Cairo · Luxor · Aswan
Cairo · Luxor · Aswan
Egypt: The Eternal Nile
10 Days Private & tailored
Highlights
★Private dawn visit to the Pyramids of Giza
★Luxury Nile cruise
★Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist
★Abu Simbel temple excursion
What's Included
5-star hotels & Nile cruise ship
All meals on the cruise
Resident Egyptologist
Domestic flights
Sample Itinerary
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Day 1 — Cairo
Private arrival transfer, check-in and a curated welcome dinner with your journey host.
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Day 2 — Luxor
Privately guided sightseeing, a reserved table for lunch and time at leisure.
3
Day 3 — Aswan
Privately guided sightseeing, a reserved table for lunch and time at leisure.
4
Day 4 — Cairo
Privately guided sightseeing, a reserved table for lunch and time at leisure.
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Day 5 — Luxor
Privately guided sightseeing, a reserved table for lunch and time at leisure.
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Day 6 — Aswan
Privately guided sightseeing, a reserved table for lunch and time at leisure.
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Day 7 — Cairo
Privately guided sightseeing, a reserved table for lunch and time at leisure.
8
Day 8 — Luxor
Leisurely breakfast, check-out and private departure transfer.
Your first stop · Cairo
Nearest airport
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
~18 kmapprox. 25 min transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Jan–Mar and Oct–Dec.
Oct–Apr is comfortable for the Nile and the sites; summer is fierce.
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Typical seasonal rates
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Lower rates Typical rates Higher rates
Illustrative — based on typical seasonal demand, not a live rate calendar.
Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Careem
Uber/Careem in Cairo are cheap and avoid fare haggling.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
'Baksheesh' is a way of life — 10%+
Restaurants: 10% even when a service charge is added (it rarely reaches staff).
Hotels: £E 20–50 for porters and helpful staff.
Taxis: Agree the fare first, then round up.
Good to know
- ·Small tips smooth the way for many small services.
- ·Dress modestly, especially at mosques.
- ·Use the right hand for eating and giving.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Vodafone & Orange cover the Nile route; buy a tourist SIM at the airport.
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP · ج.م)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Drink bottled or purified water
- ·Bottled water only, and avoid ice and salads that may be rinsed in tap water.
- ·Hep A & typhoid are commonly advised.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
656kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 2,431 km each way · what 31 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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