Overview
Not every traveller has two weeks to give Egypt. This six day package covers the essentials without feeling rushed: a day in Cairo for the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, then a four day cruise from Aswan down to Luxor taking in Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the Valley of the Kings. Sailing north from Aswan rather than south from Luxor makes the shorter itinerary work more efficiently, and it suits anyone adding Egypt to a wider trip or working within limited annual leave.Planning notes: our 4 day Nile cruise itinerary guide covers this route in more detail, and the guides to Philae Temple, Kom Ombo and the Valley of the Kings explain each stop. See also whether a Nile cruise is worth it if you are still deciding.
Other Egypt tour packages with a Nile cruise
- Egypt Grand Tour with Nile Cruise and Lake Nasser
- Cairo, Alexandria and Nile Cruise Package
- Luxor and Aswan Package with Hot Air Balloon
- Egypt Budget Package with Nile Cruise
This itinerary’s Nile cruise leg pairs well with the Nile Romance Nile Cruise.
Trip Highlights
- Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Four day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Philae Temple and the High Dam
- Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Karnak Temple
- Efficient itinerary for shorter trips