Overview
Tour Description
A first taste of Egypt in eight days, with the comfort of a 5-star hotel in Cairo and an upper-deck cabin on a 5-star Nile cruise. You see the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, fly to Aswan, sail four nights to Luxor, then finish in Coptic Cairo and the old bazaar.
Highlights
- The Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Tutankhamun’s gold mask at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- The High Dam, Philae and a felucca sail around Elephantine Island
- 4 nights in an upper-deck cabin on a 5-star Nile cruise
- Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak and Luxor Temple
- The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Queens
- Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
Your tour manager and driver meet you at Cairo International Airport and take you to your 5-star hotel, where they go through the itinerary with you.
Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Your Egyptologist takes you to the Giza Plateau, about 30 minutes from central Cairo. You can go inside one of the pyramids or ride a camel for an extra fee, then cross the plateau to the panorama point for photos of all three pyramids, and visit the Sphinx. In the afternoon your guide introduces the highlights of the Grand Egyptian Museum, led by Tutankhamun’s gold mask, before giving you time to explore.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 3: Fly to Aswan, the High Dam, Philae and a felucca sail
A morning flight takes you to Aswan, where you board your 5-star Nile cruise. You visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, the temple of Isis, then sail around Elephantine Island in a felucca.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 4: Kom Ombo and Edfu
Day 5: Karnak and Luxor Temple
In Luxor you tour Karnak, built and enlarged by generations of pharaohs over more than 2,000 years, and Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for the festivals of Amun.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor West Bank
You see the Colossi of Memnon, then the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens. Back on board, the afternoon is free.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 7: Fly to Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
You leave the ship and fly back to Cairo. In Coptic Cairo you visit the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt, and learn about Egypt’s Christian community. Then you wander the alleys of Khan el-Khalili and try your hand at haggling for souvenirs.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 8: Fly home
After breakfast we take you to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure
- 3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo with breakfast
- 4 nights in an upper-deck cabin on a 5-star Nile cruise, full board
- Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- All sightseeing in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Porters where needed
- All taxes and service charges
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks with meals
- Optional tours
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
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FAQs
How much does the 8-day Taste of Egypt tour cost?
It depends on group size: $4,700 per person for a solo traveler, $3,000 each for 2 to 3, $2,800 for 4 to 8, $2,500 for 9 to 15 and $2,000 for 16 or more.
Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?
Yes, with a separate ticket bought on site. Guides cannot go inside with you, so they explain everything beforehand.
Is Abu Simbel included?
Not on this itinerary, but it can be added in Aswan on day 4 morning before the ship sails.
What is an upper-deck cabin?
A cabin on the higher passenger deck, with better views and less engine noise than the lower decks.
How much does a 8-day Egypt tour cost?
Our 8-day tours start from 0 per person. Prices depend on season, hotel level and group size.
