This private 8 day Egypt tour links Cairo and the Nile Valley the classic way – by overnight sleeper train. After a full day at the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, you ride the train south to Aswan and board a cruise ship for three nights, visiting Philae and the High Dam, the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, and the great sites of Luxor before the train takes you back to Cairo.
| Package | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Per person | From USD 1,350 |
Your exact price depends on your dates, group size and choice of hotel and cruise – we confirm it in our reply to your enquiry.
This is an enquiry-only package: tell us your dates, group size and hotel preference in the enquiry form, and we will reply with a confirmed price and availability. You can also contact us or call +201000569259 / +201221418581.
Prefer to fly? See one week in Egypt with domestic flights, or take more time with the 10-day Grand Tour of Egypt. More: Classic Egypt tours · Nile cruises.
8 days / 7 nights
Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
2 nights Cairo hotel (B&B), 3 nights Nile cruise (full board), 2 nights sleeper train (half board) – hotel category of your choice: 4-star, 5-star standard or 5-star luxury
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Booking: send the enquiry form with your dates and we will confirm the price and availability. Visa: many nationalities can get a visa on arrival – check the current rules for your passport, which should be valid for at least 6 months. Peak dates: a supplement applies over Christmas, New Year and Easter. Itinerary: the order of visits may change to match the Nile cruise sailing schedule. Cancellation: free up to 48 hours before.
Meet-and-assist at Cairo airport, help with the visa and immigration process and transfer to your hotel.
A full day at the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Arrive in Aswan and board your cruise. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan.
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by Sobek and Haroeris, then sail on to Edfu.
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, pass the Esna lock and sail to Luxor. Your Luxor visits – Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut – are scheduled around the cruise timetable.
Disembark after breakfast (optional hot air balloon ride), then take the overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon, or add an optional tour of Saqqara and Memphis or Old Cairo.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
Giza Pyramids · Aswan · Luxor · Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise. Starts and ends at Cairo International Airport.
