- 8 days7 nights
- Small groupexpert Egyptologist guide
- 4-night cruiseLuxor to Aswan
- From $2,500per person
An 8-day Egypt tour in a small group: Cairo, Luxor and the Nile
This 8-day Egypt tour packs the essentials into one well-paced week, shared with a small group of like-minded travellers. Three nights at the Sofitel El Gezirah, on its own island in the Nile, give you time for the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids, then the quieter pyramid fields of Dahshur and Saqqara and the lanes of Old Cairo.
A short flight takes you to Luxor, where you board your cruise for four nights on the river. Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae follow one after another as you sail south to Aswan, with every meal on board taken care of.
Journey highlights
- The Grand Egyptian Museum and the treasures of Tutankhamun
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, with lunch overlooking the plateau
- Dahshur and Saqqara: the Bent and Red Pyramids and the Step Pyramid
- Old Cairo and Al-Moez Street, the city’s medieval heart
- Karnak and the Valley of the Kings on the first days of your cruise
- Philae and the High Dam in Aswan at the end of the voyage
Your journey at a glance
- Day 1 Cairo · Arrival and transfer to your hotel
- Day 2 Giza · The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids
- Day 3 Dahshur and Saqqara · Old Cairo and Al-Moez Street
- Day 4 Luxor · Fly south, board your cruise, Karnak and Luxor Temple
- Day 5 Luxor West Bank · Valley of the Kings, sail via Esna
- Day 6 Edfu and Kom Ombo · Two temples on the river
- Day 7 Aswan · Philae and the High Dam
- Day 8 Aswan · Disembark and fly to Cairo
Where you stay
Sofitel El Gezirah
Cairo · 3 nights
A round tower on the tip of Gezira Island, with the Nile on every side and the city centre a short drive away.
SunTimes Nile Cruise
Nile cruise · 4 nights · Luxor to Aswan
Your floating hotel for the voyage south, with all meals on board between the temple visits.
What’s included
Included
- Small-group touring with an expert Egyptologist guide
- 3 nights at the Sofitel El Gezirah, Cairo
- 4-night Nile cruise, Luxor to Aswan
- Flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Entrance fees for the sites in the day-by-day plan
- Meals as listed in the day-by-day plan
- Airport meet and assist and all transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
- Drinks, shopping and personal expenses
- Egypt entry visa
Price per person, sharing a double room, in a small group.
Make this journey yours
Prefer to travel privately or on your own dates? Our team in Egypt can tailor this week around you.
Frequently asked questions
Can this tour be customised?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace, hotels and interests. Tell us what you would like to change and we will tailor it for you.
Can I make this tour private?
Yes. If you prefer to travel only with your own group, we can run this itinerary as a private tour. Ask us for a quote.
When is the best time to take this tour?
October to April offers the most comfortable weather for sightseeing. Summer is hotter but quieter, and we plan visits for early morning and evening.
How do I book?
Send us your preferred dates through the booking form or our contact page, or call us on +1-702-819-8052 (USA) or +20 100 735 6919 (Egypt & Middle East). We reply within 24 hours.
