Classic Egypt Tours 8 days · 7 nights

Pyramids and Nile Escape Program

Cairo Giza Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khufu, Giza

The Grand Hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum

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Length: 8 days · 7 nights
Places: 5 places
Package: Private tour
Departs: Every Saturday, Sunday and Thursday
On the Nile: 4 nights

Pyramids and Nile Escape Program is a private 8-day, 7-night tour by air. You see the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, fly to Luxor and sail four nights to Aswan on the Oberoi Zahra, visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, then fly back to Cairo. Cairo hotels are Marriott Mena House or Steigenberger Pyramids.

Egypt's classic route without long road or rail journeys: three nights in Cairo for the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, domestic flights to Luxor and back from Aswan, and four nights on the Oberoi Zahra visiting Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae.

Combine the sights of Cairo with a five-day Nile cruise. A good choice for anyone who loves history. Experience the best Egypt tour, visiting all of Egypt’s top highlights attractions scattered across the desert and range from famous pyramids to forgotten temples only in 8 days. The beginning in Cairo, where you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then fly to Luxor and board a Nile cruise to see the temples and the river scenery between Luxor and Aswan. During this tour, enjoy a luxurious accommodation, your choice of traditional hotel or boutique hotel, mesmeric history, and a seductive charm that will have you leaving Egypt in astonishment.

Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple with your personal guide
Grand Egyptian Museum, about 2 km from the pyramid complex
Fly to Luxor for Karnak and Luxor Temple, then board the Oberoi Zahra
Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
Horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, then Kom Ombo's double temple
Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple in Aswan before flying to Cairo

Where you sleep

Cairo3 nights Nile cruise4 nights

Day by day

Day1 Arrival in Cairo Night in Cairo

Welcome to the mystical land of Egypt, where the Pharaohs ruled for thousands of years. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, the tour manager will meet and assist you. Then transfer through the busy streets of Cairo in a private air-conditioned modern coach. Once reaching the chosen hotel according to the accommodation plan whether it will be overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza like Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or in Khan El Khalili, like Le Riad Luxury Boutique Hotel, the tour manager will assist you with check-in and double-check your itinerary with you to establish and confirm the pick-up times for the activities during the tour.
Welcome drink included.
Day2 Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum Night in Cairo BreakfastLunch

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. Return back to your hotel.
Day3 Domestic Flight to Luxor - East Bank Sightseeing Night in Luxor BreakfastLunchDinner

After breakfast, check-out and leaving Cairo, head to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet the tour manager early in the morning to accompany you to Cairo International Airport for the flight to Luxor. Arrival in Luxor, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned coach to the luxurious Nile cruise, that will offer a unique experience cruising on the Nile with high-quality service, and accommodation during your stay. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before heading out to the first stop in Upper Egypt which is visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at the East Bank. Transfer back to the Nile cruise and enjoy a warm and hand-crafted dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.
Day4 Luxor: the West Bank Tour Night in Luxor BreakfastLunchDinner

Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. Finish the day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After finishing your visits at the West Bank, return back to your cruise and start sailing to Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail; take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.
Visits: Royal Cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight on board in Edfu.
Day5 Edfu and Kom Ombo visit Night in Aswan BreakfastLunchDinner

Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. The countryside here is green and fertile, planted with bananas and date palms. After visit, head back to the Nile cruise and start sailing to the second stop of the day, Kom Ombo.
Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After the visit, head back to the cruise and enjoy an appetizing lunch while sailing to Aswan. By the end of the day, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.
Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo.
Day6 Aswan Sightseeing Night in Aswan BreakfastLunchDinner

Enjoy another delicious breakfast on board while sailing to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with a visit to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After the visits, heading back to the cruise and enjoy dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful waters.
Visits: The Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae.
Day7 Fly to Cairo - Optional Tour to Abu Simbel Night in Cairo Breakfast

Enjoy last morning on cruise with one last scrumptious breakfast on board surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo where you will be met upon arrival and get transferred to the hotel for a night before departure in the Land of Pharaohs.
* Optional Group tour by Coach to Abu Simbel Temples (price on request).
Day8 Cairo: End of tour Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, with some free time before your flight. After check out, you’ll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

During the trip, the tour guide reserves the right to adjust the itinerary if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, impassable wadis, the health or well-being of participants, or vehicle issues. These changes are made in the interest of your safety and comfort. Therefore, we kindly ask for your understanding, as the exact order of the itinerary cannot be guaranteed. However, our team and agency remain committed to covering all program highlights whenever possible.

What’s included

Included

Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport by our representatives upon arrival
Ongoing assistance from our guest relations team during stay
Transfers by air-conditioned coaches
Domestic flights (from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo)
Hotel accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including daily breakfast
Cruise accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star superior Nile Cruise ship, full board
All sightseeing as mentioned in the below program with entrance fees
Experienced tour guide during the tours
Meals as mentioned in the program
Daily 01 bottle of water during the tours outside of the hotel or the Nile cruise
Taxes & service charges

Not included

International flight
Egypt Entry visa
Personal expenses
Optional tours not mentioned in the program
Tips

Where you stay

Terms

Children policy

Infants up to 2 years old: free of charge.

Children from 2 to 5.99 years old: 25% of the adult price.

Children from 6 to 11.99 years old: 50% of the adult price.

Children from 12 years old: the adult price applies.

The children policy applies to children sharing their parents’ room (a maximum of one child per room). If the programme includes a flight, the child’s flight is charged.

Booking and payment

Only 25% of the total price is required on confirmation, to secure hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flights and other travel services.

The rest can be paid up to two days before arrival, or in cash on arrival to your tour manager.

Tips during tours

Tipping for good service is customary in Egypt, though not mandatory. It is always appreciated and entirely at your discretion.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel, the following charges apply:

From the date of booking until 61 days before arrival: 15% of the total package price.

60 to 31 days before arrival: 35% of the total package price.

30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the total package price.

14 to 1 days before arrival: 100% of the total package price.

Airline charges follow the airlines’ own terms and conditions, and refunds carry a 5% bank fee. Cancellation terms may differ for group bookings, by the time of booking, or for customised itineraries.

Force majeure

Your safety comes first. If an official “Do Not Travel” advisory is issued by a government or an airline for your destination, you can choose a full refund of the tour package or, in some cases, a travel credit for any of our destinations, applied to a future booking.

Only airline cancellation or change fees, under the airline’s terms, and bank charges on the deposit apply.

Questions

Which hotels and Nile cruise are included?

In Cairo you stay three nights with breakfast at Marriott Mena House on the Diamond option or Steigenberger Pyramids on the Golden option. The Nile cruise is the Oberoi Zahra, four nights from Luxor to Aswan on full board, with time to relax on board as you sail between Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

Are the domestic flights included?

Yes. The flights from Cairo to Luxor on day three and from Aswan back to Cairo on day seven are included, which keeps travel time short. International flights and the Egypt entry visa are not included. Children's airfare on the domestic flights is charged separately.

Is Abu Simbel included?

Abu Simbel is not part of the standard programme. It is offered as an optional group excursion by coach from Aswan on day seven, before your flight back to Cairo. Because the tour is private, we can also discuss building Abu Simbel into a customised version of the itinerary.

Which days does it depart?

The Pyramids and Nile Escape Program runs every Saturday, Sunday and Thursday. Send us your preferred arrival date and group size and we will confirm the nearest departure and price it for you. Because the tour is private, we can also discuss a customised version if none of these days fits your travel plans.

How is this different from the budget version?

This version flies between Cairo and Upper Egypt and spends four nights on the Nile cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan. The budget programme uses the overnight sleeper train in both directions and has three cruise nights from Aswan to Luxor, departing on Saturdays and Wednesdays.

How do I book, and can children join?

Send us your travel dates and group size and we will price the trip for you. A 25% deposit on confirmation secures hotels and services; the balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash on arrival to your tour manager. Infants under 2 travel free. Children aged 2 to 5.99 pay 25% of the adult rate and children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50%, provided they share their parents' room (maximum one child per room). From age 12 the adult rate applies.

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