Egypt: Pyramids, Temples & the Nile Tour with 8 Reviews by G Adventures

10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Highlights

Explore the Pyramids of Giza the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel.

Cruise the Nile on a traditional dahabiya sail boat and experience life along the Nile at a slower pace.

Visit Luxor temple at night.

Enjoy a meal with a local family in Aswan.

Dive into Egypt's fascinating history while looking at artifacts and mummies at the Egyptian Museum.

Itinerary

Egypt’s ancient wonders come alive on the "Egypt: Pyramids, Temples & the Nile" tour—a ten-day journey that goes far beyond the ordinary sightseeing trip. Starting and ending in Cairo, you’ll marvel at legendary archaeological treasures, from the awe-inspiring pyramids to temples that line the mighty Nile.

But there’s more: spend five nights on a traditional dahabiya sailboat, where the river’s gentle sounds and Egypt’s countryside create a timeless backdrop. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family in Aswan, and explore Cairo’s celebrated Egyptian Museum.

The unique selling point? Deep cultural immersion—inviting you not only to see Egypt, but to truly experience its rhythms, flavors, and hospitality. For explorers seeking a trip that lingers in the memory, this tour is unmatched.

day 1 - Cairo

Famous for pyramids, temples and pharaohs, Egypt is so much more than its monuments and rich history, the deep-rooted culture makes it a very special place to explore. From chaotic Cairo to charming Nile riverbank villages, the people are warm and they sincerely open their hearts to visitors. We welcome you to Egypt, and invite you to be charmed by Egypt's 6000-plus years of living traditions.
Arrive to Cairo at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a local restaurant perched overlooking the Pyramids.

Meal:Dinner

Accomodation:Cairo Pyramids Steigenberger Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Arrival Transfer

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Giza

Imagine you are back in time joining the first scientist in documenting the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Set eyes on these impressive structures and try to picture them half-submerged in sand ready to be discovered. While none of this was new to the locals, foreigners were seeing them for the first time, just like you now are.
Start the day in Giza, exploring the Great Pyramid site and the Sphinx. Later head to Sakkara, a vast complex of Pyramids and Tombs from the Old Kingdom.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Cairo Pyramids Steigenberger Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr Distance : 69 km

Included Activities:Great Pyramid of King Khufu Duration : 2.5 hr, Sakkara Visit Duration : 2.0 hr

day 3 - Luxor

What was once a multi-week journey up the Nile now only takes a few hours to travel from Cairo to Luxor. However the amazement you feel is profound when your eyes first see the great temples of Egypt. You immediately understand why for centuries people have been coming here to explore and observe these incredible monuments.
Leave Cairo on an early morning flight to Luxor, then drive north to the temple complex of Dandara. Check in to our very own Nile River vessel called a dahabiya, our home for the next 5 nights, before heading out to explore the temples of Karnak and Luxor, both within the city.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 672 km

Included Activities:Dandara Temple Visit Duration : 2.0 hr, Tour of the East Bank - Karnak and Luxor Temples Duration : 2.5 hr

day 4 - Luxor

Step back in time as you set off on an early morning journey to explore the tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the temples of the West Bank. Rumours of ancient curses abound here and yet the real true curse is that you can never have enough time to explore each tomb. Rejoin our dahabiya, and set sail like the early explorers, continuing up the Nile.
An early start takes us to a local community G for Good project before the heat of the day sets in. Enjoy a home-hosted lunch, then head out to explore the Valley of the Kings. This afternoon, return to our dahabiya and depart up the Nile to Esna.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (or similar)

Included Activities:Funtasia Project Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Visit Duration : 3.0 hr - 5.0 hr

day 5 - Esna to Ramadi

Our sails are up and your first full Day of sailing on the Nile is ahead. Get ready to discover incredible sites and enjoy experience only possible on a dahabiya.
Sail from Esna to the cliff side tomb complex of El Kab, then continue sailing to the Temple of Edfu. Sail a bit further and we stop for the night and enjoy an Egyptian style barbecue on a remote Island in the middle of the Nile.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (or similar)

Included Activities:El Kab Visit Duration : 1.0 hr, Edfu Temple Visit Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr

day 6 - Ramadi to Herdyab Island

Our journey south continues. Today the Nile meanders along farmlands and small islands that have forever been bathed by rich nutrients, creating fertile land in a narrow green ribbon along the river's banks, surrounded by desert on both sides. Even if living here can be challenging, the people are always welcoming and smile at you when you meet.
Explore two places only possible by dahabiya. Stop at Besaw Island, a village in the Nile that has changed very little over time. Then sail up river to Gebal El Silseila and to Kom Ombo. Our day ends as we dock along the shore of Herdyab Island as the sun sets over the Nile valley.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (or similar)

Included Activities:Bisaw Village Visit Duration : 1.0 hr, Kom Ombo Temple Visit Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr, Gebal Silsila Visit Duration : 1.0 hr

day 7 - Herdyab Island to Aswan

The last Day sailing the Nile begins as you set sail for Aswan, the furthest South you can go by boat since the dam that formed Lake Nassar was built. As you approach Aswan the river gets busier and the city comes in view. Dotted with small islands, Aswan is our last stop on the Nile.
Sail to Aswan. After lunch, take a small local ferry to the other side of the river to explore Philea Temple then head over to a Nubian village and learn about Nubian culture.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (or similar)

Included Activities:Nubian Village Visit Duration : 1.0 hr, Philae Temple Visit Duration : 2.0 hr

day 8 - Aswan to Cairo

In 1964, the world united around the mission to save the Abu Simbel temple from being submerged forever in the rising waters of Lake Nassar. A global effort was put in place to dismantle and rebuild the temple at a site above the high water mark. That feat of humanity meant that these temples were saved for all of us to enjoy.
Transfer to the airport in the early morning for our short flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the temple complex and fly back to Aswan to connect to your flight to Cairo. Make your way to the hotel and enjoy a free evening.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 1.0 hr, Plane Duration : 0.5 hr, Plane Duration : 1.5 hr

Included Activity:Temple of Abu Simbel Visit Duration : 2.0 hr

day 9 - Cairo

There is nothing better than ending on a high note and today you will do just that. After having seen the temples, the pyramid and the tombs, today you get to see the great treasures of Egypt housed in The Grand Egyptian Museum. Then discover Cairo on your own terms, with two activity options to choose from for the rest of the day, one focused on the culture and history of Egypt and the other on food.
Transfer to The Grand Egyptian Museum for a morning tour then have a choice between two activity options to discover Cairo. Later, return to the hotel for a farewell dinner together along the Nile, with Cairo as our background.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo (or similar)

Included Activities:The Grand Egyptian Museum Guided Tour Duration : 2.5 hr, Egyptian Lunch & Historic Walk or Downtown Cairo Food & Walking Tour Duration : 4.0 hr - 6.0 hr

day 10 - Cairo

Your adventure comes to an end, and you can depart at any time today. You may be leaving Egypt behind, but the experiences you have will last forever.
Depart at any time, your departure transfer is included.

Meal:Breakfast

Transport:Departure Transfer

Included Activity:Departure Day

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (4 nts), Traditional Dahabiya Nile Sailing Boat (5 nts).

Meals

9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, Dahabiya, plane, walking.

Guide

Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, LuxorYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Nubian Village Visit, AswānYour OMG Day: Egyptian Lunch & Historic Walk or Downtown Cairo Food & Walking Tour, CairoComplimentary arrival transferWelcome dinnerGuided visit of Sakkara and and the Step Pyramid of ZoserGuided visit of the Pyramids of Giza and SphinxGuided visit to the temples of Dandara, Karnak and Luxor5-night traditional dahabiya sailing excursionGuided visit of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen HatshepsutGuided visit of the tomb complex of El Kab and the temples of Edfu and Kom OmboGuided visit of Philea Temple in AswanFly in and fly out Abu Simbel tourVisit the Grand Egyptian MuseumFarewell DinnerDeparture transferInternal flights and all transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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