does the travelling for you.
Abu Simbel is offered as an optional early excursion from Aswan. The ship and cabin class are chosen with you and confirmed in your written quote.
Day by day
- 1
Day 1 · Arrival in Cairo
ArrivalWelcome at Cairo International Airport, help with arrival formalities where needed, and transfer to your hotel.
Cairo airport welcome · Cairo
- 2
Day 2 · Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
By roadThe Giza plateau and the Great Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun galleries.
Pyramids of Giza · Great Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum
- 3
Day 3 · Historic Cairo
On footThe Royal Mummies Hall at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Citadel of Saladin and an evening in Khan el-Khalili.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization · Citadel of Saladin · Khan el-Khalili
- 4
Day 4 · Fly to Aswan and board the cruise
Domestic flightMorning flight to Aswan, Philae Temple by motorboat, then embarkation on your Nile ship.
Aswan · Philae Temple · Nile cruise
- 5
Day 5 · Abu Simbel option and Kom Ombo
On the cruiseOptional dawn excursion to Abu Simbel, then sailing north to the riverside temple of Kom Ombo.
Abu Simbel · Kom Ombo
- 6
Day 6 · Edfu and the Esna lock
On the cruiseThe Temple of Horus at Edfu, an afternoon on deck and the passage through the Esna lock.
Edfu · Esna lock
- 7
Day 7 · Luxor East and West Banks
By roadDisembarkation in Luxor: Karnak and Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Karnak · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut
- 8
Day 8 · Return
DepartureFlight to Cairo and transfer to your international departure.
Cairo · Cairo airport welcome
At a glance
- Duration
- 8 days
- Cities
- Cairo & Giza · Aswan & Abu Simbel · Luxor
- Pace
- Balanced
- Best for
- The complete first trip to Egypt
Licensed guide in your language, subject to availability
Included in this program
- Three nights on a Nile cruise, with meals as stated by the ship
- Domestic flights and all planned transfers
- Licensed Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
- Cairo hotel nights as stated in your quote
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Optional activities not in your quote
Road reality
- Cairo → Aswan: domestic flight about 1 h 25 min (road 12 h+, not recommended)
- Aswan ⇄ Abu Simbel: about 3.5 h each way by road (≈280 km), early start
- Aswan → Luxor: 3–4 nights by Nile cruise, or about 3.5 h by road with Kom Ombo and Edfu
- Luxor → Cairo: domestic flight about 1 h
Times are approximate and depend on traffic, season and schedules.
Good to know
- On most cruise ships, meals are included and drinks are not; your quote says exactly what applies.
- Ask early for holiday weeks and the October–April high season.
- You can replace the cruise with hotels in Aswan and Luxor if you prefer more time ashore.
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Written itinerary
Every day in writing before you pay anything.
Reference: WF-0000 · Classic Egypt in 8 days with a Nile cruise
| Day 1 | Cairo airport welcome · Cairo Arrival |
| Day 2 | Pyramids of Giza · Great Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum By road |
| Day 3 | National Museum of Egyptian Civilization · Citadel of Saladin · Khan el-Khalili On foot |
| Day 4 | Aswan · Philae Temple · Nile cruise Domestic flight |
| … | |
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