Egypt
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Pharaohs & the Nile

8 daysClassic CulturalCairo · Giza · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan

The flagship Egypt circuit, Cairo's icons and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan taking in the greatest temples of the ancient world.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Pharaohs & the Nile. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Cairo
Day 1

Cairo

Your journey begins in Cairo. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

2
Giza
Day 2

Giza

On to Giza. Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Saqqara, plus the Grand Egyptian Museum. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Luxor
Day 3

Luxor

Today brings you to Luxor. Fly to Luxor and board your cruise; Karnak and Luxor Temples. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
West Bank
Day 4

West Bank

Today brings you to West Bank. Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon; sail to Edfu. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Day 5

Edfu & Kom Ombo

Today brings you to Edfu & Kom Ombo. Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple of Kom Ombo; sail to Aswan. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

6
Aswan
Day 6

Aswan

Today brings you to Aswan. High Dam, Philae Temple of Isis and a felucca sail around Elephantine Island. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

7
Cairo
Day 7

Cairo

Today brings you to Cairo. Fly to Cairo; Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Khan El Khalili bazaar. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

8
Departure
Day 8

Departure

A final day around Departure. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

What's included

Typically featured

This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.

On the map

Where you'll travel in Egypt

The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.

Enhance your journey

Optional experiences to add

Suggested ways to make Egypt your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.

Sound & Light at the Pyramids

An evening spectacle projected across the Giza plateau, telling the story of the pharaohs after dark.

Hot-air balloon over Luxor

Drift above the West Bank temples and the Nile at sunrise for an unforgettable aerial view.

Private felucca sunset sail

A traditional sailboat on the Nile at golden hour, quiet and unhurried.

Egyptian cooking session

Learn to prepare local dishes with a home cook, then share the meal together.

These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.

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Make Pharaohs & the Nile your own

Tell us your dates and what matters to you, and we'll shape this sample route into a trip built entirely around you.