Arrival and departure
Cairo airport welcome with a coordinated departure transfer from Aswan.
Cairo to Aswan Nile Explorer
A considered Nile journey from Cairo’s historic riverfront to Aswan’s Nubian landscapes.
8 Days / 7 NightsPrivate3 cities
Cairo · Luxor · Aswan
Discover Cairo to Aswan Nile Explorer
Combine Cairo’s essential heritage with a carefully paced Nile journey through Luxor and Aswan. The route can be arranged with private touring, domestic flights and a selected cruise or hotel stay according to dates and comfort level.
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
Nights7
Countries1
Cities3
Departure patternDaily
Your itinerary
- Day 1Arrive in Cairo
- Day 2Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum area
- Day 3Historic Cairo to Luxor
- Day 4Luxor’s East Bank
- Day 5West Bank and embarkation
- Day 6Sailing south
- Day 7Aswan and Philae
- Day 8Departure from Aswan
Day 1Arrive in Cairo
Airport welcome, private transfer and a relaxed introduction to the Nile capital.
Day 2Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum area
Explore the pyramid plateau with an Egyptologist and continue with a curated Cairo experience.
Day 3Historic Cairo to Luxor
Morning Cairo highlights followed by a coordinated domestic flight or overnight connection to Luxor.
Day 4Luxor’s East Bank
Visit Karnak and Luxor Temple with time for a calm evening beside the river.
Day 5West Bank and embarkation
Discover the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s temple before joining the selected vessel or hotel plan.
Day 6Sailing south
Cruise toward Edfu and Kom Ombo with guided shore visits subject to the sailing schedule.
Day 7Aswan and Philae
Arrive in Aswan, visit Philae by boat and enjoy a Nubian-inspired river setting.
Day 8Departure from Aswan
Coordinated transfer to the airport or station, with Abu Simbel and extensions available on request.
Included
- Airport and station assistance in the listed cities
- Private Egyptologist-led sightseeing
- Air-conditioned vehicle for road transfers
- Cruise or hotel accommodation according to the selected tier
- Breakfast and meals shown in the confirmed quote
Not Included
- International flights
- Personal expenses, drinks and gratuities
- Optional excursions not listed in the selected package
Accommodation plan
Your specialist will confirm carefully selected hotels or Nile vessels based on your dates, comfort level and route.
Transportation
Land · air-conditioned vehicleAir · domestic flightRiver · Nile cruise or felucca
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for Cairo, Luxor and Aswan transfers
- Domestic flight option between Cairo and Upper Egypt
- Nile cruise or felucca segment according to the selected sailing
How this journey runs
Vehicle and road transfers
Private air-conditioned vehicle for city touring and road transfers.
Air connections
Domestic flight connections are quoted around the final route and dates.
Nile and river services
Cruise vessel, cabin deck and sailing dates are confirmed in the selected option.
Hotel and vessel policy
Hotel and vessel names, star level and room or cabin category are confirmed before payment.
Meals
- Hotel breakfast where applicable
- Cruise meals according to vessel board basis
- Dietary preferences reviewed before confirmation
Pricing options
Pricing is prepared around your preferred travel dates, accommodation level and group size. Contact a specialist for a precise quote.
Dates and availability
Dates are flexible and can be arranged around your preferred arrival. Send your dates to an Egypt specialist for availability.
Frequently asked questions
Ask us anything about routing, hotels, meals, mobility, family needs or the best season for this journey. We reply with practical, trip-specific guidance.
Plan this Egypt journey
Combine Cairo’s essential heritage with a carefully paced Nile journey through Luxor and Aswan. The route can be arranged with private touring, domestic flights and a selected cruise or hotel stay according to dates and comfort level.
Customize This Trip
Keep the route you love and adjust the pace, hotel level, experiences, meals, transport or special occasions with a dedicated Egypt specialist.
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