9 Day Egypt Guided Tour — Cairo, Aswan, Dahabiya Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

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Cairo - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Cairo

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$2,450 pp

Overview

A 9-day trip through Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with a 3-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–2 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 3 in Aswan: Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. Days 4–6 on the Nile: the Temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Day 7 in Luxor. Days 8–9 in Cairo.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion.

Day 2 Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum.

Day 3 Fly to Aswan: Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk

Fly to Aswan. With your guide, visit Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.

Day 4 Optional Abu Simbel and Dahabiya embarkation

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Optional: the Temples of Abu Simbel. Overnight on board.

Day 5 Kom Ombo and Edfu

With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple. Overnight on board.

Day 6 Sailing to Esna

Sail on to Esna. Free time in Esna to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight on board.

Day 7 Disembark: Luxor's West Bank

Check out of the boat after breakfast. With your guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 Luxor's East Bank, then fly to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 9 Departure An easy final morning before your onward journey home.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

Included

  • Meet-and-greet by our representatives on airport arrival and departure
  • Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay
  • All airport transfers and transport in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
  • 3 nights' accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
  • 1 night's accommodation in Aswan with breakfast
  • 3 nights aboard the Dahabiya cruise on a full-board basis
  • 1 night's accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
  • All sightseeing tours as listed in the itinerary
  • Private Egyptologist guide throughout the Cairo, Aswan and Luxor tours
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • Meals at hotels, during tours and aboard the Dahabiya as specified
  • Bottled water during sightseeing tours and transfers
  • Porterage where needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any optional tours not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$2,597$2,450$3,829–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$2,917$2,775$4,419–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$2,930–$4,431$2,786
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$3,330–$5,457$3,189

Where you stay

Golden: Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort, Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel, Tolip Aswan hotel or similar. Diamond: Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Cairo West Hotel, Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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