Egypt Explorer with Nile Cruise

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The entire trip was well planned. The only change I would recommend is to delete the sleeper train from the itinerary. It was not comfortable, and my companion got very sick with the motion of the train.

Anonymous | Traveled in April

4 - Very Good

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8 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

48 peopleMaximum group size

5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Cairo, Egypt

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Highlights

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx

Enjoy a ride on the scenic overnight train from Cairo to Aswan

Visit High Dam and Philae Temple, sail on the Nile in a traditional felucca

Visit Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to two gods

Explore the imposing Karnak Temple Complex

See the Memnon Colossi and visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Itinerary

Uncover ancient icons and everyday magic with the ultimate Egypt itinerary through the land of the pharaohs. From the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx to the buzzing streets of Cairo and the timeless Nile, this trip serves up the must-sees with loads of freedom to shape your journey your way. Visit temples and tombs, take a scenic sleeper train and choose from epic extras—like Abu Simbel, Alexandria or a belly dancing dinner cruise. It’s all the magic of Egypt, minus the hassle and full of choice.

day 1Arrive Cairo

Touch down in Cairo and kick things off with a welcome mocktail alongside your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Settle into your hotel, swap first impressions and take in the citys unmistakable buzz. Outside, traffic hums, minarets rise above the rooftops and the Nile cuts through a capital where ancient history and everyday life sit side by side. Tonight is all about getting comfortable, meeting your crew and getting excited for pyramids, temples and plenty of big Egypt moments still to come.

Location Visited

Cairo

Accommodation

Flamenco

day 2Cairo and Overnight Train

day 3Arrive Aswan and Nile Cruise

day 4Nile Cruise

day 5Nile Cruise

day 6Disembark

day 7Free Day in Cairo

day 8Depart Cairo

What's Included

Accommodation

Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Meals

Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Transport

Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional DriverThe services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey

Others

City orientation toursAudio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiencesOvernight train from Cairo to AswanFlight from Luxor to CairoThreenight luxury Nile CruiseExtensive variety of Choice Experiences

What's Excluded

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Apr 28, 2026

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