Cultural

Wonders of the Nile

🕑 10 days / 9 nights 📍 Egypt 🥾 Easy

Discover the wonders of Egypt on this 10-day journey, from the Great Pyramids of Giza to the timeless temples of Luxor and Aswan. Cruise the Nile on a felucca, marvel at Abu Simbel, explore the Valley of the Kings, and connect with local communities through authentic cultural experiences. With expert guides, hand-picked accommodations, and unforgettable highlights, this adventure brings ancient history and modern Egypt to life.

✈️ Important to Know

  • 🌍 International flights are not included in the tour price.
  • 🏨 Meeting point: the first hotel listed in your itinerary (meet your Anubis Tours guide there).
  • 🕓 You can arrive any time on Day 1 of the tour.
  • 🚐 Airport transfers are available on request.
  • 📧 Need help? Email us at info@anubistoursegypt.com — we’re happy to assist!

Highlights

  • The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Sakkara, home of Egypt's first pyramid
  • Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
  • Sunset felucca ride and dinner with a Nubian family
  • Flight to the colossal temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel
  • A scenic drive along the Nile, with Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on the way
  • The Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon
  • Meeting an archaeologist and a home-hosted lunch in Luxor
  • The vast Temple of Karnak
  • An evening visit to Luxor Temple, beautifully lit after dark
  • Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, St Sergius and Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • A street food tour in downtown Cairo
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and historic Muiz Street

Overview

Day 1 – Cairo
Arrive in Cairo. Private transfer to hotel and evening welcome meeting with your Anubis Tours leader.

Day 2 – Cairo: Pyramids & Sakkara
Visit the Great Pyramids & Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara, Egypt’s first pyramid site.

Day 3 – Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village
Fly to Aswan. Explore the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island. Sunset felucca ride and dinner with a Nubian family.

Day 4 – Abu Simbel
Fly to Abu Simbel to see Ramses II’s colossal temples, saved by UNESCO. Return to Aswan for free time.

Day 5 – Nile Valley ➝ Luxor
Drive along the Nile, visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu temples before arriving in Luxor.

Day 6 – Luxor: Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Meet an archaeologist and enjoy a home-hosted lunch.

Day 7 – Luxor: Karnak & Luxor Temple
Tour the monumental Temple of Karnak. Evening visit to Luxor Temple beautifully lit after dark.

Day 8 – Cairo: Coptic Quarter & Food Tour
Fly to Cairo. Explore Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, St. Sergius, Ben Ezra Synagogue). Evening street food tour in downtown Cairo.

Day 9 – Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum & Bazaar
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, then wander through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and along historic Muiz Street.

Day 10 – Departure
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.

Trip facts

Arrival City
Cairo
Departure City
Cairo
Accomodation
Comfortable hotels (9 nights)
Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners
Transportation
Private vehicle, plane, bicycle, walking, felucca, motorboat
Guide
Certified Egyptologist as your Tour Leader throughout

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Cairo

Arrive in Cairo at any time. Your arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel is included.

In the evening, join your Anubis Tours leader and fellow travelers for a welcome meeting the perfect opportunity to learn more about the adventure ahead and ask any questions.

Meals: –

Day 2 The Pyramids & Sakkara

This morning, stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx — an unforgettable sight no photo can capture. Your certified Egyptologist guide will bring these monuments to life with fascinating stories.

In the afternoon, travel to Sakkara, home to Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser (dating back to 2750 BC).
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3 Cairo → Aswan – Temples & Nubian Village Dinner

Fly early to Aswan, gateway to the south. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island to save it from Lake Nasser’s waters.

In the evening, sail a traditional felucca along the Nile to a Nubian village, where you’ll stroll through the community and share a home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Meals: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4 Aswan – Abu Simbel & Free Afternoon

Fly to Abu Simbel, the spectacular rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari — a UNESCO-led masterpiece of preservation. Return to Aswan for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. Optionally, enjoy the Philae Temple Sound & Light Show this evening.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5 Aswan → Luxor – Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu

Travel north along the Nile, stopping first at Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, and then at Edfu Temple, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, devoted to Horus. Arrive in Luxor for a free evening on the Nile’s east bank.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6 Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings, where you’ll enter several royal tombs, followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Meet a local archaeologist to hear about current excavations and discoveries.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7 Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temple by Night

Visit the majestic Temple of Karnak, Egypt’s largest religious complex. The afternoon is free to relax or explore Luxor’s markets.
In the evening, admire the Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated after dark a breathtaking sight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Luxor → Cairo – Coptic Cairo

Fly back to Cairo and discover Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, St Sergius Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Meals: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 9 Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili Bazaar

This morning, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to treasures from every period of Egyptian history, including Tutankhamun’s famous artifacts. After lunch, wander through the colorful lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar and along Muizz Street, one of Cairo’s oldest thoroughfares, lined with historic mosques and shops.

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 10 Cairo – Departure

Your adventure ends today. You’ll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
  • Sakkara & the Step Pyramid of Zoser
  • Philae Temple
  • Abu Simbel Temples
  • Valley of the Kings & Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
  • Karnak & Luxor Temples
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church & Ben Ezra Synagogue
  • Khan El Khalili market & Muizz Islamic Street
  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Internal flights during the tour
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Comfortable hotels (9 nights)
  • 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Budget USD 295–375 for additional meals not included
  • Private vehicle, plane, bicycle, walking, felucca, motorboat
  • Certified Egyptologist as your Tour Leader throughout

Route map

Dates & booking

1 Choose your departure

✓ Every group date is guaranteed to go ahead once 6 travellers have booked.

25 Oct – 3 Nov 2026
Available
$2,600 $2,450per person
Not available
8 – 17 Nov 2026
Available
$2,600 $2,450per person
Not available
22 Nov – 1 Dec 2026
Available
$2,600 $2,450per person
Not available
20 – 29 Dec 2026
Available
$2,600 $2,450per person
Not available