Classic Egypt and Nile Cruise, 9 Days · PE-KY-2578

This itinerary at a glance

Cairo → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Red Sea → Cairo

Accommodation: Five nights in local five-star hotels + three nights in a river-view cabin on a local five-star river cruise
Meals: 8 breakfasts + 8 lunches + 5 dinners
Transport: Includes one economy flight Cairo–Aswan; international airfare purchased separately.
Group size and format: Usually a shared small group of 2–12 people; cruise shore excursions may exceed 12 people. From late January to mid-February 2027, the group on an individual day may reach 15 people.
Guide language: An Egyptian Chinese-speaking guide provides commentary for selected segments. Airport and intercity transfers are handled by drivers/English-speaking assistants. Red Sea free time includes neither a guide nor vehicle.
Shopping arrangements: Guests may voluntarily visit local-speciality shops or join paid activities, and stops may be made for other travellers to shop. Not advertised as a zero-shopping tour.

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Fares vary with date, party size and room type. Actual availability and the total quote require reconfirmation. Unverified dynamic starting prices are not displayed here.

Budget for these beyond the tour fare
Reference guide/driver/assistant tips USD72/person, plus river-cruise tips USD7/person. Tips for boats, carriages, porters and similar services are excluded.

Scenery along the way

Reference Red Sea scenery; boat excursions cost extra

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Daily itinerary

Route summary below. Check admission inclusions against the cost section. Sightseeing order, meals and hotels follow the departure confirmation.

Day 1 | Cairo arrival & Old Town

Arrival before 09:00 is recommended for visits to the Citadel of Saladin, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Hanging Church, Khan el-Khalili and the Egyptian Museum. Later arrivals require adjustments or arrival one night earlier.

Meals: breakfast at your expense; local lunch; dinner at your expense
Accommodation: local 5-star hotel in Cairo

Day 2 | Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum. Attraction admission costs extra.

Meals: hotel breakfast; scenic restaurant lunch; dinner at your expense
Accommodation: local 5-star hotel in Cairo

Day 3 | Cairo → Aswan

Fly domestically to Aswan, visit Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple, and board the river cruise. A complimentary felucca experience is arranged, possibly using a motorboat.

Meals: breakfast on the plane or packed by the hotel; lunch and dinner aboard the river cruise
Accommodation: Nile riverboat

Day 4 | Aswan → Kom Ombo

Free time aboard the ship in the morning. Abu Simbel is optional at extra cost, requires an early start, and sufficient time is not guaranteed. Then sail to and visit Kom Ombo Temple.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the river cruise
Accommodation: Nile riverboat

Day 5 | Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor

Take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple. The river cruise passes through Esna Lock, reaching Luxor for a visit to Luxor Temple. A complimentary carriage ride is provided as locally arranged.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the river cruise
Accommodation: Nile riverboat

Day 6 | Luxor → Red Sea

Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then drive about four hours to the Red Sea hotel. Balloon rides are optional, cost extra and require an early start.

Meals: river cruise breakfast; local lunch; hotel dinner
Accommodation: Local 5-star hotel by the Red Sea

Day 7 | Red Sea free time

A day to relax by the sea. Boat trips, glass-bottom boats and desert activities are optional paid extras. No Chinese-speaking guide or regular touring vehicle is included that day.

Meals: hotel breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Local 5-star hotel by the Red Sea

Day 8 | Red Sea → Cairo

Leave the hotel after breakfast at the advised time and drive approximately 6 hours back to Cairo, with a break en route. This day is mainly a transfer day.

Meals: hotel breakfast; lunch at the hotel, packed or simple group meal; dinner on your own.
Accommodation: local 5-star hotel in Cairo

Day 9 | Cairo airport departure transfer

Transfer to Cairo Airport according to your flight, usually checking out before 12:00. If arrival was late on Day 1, some first-day sightseeing may be moved to today if the return flight schedule allows.

Meals: hotel breakfast; lunch/dinner at your expense
Accommodation: none

Inclusions and additional costs

Base fare includes

Five nights in local five-star hotels + three nights in a river-view cabin on a local five-star river cruise
8 breakfasts + 8 lunches + 5 dinners
Includes one economy flight Cairo–Aswan; international airfare purchased separately.
Tour transport and the guide services for the sections listed above; 24-hour Cairo airport transfers. Arrival before 09:00 on Day 1 is recommended. Late arrival requires an itinerary adjustment or an extra pre-tour hotel night.

As actually arranged, includes return boat transport to Philae Temple and horse-drawn carriage transport to Edfu Temple. Admission to those attractions is still extra.

Mandatory charges, gratuities and single rooms

Reference guide/driver/assistant tips USD72/person, plus river-cruise tips USD7/person. Tips for boats, carriages, porters and similar services are excluded.
Single supplement reference from EUR €480 per person

Additional costs and details to verify before booking

International return flights, attraction admission, unlisted meals, single supplement, insurance, beverages and personal expenses cost extra.
Abu Simbel, hot-air ballooning, a Nubian village visit, and Red Sea boat trips are optional at extra cost. Availability depends on conditions on the day.
For New Year's Eve stays at Red Sea hotels, some hotels charge a mandatory gala dinner supplement of about USD 100–150/person. Check when booking.
Entry eligibility must be checked against the passport and travel date. Product details list a reference visa fee of USD 36/person; recheck actual policies and fees before booking.

Arrival/departure transfers and connections

24-hour Cairo Airport arrival/departure transfers. Arrival before 09:00 is recommended on Day 1; later arrivals require first-day itinerary adjustments or extra pre-tour accommodation.

Please note before booking

The itinerary includes early domestic flights and an approximately 6-hour drive from the Red Sea to Cairo; it is not relaxed-paced throughout.
The riverboat meets a standard local five-star classification and differs from a luxury ocean cruise ship. Ship name, cabin, noise and facilities depend on actual arrangements.
Ship cabins are allocated at random. A guide may not accompany domestic flights, and the itinerary order may change.
Museum galleries, cruise schedules and complimentary experiences may change; final tour confirmation applies.

Cancellation & Changes

Cancellation and change charges depend on the final booking confirmation and actual hotel, domestic-flight and other booking conditions. Ask your advisor for the applicable terms before paying.

Material checked: 2026-10-24. This page provides route information and an inquiry starting point. Before paying, verify departures, flight connections, passport and visa requirements, total costs and formal booking conditions.

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Classic Egypt & Nile Cruise9 days, 8 nights