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The Pyramids of Giza
5.0 on TripadvisorPrivate tour 5 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise
One night in Cairo, then a flight to Aswan and a 3-night Nile cruise to Luxor. Five days with a ship doing the travelling.
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Route
- Cairo, Aswan, Nile cruise to Luxor
- Nile cruise
- 3 nights Aswan to Luxor, full board
- Transport
- Domestic flight, Nile cruise
From, per person$7906 or more travellers · 3-star hotels
- Starts any day
- Free quote, no obligation
- Change anything you like
Why travellers choose this trip
This break puts the ship at the centre. Cairo gets one night, the flight south is a short domestic one, and you spend the next three nights on the Nile, full board.
The ship sails on fixed weekly days, so the Cairo day is set by the sailing. Temples are visited in the stretches when the ship stops.
It suits travellers who want the river more than the cities. Cairo is a single day, and you will not see the Egyptian Museum or the Luxor West Bank in depth.
Flight to Aswan
Domestic, Cairo to Aswan
Philae Temple
In Aswan
Kom Ombo & Edfu
The temples on the cruise
Karnak
At Luxor
Valley of the Kings
In Luxor
Your route
1Cairo1 night
2Aswan
3Nile cruise3 nights
4Luxor
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 · Giza, CairoArrival and Giza
Arrival. A guide meets you at the airport, and the private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the pyramids. Sightseeing starts straight after landing.
Giza. Your Egyptologist guide takes you to the pyramids and then the Sphinx, and explains what you are looking at. Entrance fees for the Giza sites are included.
Evening. You return to your hotel in Cairo and check in for the night. Dinner is not included, and the guide can suggest places to eat.
- ReceptionMeet and assist at the airport
- Pick-upPrivate transfer to your hotel
- MealsNone included
Overnight in Cairo - 2
Day 2 · Cairo to AswanFlight to Aswan and Philae
Morning. After breakfast you check out and the vehicle takes you to the airport for the domestic flight to Aswan, a short one, which is included. In Aswan the guide meets you, and the vehicle takes you and your luggage to the ship, where you board.
Afternoon. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place. Philae is the first visit. The Temple of Isis there was moved to Agilkia Island and stands about 500 m from its old site, and your guide explains why it was moved. Entrance fees are included.
Evening. You return to the ship for dinner, which is included, and for the night on board. The ship sails on fixed weekly days, and your arrival date is set by the sailing.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Overnight on the Nile cruise - 3
Day 3 · Nile cruiseKom Ombo and Edfu
Morning. The ship sails north, and breakfast is on board. Kom Ombo's temple stands on a hill beside the river, and your guide takes you through it when the ship stops.
Afternoon. Later the Temple of Horus at Edfu, built between 237 BC and 57 BC, is the second stop. Entrance fees for both temples are included, and the guide explains what you see at each.
Evening. Lunch and dinner are served on the ship, because the day is full board. You sleep on board again.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight on the Nile cruise - 4
Day 4 · LuxorSailing to Luxor and Karnak
Morning. The ship reaches Luxor, with breakfast on board. Your guide meets you for Karnak, the first visit of the day.
Afternoon. At Karnak the Great Hypostyle Hall has 134 columns, and the guide explains how the hall is laid out. The entrance fee is included, and lunch is served on the ship.
Evening. Dinner is on board, and you spend your last night on the ship. Full board applies to the whole day.
- GuideYour private guide
- TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance feesIncluded for the sites of the day
- MealsNone included
Overnight on the Nile cruise - 5
Day 5 · LuxorWest Bank and departure
Morning. You leave the ship after breakfast, and your luggage goes into the private vehicle. The Valley of the Kings comes first. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramesses VI carry extra tickets and are not included. Hatshepsut's temple follows, with your guide explaining each stop.
Departure. The vehicle then takes you to Luxor airport at the time your flight needs. Lunch is not included, and the guide helps you choose a place if there is time.
- 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 5-day trip cost?
| Per person, by group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller | $1,265 | $1,490 | $1,935 |
| Sharing a double room 2 travellers | $990 | $1,165 | $1,510 |
| 3 to 5 travellers | $870 | $1,025 | $1,330 |
| 6 or more travellers | $790 | $930 | $1,210 |
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 · 1 night
Hotel with breakfast.
Nile cruise · 3 nights
Nile ship, full board. See the ships
What’s included
Included
- Meet and assist at the airport on arrival
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing drives
- 1 hotel night in Cairo with breakfast
- 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, full board
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan
- Sightseeing and entrance fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water, taxes and service charges
Not included
- International flights and the Egypt visa
- The extra-ticket tombs in the Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramesses VI) and other optional tickets
- Optional tours and drinks
- 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.
Which day does the ship sail?
The ship sails on fixed weekly days. We choose the sailing first and then set your arrival date.
Do I see the Cairo museums?
No. Cairo is one night and one site, Giza.
Is the cruise 3 nights or 4?
Aswan to Luxor is 3 nights. Luxor to Aswan is 4 nights.
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