The Pyramids of Giza across the desert sand, Egypt

Egypt · 8 nights, 9 days

Nile Cruise & the White Desert

from ₹98,400 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Cairo to Giza to Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor to Bahariya Oasis to White Desert

About this trip

The pyramids, a sleeper train south, three nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor, then a night under the stars in the White Desert. Shared group tours with an English-speaking guide.

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Length
8 nights, 9 days
Route
Cairo to Giza to Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor to Bahariya Oasis to White Desert

Egypt at a glance

  • Best Oct–Apr Pleasant season
  • Online e-visa We apply a week ahead
  • Heritage
  • Cruise
  • Adventure

Highlights

  • Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Overnight sleeper train to Aswan
  • 3-night Nile cruise, Aswan to Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
  • Black Desert and Crystal Mountain
  • Sunset and camping in the White Desert

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Giza
  3. Aswan
  4. Kom Ombo
  5. Edfu
  6. Luxor
  7. Bahariya Oasis
  8. White Desert
  • Internal flight
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Cairo

    Our representative meets you at Cairo airport and drives you to your hotel to check in.

    • Meet and greet at Cairo airport
    • Transfer to the hotel
    • Free evening

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Pyramids, Then Train to Aswan

    A full day at the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then board the overnight sleeper train south.

    • Pyramids of Giza
    • The Sphinx
    • Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Sleeper train from Giza to Aswan

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Aswan and Board the Cruise

    We meet you at Aswan station for Philae Temple and the High Dam, then you board your cruise for three nights.

    • Philae Temple
    • Aswan High Dam
    • Board the Nile cruise
    • Optional (extra cost): Nubian village visit

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  4. Day 4:Aswan to Kom Ombo

    A free morning in Aswan before the ship sails north to Kom Ombo for its temple, then on towards Edfu.

    • Optional (extra cost): Abu Simbel tour
    • Sail to Kom Ombo
    • Kom Ombo Temple
    • Sail on to Edfu

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  5. Day 5:Edfu to Luxor

    An early visit to Edfu Temple, then sail to Luxor for Karnak and Luxor temples, depending on the cruise schedule.

    • Edfu Temple
    • Sail to Luxor
    • Karnak Temple
    • Luxor Temple

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  6. Day 6:West Bank, Fly to Cairo

    See the royal tombs and temples of Luxor’s West Bank, then fly back to Cairo and check in to your hotel.

    • Optional (extra cost): hot-air balloon ride
    • Valley of the Kings
    • Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Colossi of Memnon
    • Flight Luxor to Cairo

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  7. Day 7:Cairo to the White Desert

    Drive to Bahariya Oasis, then explore the Black and White Deserts before sunset, a barbecue dinner and a night at camp.

    • Drive to Bahariya Oasis
    • Light lunch in Bawiti village
    • Black Desert
    • El Marsous Mountain
    • Aqabat Mountain
    • Old White Desert
    • Sand dunes
    • Sunset in the White Desert
    • Overnight at the desert camp

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & BBQ Dinner at the camp

  8. Day 8:White Desert to Cairo

    Wake for sunrise over the desert, see Crystal Mountain and a desert spring, then head back through Bahariya to Cairo.

    • Sunrise in the White Desert
    • White Desert
    • Crystal Mountain
    • Desert spring
    • Light lunch in Bahariya
    • Drive back to Cairo

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  9. Day 9:Departure

    After breakfast and check-out, we drive you to Cairo airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Transfer to Cairo airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 3 nights in 3-star hotels (or similar), twin sharing, plus 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, 1 night on the sleeper train and 1 night in a desert camp
  • Stays: Cairo – Jasmine Pyramids Hotel; Nile – 5-star deluxe cruise
  • 4-star and 5-star upgrades available
  • Daily breakfast, all meals on the cruise, lunch on most touring days and a barbecue dinner at the desert camp
  • Shared group tours in an air-conditioned coach
  • English-speaking guide on touring days
  • Airport meet & greet and transfers
  • Sleeper train Cairo → Aswan
  • Flight Luxor → Cairo
  • Road trip Cairo ↔ Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert

Not included

  • Entry tickets to all sights (paid locally or added on request)
  • International flights
  • Egypt visa and travel insurance
  • Compulsory tips: US$50 per adult, US$25 per child
  • Meals not listed, drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional tours (Nubian village, Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon)
  • Peak surcharge of US$30 per person per night at Christmas, New Year, Easter and public holidays

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Hotel standard: 3-star hotels, 5-star Nile cruise. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders need Egypt’s online e-visa, applied for at least a week before travel; we apply for you, with the papers it asks for. The Egyptian authorities decide.

When is the best time to go?

October to April is the time to go. May to September is very hot, especially at Luxor and Aswan.

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