Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
From €1,225 per personThese five days include early starts, flights, road travel, sightseeing and accommodation changes; this is not a slow-paced itinerary.Final booking with external provider
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Egypt from north to south

Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel

★★★★★ 5 · 2 nights on the cruise
From €1,225 per person minimum balloon age

An intensive route combining the major sights of Cairo and Giza with Luxor, a Nile cruise, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Domestic flights and many services are included, but expect early starts, several accommodation changes and logistical details that need checking before departure.

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⚡ Small-group Abu Simbel excursion and Nubian village visit · The visible price starts at €1,225 per person, while the structured data lists EUR 1,224.96. Confirm the current price, availability, add-ons and final conditions on GetYourGuide.

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✔ Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo
✔ Luxor balloon flight, Valley of the Kings and Karnak
✔ Two nights aboard a standard 5-star Nile cruise
✔ Small-group Abu Simbel excursion and Nubian village visit

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Travellers wanting to combine Cairo, Luxor, the Nile and Abu Simbel
  • People who prefer flights, transfers and visits in one package
  • Guests comfortable with a shared Abu Simbel excursion
  • Travellers able to follow an intensive itinerary

How long does it take?

These five days include early starts, flights, road travel, sightseeing and accommodation changes; this is not a slow-paced itinerary.

What's included?

  • Pickup from a Cairo or Giza hotel and return transfer
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo domestic flights
  • One night in Cairo, one in Luxor and two on a standard 5-star cruise

Is it worth it?

It may be worthwhile if your priority is covering many Egyptian highlights with the main logistics combined. Its value depends on accepting an intensive schedule and confirming that the unspecified hotels, boat, flights, baggage rules, balloon arrangements and add-ons meet your needs.

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Before booking, request approximate schedules, the category of the land hotels, the expected boat, baggage rules and the procedure if the balloon flight is cancelled. Also confirm exactly which segments are private and which are shared.

A broad Egypt itinerary in one bookingThe experience brings together Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel without requiring you to arrange each segment separately.
Transfers and flights built inIt includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo flights, pickup and a final transfer.
Two nights sailing the NileThe package includes a standard 5-star cruise. Deluxe and Luxury categories are available for an unspecified additional charge.
Different perspectives on LuxorThe day combines a balloon flight with three visitor-accessible Valley of the Kings tombs, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak.

📖 How the five days are organised

Day 1 begins at a Cairo or Giza hotel and covers the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. After lunch, the included flight leads to Luxor and an overnight hotel stay.

The following days connect the balloon flight and Luxor temples with the cruise to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Day 4 includes Abu Simbel, a Nubian village and the flight to Cairo; day 5 visits Old Cairo, the Muhammad Ali Mosque, the Citadel of Salah El-Din and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.

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Days 1 and 2: Giza, Cairo and Luxor’s major sights

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Day 3: horse-drawn carriage to Edfu and Kom Ombo’s double temple

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Days 4 and 5: Abu Simbel, Nubian village and final Cairo visits

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The gain is extensive coverage; the practical trade-off is a demanding pace with early starts and frequent location changes.

Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
The cruise accounts for two nights within a programme involving daily movement. Nile cruise

Largely private, but not throughout

The overall offer is described as private and specifies a private air-conditioned vehicle. However, Abu Simbel is explicitly a small-group excursion, and the full split between private and shared services is not explained.

Nice Tours sends pickup details by WhatsApp and email one day beforehand. Provide current contact information and ask for confirmation of schedules, hotels, the boat, flights, baggage and the final drop-off point.

Private vehicle Small-group Abu Simbel Contact one day before Intensive pace

What the reviews indicate

The gain is extensive coverage; the practical trade-off is a demanding pace with early starts and frequent location changes.

A platform summary of 115 verified reviews from the past year highlights guide knowledge, coverage of the principal sights and the Nile cruise. Some travellers also request clearer schedules and earlier notice of potential changes.

5days of touring
2domestic flights included
2nights on the cruise
6+minimum balloon age

🗣️ What the reviews indicate

Guides and itinerary

Reviews highlight the guides’ knowledge and the opportunity to cover many of Egypt’s main sights during the tour.

Organisation and transport

Travellers praise the coordination, transport and communication across an itinerary containing many separate stages.

Advance information

Some participants would prefer clearer daily schedules, information delivered earlier and advance warning when plans may change.

What is included and what remains unclear

The listing includes pickup and return transfer, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide, domestic flights, accommodation, cruise, balloon flight, admission tickets, drinks including water, tips and a camel ride. It also identifies the included meals and says vegan, vegetarian and halal diets can be accommodated.

It does not name the hotels or boat, state the land-hotel category, give flight times or baggage rules, explain the camel ride’s timing and duration, address accessibility or physical and documentation requirements, or describe the procedure if weather prevents the balloon flight.

Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
The balloon flight has a minimum age of 6, but weather conditions and alternatives are not described. Luxor balloon
Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel

Price and booking

A wide-ranging package with details to confirm

From €1,225 per person

The displayed price starts at €1,225 per person. Deluxe or Luxury cruise categories and Spanish-, German-, Italian- or French-speaking guides are paid add-ons with no stated prices.

Duration5 days
Included guideExpert English-speaking Egyptologist; other languages are offered as add-ons
AccommodationOne night in Cairo, one in Luxor and two on a standard 5-star cruise
CancellationFree up to 24 hours beforehand for a full refund
PaymentReserve without immediate payment
Single roomsEach person must book separately if everyone wants a single room
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The visible price starts at €1,225 per person, while the structured data lists EUR 1,224.96. Confirm the current price, availability, add-ons and final conditions on GetYourGuide.

Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
Add-ons and the specific hotel and boat assignments should be checked when booking. Details to confirm

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Who is this tour best suited to?

It can suit first-time visitors who prioritise combining essential monuments, a cruise, flights and transfers in one experience. It also works for travellers willing to accept long days in return for broad coverage.

Think carefully if you require a relaxed pace, confirmed accessibility, schedules fixed well in advance or exact control over hotels, the boat, baggage and the split between private and shared services.

First-time Egypt visitors interested in the essential sights Travellers comfortable with early starts and frequent changes People who value included flights and transfers Participants aged 6 or older for the balloon flight
Five days connecting the pyramids, the Nile and Abu Simbel
The route’s strength is connecting many places; the decision depends on whether its pace suits you. Decide with context

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is the entire tour private?
The experience is described as private and includes a private vehicle, but Abu Simbel is a small-group excursion. The full division between private and shared services is not stated, so confirm it on GetYourGuide.
Which hotels and boat are used?
Their names are not provided. The package specifies one night in Cairo, one in Luxor and two aboard a standard 5-star cruise, but it does not identify the land-hotel category or assigned boat.
What happens if the balloon cannot fly?
The source does not explain the weather conditions or the procedure, alternative or refund if the balloon flight cannot operate. Ask before booking.
Which meals are included?
The package includes lunch on day 1; takeaway breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2; breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 3; and breakfast and lunch on days 4 and 5. Vegan, vegetarian and halal diets can be accommodated.
How is the pickup time communicated?
Nice Tours contacts guests one day beforehand by WhatsApp and email. Provide accurate details and confirm the exact time and point according to availability.

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Five days, many stages

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The itinerary brings together pyramids, temples, a cruise, balloon flight, Abu Simbel and domestic flights in one broad experience.

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