US$1399

Varies by group size

Home » Egypt Private Tour Packages » Egypt Standard Tours » Best Standard Egypt Tour of Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise

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

Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

Book with confidence

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

Related Tours

Comprehensive Egypt Tour

15 Days Deluxe Comprehensive Tour Package....

US$3000

8-Day Tour By Locals

Immerse yourself in the captivating history, culture, and wonders of Egypt....

US$1499

Family Adventure

Discover Egypt's historical treasures and stunning natural beauty....

US$3550

Read Before You Go

Heliopolis City of the Sun: Two Cities, One Epic Story of Creation and Rebirth

Step into Heliopolis, where history stands in two forms. First, it was the original "City of the Sun" (Iunu), the ancient world’s spiritual birthplace where...

Your Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ Travel in Egypt: Risks, Realities & Safety

Egypt's ancient allure is undeniable, but for LGBTQ+ travelers, it remains a high-risk destination. This 2025/2026 guide details the profound dangers, from repressive "morality" laws...

Sham El Nessim Spring Festival: History & Traditions

Sham El Nessim is one of the world's oldest Egyptian Festivals, dating back to the Pharaonic era (2700 BCE). This secular national holiday translates to...

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

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
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)

SunBlock & Sunglasses
Cotton Clothes In Summer
Slipper
Passport Valid for 6 Month
Camera or Modern Phone
hat
Warm Clothes in Winter
Comfortable Shoes
Protein Bars

Amazing layover Tour

We had 12 hour layover in Cairo, and our guide Hani waited patiently for us when we had a few visa issues entering the country! We got on our tour, and had the best experience ever! We saw the pyramids, the sphinx, Islamic Cairo and rode through the city! We

Egypt Fun Tours – Does it All!

My husband and I visited Egypt in March 2013. First, let me say, ‘Go, go, go!’ – it’s safer and definitely friendlier than many places we’ve visited. Tourism is drastically down – thanks mostly to media misinformation – so it’s a great time to visit to avoid line-ups and crowds

Great one day tour in Cairo

My husband and I had a long layover in Cairo on our way to Kenya in 2010. Since we had never been to Egypt, we decided to sign up for a one-day tour with Egypt Fun Tours Day Trips. Our guide was there when we arrived and quickly guided us

Outstanding! The absolute best way to see and do as much as you can in a short amount of time.

A friend and I had one day to spend in Cairo. Egypt Fun Tours–and tour guide Hani–came highly recommended by another friend who used them on a long layover. We were extremely impressed. For only about US$100, two people had a guide, driver, and car to ourselves for an entire

Tour of Cairo

Despite a late start due to car trouble, Mohamed more than made up for it with his incredible knowledge and dedication. His explanations were detailed and thoughtful, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. A memorable and informative tour, thanks to Mohamed’s hard

Hossam Rashwan Tour Guide

We took this trip with Hossam Rashwan as our tour guide, and I must say that Hossam was the greatest tour guide in Luxor who showed us around. Our tour guide’s tales transported us to Luxor’s past, and we felt as if we were living in ancient Egypt. We really