The classic Egypt itinerary. Cairo first for the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, then a domestic flight to Luxor to join a Nile cruise boat down to Aswan.
The cruise is full-board and stops at the major temple sites along the river, so you unpack once and see Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan without changing hotels.
Day 1
Meet and assist at Cairo airport, transfer to the hotel, evening free.
Day 2
Full day at Giza — the three pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple — followed by Saqqara and Memphis.
Day 3
Morning at the museum, afternoon in Old Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Day 4
Morning flight to Luxor. Board the boat, then visit Karnak and Luxor temples in the afternoon.
Day 5
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then sail south.
Day 6
Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple at Kom Ombo, sailing on to Aswan overnight.
Day 7
High Dam, the granite quarries and Philae Temple by motorboat. Optional Abu Simbel excursion.
Day 8
Disembark and fly to Cairo. Final night and free time for shopping.
Day 9
Transfer to Cairo airport for the return flight.
8 nights in total. Exact properties are confirmed at the time of booking and may be swapped for an equivalent of the same standard.
| City | Hotel | Nights | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Nile-view city hotel | 3 | |
| Nile cruise | Five-star cruise boatFull board | 4 | |
| Cairo | Airport-area hotel | 1 |
A longer run at Egypt with Abu Simbel included rather than sold as an extra.
A short Umrah trip for travellers who cannot take long leave from work.
Ten nights at an unhurried pace, with four-star hotels close to both mosques.
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