North Africa
Egypt
Egypt tour package · 7 nights / 8 days
Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and a Nile cruise from Aswan down to Luxor.
- Duration
- 7 nights / 8 days
- Best time
- October to April. Summer in Upper Egypt is extreme.
- Ideal for
- History travellers, families with older children, photographers
This Egypt tour package is a 7-night, 8-day itinerary. The best time to go is October to April. It suits history travellers, families with older children, photographers. World Destinations, a travel agency in Mumbai, plans it end to end — flights, hotels, transfers, visa and insurance — and prices it on your dates.
Egypt tour highlights
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Three nights sailing the Nile
- Valley of the Kings
- Abu Simbel at dawn
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Cairo
Transfer to your hotel. Evening at leisure, with an optional sound-and-light show at the pyramids.
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Day 2
Giza and the museum
The Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure and the Sphinx, then Saqqara and Memphis. Afternoon at the Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3
Cairo to Aswan — embark
Fly to Aswan. Board your cruise ship. Afternoon at the High Dam, the granite quarries and Philae temple.
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Day 4
Abu Simbel and sail to Kom Ombo
Optional dawn excursion to Abu Simbel. Sail north, visiting Kom Ombo in the late afternoon.
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Day 5
Edfu and sail to Luxor
The temple of Horus at Edfu, then through the Esna lock and on to Luxor.
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Day 6
Luxor west bank
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon at Karnak and Luxor temples.
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Day 7
Luxor to Cairo
Disembark and fly back to Cairo. Afternoon in Khan el-Khalili bazaar and Coptic Cairo.
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Day 8
Depart Cairo
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- Three nights full board on a five-star Nile cruise
- Two internal flights
- Egyptologist guide at all sites
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Egypt visa fee
- Abu Simbel excursion and hot-air balloon at Luxor
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
Egypt: common questions
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is October to April. Summer in Upper Egypt is extreme.
How many days do you need in Egypt?
We plan the Egypt trip over 7 nights and 8 days, which covers the full day-by-day route on this page. With fewer days we shorten the route rather than cram it, and with more we add stops — tell us your dates and we adjust it.
What is included in the Egypt tour package?
Included in the Egypt package: Three nights full board on a five-star Nile cruise; Two internal flights; Egyptologist guide at all sites; Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis. Not included: Egypt visa fee; Abu Simbel excursion and hot-air balloon at Luxor; Entry inside the Great Pyramid. The full inclusions and exclusions are listed above.
Who is the Egypt trip best for?
The Egypt trip suits history travellers, families with older children, photographers. The itinerary here is a starting point, and the route can be changed to suit your group.
How much does a Egypt trip cost?
There is no fixed price for Egypt: World Destinations quotes each trip against live airline and hotel rates for your dates, party size and hotel category. Season, hotel category and flights from Mumbai move the cost most. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 9167919191 for a full costing.
Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa for Egypt. India is eligible for Egypt's e-Visa, applied for online before travel on the official portal visa2egypt.gov.eg, and your passport must be valid for at least six months.
Source: Egypt e-Visa portal (official) · checked
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