10 Days Classic Tour Cairo and Nile Cruise

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Giza attractions include pyramids and monuments

See the Sphinx of Giza on your Egypt tour

Discover Khafre’s Valley Temple on your Egypt tour

Egypt tour highlights include the Grand Egyptian Museum

Discover artifacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum on your tour

Explore the historic Edfu Temple during an Aswan day tour

Visit Kom Ombo Temple on your Aswan day tour

Explore the historic Philae Temple during an Aswan day tour

Egypt Classic Tour highlights: Abu Simbel temples

See the Colossi of Memnon on your Luxor day trip

Luxor day tour highlights Valley of the Kings

See the Valley of the Kings on your Luxor day trip

Explore the ancient Hatshepsut Temple during a Luxor day tour

Visit Karnak Temple on your Luxor day tour

Trip Summary

Give yourself the holiday that you fancy with the Round Trip Nile Cruise and Pyramids package—an improbable concoction of history, relaxation, and discovery. Over 10 unforgettable days, visit Cairo's iconic attractions and sail the legendary Nile River as part of one of our most popular Egypt tours.

This meticulously planned Egypt classic tour package starts in Cairo, where you gaze at the Pyramids of Giza, rudely high, meet the mysterious Great Sphinx, and discover the Egyptian Museum housing the world-renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun. Explore a Venice-like Ginny life by venturing to Old Cairo and the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaar.

Finish your journey by spending 6 nights on a round-trip sailing aboard the elegant MS Mayfair Nile Cruise, gliding between Luxor and Aswan. Along the cruise route, one will take in some celebrated monuments of ancient Egypt, ranging from the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, to the mighty Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Each stop personifies the fascinating legacy of the pharaohs.

Whether it's your first trip to Egypt or another round for deeper exploring, the Egypt Classic Tour does strike the right balance between guided sightseeing and leisurely cruising. This is not just a vacation-it's your journey right into the heart of one of the most enchanting civilizations in the world.

Price from

US$ 2250

Duration

10 days

Location

cairo, luxor, aswan

Type

tour

Highlights

cairo attraction

The Great Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum

Luxor attraction

Colossi of Memnon
East Bank
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

Aswan attraction

Kom Ombo
Temple of Philae
Abu Simbel Temples
Horus Temple

Itinerary

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures), and then he will escort you to the hotel in an exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

After enjoying a delicious, wholesome breakfast at the hotel, your guide leads you to the Giza Plateau to start the journey by enjoying the sight of one of the Seven Wonders of the World:

the Great Pyramids of Giza:

Standing in testimony to the engineering and architectural talents of the ancient Egyptians, the Giza Pyramids have been a subject of fascination for millennia. Built as tombs for the kings of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, they represent the highest level of pyramid-building techniques.

the Great Sphinx:

Carved out of a fantastic limestone ridge, the Great Sphinx is one of Egypt's iconic and mystifying monuments. With a lion's body and a Pharaoh's head, it stands for strength, wisdom, and royal power, the Pharaoh represented being considered by some to be Khafre himself.

After your pyramid visit, lunch will be served at a traditional Egyptian restaurant. Then you will visit the New

Grand Egyptian Museum:

Located a few kilometers away from the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum has been designed to portray ancient Egypt in his immense grandeur never seen before. This colossal museum abides by a broad collection of artifacts, including the renowned treasures of King Tutankhamun, in presenting a comprehensive array of Egypt's long and intriguing history.

also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum located in Giza, Egypt, approximately 2 kilometers away from the Giza pyramid complex. Finally, you would be dropped back at your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: The Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Get up early and check out of your hotel; you will be transferred to Cairo Airport. Once in Luxor, you will be met and assisted, then dropped off by a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to discover on your Nile Cruise. Lunch will be served on board your cruise as it sails. Free time with afternoon tea on the cruise ship. Dinner is served onboard.

Overnight in Esna on board your cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu in the morning, then a visit to Horus Temple in Edfu, the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Back to the Nile cruise boat to continue sailing to

Kom Ombo:

The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate.

Lunch on board with afternoon tea and Free time at leisure. Dinner on board while enjoying the Egyptian Galabya party.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Horus Temple, Kom Ombo.

Early sail to Aswan while enjoying your Breakfast on board. Then, you will be picked up to enjoy a day tour to the Granite Quarries and the

Temple of Philae:

Set on Agilkia Island in the proximity of Aswan, the Temple of Philae presents a splendid ancient edifice geared primarily toward the goddess Isis. A wonder to behold, with its exquisite hieroglyphics, grand columns, and serene island panorama, the owners of this temple would spill much history concerning Egypt's Ptolemaic and Roman eras.

Head back to your cruise, where Lunch will be served on board. End the night with a delicious dinner on board with a belly dance show and an Egyptian folkloric show.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Granite Quarries, Temple of Philae.

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise with free time at leisure in Aswan, or enjoy an optional tour to

Abu Simbel Temples:

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt's southern border, is among the most awe-inspiring monuments of Egypt.

It takes about 3 hours driving from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive at Abu Simbel, see the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, which are dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and Ramesses II. Then return to your Nile Cruise in Aswan. Free time at leisure, then have your dinner on board and enjoy a Nubian Show.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Aswan, Optional tour to Abu Simbel Temple.

Sail to Kom Ombo while having your breakfast on board, then enjoy a guided visit to the Temple shared by two gods, Sobek and Haeroris, in Kom Ombo. Back to the Nile Cruise to set sail to Edfu with lunch on board. Continue sailing to Esna, with afternoon tea on board. Dinner on board in Esna.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Kom Ombo Temple.

Sail to Luxor with breakfast on board your Nile Cruise, then head out to enjoy a guided tour to the West bank of the River Nile in Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the powerful Egyptian queen, and the

Colossi of Memnon:

On the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic stone statues that have stood guard there for more than 3,400 years. Each of these statues stands for Pharaoh Amenhotep III sitting on his throne, an ideal symbol of his earthly might and divinity.

back to the cruise with lunch, dinner on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Breakfast on board, then disembark your Nile cruise in Luxor and enjoy a guided tour to the East Bank of Luxor, visit the magnificent

Karnak Temple:

One of the largest and really amazing religious complexes in the world, Karnak temple in Luxor, stands as a breathtaking testimony of ancient Egyptian religious fervor and architectural genius.

Luxor Temple:

Located in central Luxor, it is a sublime ancient edifice of worship; the shrine was primarily dedicated to the god Amun. Unlike many other temples that were built mostly during later periods, the Luxor Temple was constructed during the New Kingdom Period and served as a venue for the celebration of the Opet Festival, associated with the divine wedding of the gods.

Lunch will be served in a good-quality restaurant in Luxor. Later on, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you will be met and assisted at the airport, then escorted to your hotel near Cairo Airport.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Breakfast at the hotel with free time at your leisure, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

What's Included

Meet and greet service by our tour guide at airports
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
Accommodation for 6 nights onboard Nile Cruise on full board basis
Domestic flight Cairo/Luxor – Luxor/Cairo
All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private guided tours.
All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing cruise group
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
English-speaking tour guide during your tours
Meals at hotel, cruise and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship.
All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

International Airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal spending
Tipping

Schedule

Price Table

Group Size	Price Per Person
1 Person	US$ 3400
2-4 Persons	US$ 2600
5-8 Persons	US$ 2300
9-14 Persons	US$ 2250

Price notes

Price Policy

Our prices are listed in US Dollars per person, per trip. However, payments can be made in any other currency.
transportation fees, or government taxes.
The tour packages do not include travel insurance or visa fees.

Booking Confirmation:

After booking, you will receive a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours.
We offer a low down payment of just 25% to secure your tour and travel arrangements, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, and domestic flights. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your trip or in cash upon arrival to your tour manager, making your booking risk-free.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 30 days or more before the tour starts: 10% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 20-29 days before the tour starts: 25% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 15-19 days before the tour starts: 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 11-14 days before the tour starts: 75% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than 10 days before the tour starts: No refund.

Children’s Policy:

Children under 2 years: Free
Children aged 2 to 6 years: 25% of the adult price
Children aged 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price
Children 12 years and older: Full adult price

Notes:

The children’s policy applies only to children sharing a room with their parents (maximum of one child per room).
If your tour includes flights, additional charges may apply for children.

Please note that certain personal expenses are not included in our packages. These may include food tours, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, visa fees, entertainment costs, and any services not explicitly mentioned in your itinerary.

Additional costs you should be aware of:

Visa and Passport Fees: Check your visa requirements and passport validity before traveling.
Extra Transportation Costs: Any additional transportation needs beyond what is provided in the package.
Tips for Your Guide and Driver: While tips are not included in the tour price, it is customary to offer your guide and driver a gratuity at the end of the trip.
Unforeseen Costs: In unexpected situations, such as inclement weather, flight cancellations, or delays, travelers are responsible for extra expenses such as additional hotel nights or meals.

Optional Visits and Entrance Fees:

Please note that our tours do not cover entrance fees to special archaeological sites, such as the interior of the Pyramids, the Mummies Room in the Egyptian Museum, or the tomb of Tutankhamun in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings. However, these visits can be added to your itinerary as optional excursions.

Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely at the traveler’s discretion. While it is not mandatory, tips are an important way to show appreciation for the hard work of the local staff and guides who make your experience memorable.

Here are some general guidelines for tipping:

Tour Guide: $20 per person per day.
Driver: $5 - $10 per day.
Nile Cruise Crew: $20 - $30 per person for the duration of the cruise (for the entire crew).

These amounts are just recommendations and can be adjusted based on your satisfaction with the service provided. Tipping is an important cultural gesture in Egypt, and even a small amount can go a long way in showing gratitude for excellent service.

To ensure a smooth and comfortable journey throughout Egypt, we suggest you pack the following items:

Valid Passport (at least 6 months): Double-check that your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned arrival date in Egypt, as this is often a requirement for entry.
Sun Protection: Given Egypt’s sunny climate, we recommend packing high-SPF sunscreen and lip balm with sun protection to shield your skin from the intense sun.
UV-Blocking Sunglasses: Protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce glare while sightseeing, especially when exploring outdoor sites like the Pyramids.
Hand Sanitizer: Hygiene is important, particularly when handwashing isn’t always accessible, so be sure to bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer.
Reusable Water Bottle: Staying hydrated is key, particularly in the heat. A refillable water bottle will help you stay refreshed while reducing plastic waste.
Insect Repellent: Particularly useful when visiting sites surrounded by nature, insect repellent will keep pesky bugs at bay and protect you from bites.
Appropriate Clothing for the Season:
- Winter: If traveling during the cooler months, pack a warm jacket, sweater, and thermal layers.
- Summer: Lightweight, breathable cotton clothes are ideal for staying cool in the hot weather.
Wide-Brimmed Hat: A hat provides shade and helps protect your face and neck from direct sun exposure.
Travel Adapter: Different countries have varying plug types, so bring a universal travel adapter to keep your electronics charged.
Camera or Smartphone: Capture stunning memories from your trip with a camera or your phone. Egypt’s ancient sites are perfect for photos!
Compact Umbrella: Though Egypt is mostly dry, a small umbrella can be handy during the rare rain showers, especially if you're traveling during the transitional months.
Comfortable Shoes: You’ll likely be doing a lot of walking during your sightseeing, so pack sturdy and comfortable shoes suitable for exploring archaeological sites and urban areas.
Medications: If you take prescription medication, ensure you have an adequate supply for the duration of your trip. Also, carry any over-the-counter medications you may need for common issues like headaches or stomach discomfort.