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5 Days Egypt Tours

From $900 per person
Duration
5 days
Runs
Every day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor

Overview

A private 5-day trip through Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with your own Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise and every transfer arranged.

Cairo & Nile Cruise Short Escape (5 Days) covers Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor at a comfortable pace. Each day is planned around the sights, with a private Egyptologist guide and driver, and the hotel accommodation you choose: 3★, 4★, 5★ or Luxury Hotel.

The day-by-day plan below is our usual routing. Your planner can move days, add a night or swap a visit to suit you.

Every trip is private: just your group, your guide and your driver. Send us your dates and we will confirm availability and the final price, usually within 24 hours.

  • Giza Pyramids & The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Philae Temple & Aswan High Dam — Discover the island sanctuary of Isis and engineering marvels.
  • Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples — Explore unique double-decker ruins and the best-preserved temple of Horus.
  • Luxor West Bank & Karnak Temple — Walk in the footsteps of pharaohs across the Valley of the Kings and monumental pillared halls.

Day by day

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  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cairo, Giza Pyramids & The Grand Egyptian MuseumCairo

    Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet our representative for assistance with airport formalities. Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. meet your professional Egyptologist tour guide and begin exploring the legendary monuments of ancient Egypt. Giza Pyramids Complex Discover the magnificent pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, among the most extraordinary architectural achievements in human history. The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple Stand before the iconic Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple of King Khafre, where ancient royal funerary rituals once took place. Enjoy a memorable camel ride and capture beautiful photographs with the pyramids as your backdrop. Lunch Break Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your sightseeing. The Grand Egyptian Museum Explore the remarkable Grand Egyptian Museum, where ancient treasures and modern exhibition spaces bring Egypt's fascinating history to life. Admire the colossal statue of Ramses II, the Hanging Obelisk, and the extraordinary treasures of Tutankhamun. transfer to your hotel and relax.

    • Overnight: Cairo Hotel
    • Meals: Lunch
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  2. Day 2

    Discover Aswan & the Magnificent Temples Aswan

    Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. After arriving at Aswan Airport, meet your professional Egyptologist tour guide and begin your journey through the remarkable landmarks of southern Egypt. Aswan City Highlights: Aswan High Dam: Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a major engineering achievement that transformed water management and electricity production in Egypt. The Unfinished Obelisk: Discover the ancient granite quarry and learn how Egyptian craftsmen worked with enormous stone blocks to create monumental obelisks. Philae Temple: Explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and admired for its elegant architecture and fascinating mythology. Board Your Nile Cruise: Transfer to your luxury Nile cruise and check in to your cabin. Enjoy lunch on board, then relax while admiring the peaceful scenery of the Nile. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board in Aswan.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (according to cruise arrangements)
    • Overnight: Nile Cruise
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  3. Day 3

    Kom Ombo and Edfu templesKom Ombo and Edfu

    Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile cruise continues its journey through the historic landscapes of Upper Egypt. Depending on your cruise itinerary, visit the remarkable temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Kom Ombo Temple Discover the unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, featuring fascinating reliefs and insights into ancient Egyptian religious beliefs. Edfu Temple Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the finest surviving examples of ancient Egyptian temple architecture. Return to your cruise and enjoy lunch, dinner, and relaxing moments on deck as the vessel continues toward Luxor according to its sailing schedule.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Overnight: Nile Cruise
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  4. Day 4

    Discover Luxor's West BankLuxor

    After breakfast on board, explore the extraordinary monuments of Luxor's West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt's most celebrated royal sites. Valley of the Kings Discover the royal tombs of the pharaohs, decorated with colorful scenes and inscriptions reflecting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Visit the magnificent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, admired for its elegant terraces and dramatic setting beneath towering limestone cliffs. Colossi of Memnon Admire the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, enduring landmarks that once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple. Return to your Nile cruise and enjoy the remaining time relaxing on board.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
    • Overnight: Nile Cruise
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  5. Day 5

    Karnak Temple &Luxor TempleLuxor to Cairo

    Enjoy breakfast on board before exploring the magnificent landmarks of Luxor. Karnak Temple Complex: Discover the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, renowned for its towering columns, grand gateways, and remarkable architecture that reflects the glory of ancient Egyptian civilization. Luxor Temple: Continue to Luxor Temple, an impressive ancient sanctuary famous for its majestic statues, elegant colonnades, and fascinating history. Travel to Cairo & International Departure: After completing your sightseeing, transfer from Luxor to Cairo. Proceed to Cairo International Airport for your international departure flight back home, taking with you unforgettable memories of Egypt’s timeless wonders.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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What's included

Included

  • Airport meet & assist
  • private A/C transport
  • private Egyptologist guide
  • entrance fees for listed sites
  • meals as listed
  • domestic flights/ sleeping train as listed
  • bottled water
  • taxes
  • 1 night Cairo
  • 3 nights cruise

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt visa
  • tips
  • drinks
  • optional activities
  • travel insurance

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Your route

  1. Cairo & Giza · 1 nightDay 1Pyramids · then a short flight
  2. Aswan · 1 night on boardDay 2Philae · then sail on the Nile
  3. Kom Ombo · 1 night on boardDay 3Kom Ombo temple · then sail on the Nile
  4. Luxor · 1 night on boardDay 4Karnak · then a short flight
  5. Cairo & GizaDay 5Pyramids
  • Overnight stop
  • Nile cruise
  • Flight
  • Famous sight

Good to know

How do I book and how much is the deposit?

Send a booking request with your dates and we confirm availability and the final price, usually within 24 hours. Multi-day trips and cruises need a 50% deposit to confirm, with the balance due before you travel. Day tours and shore excursions are paid in full when you book.

What if I need to cancel or change my trip?

Changes are usually possible, depending on how close to the date you ask and on hotel and cruise rules. Refunds follow our cancellation policy, which you will see before you pay. Please see our policy page for the exact terms, and talk to your planner first: we will always try to move dates before you cancel.

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From / person

$900

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