Tour overview

This 8-day trip covers Egypt's highlights at great value, including a night sailing on the Nile. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than fourteen. You stay seven nights in simple hotels, two sleeper trains and a felucca, with breakfast daily and several meals.

From Cairo you visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then take the overnight train to Aswan, with free time to explore and visit a Nubian village.

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You sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, sleeping on deck under the stars, then explore Luxor's temples and the Valley of the Kings before the night train back to Cairo.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits adventurous travellers who want Egypt on a budget.

Trip highlights

  • The Pyramids and Sphinx (Day 2)
  • A sleeper train to Aswan (Day 2)
  • Aswan (Days 3–4)
  • A night on a felucca (Day 5)
  • Luxor temples (Day 6)
  • The Valley of the Kings (Day 7)

Your route

6 stops from Cairo to Luxor

8-day route: Cairo – Giza – Aswan – River Nile – Luxor – Cairo
  1. Cairo Days 1–2 & 8
  2. Aswan Days 3–5
  3. Abu Simbel Day 4
  4. Kom Ombo Day 6
  5. Edfu Day 6
  6. Luxor Days 6–7

Why choose this tour

Egypt's highlights at great value. A night under the stars on the Nile.

Best suited to

  • Adventurous travellers
  • Budget-minded travellers
  • Solo travellers
  • First-time visitors to Egypt
Feluccas on the Nile at Aswan, Egypt

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Cairo, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt

  1. Day 1 · Cairo Cairo

    Welcome to Egypt.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx Giza

    The Pyramids.

    Hotel
    Overnight sleeper train
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Aswan Aswan

    Into the south.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Aswan Aswan

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · River Nile Felucca

    A night on the Nile.

    Hotel
    Felucca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Luxor Luxor

    Luxor temples.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Valley of the Kings Luxor

    Royal tombs.

    Hotel
    Overnight sleeper train
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Cairo Cairo

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
An ancient statue at Luxor Temple

Where you stay

  • Cairo (1 night) Hotel
  • Cairo to Aswan (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
  • Aswan (2 nights) Hotel
  • River Nile (1 night) Felucca, sleeping on deck
  • Luxor (1 night) Hotel
  • Luxor to Cairo (1 night) Overnight sleeper train

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 4 hotel nights, 2 sleeper trains and 1 felucca night
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Sleeper trains and private transport
  • Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Felucca sailing on the Nile
  • Luxor temples and the Valley of the Kings
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Egypt visa
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Hot-air balloons over Luxor

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want comfortable hotels
  • You dislike basic facilities
  • You dislike overnight trains
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 2, 5 and 7 · Dinner: Days 2–3, 5 and 7
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Egypt
The Aswan riverside on the Nile

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £995 per person, twin share, tour only. 256 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa, available as an e-visa or on arrival.

What is the felucca night like?

You sleep on mattresses on an open deck under the stars, with a shared western-style toilet; meals are cooked on board.

What are the sleeper trains like?

Two-berth lockable cabins with bedding; shared toilets.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than fourteen travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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