US$1399

Varies by group size

Best Standard Egypt Tour of Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise

THe best 8 Days classic Egypt Tour

Tour Details

THE ROUTE

Cairo / Alexandria / Aswan / Luxor

JOURNEY TIME

8 Days / 7 Nights

GROUP TYPE

Private

TOUR CLASS

5 Stars

THE PACE

Leisurely

EXPERIENCE COST

from: USD$1399 pp

Door-to-Door Pick up

We pick up all our guests from their hotel or airport terminal.

The 8-Day Egypt Essentials Tour

Embark on an 8-day, 7-night journey through the Best Standard Egypt Tour, exploring the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt. Discover the highlights of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan while enjoying a luxury Nile cruise. Experience iconic sites, including the Pyramids of Giza, the temples between Luxor and Aswan, and the beauty of the Nile Valley and desert landscapes. This remarkable voyage promises unforgettable adventures and rich cultural experiences.

Tour Itinerary

Best Standard Egypt Tour Package Itinerary

1st day: Cairo Arrival

Meet and assist with airport formalities.
Transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight stay.

2nd day: Alexandria Sightseeing

After breakfast, travel to Alexandria (3 hours).
Visit Montazah Palace and gardens.
Photo stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Lunch at a seafood restaurant.
Explore the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Ptolemaic Amphitheatre.
Visit the Fort of Qaitbay.
Return to Cairo for an overnight stay.

3rd day: Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis

After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx.
Enjoy lunch at a countryside restaurant.
Explore the Pyramids of Saqqara and Memphis, including the statue of Ramses II.
Optional sound and light show at Giza.
Overnight sleeper train to Aswan with dinner onboard.

Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing

Breakfast on the train. Arrive in Aswan.
Visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Check in to your Nile cruise for lunch.
Afternoon visit to the Temple of Philae and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island.
Dinner onboard the cruise.

5th day: Aswan (Sailing)

Breakfast onboard. Relax while sailing to Luxor.
Visit the double temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu.
Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise.

Day 6: Luxor Sightseeing

Breakfast onboard. Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch onboard the cruise.
Afternoon visit to Karnak and Luxor temples.
Dinner onboard the cruise.

7th day: Cairo Sightseeing

Breakfast onboard. Fly from Luxor to Cairo.
Visit the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo.
Lunch by the Nile.
Explore Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel and Khan El-Khalili bazaar.
Check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Last day: Cairo – Home

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for departure, taking home wonderful memories of Egypt.

Tour Inclusions

Best Standard Egypt Tour Includes

Our assistance at Cairo International Airport.
All Accommodation
Egyptologist Tour Guides
Domestic flights and/or sleeper trains
Private transfer by AC vehicle during the tour.
Private tours to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to all the sites in the itinerary.
Meals as mentioned in the tour itinerary.
All taxes & charges.

Tour Exclusions

Tipping.
Egypt entry visa.
Personal Expenses.
International Airfare.
Any other items have not been mentioned.

Tour Highlights

Best Standard Egypt Tour Highlights

Cairo Highlights

Giza Pyramids
The Great Sphinx
Nile Dinner Cruise
The Egyptian Museum
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Cairo’s Citadel
Al-Azhar Park
Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Luxor Highlights

Karnak Temple Complex
Luxor Temple
Hatshepsut’s Temple
Valley of the Kings
Colossi of Memnon

Aswan Highlights

Philae Temple
Aswan Souq
The Nubian Village

Alexandria Highlights

Catacombs
Roman Amphitheater
Fort of Qaytbay
Alexandria library
Abul Abaas Mosque

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

5-star accommodation:

MAY-SEPT:

$1399 Per Person in a triple room
$1699 Per Person in a Double Room
+70% one Person Traveling Alone

OCT-APRIL:

$ 1899 Per Person in a triple room
$ 1999 Per Person in a Double Room
+70% one Person Traveling Alone

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Why Travel With Us?

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Flexible Booking

Book as soon as possible with the assistance of our knowledgeable staff.

Secure Payment & Deposits

Make monthly little deposits for your Holiday Package. Final Payment due 20 days prior.

Expert-Led Assurance

100% led by a licensed Egyptologist, not a no local guide. Guaranteed expertise

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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

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6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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