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Egypt in 8 Days: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria

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Egypt in 8 Days: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Alexandria in Egypt

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. 1

    Cairo

    Arrival in Cairo

    Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free in Cairo.
  2. 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. 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

10 dates · 10 options
Wed, Sep 9, 2026to Sep 16, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$2,600.00
$1,040.00per person
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Thu, Sep 10, 2026to Sep 17, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$3,200.00
$1,280.00per person
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Fri, Sep 11, 2026to Sep 18, 2026
1 hotel available
Standard package
Hotels as per itineraryDouble/twin room · As per itineraryOn request
$3,200.00
$1,280.00per person
Request

Important information

Flexibility

Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.

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Egypt 8-Day Tour with Nile Cruise, Cairo and Alexandria