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7 Days Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Edfu & Kom Ombo

7 Days / 6 NightsCairo & Giza · Aswan · LuxorPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offCairo Airport
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

A complete first trip to Egypt for travellers who prefer hotels to a cruise ship. You follow the Nile north from Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu, exactly where the cruise boats stop.

Cairo gets two full days: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the Citadel, the old museum and Khan el-Khalili.

Tour Highlights

Giza Pyramids Complex

The last standing wonder of the ancient world sits on a desert plateau a few minutes from our hotel. Your Egyptologist explains how three generations of kings turned limestone into eternity, and where to stand for the classic panorama.

Grand Egyptian Museum

The world’s largest museum dedicated to one civilisation. Climb the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues, meet the colossus of Ramses II in the atrium and see the complete Tutankhamun treasure displayed together for the first time.

Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque

Saladin’s 12th-century fortress crowns a hill above the city. Inside, the Ottoman-style Mosque of Muhammad Ali glows with alabaster, and the terrace offers one of the widest views over Cairo.

Philae Temple

Reached by a short motorboat ride, the island temple of Isis was rescued from the rising Nile and rebuilt stone by stone – one of the most romantic settings in Egypt.

Abu Simbel Temples

Ramses II carved two temples into a mountain near the Sudanese border, guarded by four 20-metre statues of himself. In the 1960s the whole site was cut into blocks and lifted to safety – an epic worth the early start.

Kom Ombo Temple

A rare double temple shared by the crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris, standing right on the riverbank. A small museum next door displays mummified crocodiles.

Edfu Temple of Horus

The best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Its walls tell the story of Horus’ battle with Seth, and its towering pylon is unforgettable.

Valley of the Kings

Hidden in the Theban hills, the royal necropolis holds more than sixty tombs. Your ticket covers three of them, with colours that still look freshly painted; Tutankhamun’s tomb can be added.

Karnak Temple

The largest religious complex ever built grew over 2,000 years. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 giant columns, and stand beside the obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Meet & assist at Cairo Airport on arrival and departure
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 2 nights in a hotel in Giza with breakfast
  • 2 nights in a hotel in Aswan with breakfast
  • 2 nights in a hotel in Luxor with breakfast
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches
  • Domestic flights: Cairo – Aswan, Luxor – Cairo
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
  • Felucca sail in Aswan
  • Abu Simbel excursion by private car
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • All taxes and service charges
  • International flights
  • Egypt entry visa (US$25, on arrival or e-visa)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Ticket to go inside the Great Pyramid (optional)
  • Tomb of Tutankhamun and other special tombs (optional tickets)
  • Hot-air balloon ride in Luxor (optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Day 1Arrival in Cairo

Our representative meets you inside the arrivals hall, helps with your visa and luggage and drives you to your hotel in Giza. Depending on your arrival time, relax on the roof terrace with your first view of the pyramids.

Overnight

Cairo / Giza

02Day 2Pyramids, Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum

After breakfast your Egyptologist guide takes you to the Giza plateau: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the panoramic viewpoint, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Lunch at a local restaurant, then the afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun galleries.

Visit

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley Temple of Khafre
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Tutankhamun galleries

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Cairo / Giza

03Day 3Fly to Aswan: High Dam, Obelisk & Philae

Early transfer to Cairo airport for the flight to Aswan. Your guide takes you to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and by motorboat to Philae Temple. Late-afternoon felucca sail around the islands.

Visit

  • Aswan High Dam
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Philae Temple (Temple of Isis)
  • Felucca sail on the Nile

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Aswan

04Day 4Abu Simbel Temples

A pre-dawn departure by private car across the desert (about three hours each way) to the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Back in Aswan in the afternoon, with an optional visit to a Nubian village.

Visit

  • Great Temple of Ramses II
  • Temple of Queen Nefertari

Meals

  • Breakfast box
  • Lunch

Overnight

Aswan

05Day 5Kom Ombo & Edfu on the road to Luxor

Drive north along the Nile, stopping at the riverside temple of Kom Ombo and the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, arriving in Luxor for the evening.

Visit

  • Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Temple of Horus, Edfu

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Luxor

06Day 6Luxor East & West Banks

Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, return to the East Bank for Karnak and Luxor temples.

Visit

  • Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Overnight

Luxor

07Day 7Fly to Cairo & departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo, where our representative helps you connect to your international flight home.

Meals

  • Breakfast

Tour Prices

Group sizeBudgetStandardSuperiorLuxury
1 person$1,295$1,520$1,900$2,435
2–3 persons$995$1,170$1,465$1,870
4–6 persons$945$1,110$1,390$1,780
7 or more persons$895$1,055$1,315$1,685

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Accommodation options

CityStandardSuperiorLuxury
Cairo / GizaEyes of Egypt Pyramids View HotelSteigenberger Pyramids or similarMarriott Mena House or similar
LuxorSteigenberger Nile Palace or similarHilton Luxor or similarSofitel Winter Palace or similar
AswanPyramisa Isis Island or similarMövenpick Aswan or similarSofitel Legend Old Cataract or similar

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
G
★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera & power bank
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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