Cairo & Nile River Tour — Luxor and Aswan

About Cairo & Nile River Tour — Luxor and Aswan

A classic Nile route exploring Ancient Egypt from one end to the other. See the pyramids and museum in Cairo, followed by temples along the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. This is the most comprehensive itinerary for anyone travelling to Egypt for its history. Program: Day 1 Arrival in Cairo; Day 2 Giza Pyramids and Sphinx; Day 3 Cairo – Saqqara – Memphis; Day 4 Cairo – Luxor; Day 5 Luxor – West Bank; Day 6 Luxor – Edfu – Kom Ombo; Day 7 Aswan; Day 8 Return. Departure dates: 10 February 2027, 10 June 2027, 10 October 2027. Price per person €1.100; child €770, infant €330.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — ARRIVAL IN CAIRO

Airport meet-and-greet and transfer to the hotel; free time depending on flight schedule.

Day 2 — GIZA PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX

Visiting the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure, along with the Sphinx. Museum visit in the afternoon.

Day 3 — CAIRO – SAQQARA – MEMPHIS

Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Saqqara necropolis, and the ancient capital Memphis. Free time in the evening at the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

Day 4 — CAIRO – LUXOR

Transfer to Luxor. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple are visited; overnight stay in the evening.

Day 5 — LUXOR – WEST BANK

The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon are visited. An optional hot air balloon tour at dawn can be arranged.

Day 6 — LUXOR – EDFU – KOM OMBO

Heading south along the Nile. Visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the double temple in Kom Ombo.

Day 7 — ASWAN

Aswan Dam, Obelisk and Philae Temple are visited. An optional Abu Simbel excursion can be arranged.

Day 8 — RETURN

Transfer to the airport according to flight time and return.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nile tour conducted on a cruise ship?

The Luxor–Aswan section of the itinerary can be arranged with cruise or hotel accommodation; which one applies is specified in the program prior to sale.

Is Abu Simbel included in the program?

Abu Simbel is an optional excursion; accessed from Aswan by road or air and subject to an additional fee.

When is the best time to go?

October–April is ideal. In summer, temperatures in Luxor and Aswan can exceed 40 °C.

Is a visa required?

Yes, a full tourist visa is required for this itinerary.

How many days does the Cairo & Nile River Tour — Luxor and Aswan last?

The tour is 7 nights 8 days.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: February 10, 2027, June 10, 2027, October 10, 2027. Starting from €1,100 per person.

What is included in the price?

Round-trip airfare and airport taxes, domestic transportation between Cairo and Luxor / Aswan, airport-hotel-airport transfers, 7 nights' accommodation (a ship or hotel on the Nile section), professional English-speaking guide, and travel health insurance are included in the price.

What is not included in the price?

Egypt tourist visa, Museum and archaeological site entrance fees, Hot air balloon and optional excursions, Personal expenses and single room supplement are not included in the price.

Are there child and infant rates?

Yes. Child price is €770, infant price is €330; the exact amount will appear at the booking step based on your selected date.

How are reservation and payment made?

Bookings are made on this page: after selecting the date and number of guests, you proceed to the payment step. Payment is made by credit card; installment options depending on your bank are listed at the payment step. Booking confirmation is sent via email.