Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
From €1,225 per personThe programme lasts eight days. Days 5 and 7 involve early departures with breakfast boxes; the day 5 box should be requested at reception.Final booking with external provider
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Cairo, Luxor and the Nile

Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan

★★★★★ 8 · 219 GetYourGuide reviews
From €1,225 per person advance free cancellation

An organised route linking the Giza Pyramids, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Luxor’s temples and the Nile Valley. Accommodation, meals, admission fees, domestic flights and four cruise nights are included, with a group excursion to Abu Simbel.

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⚡ A full itinerary with limited flexibility to be confirmed · This is the displayed starting price in the source. The structured figure is 1224.96 with no currency specified; check the current price, availability and applicable options on GetYourGuide.

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✔ Guided visits to Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel
✔ Three nights in a 5-star hotel and four nights on a 5-star cruise
✔ Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo flights included
✔ A full itinerary with limited flexibility to be confirmed

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • A broad first journey through Cairo and Upper Egypt
  • Travellers wanting to combine overland visits with a cruise
  • People who prefer to reduce independent planning
  • Guests who value included meals, admission fees and domestic flights

How long does it take?

The programme lasts eight days. Days 5 and 7 involve early departures with breakfast boxes; the day 5 box should be requested at reception.

What's included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Private car or van, apart from the stated group excursion to Abu Simbel
  • All admission fees
  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner

Is it worth it?

It may offer value if your priority is covering an extensive route with the core logistics organised. Assess it more cautiously if you need flexibility, named accommodation or complete clarity about extras, drinks and tips.

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Before booking, confirm the hotels, vessel, rooms or cabins, flight and pickup times, guide language, free time, accessibility and exactly how drinks and tips are treated. If you want the balloon ride, verify the specific option and its conditions.

Coordinated itineraryThe provider arranges accommodation, meals, transport, domestic flights, admission fees, guided visits and a cruise within an eight-day programme.
From Giza to Upper EgyptThe route connects Cairo’s historic sites with Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and the excursion to Abu Simbel.
Private guiding and transportAn English-speaking Egyptologist and private travel by car or van are advertised, apart from the group excursion to Abu Simbel.
Flexible booking termsThe listing allows booking without immediate payment and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

📖 What happens across the eight days

The first part centres on Cairo: a Nice Tours welcome, Egyptian lunch, a 5-star hotel, a Nile gala dinner and private visits to Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara and the listed Islamic and Coptic landmarks.

Guests then fly to Luxor to visit Karnak and Luxor Temple, board the cruise and sail towards Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. The programme also includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Abu Simbel, Philae and felucca rides.

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Days 1–3: Cairo, Giza, Saqqara and Islamic and Coptic heritage

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Days 4–6: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Kom Ombo

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Days 7–8: Abu Simbel, Philae, Aswan and the return flight

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This tour is better suited to travellers who want to cover many historic sites in one organised route than to those prioritising free time and spontaneous changes.

Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
The cruise links the temples and destinations along the Nile Valley. Luxor to Aswan

A wide-ranging route with important caveats

The “all-inclusive” description needs caution. The balloon ride costs extra, some guide languages are add-ons and the exact treatment of drinks and tips is unclear, although both appear under “Includes”.

The hotels, cruise vessel, specific Cairo airport, room and cabin arrangements, flight schedules, accessibility and amount of free time are also unidentified. These points are worth checking before booking.

Egyptian history Nile cruise Domestic flights Organised itinerary

What the displayed reviews indicate

This tour is better suited to travellers who want to cover many historic sites in one organised route than to those prioritising free time and spontaneous changes.

The two visible reviews speak positively about the guides, their manner, the experience and the time allowed for photographs. They are individual accounts, not a guarantee or broad trend.

8days of touring
5★advertised hotel and cruise
219GetYourGuide reviews
24 hadvance free cancellation

🗣️ What the displayed reviews indicate

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Praises the guides and recommends asking for Hesham for the visit on day 2.

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Four women report feeling comfortable and safe and praise the organisation, hotels and comfort of the boat.

Cruise, feluccas and balloon option

The journey includes four nights on an advertised 5-star cruise from Luxor to Aswan and felucca rides in Luxor and Aswan. On day 4, the felucca is planned for around 16:00 or 17:00.

The day 5 balloon ride is not included in the base fare. It requires a specific option, costs 130$ Per Person and is available from age 6. Its weather and cancellation conditions are not detailed.

Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
The Abu Simbel excursion leaves early and operates as a group trip. Abu Simbel
Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan

Price and booking

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From €1,225 per person

The displayed price starts at €1,225 per person, while the structured data shows 1224.96 without a currency. The final amount may depend on date, availability, language, the balloon option and room arrangements.

Duration8 days
ProviderNice Tours
Standard guideEnglish-speaking Egyptologist
Accommodation3 hotel nights and 4 cruise nights, both advertised as 5-star
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Optional balloon130$ Per Person; minimum age 6
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This is the displayed starting price in the source. The structured figure is 1224.96 with no currency specified; check the current price, availability and applicable options on GetYourGuide.

Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
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Who is this tour for?

It is a coherent option for travellers drawn to Egyptian history who want the main logistics handled and numerous sites combined under one booking.

It may be less suitable if you want plenty of free time, preselected hotels or vessels, a flexible pace or firm information about accessibility, flights and room allocation.

Travellers interested in Egypt’s history and temples People who prefer coordinated accommodation, transport and visits Guests comfortable with a busy itinerary and early departures Travellers happy with English guiding or prepared to check language supplements
Eight days of Egyptian history from Cairo to Aswan
The experience ends after the Aswan–Cairo flight and transfer to a hotel in the city. Return to Cairo

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does the eight-day tour include?
It includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking Egyptologist, the stated private transport, admission fees, daily meals, three Cairo hotel nights, four cruise nights, domestic flights and feluccas. Confirm how drinks and tips are handled.
Is the hot-air balloon ride included?
Not in the base fare. It requires a specific option, costs 130$ Per Person and has a minimum age of 6. Weather and cancellation conditions are not detailed.
Is the entire tour private?
The listing describes private guiding and transport, but the Abu Simbel excursion operates as a group trip.
Which guide languages are available?
The visible option allows English. English, Arabic, French, German, Italian and one unidentified language are advertised; Spanish, German, Italian or French also appear as unspecified-price add-ons. Confirm exact availability.
What should I check before booking?
Check schedules, pickup, airport, hotels, vessel, rooms and cabins, flights, transfer times, free time, accessibility, requirements, possible itinerary changes and balloon conditions.

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An extensive route with organised logistics

Decide with the itinerary and extras made clear

The tour combines major historic sites between Cairo and Aswan with a cruise, flights, accommodation, meals and coordinated visits.

Check the available option on GetYourGuide and confirm every unspecified element, especially language, accommodation, timings, rooms, drinks, tips and the balloon ride.

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