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Cover Egypt’s essentials in eight days: Giza pyramids, Cairo’s museums and markets, a sleeper train to Aswan, then a three-night Nile cruise calling at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
Cover Egypt’s essentials in eight days: Giza pyramids, Cairo’s museums and markets, a sleeper train to Aswan, then a three-night Nile cruise calling at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor.
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Operated by Bastet Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
The morning air over Giza tastes of dust and diesel; camels shift and the Great Pyramid watches like an old, careful host. On day one the tour meets in Cairo, moves through the busy streets of Islamic Cairo and the Egyptian Museum, then sends travelers north to the plateau where Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure stand in geometric silence.
easy.
8 days.
Light fitness: able to walk on uneven stone surfaces, climb short flights of steps and tolerate long days of sightseeing.
The tour includes airport transfers, 2 nights in a 4* Cairo hotel, return sleeper train, 3 nights on a Nile cruise with three daily meals, guided excursions, transport and most entrance fees as listed.
The itinerary is suitable for most fitness levels; expect walking on uneven surfaces, stair climbs in temples and early morning excursions, but no technical hiking.
Many nationalities require a tourist visa for Egypt obtainable on arrival or via e-visa before travel—check current embassy guidance for your nationality.
Yes; tipping (baksheesh) is customary for guides, drivers and boat staff. Budget a small amount per service or follow your guide’s local recommendations.
The route showcases Egypt’s New Kingdom power centers—Thebes (modern Luxor) was a political and religious capital, with temples expanded over centuries by pharaohs from Hatshepsut to Ramses II.
UNESCO-led relocations like Philae’s rescue from inundation illustrate long-standing conservation efforts; visitors should avoid touching reliefs and use marked pathways to reduce wear.
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