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Cover Egypt’s highlights in nine days: Giza’s pyramids, Luxor’s tombs, a four-night Nile cruise, a hot-air balloon over the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel from Aswan. This guided tour pairs archaeology with comfortable river travel and logistical support.
Cover Egypt’s highlights in nine days: Giza’s pyramids, Luxor’s tombs, a four-night Nile cruise, a hot-air balloon over the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel from Aswan. This guided tour pairs archaeology with comfortable river travel and logistical support.
You step out of Cairo International into a dry, warm light that makes the limestone of the Great Pyramids glow. Within hours you’re tracing carved corridors in Luxor, rising before dawn for a hot-air balloon over the Nile’s palm-lined floodplain, and then boarding a four-night cruise that slides south past temples worn smooth by wind and water.
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Operated by Bastet Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
You step out of Cairo International into a dry, warm light that makes the limestone of the Great Pyramids glow. Within hours you’re tracing carved corridors in Luxor, rising before dawn for a hot-air balloon over the Nile’s palm-lined floodplain, and then boarding a four-night cruise that slides south past temples worn smooth by wind and water.
This nine-day loop threads Cairo’s Pharaonic monuments with Upper Egypt’s river culture. In Cairo an Egyptologist guides you through the Giza plateau and the Sphinx; overnight trains ferry you south to Luxor, the world’s largest open-air archaeological museum. From Luxor the program moves to the West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon — then downriver to Edfu and Kom Ombo, ending with Aswan’s High Dam, Philae and an early-morning transfer to Abu Simbel.
Expect a mix of gentle walking on uneven stone, short drives, motorboat transfers to island temples, and very early starts for the balloon and Abu Simbel excursion. Accommodations alternate between five-star hotels, sleeper trains and a comfortable Nile cruise with meals included. Guides typically speak English and multiple European languages; tipping, sun protection and modest dress are practical considerations.
This itinerary balances historical immersion with relaxed river travel: ample photo stops, local market visits in Aswan, and the steady rhythm of cruising the Nile — a trip for travelers who want concentrated access to Egypt’s highlights with logistical support and cultural context.
The itinerary includes a pre-dawn hot-air balloon ride over Luxor; typical flights last roughly 40–60 minutes depending on conditions and operator schedules.
Many nationalities require a visa for Egypt; check current entry requirements and obtain a visa in advance or on arrival where applicable.
Most visits involve walking on uneven stone and climbing short staircases; they’re suitable for travelers comfortable with moderate walking but not for those requiring constant wheelchair access.
Tipping is customary for guides, drivers and cruise staff; carry small notes for daily gratuities and consider a larger tip at tour end for your Egyptologist guide.
Bastet Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out of Cairo International into a dry, warm light that makes the limestone of the Great Pyramids glow. Within hours you’re tracing carved corridors in Luxor, rising before dawn for a hot-air balloon over the Nile’s palm-lined floodplain, and then boarding a four-night cruise that slides south past temples worn smooth by wind and water.
You step out of Cairo International into a dry, warm light that makes the limestone of the Great Pyramids glow. Within hours you’re tracing carved corridors in Luxor, rising before dawn for a hot-air balloon over the Nile’s palm-lined floodplain, and then boarding a four-night cruise that slides south past temples worn smooth by wind and water.
This nine-day loop threads Cairo’s Pharaonic monuments with Upper Egypt’s river culture. In Cairo an Egyptologist guides you through the Giza plateau and the Sphinx; overnight trains ferry you south to Luxor, the world’s largest open-air archaeological museum. From Luxor the program moves to the West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon — then downriver to Edfu and Kom Ombo, ending with Aswan’s High Dam, Philae and an early-morning transfer to Abu Simbel.
Expect a mix of gentle walking on uneven stone, short drives, motorboat transfers to island temples, and very early starts for the balloon and Abu Simbel excursion. Accommodations alternate between five-star hotels, sleeper trains and a comfortable Nile cruise with meals included. Guides typically speak English and multiple European languages; tipping, sun protection and modest dress are practical considerations.
This itinerary balances historical immersion with relaxed river travel: ample photo stops, local market visits in Aswan, and the steady rhythm of cruising the Nile — a trip for travelers who want concentrated access to Egypt’s highlights with logistical support and cultural context.