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A private, guided eight-day Egypt tour that pairs Cairo and Alexandria city highlights with a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Discover major temples, tombs and museums with included meals, transfers and domestic flights.
A private, guided eight-day Egypt tour that pairs Cairo and Alexandria city highlights with a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Discover major temples, tombs and museums with included meals, transfers and domestic flights.
Arriving in Cairo, the city unfolds in wide boulevards and a bustle that funnels travelers toward the Nile’s calmer pace. After airport formalities a private guide escorts you through Saqqara’s step pyramid and Dahshur’s red and bent monuments, then the itinerary shifts south to the river where the Nile pulls the cruise gently between Luxor and Aswan.
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Operated by Bastet Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Arriving in Cairo, the city unfolds in wide boulevards and a bustle that funnels travelers toward the Nile’s calmer pace. After airport formalities a private guide escorts you through Saqqara’s step pyramid and Dahshur’s red and bent monuments, then the itinerary shifts south to the river where the Nile pulls the cruise gently between Luxor and Aswan.
This eight-day circuit threads core history and living culture: Pharaonic necropolises carved into limestone cliffs, the monumental temples of Karnak and Luxor with their carved columns and obelisks, Greco-Roman layers in Alexandria, and island temples like Philae rescued during the mid-20th century dam projects. Geologically the Nile valley is a ribbon of alluvial soil cutting through arid desert, concentrating settlements and temples along its banks.
Expect long archaeological walks on uneven stone, shaded colonnades that offer real relief from the sun, and close-up encounters with murals, statuary and museum collections that carry millennia of human craftsmanship. Local life threads the experience—markets, street cafés, and the slow rhythm of feluccas on the river.
Practical guidance: travel light and bring sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle; most sites require modest dress. Plan visits in morning or late afternoon to avoid peak heat; peak season runs October–April. Allow time for security checks at major sites and tip guides and drivers modestly. For a balanced trip, combine the cruise’s relaxed pace with focused walking tours on the West and East Banks to make the most of both river travel and archaeological exploration.
Most major site admissions listed in the itinerary are included; check your booking details for specific exclusions.
The tour notes wheelchair-accessible options, but riverboat gangways and some ancient sites have steps—notify the operator in advance for arrangements.
October through April offers the most comfortable temperatures for sightseeing and cruising.
Yes—domestic flights (Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo) are included in the package as described.
Bastet Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Arriving in Cairo, the city unfolds in wide boulevards and a bustle that funnels travelers toward the Nile’s calmer pace. After airport formalities a private guide escorts you through Saqqara’s step pyramid and Dahshur’s red and bent monuments, then the itinerary shifts south to the river where the Nile pulls the cruise gently between Luxor and Aswan.
Arriving in Cairo, the city unfolds in wide boulevards and a bustle that funnels travelers toward the Nile’s calmer pace. After airport formalities a private guide escorts you through Saqqara’s step pyramid and Dahshur’s red and bent monuments, then the itinerary shifts south to the river where the Nile pulls the cruise gently between Luxor and Aswan.
This eight-day circuit threads core history and living culture: Pharaonic necropolises carved into limestone cliffs, the monumental temples of Karnak and Luxor with their carved columns and obelisks, Greco-Roman layers in Alexandria, and island temples like Philae rescued during the mid-20th century dam projects. Geologically the Nile valley is a ribbon of alluvial soil cutting through arid desert, concentrating settlements and temples along its banks.
Expect long archaeological walks on uneven stone, shaded colonnades that offer real relief from the sun, and close-up encounters with murals, statuary and museum collections that carry millennia of human craftsmanship. Local life threads the experience—markets, street cafés, and the slow rhythm of feluccas on the river.
Practical guidance: travel light and bring sturdy walking shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle; most sites require modest dress. Plan visits in morning or late afternoon to avoid peak heat; peak season runs October–April. Allow time for security checks at major sites and tip guides and drivers modestly. For a balanced trip, combine the cruise’s relaxed pace with focused walking tours on the West and East Banks to make the most of both river travel and archaeological exploration.