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Egypt: Nile cruise and Cairo, 8 days
Egypt 8 days Adventure Group, with guide
from €1,710
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- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Departures
- On request, November 2026 – May 2027
- Best time
- October – March
- Flights and insurance
- Included in the price
- Guide
- Italian-speaking Egyptologist
- Format
- Group, with guide
Eight days in the Egypt of the pharaohs: four nights cruising the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, with Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, and three nights in Cairo with the pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The price includes the direct flight, the domestic flight Aswan–Cairo, visits with an Italian-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, the entry visa and insurance.
Why it is unique
You travel up the Nile as nineteenth-century travellers did, sleeping on board: the temples are a few minutes from the mooring and the ship is your hotel. In Cairo the new Grand Egyptian Museum holds the treasures of Tutankhamun a short distance from the pyramids of Giza.
When to go
Departures every Saturday until the end of May. From November to February the days are mild and the evenings cool: the best time for sightseeing. In April and May Aswan and Luxor often go above 35 degrees. Christmas, New Year and Easter departures cost more.
What the trip is like
This is a group trip, not a private one: an Italian-speaking Egyptologist guide and a local tour leader throughout, with groups of 2 to 45 people formed on arrival and travelling by coach or minivan. Four nights on the Royal Beau Rivage, a superior 5-star ship, or one of the same category, on full board, and three nights at the Tolip El Narges in Cairo, 5 stars, or similar, on half board with lunches during the visits.
Good to know
You need a passport valid for at least six months, or an Italian identity card valid for travel abroad with two passport photos; the visa is included and handed over on arrival in Luxor. Abu Simbel, the Nubian village and Cairo by night are optional excursions at extra cost. The price is based on fuel at 750 dollars a tonne: any adjustment is notified within 21 days of departure. The “from” price applies to the departures of 9, 16 and 30 January; other dates cost more.
Day-by-day itinerary
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1Day 1Italy and Luxor
Direct flight to Luxor. On arrival an assistant hands over your visa before customs; the guide and tour leader wait at the exit. Transfer to the ship, dinner and overnight on board.
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2Day 2Luxor and Edfu
Full board on board. On the west bank the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon; on the east bank the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Sailing towards Edfu, through the Esna lock.
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3Day 3Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
Full board on board. In the morning the temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best preserved in Egypt; in the afternoon the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Sailing towards Aswan and an Egyptian evening in costume.
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4Day 4Aswan
Full board on board. A day in Aswan with two optional excursions: at dawn the temple of Abu Simbel, 280 kilometres away on Lake Nasser, and in the afternoon the Nubian village by motorboat. Nubian show on board in the evening.
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5Day 5Aswan and Cairo
Breakfast, visit to the High Dam and to the temple of Isis on the island of Philae, by motorboat. Lunch on board, then the flight to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
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6Day 6Saqqara, Memphis and Giza
The step pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the ancient capital Memphis and, in the afternoon, the Giza plateau with the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Sphinx. Lunch at a restaurant, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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7Day 7Cairo
In the morning the Grand Egyptian Museum, with the treasures of Tutankhamun. Lunch at a restaurant, then the Citadel of Saladin with the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Dinner at the hotel; Cairo by night is optional.
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8Day 8Cairo and home
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight back to Italy.
What you might see
- Herons and egrets Very likely
Along the banks of the Nile, from the ship.
- Pied kingfisher Likely
In the reed beds between Edfu and Aswan.
Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.
When to go
Departures on request, November 2026 – May 2027
ideal good low season not recommended
Best time: October – March. Also good in April – May. Tap a month to see what it is like.
January ideal time
The best time for this trip.
Month added to the quote
What the price includes
Included
- Direct flight to Luxor and back from Cairo, with taxes and 20 kg of baggage
- Domestic flight Aswan–Cairo
- Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
- Egypt entry visa
- 4 nights cruising on the Royal Beau Rivage, superior 5 stars, or similar, on full board
- 3 nights at the Tolip El Narges in Cairo, 5 stars, or similar, on half board with lunches during the visits
- Visits with an Italian-speaking Egyptologist guide and all entrance fees in the programme
- Local tour leader and transfers by coach or minivan
- Service tips
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners
Not included
- Optional excursions, per person: Abu Simbel (€170), Nubian village (€50), Cairo by night (€35)
- Single room supplement
- Drinks not listed
- Tip for the guide (€20 per person suggested)
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Any fuel surcharge
Before you go
Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.
The Weltweg app Programme, contacts and trip maps on your phone, even offline.
Where we go
- 1Luxor
- 2Edfu
- 3Kom Ombo
- 4Aswan
- 5Il Cairo
- 6Giza
Frequently asked questions
How much does the “Egypt: Nile cruise and Cairo, 8 days” trip cost, and what does the price depend on?
From €1,710 per person, including the flight from Italy (from other cities on request) and insurance. The final price depends on the month, the accommodation and the number of travellers: the proposal shows the total for your dates, with no hidden costs.
Can I change the itinerary?
Yes: you can add nights, a beach extension or another area, choose higher-category lodges or change the order of the stops. Write it in your quote request: we reply within 24 hours with the updated itinerary and price.
Will I travel with other people?
Group, with guide.
How and when do I pay?
The quote is free. On confirmation you pay a 30% deposit, and the balance 45 days before departure, by card or bank transfer, with no extra fees. Your money is protected by the package travel law.
Do I need insurance?
It is already included: it covers medical expenses, baggage and cancellation. The terms are in the proposal.
