Egypt Classic Horizons 8 Days
This 8-day Egypt itinerary links Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with a Nile cruise between them. It begins with time in Cairo for the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then continues south by flight to Aswan for Philae before boarding the cruise. Along the river, the route includes Kom Ombo, Edfu and the sailing stretch through Esna, then finishes in Luxor with the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahri and the Dendera temple complex. The trip is designed for small groups and includes guided sightseeing throughout. Accommodation is in central, convenient hotels on land and a 5-star Nile cruise for three nights. Meals and transport are arranged as part of the tour, keeping the focus on Egypt’s major ancient sites and the pace of travel between them.
Key details
8 days
7 nights
Route
Egypt
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
8 days
Travel style
Small groups
Destination
Egypt
Highlights
- Small group travel
- Ancient Egyptian landmarks
- Cairo, Aswan and Luxor
- Three nights on the Nile
Itinerary
- 1
Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo airport and meet the local representative for assistance with arrival formalities. Transfer to your hotel and settle in for the night.No meals - 2
Cairo
Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, visit the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids and the Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a guided visit before returning to your Cairo hotel.Breakfast, Lunch - 3
Aswan
Philae and Nile Cruise
Fly to Aswan and visit the Temple of Philae. Transfer to your Nile cruise and settle on board for the first night on the river.Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Central, convenient hotel accommodation
- Three nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
- Domestic flights Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided sightseeing with an English-speaking Egyptologist
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners as listed
- Tours in Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor
- Meal options available on request
What's not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Entry visa for Egypt
- Entrance fees
- Optional excursions
- Tips
- Drinks with meals
Dates & availability
Select departure month and travellers.
Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.