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6-Day Egypt: Cairo & the Nile

The pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with a private Egyptologist guide.

  • Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Group sizeAny
  • Activity levelEasy
  • Best timeOctober – April
  • Starts / endsNairobi (JKIA)

Highlights

  • Return flights and visa assistance
  • Giza pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Three-night Nile cruise, full board
  • Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
  • Private Egyptologist guide throughout

Overview

Egypt is a direct flight from Nairobi and one of the richest history trips on earth. We give you two nights in Cairo for the Giza pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then a flight to Luxor and three nights on a Nile cruise ship sailing to Aswan, with guided visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Philae.

Itinerary

Day 1Nairobi to Cairo

Flight to Cairo, transfer to the hotel.

Day 2Cairo

Giza pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, evening at Khan el-Khalili.

Day 3Cairo to Luxor

Morning flight to Luxor, board the cruise, visit Karnak and Luxor temples.

Day 4Luxor to Edfu

Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, sail to Edfu.

Day 5Edfu to Aswan

Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, sail to Aswan, Nubian village visit.

Day 6Aswan to Nairobi

Philae Temple and the High Dam, fly to Cairo and connect home.

What's included

  • Return international flights
  • Domestic flights Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Cairo
  • Two nights Cairo B&B, three nights cruise full board
  • All tours, entry fees and guide

Not included

  • Visa on arrival fee
  • Drinks and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Prices are "from" rates per person sharing, based on low-season travel, and change with dates, hotel choice and availability. We confirm the exact price in writing before you pay anything.
  • A deposit secures your booking; the balance is due before departure. Pay by M-PESA, bank transfer or card in KES or USD.
  • Children's rates, single supplements, resident and East African Community rates are available on request.
  • We recommend travel insurance on every trip and can arrange it for you.
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