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Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
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Chronicles of the Nile & Abu Simbel
Four nights on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, the road to Abu Simbel and three nights in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza.
Duration8 days / 7 nights
DestinationsAbu Simbel, Aswan, Cairo & Giza, Luxor
GuideEgyptologist (EN / ES)
From€900per person
Overview
This is the journey most people picture when they think of Egypt, done properly. You fly into Luxor and go straight on board, so the first morning starts in the Valley of the Kings rather than in a transfer queue. Four nights on the river take you past Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan, where an early road trip brings you face to face with the colossal temples of Abu Simbel.
The final three nights are in Cairo. A guided morning at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx is followed by a free day, which you can fill with the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara or the old Islamic city; we are happy to arrange any of them.
Scheduled international flights, the domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo, all entrance fees in the itinerary and a guide on every visit are included in the price.
Highlights
- Sunrise road trip to the temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
- Three tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Hatshepsut
- Four nights full board on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, reached by horse carriage
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with a guide
- A free day in Cairo to add the museums or the old city
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Luxor and embarkation
Fly to Luxor. Our representative meets you at the airport, helps with the entry formalities and drives you to your Nile ship. Settle into your cabin, have dinner on board and, if you still have energy, step out on deck: the temples on the East Bank are floodlit after dark.
Day 2 Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Karnak
An early start on the West Bank, before the heat. Your guide takes you into three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, where the colours on the walls still look freshly painted, then on to the terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the two Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board, cross to the East Bank for Karnak, a sanctuary built and rebuilt over two thousand years, and the Temple of Luxor. The ship then sets sail south towards Esna.
Optional: a hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank at sunrise.
Day 3 Edfu and Kom Ombo
A horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete temple in Egypt, with its roof and pylon still standing. Lunch while sailing past palm groves and mud-brick villages, then a sunset visit to Kom Ombo, the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, and its small museum of mummified crocodiles. The ship continues to Aswan.
Day 4 Abu Simbel and Philae
A very early start (around 04:00) for the road to Abu Simbel, about three and a half hours south through the Nubian desert, with a packed breakfast on the way. Two hours with the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, rescued from Lake Nasser in the 1960s. Back in Aswan, an afternoon visit to the temple of Philae and the High Dam. Overnight on board.
Day 5 Aswan to Cairo
Breakfast on board and disembarkation. Transfer to Aswan airport for the flight to Cairo, where our team takes you to your hotel. Free evening; Khan el-Khalili and its cafés are a good place to start.
Day 6 The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
The day you have been waiting for. Your guide takes you to the plateau of Giza to see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure up close, then to the panoramic viewpoint where all three line up against the desert. Finish at the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. Afternoon free.
Optional: entry inside a pyramid (extra ticket) or an afternoon at Saqqara and Memphis.
Day 7 Cairo at your own pace
A free day. Ask us about optional visits: the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the Citadel and Islamic Cairo, Saqqara and Memphis, or a day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean.
Day 8 Departure from Cairo
Breakfast and, depending on your flight time, a last coffee in the city. Transfer to Cairo airport with assistance for your flight home.
What is included
- Return international flights on scheduled airlines (20 kg checked bag)
- Domestic flight Aswan – Cairo (20 kg checked bag)
- 4 nights on a Nile cruise, full board (drinks not included)
- 3 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- Excursion to Abu Simbel by road
- All visits and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- Spanish- or English-speaking guide on all visits
- Airport meet-and-greet and all transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- 24-hour phone assistance in Egypt
- Airport taxes and basic travel insurance
Not included
- Egypt entry visa (we can process it for you)
- Tips for guides, drivers and crew (customary in Egypt)
- Drinks, except where stated
- Optional excursions, such as the sunrise balloon flight over Luxor
- Tickets to go inside the pyramids or the tomb of Tutankhamun
- Personal expenses
- Extended cover and cancellation insurance
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FAQ
How early is the departure for Abu Simbel?
The convoy leaves Aswan at around 04:00. The drive takes about three and a half hours, you have two hours at the temples and you are back on board for a late lunch. A breakfast box is provided.
Can I visit the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Yes. Day seven is free, and the museum is twenty minutes from Giza. We can book your ticket and a guide, or add it to a private half-day tour.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes. Children usually love the Pyramids, the felucca rides and the Nile cruise. Tell us their ages and we will check child prices and family cabins or rooms.
Is Egypt safe for tourists?
The main tourist areas are well protected and millions of visitors travel safely every year. Our team is with you from arrival to departure, and you have a 24-hour phone line throughout the trip.
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