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A compact 7-day itinerary that pairs Cairo’s pyramids and museums with a luxury Nile cruise through Aswan and Luxor. Expect guided temple visits, domestic flights, and a mix of city walking and gentle river travel.
A compact 7-day itinerary that pairs Cairo’s pyramids and museums with a luxury Nile cruise through Aswan and Luxor. Expect guided temple visits, domestic flights, and a mix of city walking and gentle river travel.
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Operated by Look at Egypt Tours · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
You step out of Cairo’s airport into a dry, sun-warmed air that seems to pull history toward you — limestone cutters, pharaonic stones, and the slow line of the Nile all waiting. The first full day places you on the Giza Plateau, face-to-face with the Great Pyramid and Sphinx; later you’ll trade city traffic for the gentle motion of a five-star Nile cruise as the river pushes you south past temples carved into the banks.
moderate.
7 days.
Light to moderate fitness; able to handle several short to medium-length walks, uneven temple steps, and day-long touring.
Many nationalities require a visa; check Egypt’s official visa policy in advance — some travelers can obtain a visa on arrival or an e-visa online.
Yes — this itinerary includes domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan, Luxor–Cairo) and entry fees for the listed sites as described in the inclusions.
Some elements are wheelchair accessible, but many ancient sites have uneven ground and steps; contact the operator ahead to confirm adaptations for mobility needs.
The Egyptian pound (EGP) is used; ATMs are available in cities. Tipping (backshish) is common for guides, drivers, and cruise staff — budget small notes for daily tips.
This route traverses millennia of Egyptian history — from Old Kingdom pyramids through New Kingdom tombs and Ptolemaic temples, with many monuments preserved by desert burial and later excavation.
Many temple sites are protected and managed to limit wear; sustainable tourism practices (water conservation, staying on paths, avoiding flash photography where restricted) help preserve fragile reliefs and painted surfaces.
Look at Egypt Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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