Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise

Duration
7 nights
Price from
£2,245 pp.
Location
Egypt, Africa
Kom Ombo Temple Egypt

Trip Highlights

  • Cruising along the Nile
  • Witness historic sights
  • See one of the seven wonders

What's Included

  • Internal flights and transfers
  • Private tours with Egyptologists
  • 7 nights accommodation

See the best of the Egypt and its culture

This 8-day Egyptian adventure combines the historic wonders of Cairo with a relaxing 4-night cruise down the iconic Nile River.

After arriving in Cairo, you'll check into your hotel for an overnight stay. The next few days are devoted to experiencing Cairo's legendary sites like the Pyramids of Giza, enigmatic Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum's ancient artifacts, the medieval Citadel and mosque, and the lively Khan El-Khalili bazaar.

You'll then fly to Luxor and board a Nile River cruise boat. Over the next several days, visit the monumental Karnak and Luxor temples in Luxor, the remarkably preserved temple at Edfu, the unique double temple in Kom Ombo, and experience Aswan's High Dam, ancient Philae Temple and scenic islands via traditional felucca sailboat.

After disembarking the cruise, you'll have the option to take a tour to the magnificent Abu Simbel temples carved into a mountainside before flying back to Cairo for your final night. On the last day, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

The trip includes 3 nights in Cairo hotels, 4 nights cruising the Nile with full board meals, all tours with an Egyptologist guide and transportation, airport transfers, visa assistance and bottled water during Cairo tours. Extras like domestic flights, visas and most meals are additional costs.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Board your international flight to Egypt, ready for an amazing adventure. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you'll be greeted inside the terminal and assisted through immigration and visa issuance if required. Your representative will also help you collect your luggage and clear customs. From there, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Cairo to check in for an overnight stay, to get settled after your travels.

Day 2 Experience the wonder of Giza

Camel sitting in front of the Pyramids of Giza Cairo Egypt

Begin your day with breakfast at your Cairo hotel, then get picked up for a guided tour of Giza to witness two of the ancient world's most iconic wonders - the massive Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. After a stop for lunch, continue to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to explore its unparalleled collection of pharaonic artifacts and treasures, or the new Grand Museum when it opens. Your next stops are the Citadel of Salah El-Din, the Middle Ages-era fortified compound, and the exquisite Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali located on its grounds. Cap off your tour of Cairo by experiencing the lively Khan El-Khalili bazaar before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3 Begin Nile Cruise

Day 4 Valley of the Kings

Day 5 Sail to Edfu

Day 6 Sail to Aswan

Day 7 Return to Cairo

Day 8 Farewell Egypt

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When to go to Egypt

A month-by-month guide of when to visit Egypt

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January

A good time to visit, with mild temperatures averaging 20°C. Crowds are smaller, making it ideal for exploring popular sites like the Pyramids of Giza and Luxor's ancient temples. Hotel rates are also lower during this low season month.

February

Similar to January, with pleasant weather and fewer tourists. It's a great month for Nile River cruises and desert adventures before the heat intensifies.

March

March is the beginning of the shoulder season, making it perfect for sightseeing. Crowds may increase in some areas, but rates remain relatively low.

April

Warm and sunny, with average highs around 28°C. It's a beautiful time to visit before the peak summer heat, but tourist numbers begin to grow.

May

One of the best months weather-wise, with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. However, it's considered the start of the peak season, so expect higher prices and more crowds.

June

Early summer sees soaring temperatures, often exceeding 35°C. While crowd levels are high, it's an excellent time for diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea.

July

The peak of summer, with scorching heat and minimal rainfall. Tourist numbers are at their highest, but deals on accommodation can be found.

August

Similar to July, with intense heat and humidity. It's a quieter month for cultural attractions but ideal for beach holidays on the Red Sea coast.

September

Temperatures start to cool down, making it a more comfortable time for sightseeing. It's still part of the peak season, but crowds begin to thin out.

October

An excellent shoulder season month, with pleasant weather and smaller crowds. It's a great time for Nile cruises and desert adventures before the cooler winter months.

November

Temperatures continue to drop, averaging around 25°C. It's a superb time for exploring Egypt's ancient sites, with fewer tourists and lower prices.

December

Part of the low season, with mild weather and minimal rainfall. Hotel rates are at their lowest, making it an affordable time to visit major attractions.

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