Egypt — Cairo & Nile Cruise
The Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and a three-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with the internal flights included.
Cairo (3N), Nile Cruise (3N), Aswan (1N)
Overview
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, visited early
- Grand Egyptian Museum and the Tutankhamun collection
- Three-night Nile cruise with all meals on board
- Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple at Luxor
- Philae Temple and the High Dam at Aswan
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar and a felucca sail at sunset
The Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings and a three-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with the internal flights included.
Egypt — Cairo & Nile Cruise runs for 7 nights and 8 days across Cairo, Nile Cruise, Aswan. Like every Elitech itinerary it carries no fixed departure date — tell us roughly when you want to travel and we confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
The route below is a starting point. Extend a city, change the hotel category, add a private guide or remove a sightseeing block, and we will re-cost the trip and send you a revised plan, usually within a working day.
No fixed departure dates. This itinerary is operated in the window that suits you. Tell us roughly when you can travel and we will confirm availability, hotels and pricing for exactly those days.
Cities covered
Best time to travel: Comfortable in the cooler months; Upper Egypt becomes extremely hot outside them.
Day-by-day itinerary
Days are shown in sequence, not as calendar dates — your trip runs on the days you choose.
- Day1
Arrive in Cairo
Met at Cairo airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening free. Overnight in Cairo.
- Day2
Pyramids and Sphinx
An early start for the Giza plateau — the three pyramids, the Sphinx and a panoramic viewpoint — followed by Saqqara's step pyramid and Memphis. Lunch included. Overnight in Cairo.
- Day3
Museums and old Cairo
The Grand Egyptian Museum with the Tutankhamun collection, then Coptic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.
- Day4
Fly to Luxor, board the cruise
Internal flight to Luxor and embarkation. Afternoon at Karnak and Luxor temples. All meals on board. Overnight on the cruise.
- Day5
Valley of the Kings, sail to Edfu
Morning on the west bank — the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail towards Edfu in the afternoon. All meals on board. Overnight on the cruise.
- Day6
Edfu and Kom Ombo
The temple of Horus at Edfu by horse carriage, then sail to Kom Ombo for its double temple at sunset. All meals on board. Overnight on the cruise.
- Day7
Aswan
Disembark at Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the unfinished obelisk and Philae Temple on its island, then a felucca sail around Elephantine Island at sunset. Overnight in Aswan.
- Day8
Departure
Internal flight to Cairo for your onward connection. An Abu Simbel excursion can be added on this morning.
What is included
We list exclusions as prominently as inclusions — nothing appears for the first time at the payment stage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 7 nights in the hotel category shown, on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Internal flights within the itinerary as specified
- All transfers, sightseeing and intercity travel by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees for the sightseeing listed in the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and inter-state permits
- Assistance on arrival and a dedicated consultant reachable through the trip
- All applicable taxes on the services listed above
- Visa documentation support and file preparation by our in-house desk
- Basic overseas travel insurance for travellers up to 59 years
- Services of an experienced tour manager throughout the journey
- Indian meals arranged wherever the route allows, as detailed day-wise
- Internal flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
- Three-night Nile cruise on full board
- All temple and museum entry fees listed
- Felucca sail at Aswan
- Egyptologist guide throughout
Exclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
- Visa fees, and any biometric or service charges levied by the consulate
- Lunch and dinner unless listed against a specific day
- Personal expenses — laundry, telephone calls, minibar, room service and tips
- Optional excursions and activities marked as 'on request'
- Camera and video charges levied at monuments
- Any increase in government taxes or fuel surcharge after booking confirmation
- Costs arising from circumstances beyond our control — weather, roadblocks, flight rescheduling or medical evacuation
- Porterage at airports and hotels
- Insurance premium loading for travellers aged 60 and above, and for pre-existing conditions
- Abu Simbel excursion, available as a paid optional
- Entry to the Great Pyramid interior and the Tutankhamun tomb
Hotels
Properties shown as “or similar” may be substituted with an equivalent in category and location. We confirm the final property before departure.
| City | Nights | Hotel | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 3 | Steigenberger Pyramids or similar | 5 Star |
| Nile Cruise | 3 | MS Concerto or similar deluxe cruiser | 5 Star Cruise |
| Aswan | 1 | Helnan Aswan or similar | 4 Star |
Pricing
Rates are per person and vary by occupancy, not by departure date. Your final quotation reflects hotel availability for the days you choose.
| Occupancy | Price per person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Per person on twin sharing | ₹1,18,900 | — |
| Per person on triple sharing | ₹1,11,766 | — |
| Single occupancy | ₹1,64,082 | Private room throughout |
| Child with bed (5–11 years) | ₹97,498 | — |
| Child without bed (2–5 years) | ₹73,718 | — |
Terms, payment and cancellation
Terms & conditions
This itinerary is quoted on twin-sharing basis and is subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Hotels shown as 'or similar' may be substituted with a property of comparable category and location, and you will be informed before departure. Prices may change before confirmation due to currency movement, revised government taxes or supplier rate changes.
Sightseeing may be resequenced to suit local conditions, weather or monument closure days. Where an included attraction cannot operate for reasons beyond our control, we substitute a comparable alternative or refund the applicable component.
Payment policy
A booking amount of 30% of the package cost confirms your services, with the balance due before departure on the date stated in your booking confirmation. Where an airline or hotel requires earlier full payment, we tell you at the time of quoting.
We accept UPI, credit and debit cards, net banking and NEFT/RTGS transfer to our registered current account. We never request payment into a personal account — always verify account details by calling us before transferring.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. Standard charges apply from the date we receive your request: the booking amount is retained more than 45 days before departure, 35% between 31 and 45 days, 60% between 16 and 30 days, 80% between 8 and 15 days, and 100% within 7 days or for a no-show.
Air tickets, cruise bookings and non-refundable hotel rates follow their own supplier terms, which are stated in your quotation before payment. A visa refusal does not waive cancellation charges.