Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel — 10 Day Grand Tour
Overview
Three nights in Cairo, four aboard a five-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and two more in Aswan with Abu Simbel — Egypt's greatest hits without a rushed day.
The cruise does the heavy lifting: Edfu and Kom Ombo arrive at your boat rather than costing you two long drives, and you unpack once for four nights.
We use boats we have sailed on ourselves. If the one you want is full we will say so rather than substituting quietly.
Highlights
- Pyramids, Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Saqqara and Memphis
- Islamic and Coptic Cairo
- Karnak and Luxor temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Edfu and Kom Ombo from the river
- Four nights full board
- Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel
- Nubian village and felucca
Day-by-day itinerary
Airport meet-and-assist and hotel transfer.
The full Giza day.
The earlier pyramids, then the Coptic quarter and the Khan.
Morning flight, embark at lunch, Karnak and Luxor temples in the afternoon.
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi, then sail to Edfu.
The Temple of Horus by calèche, then the double temple at Kom Ombo.
A slow morning on deck, then Philae and the High Dam.
Early departure south, back to Aswan by afternoon.
A gentler last full day.
Transfer to Aswan airport.
What is and is not included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist guide throughout
- All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the day
- All service charges and taxes
- Accommodation as listed, on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- All internal transfers between cities
- Meet-and-assist at every airport and station
Not included
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks with meals
- Optional extras listed on this page
- Gratuities for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Any meals not stated as included
What it costs, at every group size
The whole table, published up front. The per-person rate falls as your group grows because a private guide and vehicle cost roughly the same either way — and the total in the booking box is the total you pay.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $2,251 |
| 2–3 travellers | $1,680 save 25% each |
| 4–6 travellers | $1,562 save 31% each |
| 7+ travellers | $1,478 save 34% each |
Children aged 3–11 travel at 70% of the adult rate. Infants under 3 are free and do not count toward the group size.
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Questions about this tour
There is no payment on this website. Send us your booking request, we confirm availability by email or WhatsApp within 24 hours, and you pay a deposit on confirmation with the balance on arrival. We accept USD, EUR, GBP and Egyptian pounds.
Yes, and the full table is published on this page. The per-person rate falls as your group grows, and the total you see in the booking box is the total you pay — there are no booking fees, service charges or surprises at the end.
Comfortable closed shoes and light layers. Sites are dusty and often unshaded, so bring a hat and sunscreen. For mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and women should carry a scarf for their hair.
Before you book
Meeting point
Your hotel lobby — we pick you up and drop you back.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour starts. Cancel later or miss the pickup and the tour is charged in full.
Not sure this is the right tour?
Tell us what you want out of the day and we will tell you honestly whether this is it — including when the answer is no.