Giza & the Museum
Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 10 Days Egypt Classic Tour (Standard Category)
Two nights in Cairo, a sleeper train, a Luxor hotel night, 4 nights on a Standard category ship to Aswan and a last night ashore.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Route
- Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
- Nile cruise
- 4 nights Luxor to Aswan, Standard category, full board
- Transport
- Sleeper train, Nile cruise, one domestic flight
From, per person$1,5806 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
The classic route in ten days, with a Standard category ship and a sleeper train in place of a flight south. Luxor has a hotel night before the ship, so the east bank and the west bank each get a day to themselves. The ship then sails 4 nights to Aswan.
After you leave the ship by 8:00 on day 9, one more hotel night in Aswan lets you see Elephantine Island on land without a flight to catch. The ship sails on fixed weekly days, and the sleeper departure is chosen to match.
It suits travellers who want the whole classic route at a moderate pace and who accept a night train. It does not suit anyone who wants Abu Simbel, which is not in this plan; see our 9-day Abu Simbel option.
Sleeper train
A sleeper train to Luxor
Karnak & Luxor Temple
A day of their own
Valley of the Kings
With Hatshepsut's terraces on another day
Standard Nile ship
4 nights on a Standard category ship, full board
Aswan sights
Philae, the High Dam and Elephantine Island
Your route
1Cairo2 nights
2Luxor1 night
3Aswan1 night
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · CairoArrival in Cairo
Arrival. Your guide waits beyond customs. A short drive in the private air-conditioned vehicle brings you to the hotel, where you check in.
Rest of the day. You meet again tomorrow morning. Lunch and dinner are not included today, and the guide can suggest places near the hotel. The driver loads your luggage into the vehicle, and bottled water is provided. Check-in is at the hotel on arrival.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · CairoGiza plateau
Morning. The whole morning is for the pyramids and the Sphinx, which dates to the reign of Khafre. Your private Egyptologist guide explains the monuments, and the entrance fees for the sites on the plan are included. The vehicle waits between stops.
Afternoon. After lunch you visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, designed by Imhotep for King Djoser. Lunch is not included, so the guide helps you choose a place. You return to the same hotel in Cairo. Bottled water is provided during the day, and your guide stays with you at both sites and answers questions as you go.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Cairo - 3
Day 3 · CairoGrand Egyptian Museum, night train
Morning. You check out of the hotel and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. It has the 11 m statue of Ramesses II in its Grand Hall. The Tutankhamun galleries come next. Your guide goes through both, and the entrance fee is included.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place.
Evening. The driver takes you and your luggage to the station in the evening. Dinner is served on the sleeper to Luxor, in a two-berth compartment. We confirm the station and departure time when we book.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Overnight on the train - 4
Day 4 · LuxorArrival in Luxor, Karnak
Morning. You arrive in Luxor in the morning, and breakfast on the train is included. Your guide and driver meet you, and you check in to the hotel after a rest.
Afternoon. Karnak is the afternoon visit. The Precinct of Amun-Re is the largest of the precincts there, with colossal statues, and your guide leads you to the Hypostyle Hall. The entrance fee is included. Lunch and dinner are not included today, and the guide helps you choose places to eat. Bottled water is provided, and your guide stays with you at the temple.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Luxor - 5
Day 5 · LuxorWest bank, board the ship
Morning. The Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple fill the morning. Your guide explains the tombs that are open. The valley entrance is included, but the tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses VI need separate tickets and are not included. You check out of the hotel first.
Afternoon. Luxor Temple comes next, with the Ramesses II colossi at its first pylon. Lunch is not included, so the guide helps you choose a place. You board the ship in the afternoon, and the driver brings your luggage to it.
Evening. Dinner is on board and is included. The ship is your home for four nights.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Overnight on the ship - 6
Day 6 · EdfuSailing and Edfu
Morning. The ship sails during the night and moors at Edfu in the morning, after breakfast on board. You tour the Horus temple, which sat under up to 12 m of sand and silt until clearing began in 1860. Your guide reads the walls with you, and the entrance fee is included.
Afternoon. The rest of the day is on the river. Lunch and dinner are on board, as the cruise is full board. Your luggage stays in your cabin. Bottled water is provided, and your guide stays with you at the temple.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight on the ship - 7
Day 7 · Kom OmboKom Ombo
Morning. The next stop is Kom Ombo, a double temple. Your guide explains the two halves, and the entrance fee is included. Breakfast is on board.
Afternoon. Then the ship continues south. The sun deck is open all afternoon. Lunch and dinner are on board. Drinks and extras are paid on board and are not included. Bottled water is provided on the visit. The ship sails on fixed weekly days, so the stops follow its schedule. Your luggage stays in your cabin, so there is nothing to pack tonight.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight on the ship - 8
Day 8 · AswanArrival in Aswan, Philae and High Dam
Morning. The ship docks in Aswan in the morning. A boat takes you to Philae, with your guide explaining the temple. The boat and entrance fees are included.
Afternoon. The High Dam stop follows. Lunch and dinner are on board. This is your last night on board, so pack your bags tonight. Drinks and extras are paid on board and are not included. Bottled water is provided on the visits, and your guide stays with you at both sites. Tomorrow you vacate the cabin by 8:00 and move to a hotel in Aswan.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight on the ship - 9
Day 9 · AswanLeave the ship, Elephantine Island
Morning. Vacate the cabin by 8:00, after breakfast on board. The driver takes your luggage to the hotel. You take a boat to Elephantine Island and walk through it with your guide.
Afternoon. Lunch and dinner are not included, and the guide helps you choose places. You check in to your hotel in Aswan, and you sleep there tonight, so you have no flight to catch on the day you leave the ship. Bottled water is provided, and your guide helps you find a place to eat if you ask.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Overnight in Aswan - 10
Day 10 · CairoFly to Cairo, departure
Departure. You check out and the private vehicle takes you to the airport. The flight to Cairo is a short domestic one, and it is included. We choose the departure to suit your international flight and confirm it when we book.
Your guide meets you in Cairo for the airport transfer. Lunch is not included. Breakfast at the hotel is included before you leave, and the driver handles your luggage.
- Drop-offPrivate transfer to the airport or station
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast
Departure
How much does this 10-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $2,530 | $2,975 | $3,865 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $1,975 | $2,325 | $3,020 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $1,740 | $2,045 | $2,660 |
| 6 or more travellers | $1,580 | $1,860 | $2,415 |
In US dollars, per person, for a private trip. The price in your written quote, made for your dates and group, is the one that counts. International flights are not included. Choose a hotel level in the booking box to see the total for your group.
Where you’ll stay
Cairo · 2 nights
Hotel with breakfast.
Sleeper train · 1 night
An overnight sleeper train between the cities.
Luxor · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
Nile cruise · 4 nights
Standard category ship, full board. See the ships
Aswan · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
What’s included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- 4 hotel nights with breakfast (Cairo 2, Luxor 1, Aswan 1)
- Sleeper train Cairo to Luxor, two-berth compartment, dinner and breakfast on board
- 4 nights on a Standard category Nile ship, full board
- Domestic flight Aswan to Cairo
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water, taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and Egypt visa
- Extra-ticket tombs (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses VI) and other optional tickets
- Optional tours and drinks
- Drinks and extras paid on board
- Tips
Booking policies
Important information
- International flights, the Egypt visa, extra-ticket tombs, optional tours, drinks and tips are not included.
- Programs can start on any day. We may change a time, route or hotel for reasons we cannot control, and offer you the closest alternative.
- You need a valid passport and the right visa for your nationality. Apply on the official Egyptian eVisa portal.
- Tell us about any health, mobility or diet need before you book, so that we can plan around it.
Payment and deposit
- Prices are in US dollars and the price in your written quote is the one that counts.
- The deposit is 30 percent of the total price (50 percent for trips that start from 18 December to 5 January).
- The balance is due 15 days before arrival. If you book later than that, the full amount confirms the booking.
- Payment instructions come with your written quote.
Cancellation and refund
Send every cancellation by email so that we can confirm it in writing. The charge is a percentage of the tour price, and anything you paid above it is refunded.
| Days before arrival | Normal dates | 18 Dec to 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|
| Until 61 days | 20% | 35% |
| 60 to 31 days | 35% | 50% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 75% |
| 14 to 1 days, or no-show | 100% | 100% |
A bank and payment fee of 6 percent is deducted from every refund. Full rules: terms and policies.
Children
- Children under 3 travel free.
- Children from 3 to 11.99 years pay 50 percent of the tour price.
- From 12 years, travellers pay the adult price.
Please give the age of every child at the time of travel when you ask for a quote.
Travel tips
Good to know before you go
Best time
October to April is the comfortable season. The Christmas and New Year weeks (18 December to 5 January) sell out first.
Visa
Many passports get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival in Cairo. Check yours before you fly.
What to pack
Light layers, a hat, sunscreen and closed shoes. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
Money & tipping
Cards work in hotels; carry small notes for tips. Tipping is expected but not included.
Traveller reviews
What our travellers say
A Fantastic Tour of Egypt
“The entire trip was seamlessly executed.”
Best tour guide!!
“He made our trip to the pyramids and Alexandria fun and memorable.”
Amazing 2 week trip
“My friends and I spent two weeks in Egypt and he was with us every step of the way.”
FAQ
Questions about this trip
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp and a real person from our team will answer.
Is Abu Simbel included?
No. It is a separate day, either a short flight or a long road trip from Aswan. We can add it on day 9.
What does the Standard category change?
Only the ship category. The sites are the same as on a Deluxe ship.
Why a hotel night in Luxor before boarding?
The sleeper arrives in the morning, and the ship checks in at 12:00. One hotel night gives you the east bank at a calm pace.
Is the last night in Aswan needed?
It avoids a flight on the day you leave the ship at 8:00, and gives you Elephantine Island.
Add a day
Day tours you can add to this trip
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- Free enquiry, no payment now
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6 Hours Luxor
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi Private Day Tour
- Private guide and car
- Free enquiry, no payment now
- Quote usually within 24 hours
12 Hours Abu Simbel, Aswan
Abu Simbel Day Tour from Aswan by Road or Flight
- Private guide and car
- Free enquiry, no payment now
- Quote usually within 24 hours
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