Full Description
The 8-Day Egypt Tour combines Luxor, a Nile cruise to Aswan, Abu Simbel and Cairo in one compact private cultural tour.
You visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Abu Simbel, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The route also includes Coptic and Islamic Cairo, private transfers and domestic flights according to the final confirmed itinerary.
Sightseeing is arranged with a German- or English-speaking Egyptologist. There are no planned shopping stops.
Participants | Vehicle / Organisation | Indicative Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
2 people | Private air-conditioned vehicle | €2,060 |
3–4 people | Private air-conditioned minibus | €1,800 |
5–6 people | Private air-conditioned minibus | €1,700 |
7–8 people | Private air-conditioned minibus | €1,575 |
Single room or single cabin supplement: confirm before booking.
The exact route, domestic flights, vessel, hotels, availability, final price, operating tour company and contractual terms should all be confirmed in writing before booking.
8-Day Egypt Tour at a Glance
The route includes:
8 days / 7 nights
Private sightseeing and transfers
Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Luxor Temple
Karnak
Nile cruise towards Aswan
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Aswan
Philae
High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Felucca ride
Abu Simbel
Cairo
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum
Islamic Cairo
Coptic Cairo
Saladin Citadel
Muhammad Ali Mosque
Khan el-Khalili if time allows
German- or English-speaking Egyptologist
Entrance tickets for the confirmed standard sights
Private air-conditioned transfers
Domestic flight or flights according to the final confirmed programme
No planned shopping stops
The current product page describes two different versions.
The detailed daily itinerary runs:
Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Abu Simbel → Cairo
The structured inclusion list instead mentions:
Cairo → Aswan by flight and later Luxor → Cairo by flight
That is a different route direction.
Before booking, the following must be clear:
Where the tour starts
Which domestic flights are actually booked
How many nights are spent on the cruise ship
Whether there is a separate hotel night in Aswan
Where the tour ends
The version below follows the detailed itinerary starting in Luxor.
Day 1 – Arrival in Luxor & Embarkation
The tour begins with arrival in Luxor.
After landing, you are transferred to the Nile cruise ship.
International Flight to Luxor
Arrival is planned as a direct flight from Cologne/Bonn to Luxor.
The international flight is only included if it is clearly listed in your personal offer.
Before booking, confirm:
Departure airport
Airline
Baggage allowance
Arrival time
Whether the international flight is included in the price
Transfer to the Nile Cruise Ship
After landing, you are collected according to the confirmed programme and transferred to the ship.
Before travel, confirm:
Meeting point
Vessel name
Embarkation location
Check-in time
Cabin category
First Night
After check-in, you settle into your cabin.
Depending on the flight time, the rest of the day is mainly for arrival and rest.
Overnight: Nile cruise ship in Luxor
Day 2 – Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor & Karnak
After breakfast, sightseeing begins in Luxor.
The day combines the West and East Banks.
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings contains many rock-cut tombs belonging to rulers of the New Kingdom.
Which regular tombs are visited with the standard ticket depends on current openings and ticket rules.
Special Tombs
Not automatically included are the special tombs of:
Tutankhamun
Seti I
If a particular tomb matters to you, confirm the additional ticket in advance or on the day.
Practical advice:
Hatshepsut Temple
You then visit the memorial temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
The complex stands below the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are a shorter stop.
The two large seated statues originally stood at the memorial temple of Amenhotep III.
Luxor Temple
On the East Bank, you continue to Luxor Temple.
The temple stands in the centre of modern Luxor.
Karnak
You then visit the Karnak complex.
Well-known areas include:
Pylons
Courtyards
Obelisks
Reliefs
Great Hypostyle Hall
Sailing Towards Edfu
After sightseeing, you return to the ship.
The Nile cruise continues towards Edfu.
Overnight: on board towards Edfu
Meals: full board according to the confirmed cruise programme
Day 3 – Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan
Day 3 includes two well-known temple complexes.
Temple of Horus at Edfu
Edfu Temple is one of Egypt’s best-preserved major temples.
The visible complex dates mainly from the Ptolemaic period.
Your Egyptologist explains:
Horus worship
Temple layout
Reliefs
Rituals
Sanctuary areas
Continue to Kom Ombo
After Edfu, the ship continues along the Nile.
Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo has an unusual layout because the complex was dedicated to two main deities:
Sobek
Harwer, or Horus the Elder
The temple therefore has a largely doubled arrangement.
Continue to Aswan
After the visit, the ship continues towards Aswan.
Overnight: on board in Aswan (this line appears twice, Day 3 and Day 4 – fix both)
Day 4 – Aswan: Philae, High Dam, Obelisk & Felucca
Today includes several important sights in Aswan.
Philae Temple
Philae now stands on Agilkia Island.
The temple complex is closely associated with the goddess Isis.
A boat transfer is needed to reach it.
High Dam
You then visit the Aswan High Dam.
This stop is normally shorter than the temple visits.
Unfinished Obelisk
The next stop is the ancient granite quarry area.
The Unfinished Obelisk helps show how large stone monuments were worked in ancient Egypt.
Felucca Ride
A felucca ride also forms part of the daily programme.
Its duration depends on:
Daily timing
Wind
Local conditions
Aswan Market
A market visit is also planned.
Market activity and timing can vary.
Overnight: on board in Aswan (this line appears twice, Day 3 and Day 4 – fix both)
Day 5 – Abu Simbel, Return to Aswan & Flight to Cairo
Day 5 starts early.
You travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel.
Early Departure
The exact departure time is confirmed with the final programme.
This is one of the more demanding days because it combines a long road transfer, temple sightseeing and a later flight.
Abu Simbel
You visit the two large rock-cut temples.
The larger temple is dedicated to Ramesses II.
Its façade is dominated by four monumental seated statues.
Temple of Nefertari
The smaller temple is associated with Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.
UNESCO Rescue Project
The temples were moved during the 20th century to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Return to Aswan
After the visit, you drive back to Aswan.
Flight to Cairo
The detailed route says:
Aswan → Cairo
The structured inclusions say:
Cairo → Aswan and Luxor → Cairo
These details need to be corrected before booking.
You then fly from Aswan to Cairo.
Overnight: hotel in Cairo
Day 6 – Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
In Cairo, you meet your Egyptologist and visit the Giza Plateau.
Pyramids of Giza
You see the pyramids of:
Khufu
Khafre
Menkaure
Going Inside a Pyramid
Going inside a pyramid is only included if it is clearly stated in your offer.
Great Sphinx
You then visit the Great Sphinx.
It forms part of the wider Giza archaeological area.
More practical information:
Lunch
Lunch is included on this day.
Drinks are only included if confirmed in your offer.
Grand Egyptian Museum
You then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The exact route inside depends on:
Open sections
Visitor numbers
Museum rules
Available time
Overnight: hotel in Cairo
Day 7 – Islamic & Coptic Cairo
After breakfast, the programme moves into other periods of Cairo’s history.
Saladin Citadel
The Citadel of Saladin is part of the itinerary.
Here, you visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Muhammad Ali Mosque
For the mosque visit, modest clothing is recommended.
Shoulders and knees should be covered.
Coptic Cairo
Selected places in Coptic Cairo are also included.
The Hanging Church is specifically named.
Khan el-Khalili
The visit to the historic market depends on whether the daily schedule allows it.
if the daily schedule allows
rather than guaranteed.
Lunch
Lunch is also included on this day.
Return to the Hotel
After sightseeing, you are transferred back to the hotel.
Overnight: hotel in Cairo
Day 8 – Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, you are transferred to the airport.
Return Flight
The return is planned as a direct flight to Cologne/Bonn.
The international return flight is only included when it is clearly listed in your personal offer.
What to Confirm Before Booking
Before booking, confirm:
Destination airport
Flight number
Departure time
Baggage
Airport transfer
Whether the flight is part of the package price
The current page is also unclear about accommodation.
The structured inclusions list:
3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
1 hotel night in Aswan
2 hotel nights in Cairo
The detailed daily itinerary instead appears to give:
Night 1 on the ship in Luxor
Night 2 on the ship
Night 3 on the ship in Aswan
Day 4 also ending with an overnight stay on board in Aswan
Day 5 flight to Cairo
That appears to mean four cruise nights.
The exact split between the cruise and Aswan hotel must therefore be confirmed before booking.
8 Days / 7 Nights Must Add Up
An eight-day tour requires seven overnight stays.
One possible structure could be:
3 Nile cruise nights
1 Aswan hotel night
3 Cairo hotel nights
or another combination.
The currently published information does not provide one fully consistent model.
The exact split of nights is shown in your booking confirmation.
5-Star Nile Cruise
You travel on a 5-star Nile cruise ship.
The exact vessel name is not fixed in advance.
Before booking, confirm:
Vessel name
Cabin category
Cabin size
Bed type
Bathroom
Air conditioning
Deck position
Full-board arrangement
Full Board on the Ship
Full board is included during the Nile cruise.
Drinks are only included if clearly stated in your offer.
Hotel in Aswan
One hotel night in Aswan with breakfast is planned.
Confirm:
Which day it falls on
Hotel name
Room category
Hotel in Cairo
Two nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel are planned.
Private Does Not Mean a Private Cruise Ship
Sightseeing and land transfers can be privately arranged.
That does not automatically mean the entire Nile cruise vessel is reserved for your group.
Other passengers may be on board.
8-Day Egypt Tour with Children
The booking system currently shows:
Adults: 12 years and over
Children 6–11: 50%
Children 0–5: free
For a multi-day package involving hotels, a cruise and domestic flights, the final child price should still be confirmed individually.
Why Child Pricing Needs Separate Checking
The total cost can depend on:
Airfares
Cabin occupancy
Hotel beds
Transfers
Entrance tickets
Meals
A percentage shown in the booking system should not replace a final family quote.
Is the Tour Suitable for Young Children?
The itinerary is compact.
It includes:
Early starts
Abu Simbel
Several temples
Flights
Longer walks
Warm temperatures
Museum visit
It may suit older children who enjoy history.
For very young children, the schedule should be reviewed carefully.
Limited Mobility
The tour is not automatically fully accessible.
Important points include:
Boarding and leaving the cruise ship
Stairs on board
Valley of the Kings
Tomb entrances
Karnak
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Philae boat
Abu Simbel
Giza Plateau
Museum
If you use a wheelchair or walking aid, each day should be checked individually.
More planning advice:
Valley of the Kings with Limited Mobility
Some tombs contain:
Steep steps
Longer corridors
Uneven surfaces
You do not have to enter every included tomb.
Clothing
Useful clothing includes:
Lightweight clothes
Comfortable sturdy shoes
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Modest clothing for mosques and churches
Light jacket for air-conditioned places
What to Bring
For the 8-Day Egypt Tour, we recommend:
Passport
Required visa and travel documents
Comfortable shoes
Sun cream
Sun hat
Personal medication
Power bank
Phone or camera
Small day bag
Lightweight clothing
Something warmer for strongly air-conditioned areas
Domestic Flights and Baggage
Because the tour includes domestic flights, check the baggage rules of the operating airline before booking.
Pay attention to:
Checked baggage
Hand luggage
Weight limits
Possible extra charges
No Planned Shopping Stops
The tour has no planned shopping stops.
This keeps more time for:
Temples
Tombs
Museums
Historic districts
Why an Egyptologist Helps
The tour covers several very different periods:
Old Kingdom at Giza
New Kingdom in Luxor
Ptolemaic temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo
Later Christian and Islamic history in Cairo
A knowledgeable Egyptologist helps connect these periods clearly.
More information:
Prepare for the Pyramids
For practical information about Giza:
Plan the Valley of the Kings
For practical advice:
Tips
A trip involving drivers, an Egyptologist, cruise crew and hotel staff can make tipping feel confusing.
General guidance:
Planned Inclusions
Subject to final confirmation:
Private sightseeing
German- or English-speaking Egyptologist
Entrance tickets according to the confirmed standard programme
Private air-conditioned transfers
Nile cruise with full board according to the final confirmed number of nights
Cairo accommodation according to the final confirmed number of nights
Possible additional hotel night in Aswan according to the final route
Domestic flights according to the final confirmed itinerary
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Luxor Temple
Karnak
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Philae
High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Felucca ride
Abu Simbel
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum
Saladin Citadel
Muhammad Ali Mosque
Coptic Cairo
Service charges and taxes according to the final offer
No planned shopping stops
Confirm Before Any Booking
These points are confirmed in writing before booking:
Final travel dates
Operating tour company
Contractual terms
International outbound flight
International return flight
Exact domestic flights
Exact flight times
Baggage rules
Number of Nile cruise nights
Exact cruise route
Vessel name
Cabin category
Hotel night in Aswan
Number of Cairo nights
Exact Cairo hotel
Meals on flight days
Special tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Pyramid interior tickets
Khan el-Khalili depending on available time
Child prices
Single room and single cabin supplement
Mobility requirements
Not Automatically Included
Unless your personal offer confirms otherwise:
International flights
Visa
Personal expenses
Tips
Special tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I
Extra services outside the confirmed programme
Enquire About the 8-Day Egypt Tour
If you want to combine Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Cairo in one compact 8-Day Egypt Tour, you can make a non-binding enquiry for your preferred dates.
Tell us:
Preferred travel date
Number of adults
Number and ages of children
Preferred departure airport
Preferred language
Preferred room and cabin arrangement
Mobility limitations
Dietary requirements
Interest in special tombs
Interest in pyramid interior tickets
Preferred flight connections
Before any booking, the flight direction, vessel, cabins, hotels, exact overnight split, domestic flights, itinerary, availability, final price and contractual terms are confirmed in writing.
