What this trip covers
This seven-day route suits you if you want Cairo’s major sights, a day in Alexandria and a Nile cruise in one trip. Start with three nights in Cairo, with visits to Giza, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Khan El Khalili, plus a day trip to Alexandria. Then fly to Aswan for a three-night cruise, visiting Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor. In Luxor, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor temples. Cairo hotel stays include breakfast, and the cruise is full board. Sightseeing includes transport, entrance fees and an English-speaking guide.
Trip highlights
- See royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Explore Alexandria's Catacombs, amphitheatre and Pompey's Pillar
- Visit Abu Simbel on an early-morning excursion from Aswan
- Sail the Nile with stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu
- See three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Karnak and Luxor temples on the final day
Places covered
Cairo