Three Days in Cairo: Pyramids to Old Quarters
Spend three days in Cairo visiting the Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Coptic churches and Khan el-Khalili with a private guide.
Egypt Tour Packages
Upper Nile River Cruise from Cairo by Air
Fly from Cairo for a four-day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor's ancient sites.
4 days · 3 nightsCairo & the NilePrivate planningFrom USD 780
A closer look.
Connect Cairo with a three-night Nile cruise using round-trip domestic flights.
Board in Aswan and visit Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu before exploring Luxor's temples and royal tombs. Confirm the sailing, cabin category and flight connections together before booking.
Available as a 4-day (3-night) Aswan to Luxor sailing or a 5-day (4-night) reverse cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
- Kom Ombo twin crocodile temple
- Sandstone Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Valley of the Kings West Bank tombs
- Colossal Karnak Temple Hypostyle Hall
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Begin Your Journey from Cairo to Aswan
Fly from Cairo to Aswan, board your vessel, and take a boat out to Philae Temple before seeing the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk.
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Day 2 · Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail northward down the Nile, going ashore to visit Kom Ombo's dual crocodile and falcon shrine, then touring the imposing pylon at Edfu.
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Day 3 · Discovering West Bank in Luxor
Cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's terraced sanctuary, and the towering Memnon colossi.
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Day 4 · Discovering East bank of Luxor
Tour Karnak's colossal columned court and Luxor Temple on the East Bank before transferring to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo & the Nile pickup point and back
- Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
- Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary
- Domestic flights or train journeys listed as included in your quotation
- Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 3 nights only when the specific properties and meal basis are confirmed in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Package Pricing per Person (USD)
Double / Twin Occupancy: $780 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $1131 | Triple Room: $741 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.
Walking, steps and sun protection
Expect steps, uneven ground and time in the sun at archaeological sites and desert stops. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring water and sun protection. Tell us about any walking or access needs before the route is confirmed.
Photos and confirmed arrangements
Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
How is package pricing calculated?
Rates start from $780 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($1131) and triple room savings ($741 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.
Where will we be picked up?
The airport, station, or hotel pickup point stated in your confirmed itinerary. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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