7-Day Egypt Adventure Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
Fayoum's lakes, a quad bike ride at sunset, a sunrise balloon over Luxor, a felucca at Aswan and Abu Simbel. Hotels, flights and guides are included.
The short answer
7-Day Egypt Adventure Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan is a 7-day, 6-night trip to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Fayoum: 2 nights in Cairo, 2 in Luxor and 2 in Aswan. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,724 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
Some trips are all museums and coaches. This one gets you moving. You land in Cairo and spend a day outside the city at the Fayoum lakes and the waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan. Then you fly to Luxor and ride a quad bike across the West Bank landscape as the sun goes down.
The next morning you float over the Nile Valley in a hot air balloon, then see the Valley of the Kings and the other West Bank temples. You drive to Aswan, sail a felucca at sunset and spend a long day on the road to Abu Simbel. A flight takes you back to Cairo for your trip home. We book every flight, transfer and hotel night. Early starts are part of the deal, so this tour suits people who enjoy them.
What lingers
- 01A day at the Fayoum lakes and the Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
- 02A private quad bike ride at sunset on Luxor's West Bank
- 03A sunrise hot air balloon over Luxor (weather permitting)
- 04The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu
- 05A sunset felucca on the Nile at Aswan
- 06Abu Simbel by road from Aswan, with entrance fees included
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $1,7243★ hotels | Luxor · 2 nightsEl Mesala Hotel Luxor Aswan · 2 nightsHapi Hotel Aswan | $1,724May–Sep: from $1,651 | |
| Comfortfrom $1,9164★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City Luxor · 2 nightsIberotel Luxor by JAZ | $1,916May–Sep: from $1,823 | |
| Classicfrom $2,0165★ hotels | $2,016May–Sep: from $1,878 | ||
| Prestigefrom $2,2655★ deluxe hotels | Luxor · 2 nightsSteigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Aswan · 2 nightsTolip Aswan | $2,265May–Sep: from $2,174 | |
| Luxuryfrom $2,9715★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo Luxor · 2 nightsHilton Luxor Resort & Spa Aswan · 2 nightsThe Zen Wellness Resort Aswan | $2,971May–Sep: from $2,891 |
Hotels on bed & breakfast. You'll stay in these properties, or a similar choice of the same quality. Choose your date in the booking panel for the exact price.
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights · Cairo · Fayoum Oasis · Wadi El Rayan · Luxor · Luxor West Bank · Valley of the Kings
- 1
A representative meets you at Cairo Airport, helps you through the arrival hall and drives you to your hotel, about an hour away. There is nothing else planned. Rest, swim or walk around the neighborhood, because tomorrow starts early.
- 2
Today you leave Cairo for the Fayoum oasis, a green basin southwest of the city. Your private vehicle and English-speaking guide take you to Lake Qarun, then on to the lakes and waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan, and past the old waterwheels of Fayoum city. Lunch is at a local restaurant. This is a day trip of about 10 hours, with plenty of time in the car, and you sleep in your Cairo hotel again.
- 3
After breakfast you are driven to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor, about an hour in the air. A driver takes you to your hotel. The sightseeing is arranged around the flight, so the afternoon is yours. Late in the day a private quad bike ride takes you out across Luxor's West Bank, timed so you are riding as the sun sets.
- 4
Before dawn you go up in a hot air balloon over Luxor, if the weather allows. Back on the ground, an English-speaking Egyptologist guide takes you across to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon and Medinet Habu. Transport and entrance fees are included. It is a full day, so expect to be tired and happy by evening.
- 5
A private car takes you from your Luxor hotel to your hotel in Aswan, a drive along the Nile that makes up most of the day. Once you have settled in, you step aboard a felucca, the traditional sailing boat, for a sunset ride on the river.
- 6
A full day, starting very early. You travel by road from Aswan to Abu Simbel to see the great temples of Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari, carved into the rock. The guide, the transport and your entrance fees are included. You return to Aswan in the afternoon, with the evening free in the same hotel.
- 7
After breakfast you are driven to Aswan Airport for the flight to Cairo, about an hour. A private transfer then takes you from Cairo to the international airport for your flight home, arranged around your flight time. There is no hotel night in Cairo on this tour, so choose your departure flight with the domestic leg in mind (see the questions below).
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Two nights in a Cairo hotel, two in Luxor and two in Aswan, with breakfast
- Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- All airport, hotel and intercity transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan day trip with a private English-speaking guide and lunch
- Private quad bike ride on Luxor's West Bank at sunset
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, weather permitting
- West Bank day with an Egyptologist guide, transport and entrance fees
- Sunset felucca ride at Aswan
- Abu Simbel by road with guide, transport and entrance fees
- Meet-and-assist at the airport
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Khufu pyramid interior and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun and Seti I
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
At Wadi El Rayan, walk to the top of the waterfalls viewpoint early; the view over the lakes and dunes is the best part of the day.
- 02
For the Luxor balloon, wear closed shoes and layers; it is chilly on the ground at pickup and warms quickly once the sun rises.
- 03
Cover your nose and mouth with a light scarf on the quad bike; the West Bank desert kicks up fine dust that gets everywhere.
- 04
At Medinet Habu, look up at the painted ceilings in the first court; the colors survive well and most groups skip them.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding a night in Cairo before your flight home, extra nights in Luxor, or swapping an activity.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Active travelers who want more than temples: a day among the Fayoum lakes, a quad bike ride, a balloon over Luxor and Abu Simbel. Suited to couples, friends and solo travelers who are happy with early mornings.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site or want a slow pace. Days 2, 4 and 6 are long.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Quad bike, balloon, felucca and Abu Simbel in one week
- Both domestic flights and all transfers handled for you
- Two nights in each city, so little repacking
Things to Consider
- Several early starts and long days on days 2, 4 and 6
- Balloon flights depend on the weather
- No hotel night in Cairo before your flight home
Where it fits
A good fit for active first-timers or return visitors who want more than sightseeing. There is no final Cairo night, so choose a late flight home.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Egypt tours stick to temples and museums. This one adds a day among the Fayoum lakes, a quad bike ride and a sunrise balloon, with Abu Simbel and both domestic flights included. Hotel standard is your choice.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Active guided multi-day tour with quad bike and Nile activities
- Accommodation
- Cairo, Luxor and Aswan hotels, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Cairo · Fayoum Oasis · Wadi El Rayan · Luxor · Luxor West Bank · Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon · Medinet Habu · Aswan · Abu Simbel
- Includes
- 2 nights each in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, with breakfast · Flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo · Fayoum day trip, Luxor quad bike and sunrise balloon · Entrance fees to the listed sites · English-speaking guides on sightseeing days · All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Best for
- Active travelers · First-time visitors who want adventure · Couples and friends who like early starts
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Sturdy closed shoes that can get dusty
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Scarf or buff for dust on the quad bike
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- A warm layer for the balloon at dawn
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Long trousers and closed shoes for the quad bike
- A warm layer for the early morning balloon, which is cool even in summer
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees at temples
- A hat and sunglasses
Children & families
Children are welcome on the sightseeing days. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. The quad bike ride and the hot air balloon have their own age and height limits, so tell us your children's ages at booking and we will confirm what each child can join and what can be swapped.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This is a moderately demanding tour with early starts. There is walking on uneven stone and sand at the temples, and the quad bike, balloon basket and felucca all involve climbing in and out. The Fayoum and Abu Simbel days are long drives. Vehicles are private and air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us about any mobility or health needs when you book and we will tell you honestly which activities are suitable and which can be swapped.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The tour uses two domestic flights and private road transfers, and the vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. The Fayoum and Wadi El Rayan day is a protected landscape: we ask guests to take their rubbish with them and to stay on marked tracks. Guides, drivers and activity operators are local to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, so most of the money you spend stays where you travel.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Are the domestic flights included?
Yes. The flights from Cairo to Luxor on day 3 and from Aswan to Cairo on day 7 are booked for you and included in the price. Flight times are set by the airline schedule. International flights are not included.02Will I make my international flight?
Domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed domestic flight can cost you the connection. We would prefer you spend one last night in Cairo. If you must fly from Aswan to Cairo and connect on the same day, choose a late-evening or night international flight, and take travel insurance that covers missed connections.03How fit do I need to be?
Moderately fit. Days 2, 4 and 6 start early and run long, there is walking on uneven stone and sand, and you ride a quad bike and climb into a balloon basket and a felucca. You do not need to be an athlete.04What if the balloon does not fly?
The sunrise balloon depends on the weather, and wind can stop flights. If it does not go, we tell you on the morning. Ask us before you travel what happens in that case.05Is the quad bike ride safe for beginners?
It is a private ride, so it moves at your pace. You do not need to have ridden before. Tell us your age and any health concerns at booking.06Is Abu Simbel a long day?
Yes. It is a full day by road from Aswan with an early start. The temples are worth it for most guests. Sleep when you can in the car.07Which hotels will we have?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotels for your dates. The itinerary is the same at every standard.08What is not included?
International flights, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, the Khufu pyramid interior and premium tombs.09When is the best time to go?
October to April is cooler and the most comfortable for quad biking and temple walking. Summers are very hot in Luxor and Aswan, so we start early.
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Fayoum → Luxor → Aswan → Abu Simbel → Cairo
- Nights
- 2 Cairo · 2 Luxor · 2 Aswan
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers