Grand Egypt + Abu Simbel — 9 Nights
Cairo, a full Nile cruise, Abu Simbel at dawn and time in Aswan.
Journey overview
The moments that make this journey unforgettable — the signature experiences we have woven through every day, so the best of the destination is never left to chance.
Cairo, a full Nile cruise, Abu Simbel at dawn and time in Aswan.
Journey highlights
The moments that make this journey unforgettable — the signature experiences we have woven through every day, so the best of the destination is never left to chance.
- Explore Egypt + Abu Simbel
- Hand-picked stays & private transfers throughout
Day-by-day itinerary
Into the city and checked in, with the evening free. · Cairo · Private airport transfer
The Pyramids and the Sphinx from early in the day, with time inside one of the pyramids for those who want it. · Giza · overnight Cairo · Road
The step pyramid at Saqqara — the architecture that came before Giza — and the Egyptian Museum in the afternoon. · Saqqara · overnight Cairo · Road
A flight south, with Karnak and Luxor Temple for the afternoon and evening. · Luxor · Domestic flight
The Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut's terraced temple, before boarding your cruise. · Luxor · overnight Nile cruise · River cruise
Sailing south with the riverbank going by, and the Temple of Horus at Edfu in the afternoon. · Edfu · overnight Nile cruise · River cruise
The double temple at Kom Ombo, shared between two gods and unusual for it, with the rest of the day on the water. · Kom Ombo · overnight Nile cruise · River cruise
Philae Temple, moved stone by stone to its island when the dam was built, and a felucca in the late afternoon. · Aswan · River cruise
An early start south for Ramses II's colossi at first light, when the rock face takes the sun and the coaches have not yet arrived. · Abu Simbel · Road transfer at dawn
North to Aswan or Cairo for your onward flight. · Abu Simbel · Domestic flight
What's included & excluded
Exactly what your journey covers — set out clearly, with no surprises, so you know precisely what to expect.
Included
- 9 nights' hand-picked accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Private airport & inter-city transfers
- Guided experiences as per the itinerary
- 24/7 on-trip support from Live Traveller
Excluded
- International & domestic flights (we can arrange)
- Visa fees & travel insurance
- Lunches & most dinners unless specified
- Optional experiences & personal expenses
- Anything not listed under inclusions
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