Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

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Egypt’s mesmerizing history will immerse you in 5000 years of narrative only in 8 days, starting with the earliest pyramids. This Egypt tour will reveal Egypt from the inside. You’ll travel from ancient Cairo to Aswan, then take a trip to the majestic Temples of Abu Simbel before board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, that will take on a journey on the Ni...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Walk or take a camel over to the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple
    • Visit the famous High Dam
    • Visit Temples of Abu Simbel with a small group
    • Walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals

What's this trip about?

    Egypt’s mesmerizing history will immerse you in 5000 years of narrative only in 8 days, starting with the earliest pyramids. This Egypt tour will reveal Egypt from the inside. You’ll travel from ancient Cairo to Aswan, then take a trip to the majestic Temples of Abu Simbel before board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, that will take on a journey on the Nile River starting from Aswan and leaving you in Luxor, giving you the chance to explore all that’s in between.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt

Attractions

  • Abu Simbel
  • Aswan
  • Luxor
  • Luxor Temple
  • Pyramid of Giza
  • Sphinx
  • Valley of the Kings

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Sailing
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
    • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
    • All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
    • Domestic flight ticket Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
    • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
    • Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan including daily breakfast
    • Accommodation for 3 nights on 05 star Superior Nile Cruise on full board
    • All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Tours)
    • All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Memphis Tours group
    • Local English-speaking tour guide during your trips
    • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
    • Meals at hotel, Nile cruise and during your tours as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Bottled water during the trip
    • Portage when needed
    • All service charges and taxes

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Overnight in Cairo

Welcome Drink

Welcome to the mystical lands of Egypt, where the Pharaohs ruled for thousands of years. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you and ease the process by providing an en...

Day 2: Pyramids and Islamic Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Overnight in Cairo

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Khan El Khalili

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you ...

Day 3: Fly to Aswan & Aswan Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight in Aswan.

Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.

Today, you will be leaving Cairo and head out to the colorful and cheerful city of Aswan. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel ...

Day 4: Abu Simbel Tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Visits: Abu Simbel.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, your tour manager will pick you up from your hotel to board a modern air-conditioned coach for a tr...

Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple.

Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise as you sail to Kom Ombo, enjoying the Nile’s breeze while eating. Touch down on the s...

Day 6: Luxor - West Bank Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Visits: Royal Cemetery, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Start your day with a mouth-watering breakfast as you sail to Luxor. ...

Day 7: Luxor - East Bank Sightseeing & Fly Back to Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight in Cairo.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Enjoy your last morning on your cruise with yet another delicious breakfast surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark your cruise and your Nile j...

Day 8: Final Departure & Flying Back Home

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a deliciously prepared breakfast at your hotel and then head out and roam the street of the beautiful capital, Cairo. Spend some free time at your leisure; buy some souvenirs for your friend back home, chat up with some locals, or have so...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,467
Price per day$183
Last Updated: 3/1/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Great Experience

Egypt – June 10 to June 16 We had planned this trip over almost two years. After looking at offerings from various vendors, we selected Memphis Tours. In a brief h...

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Dec 2022

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still in my heart!.

I traveled there almost four years ago but they are still in my heart!.

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Dec 2022

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Travelers Beware!

We did a 10-day private tour package across Egypt. Memphis was just plain terrible. In Cairo, their airport liaison, Ahmed, was TERRIBLE — from the moment we met him...

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Tour Operator

Memphis Tours

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Since 1955 Memphis Tours believed in connecting and helping our curious travellers to explore, know and connect with other cultures.

We connect curious travellers who want to discover the globe, enjoy Mother Nature and create cross continents friendships with local agencies who are passionate about designing tailor made trips and showing travellers around the hidden gems of their homeland creating an unforgettable memories and moments.

We have been online since 1999, responding to drastic changes in the tourism market and believing in connection. We managed successful partnerships with top-notch expert local agencies, hotels, governmental organization, and other key partners to achieve sustainable tourism impact.

We at Memphis Tours believe in innovation, growing, and consistency along with our partners to ensure the delivery of a safe, excellent, and flexible experience to our travellers throughout the booking process, journey and even after returning.

Our aim is to develop successful partnerships and the best representation for both of our companies worldwide. I look forward to building a network covering the whole world.

Customer Feedback: With over 11000 reviews on Tripadvisor scoring at an average of 4.9 - Flexible itineraries - Competitive prices - Excellent customer service.

1. Over 65 years of success

Memphis Tours has been setting standards in the local and regional tourism industry for over six decades, and our years of experience have helped us craft finely-honed tour itineraries that never fail to delight. We’ve trekked and toured every attraction in our destinations many times over and are experts at making your trip as safe, comfortable, and memorable as possible.

2. Private guided tours

Choose a vacation as unique as you are. Any Memphis tour can be custom tailored to meet your wants and needs whether you’re touring the classic attractions or new areas of interest. Our seasoned, knowledgeable professionals are well-equipped with the knowledge to make your private tour a memorable experience that is entirely your own.

3. We speak your language

You’re reading this page in English, but did you know we also have sites in French, German, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese? We guide travelers from all over the world and are dedicated to providing top-tier services in their native languages. Your inquiries, reservation, and tours can all be conducted with multilingual staff.

Why we love this operator
They have exceptional customer service, and are truly committed to ensuring every customer's trip to Egypt is seam-less, stress-free and individual.
What they’re known for
Memphis Tours is known for providing personalized and authentic travel experiences to cultural and historical destinations including Egypt.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Airfare
    • Entry visa to Egypt
    • Any optional tours
    • Personal spending
    • Tipping

Accommodation

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Cancellation policy
Cancellation Policy
  • In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged. Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged. Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged. Between 14 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.   Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to the airline’s cancellation policy.

  • Emergency Cancellation Policy

Memphis Tours offers a very flexible cancelation policy in case the government or the airline issues a travel warning from/to your departure country and destination. We, at Memphis Tours, prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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