5-Day Egypt — Cairo, Luxor & Aswan with Nile Cruise

Overview

Five days across the three cities every first visit to Egypt is built around, with the long-distance legs flown so you spend your time at the monuments rather than on the road. You begin in Cairo at the Giza Plateau, standing beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, then walk the galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum below the pyramids. A domestic flight carries you south to Luxor, where you board your Nile cruiser and explore the East Bank temples of Karnak and Luxor before the boat casts off. On the West Bank you descend into the painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, stand before the terraces of Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then sail on to the falcon temple of Horus at Edfu and the riverside twin temple of Kom Ombo. The cruise ends in Aswan, Egypt's gentle south, where you visit the High Dam and the island temple of Philae before flying back to Cairo. Throughout, a licensed Egyptologist travels with you, transfers and entry tickets are handled, and the cruise runs full-board so the days flow without logistics. It is the classic circuit, paced to feel unhurried rather than rushed.

Highlights

• ✦Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx
• ✦Grand Egyptian Museum
• ✦Karnak & Luxor temples by the Nile
• ✦Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut's temple
• ✦Nile cruise via Edfu & Kom Ombo
• ✦Philae Temple & the Aswan High Dam
• ✦Domestic flights, full-board & guide

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1 — Cairo: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

   Meet your guide for the Giza Plateau — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum beneath the plateau before your Cairo hotel.

2. 2
   Day 2 — Fly to Luxor: Karnak, Luxor Temple & embark

   A morning flight to Luxor, then the East Bank giants: the hypostyle hall of Karnak and the avenue of sphinxes at Luxor Temple. Board your Nile cruiser and settle in as it prepares to sail.

3. 3
   Day 3 — Luxor West Bank & sail to Edfu

   Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the terraced temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return aboard for lunch as the boat sails south toward Edfu.

4. 4
   Day 4 — Edfu & Kom Ombo temples

   Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, then the riverside twin temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo. Relax on deck through the afternoon as you cruise on to Aswan.

5. 5
   Day 5 — Aswan: High Dam, Philae & fly to Cairo

   See the Aswan High Dam and sail to the island temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

5 days

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Domestic flights (Cairo–Luxor, Aswan–Cairo) · Nile cruise, full-board (3 nights) · Cairo hotel night with breakfast · Licensed Egyptologist guide · All entrance fees & A/C transfers