Egypt in 8 Days: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria
This 8-day trip links Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Alexandria with a 4-day Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. It combines hotel stays, cruise nights and guided visits to Egypt’s major ancient sites. In Cairo, the program covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis. In Aswan, it includes the High Dam and Philae. The cruise continues north with calls at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna before ending in Luxor, where the itinerary visits the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak. A full-day excursion to Alexandria is also included. The trip suits travellers who want a guided group departure with a clear route and a mix of road, rail, cruise and flight travel.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Egypt
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Travel style
Small groups
Duration
8 days
Route
Cairo · Giza · Saqqara · Memphis · Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Esna · Luxor · Alexandria
Highlights
- Multi-day tour
- Ancient Wonders
- Family
- Group
Itinerary
- 1
Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free in Cairo. - 2
Cairo
Saqqara, Memphis and Giza, then overnight travel to Aswan
After breakfast and check-out, visit Saqqara, Memphis, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After lunch, continue to Aswan by sleeper train.Breakfast, lunch - 3
Aswan
Aswan and start of the Nile cruise
Arrive in Aswan, transfer to the cruise boat and visit the High Dam and Philae. Lunch and dinner are served on board.Lunch, dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- 3 nights in hotel with breakfast
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise with full board
- Sleeper train cabin
- Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- 6 lunches, 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Vegetarian and halal meals available on request
- Entrance fees to the listed sites
- Local taxes
- Hotel and airport pickup and drop-off
- Ground transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Sleeper train ticket from Cairo to Aswan
What's not included
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
- Entry visa
- Any item not mentioned in the program
- Tips and gratuities
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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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.