Discover Egypt: Luxurious 7-Day Nile Cruise Adventure
Seven days, Cairo to Luxor, deluxe Nile cruise and guided visits
At a glance
- Departs
- Daily
- Board
- Full Board
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02 Overview
A first look
Sailings between Aswan and Luxor pass palm-lined islands and sandstone quays. Our Egyptologists guide each visit to the Egyptian Museum, the Giza Plateau, and the Valley of the Kings.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
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The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 3 Nights in a 4-star hotel in Cairo
- 3 Nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Private, expert Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
- All entrance fees for included sites
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners
- Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu & motorboat ride to Philae Island
- Meet and assist with all arrivals and departures
- Bottled water and snacks during sightseeing
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Optional excursions & personal expenses
- Mummies Room entry at the Egyptian Museum
- Additional meals & beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
- Arrival Visa (if required)
- Personal travel insurance
On the ground
Your route
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
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01 What does this 7-day tour cover?
Cairo sightseeing, then a deluxe Nile cruise sailing between Aswan and Luxor. -
02 What are the highlights?
The Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple (reached by motorboat), the Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple. -
03 Is transport included?
Yes – domestic flights and local transfers are arranged as part of the service. -
04 Is the tour privately guided?
Yes, an Egyptologist leads every visit, and we schedule around peak coach-group times where possible. -
05 What's the price?
Pricing varies by season and cabin category – contact us for current rates on this itinerary.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 1 July 2026 Product ID: TOU-NIL-508876
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