Egypt Discovery Tour
Journey through Egypt’s most iconic sites from the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to the temples of Luxor and the vibrant Nubian villages of Aswān. Sail on a traditional felucca, enjoy home-cooked meals with local families, and explore both ancient wonders and modern culture with Anubis Tours.
✈️ 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 Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
- Overnight train journey from Cairo to Aswan
- Philae Temple in Aswan
- An evening in a Nubian village with a traditional dinner
- A free day in Aswan, with optional excursions such as Abu Simbel
- A felucca ride on the Nile
- Kom Ombo Temple on the way to Luxor
- Dinner at Luxor's lively local market
- The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch with a local family on Luxor's West Bank
- The magnificent Karnak Temple and free time in the bazaar
Overview
Day 1 – Cairo
Arrival in Cairo, meet your Anubis Tours team.
Day 2 – Cairo → Aswan
Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum. Overnight train to Aswān.
Day 3 – Aswān
Explore Aswān or visit Philae Temple. Evening Nubian village & dinner.
Day 4 – Aswan
Free day to relax or join optional excursions.
Day 5 – Aswan → Kom Ombo → Luxor
Felucca ride, visit Kom Ombo Temple, transfer to Luxor. Dinner at local market.
Day 6 – Luxor (West Bank)
Guided tour of Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon. Lunch with a local family.
Day 7 – Luxor (East Bank)
Visit Karnak Temple,, free time in bazaar.
Day 8 – Luxor → Cairo
Morning flight to Cairo, tour ends on arrival.
Trip facts
- Arrival City
- Cairo
- Departure City
- Cairo
- Guide
- English speaking
- Language
- English
- Meals
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners included • Budget USD 170–195 for additional meals not included
- Transportation
- private air-conditioned minibus, train, felucca, domestic flight, and guided walking tours
- Meeting Point
- Hotel in Cairo
- Free Cancellation
- 30 days Before arrival
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Cairo
Arrive in Cairo at any time. Meet your Anubis Tours representative and fellow travelers during a warm welcome and tour briefing.
Day 2 Cairo → Aswān
Start your journey with a guided visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by the world-renowned Egyptian Museum. In the evening, board the overnight sleeper train to Aswān.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Aswan
Explore the lively markets or opt to visit the enchanting Philae Temple. Later, experience authentic hospitality with a boat ride to a Nubian village and a traditional home-cooked dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Aswan
Enjoy a free day in Aswān. Choose to explore at your own pace, join an optional excursion, or simply relax by the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Aswān → Kom Ombo → Luxor
After breakfast, sail on a traditional felucca to Aswān Bridge before continuing to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Travel onward to Luxor, and in the evening enjoy a flavorsome dinner at the local market.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Luxor (West Bank)
Discover the treasures of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on a guided tour. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family on the West Bank, and visit an alabaster workshop before returning to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Luxor
Visit the majestic Karnak Temple, once the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Luxor’s bustling bazaars at your own pace.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Luxor → Cairo
Take a morning flight back to Cairo, where the tour ends upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
What's included
Included
- Guided Visits & Excursions
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Felucca sailing excursion on the Nile
- Karnak Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
- Entrance fees to all included monuments and sites
- Internal flight Luxor → Cairo
- All transport between destinations: private air-conditioned minibus, train, felucca, domestic flight, and guided walking tours
- Accommodation: 6 nights in comfortable local hotels, 1 night on an overnight sleeper train
- Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
Optional extras
Cairo
Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour (Half-day) – Explore Cairo’s oldest neighborhoods, with historic mosques, churches, and centuries of culture.
Memphis and Sakkara Excursion (Half-day) – Visit Egypt’s first capital and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest pyramid ever built.
Aswan
Philae Temple Visit (2–3 hours) – Discover the beautiful island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Temple of Abu Simbel Excursion (Half-day, early morning) – Marvel at the colossal temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, carved into the cliffs. approx. USD 100 per person
Philae Temple Sound & Light Show (Evening, approx. USD 70 per person, 1.5 hours) – Experience the temple at night with lights, music, and storytelling.
Luxor
King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (30–45 minutes, approx. EGP 300 per person) Step inside the boy-king’s resting place in the Valley of the Kings.
Luxor Temple & Museum Tour (Evening, 2–3 hours, approx. USD 50 per person) A guided tour combining Luxor’s temple and its small but fascinating museum.
Route map
Dates & booking
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