Cultural

Egypt Discovery Tour

🕑 8 days / 7 nights 📍 Egypt 🥾 Easy 📅 Next departure 8 Jan 2027

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

1 Choose your departure

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

8 – 15 Jan 2027
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$1,395 $1,295per person
5 – 12 Feb 2027
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5 – 12 Mar 2027
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$1,395 $1,295per person
5 – 12 Mar 2027
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$1,395 $1,295per person
2 – 9 Apr 2027
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$1,395 $1,295per person
16 – 23 Apr 2027
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$1,395 $1,295per person
23 – 30 Apr 2027
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$1,395 $1,295per person