Overview
Tour Description
An unhurried 8-day Egypt tour built for senior travelers: private transfers, short internal flights instead of long drives, a 5-star hotel in Cairo and four nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Each day has one main outing and plenty of rest.
Highlights
- the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, full board
- Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Philae Temple and the High Dam
- Private transfers and Egyptologist guides throughout
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
Our representative meets you at the arrival gate, helps with the visa and luggage, and drives you to your 5-star hotel. If you feel up to it, you can join an optional dinner cruise on the Nile in the evening.
Meals: Dinner. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 2: The pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Your guide collects you from the hotel lobby for the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The day is paced for comfort, with time to sit and shade where it helps. After lunch you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, which has lifts, wide level galleries and seating throughout, and holds the full Tutankhamun collection.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 3: Fly to Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple, board your cruise
A short flight takes you to Luxor, where your Egyptologist meets you for Karnak, the largest place of worship ever built, and Luxor Temple. Then you board your 5-star Nile cruise for lunch and a quiet afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Luxor.
Day 4: The West Bank and sail to Edfu
After breakfast you cross to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Back on board, the ship sails south through the Esna lock while you have tea on the sun deck.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo
Day 6: Aswan
You visit the High Dam above Lake Nasser and take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, the temple of Isis rebuilt stone by stone on Agilkia Island. The afternoon is free on the sun deck.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise, Aswan.
Day 7: Fly back to Cairo
After breakfast you leave the boat and fly from Aswan to Cairo. The evening is free to rest or shop near your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast your driver takes you to Cairo airport and our team helps you check in.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- Meet and assist at Cairo airport on arrival and departure
- 3 nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel with breakfast
- 4 nights on a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise, full board
- Flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Egyptologist guides for all sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Meals as listed
- Taxes and service charges
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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FAQs
How much does this tour cost?
It depends on group size: $12,000 (1 person), $10,000 (2 to 3 people), $8,000 (4 to 8 people), $7,000 (9 to 15 people), $5,000 (16 to 35 people) per person.
Is this tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?
Yes, for most. There are no long drives, transfers are private, and the guide sets the pace. Some tombs have steep ramps, and you can skip any part and wait in the shade. Tell us your needs and we will plan around them.
Can I add Abu Simbel or a balloon flight?
Yes, both are optional extras.
Do I need a visa?
US and UK citizens can get a visa on arrival at Cairo airport or an e-visa before travel. We help with it on arrival.
Are your tours suitable for seniors?
Yes. They are paced gently, with private transfers and flights.
