8D / 7NEgypt Classic — Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Seven days covering every headline monument, hotels throughout
New7 days / 6 nights Cairo & Giza · Luxor · Aswan
Overview
The most-booked week in Egypt, and for good reason: it covers every monument most people have heard of, without a single rushed day. Three nights in Cairo, two in Luxor and one in Aswan, all in hotels rather than on a boat — which suits travellers who prefer more space and the freedom to eat where they like.
Abu Simbel is included as a full excursion from Aswan, and domestic flights connect all three cities so no day is lost to driving.
Highlights
- Giza, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur
- Grand Egyptian Museum and medieval Cairo
- Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
- Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Abu Simbel full excursion
- All domestic flights included
Day by day
1Arrival in Cairo
Met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening free.
— Cairo
2Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara & Memphis
The complete Old Kingdom day with a private Egyptologist.
Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
3GEM, Citadel & Old Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum, then the Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili.
Breakfast, Lunch Cairo
4Fly to Luxor — east bank
Morning flight south. Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon, with the Avenue of Sphinxes between them.
Breakfast, Lunch Luxor
5Luxor west bank
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Optional sunrise balloon flight before breakfast.
Breakfast, Lunch Luxor
6Fly to Aswan — Philae & the Dam
Short flight to Aswan for the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple by motorboat. Sunset felucca sail.
Breakfast, Lunch Aswan
7Abu Simbel & departure
Early excursion to Abu Simbel, then your flight back to Cairo for onward connections.
Breakfast —
What's included
- Meet and assist by our representative at every airport
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation on a bed-and-breakfast basis at your chosen hotel category
- All sightseeing tours with a licensed Egyptologist guide
- All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water throughout
- All service charges and taxes
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor, Luxor–Aswan and Aswan–Cairo
- Lunch on all touring days
- Abu Simbel excursion
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egyptian entry visa (currently $25, payable on arrival)
- Optional tours and any extras not listed
- Drinks with meals
- Tipping
Price table
| Hotel category | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ hotels | $1,410 | $1,020 | $950 |
| 4★ hotels | $1,685 | $1,202 | $1,120 |
| 5★ hotels | $2,255 | $1,585 | $1,490 |
| Without accommodation | — | $625 | — |
Prices are per person. Children 0–5 travel free and pay only the airfare on any internal flights. Children 6–11 sharing their parents' room pay 50% of the adult rate. From 12 years old the adult rate applies. Cots and connecting rooms are arranged at no extra charge on request.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I change the hotels or add nights?
- Yes — every package is a starting point. Tell us which cities you want more time in and we rebuild the itinerary and requote, usually within a few hours.
- Are internal flights included?
- Where the itinerary shows a domestic flight, the ticket is included in the price on economy class with 23kg of hold baggage. Overnight sleeper trains are offered as an alternative on request.
- How do I pay?
- Payment in full confirms the booking, or pay cash on arrival if you prefer. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Meeza, or cash to your guide on the day.
- What if I want a different hotel category in different cities?
- That is completely normal — many travellers take 5★ on the Nile cruise and 4★ in Cairo. Ask and we will price the mix.
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