Short Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor – 9 Days

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Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$2,240 pp

Overview

An 8-day trip through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza.

Days 1–2 in Cairo: the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Days 3–5 in Luxor: Edfu Temple. Day 6 on the Nile: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 7 in Aswan: a Nubian village. Day 8 in Cairo: the Temples of Abu Simbel.

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, Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Free Morning & Fly to Luxor

Fly to Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Board Your Cruise & Luxor’s East Bank

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5 Luxor’s West Bank & Sail to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

With your guide, visit Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Aswan Sightseeing & Optional Nubian Village

With your guide, visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Optional: a Nubian village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Abu Simbel & Fly to Cairo

With your guide, visit the Temples of Abu Simbel, the High Dam, Philae Temple and a Nubian village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

What's included

Included

  • Meet-and-greet and assistance by our representatives at airports
  • Guest relations support throughout your stay
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Domestic flights: Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
  • 1 night’s accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • All sightseeing in Cairo as private tours
  • All cruise sightseeing (shared with the our group)
  • Local English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your tours
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • Lunch during the Cairo tour at a quality local restaurant
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during transfers and sightseeing
  • Porterage where needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping (gratuities)
  • Any item not mentioned in the itinerary

Prices

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

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$2,240$2,370$3,479–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$2,875$3,005$5,675–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$2,725–$4,410$2,855
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$3,445–$5,707$3,575

Where you stay

Golden: Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort, MS Salacia Nile cruise, Sonesta St George Nile Cruise, Triumph Luxury or similar. Diamond: DWA Nile Cruise, Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similar.

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

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