Egypt History & Civilization Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel
This 7-day Egypt tour follows a classic route through Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. It combines guided sightseeing in the main archaeological areas with travel on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. The program starts in Cairo with the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. It then continues to Aswan for Philae and an optional visit to Abu Simbel, before moving on by cruise to Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. The trip ends in Cairo after the return from Luxor. This itinerary is designed for travellers who want a guided group experience with time on the Nile and visits to some of Egypt’s best-known ancient sites.
Key details
7 days
6 nights
Route
Egypt
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
7 days
Style
Small groups
Destination
Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Cairo
Arrive in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo airport, meet the local representative, and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free. An optional afternoon visit may be available.— - 2
Giza
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, visit the pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, followed by lunch. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, then return to the hotel, check out and travel to Aswan by train.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Aswan
Aswan and Philae
Arrive in Aswan and board the Nile cruise. After check-in, visit Aswan highlights including Philae on Agilkia Island. Return to the cruise for lunch, with optional afternoon time available.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 1 night in Cairo with breakfast
- 3 nights on a luxury Nile cruise with breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Guided sightseeing in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transport throughout the tour
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Food options available on request
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Egypt entry visa
- Tipping kitty
- Optional experiences
- Any upgrade not included in the chosen package
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
10 dates · 10 optionsImportant information
Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.