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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Start point
    Egypt (Arrival transfer from Cairo Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (GEWAN)

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    • Earlier transfers before the trip starting for extra charge
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  3. Day 2

    Cairo

    Cairo
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    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus)
    • Visit Sphinx and Valley Temple
    • Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
    Pyramid of Chefren
    Pyramid of Mykerinus
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    Valley Temple
    Grand Egyptian Museum
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  4. Day 3

    Cairo to Luxor

    Cairo to Luxor
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    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karnak Temple - Great Hypostyle Hall with statues of Ramses II and obelisks
    • Visit open-air temple complex of Amun
    • Visit Luxor Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Luxor city tour by horse carriage around Luxor city
    • Karnak sound and light show
    Landmarks
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    Great Hypostyle Hall
    Luxor Temple
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  5. Day 4

    Luxor to Edfu

    Luxor to Edfu
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    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of the Kings
    • Visit Colossi of Memnon
    • Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Hot Air Balloon tour
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    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
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  6. Day 5

    Edfu to Kom Ombo

    Edfu to Kom Ombo
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    Included Activities

    • Visit Edfu Temple
    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple
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  7. Day 6

    Kom Ombo to Aswan

    Kom Ombo to Aswan
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Great Temples of Abu Simbel early morning tour
    • Nubian Village afternoon tour
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    Abu Simbel Temples
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  8. Day 7

    Aswan to Cairo

    Aswan to Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Philae Temple
    • Visit High Dam
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
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  9. Day 8

    Depart Cairo

    Depart Cairo
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    Egypt (Departure transfer to Cairo Airport, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Akshay
    Akshay5.0•October 2026
    The tour was well organized from start to finish. Our guide, Big Mo, arranged everything, told us what to expect, and...
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  • Ben
    Ben4.7•October 2026
    Led by saladino
    Ease along the Nile River and visit all of the main temples and points of interest with this fantastic tour. Decent...
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  • Joe5.0•October 2026
    Led by Mahmoud
    Tour guides were great, provided insight into the Egyptian culture. Highly recommend.
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    Bjørnar5.0•October 2026
    Our guides Ahmed Elkallaf and Abdoul was excellent.
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    Alison4.5•October 2026
    Led by Ashraf
    Ashraf Roma was our guide from Luxor to Aswan. His depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to educate us on all the...
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  • Rhonda
    Rhonda5.0•October 2026
    This trip was everything and more that I had hoped it would be! In fourth grade I had a history teacher that made you...
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  • Al4.0•October 2026
    I think water bottles should be supplied with meals, it’s not a great expense. Quality of food was below par for a...
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  • Rhonda4.7•October 2026
    Overall an excellent trip. Tour guides were fabulous. There were some changes in the itinerary which were not always...
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  • Angela4.8•October 2026
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    Ashraf was the most amazing Egyptologist. His expert knowledge and guidance around the many sites made our trip fun,...
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  • April
    April5.0•October 2026
    Great tour. Saw lots, learnt a lot, enjoyed everything we did and saw. Our tour guide, Ashraf is very thoughtful,...
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  • C

    Cristina

    Asked on September 8th, 2026

    We are a family of 4 adults. We want to take the trip. However, we do not need accommodation or trip to Giza and National Museum in Cairo; as we are in Cairo some days before the trip starts. We want the trip to start from our hotel in Cairo to Luxor with airplane. The departure time from Cairo should be December 25th 2026 and back to Cairo after the end of the trip from Aswan with airplane. Would you please send us an itinerary according to this and price for 4 adults?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      Yes, we can arrange a customized itinerary for 4 adults without the Cairo accommodation, Giza Pyramids, or Grand Egyptian Museum visits.

      The proposed arrangement would be:

      December 25, 2026: Pickup from your Cairo hotel and domestic flight Cairo → Luxor.

      Continue with the Luxor sightseeing and Nile Cruise itinerary
      Sail from Luxor to Aswan with the included sightseeing along the Nile
      At the end of the cruise, domestic flight Aswan → Cairo.

      We can prepare the revised price for 4 adults, based on cruise and domestic-flight availability for these dates.

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    Liz

    Asked on September 6th, 2026

    If we choose to stay at an alternate accommodation, can we please still have the airport transfer on day 1? Or can we use the transfer to transfer between the two hotels?

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      Liz

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      Are you able to advise how many travellers are already booked for this tour?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      You are entitled to one complimentary transfer on the first day of the trip from Cairo Airport to our hotel and another on the last day from the hotel to Cairo Airport. Any additional transfers will incur an extra cost.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      The trip scheduled for the Oct 13th is guaranteed to depart, 10 people have booked so far.

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    Sandy

    Asked on September 4th, 2026

    Can you guarantee that the cabins on the Nile cruise are on the middle or upper deck, and not below the restaurant or sun deck, and not near the motor?

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      Sandy

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      Can 3 people stay together in 1 cabin?

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      Sandy

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      Can you organize transfers to Alexandria, overnight accommodation there, and then transfer to Cairo Airport the next day? What does your Alexandria offer include?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      We can request a middle or upper-deck cabin, away from the restaurant, sun deck and engine area. Please note that the exact cabin location is subject to cruise availability and final allocation and cannot be guaranteed in advance.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      For 3 travellers, we can arrange one triple cabin together.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      We can also arrange your Alexandria extension after the tour, including the full-day guided Alexandria tour, overnight accommodation, and transfer to Cairo Airport the following day. We will provide the additional cost accordingly.

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    Lori

    Asked on September 3rd, 2026

    I may not need the Friday night hotel stay in Cairo. On Day 7 (Friday), after the Aswan to Cairo flight, I am considering taking an international flight departing Cairo at 2:25 AM. Could you please let me know the scheduled arrival time of the Aswan to Cairo flight, and whether you think this connection would allow sufficient time? Which Nile cruise ships or cruise lines do you typically use for this tour package?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      The Aswan–Cairo domestic flight is usually scheduled between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on Day 7, with the exact time confirmed closer to travel. Based on this usual schedule, a 2:25 AM international flight the following morning should allow sufficient time.
      For the Nile cruise, we typically use Renaissance Nile Cruise or similar, subject to final allocation.

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    Tim

    Asked on September 3rd, 2026

    We want to experience the overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, is that a possibility or do we have to separate our group? Will there be a same guide the entire time and traveling with us from Cairo to Aswan or two different guides for different destination

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      The Cairo–Aswan domestic flight is included as part of the tour package, so unfortunately it cannot be replaced with the overnight sleeper train within the standard group itinerary. If you choose to travel separately by train, you would need to rejoin the group in Aswan.

      Regarding guides, the tour is partially guided. You will have professional English-speaking guides for the scheduled sightseeing, but it may not be the same guide throughout the entire trip or travelling with you between every destination.

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    Virginia

    Asked on September 3rd, 2026

    If I arrive in Cairo two days early, will you pick me up from the airport? If I leave two days late and stay at one of the hotels listed in your itinerary, will you take me to the airport? I'd like to confirm if the hotel in Cairo is the Gewan Hotel Cairo.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      We can arrange extra pre-nights or post-nights for you. Complimentary airport transfers will also be included to our listed hotels.

      The extra night cost changes according to the room type:

      1 extra night at a double room costs 150 USD.
      1 extra night at a single room costs 140 USD.
      1 extra night at a triple room costs 210 USD.

      The hotel is confirmed 15 days before the trip, but it will be Gewan Cairo hotel or similar.

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      Virginia

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      If I book a trip for November 3rd, which five-star Nile River cruise ship will I be on? If I book for November 12th, will the ship be different, or will your company choose the same ship regardless of the date?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      For both the November 3 and November 12 departures, the Nile cruise will be M/S Renaissance or a similar 5-star cruise, subject to final allocation and availability.

      The exact vessel may vary depending on the departure date and operational schedule.

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    Rita

    Asked on September 1st, 2026

    Is it possible to reserve about 6 extra nights at the same hotel after the trip finishes? What would the price per night be for 1 person?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      The extra night cost changes according to the room type:

      1 extra night at a double room costs 150 USD.
      1 extra night at a single room costs 140 USD.
      1 extra night at a triple room costs 210 USD.

  • M

    Molly

    Asked on August 31st, 2026

    Are international flights from Germany to Cairo included in the tour?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written August 2026

      International flights from Germany to Cairo are not included in the tour, so you may choose the departure airport and flight that suits you best.

    • M

      Molly

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      Can additional days for Cairo, Alexandria, and Saqqara/Dahshur be arranged before or after the main tour?

    • M

      Molly

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      When will we visit the GEM and how much time will we have there?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      Additional days for Cairo, Alexandria, and Saqqara & Dahshur can be arranged before or after the main tour, depending on your flight schedule.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written September 2026

      The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is visited together with the Giza Pyramids sightseeing during the Cairo program, with approximately 2 hours at the GEM.

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    Lawrence

    Asked on August 30th, 2026

    do cruises leave everyday? Because another operator told me they only leave on Wednesday and Friday so now I'm confused.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written August 2026

      Our tours depart on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. We also have departures on Wednesday and Friday under different itineraries.

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    Lynn

    Asked on August 28th, 2026

    When we originally booked our tour 8 months ago, we paid for one night pre-accommodation in Cairo. Please confirm this extra night will be arranged in our travel documents? Additionally, please confirm that airport transfers will be included, even though we will be arriving one day early?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperator•Written August 2026

      Please give me the reference number you used for the booking.

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