I'll be traveling with my 7-year-old child, so comfort and timing are important, but I'm also quite flexible if things can be adapted sensibly. Could the tour be aligned with arrival on 14 February and departure on 22 February? Would it be possible to replace the overnight seated trains with either a sleeper cabin or domestic flights, and how would this affect the total price?

The 4 Nights Cruise Luxor to Aswan is available on certain days of the week: Saturday, Monday or Thursday. It is available to upgrade to the sleeping train tickets with extra 90$ USD per adult or child (each way).

We wanted to check the facilities on the Nile cruise. Is there a swimming pool? And entertainment for the evening? Are there any rooms with balconys? And are they child friendly.

The Nile Cruise has a nice swimming pool on the sundeck and evening parties hold by the guides and cruise crew. The Rooms have big windows from floor to the ceiling (French Balcony). Note, it is available to upgrade to the sleeping train tickets instead of the first class sitting train with extra charge.

Looking to combine a classic Cairo/Giza visit with a cruise on the nile.

We confirm the availability for your family group. It is available to upgrade to the sleeping train tickets instead of the first class sitting train with extra charge.

Is the tour guide in German or English?

We have excellent Egyptology tour guides for all our tours. We can provide German tour guide for the cruise tours but in Cairo for the Giza Pyramids tour will be with English.

Not sure I want to book early. Will insurance pay if I have to cancel because of my health. I have traveled every year for the past 4 years.

We are very flexible with urgent circumstances in case if you have any health conditions.

I would like to inquire about the 8 day Cairo Nile cruise tour and the train upgrade from first class sitting to sleeper coach. Can you confirm it is 2 people per sleeper suite and if it can be booked and secured up front when I book my tour.

Yes, we can upgrade from the first class sitting train tickets to the sleeping train tickets with extra 80$ USD per person each way (160$ USD per person for the 2 ways). It is a small cabin with 2 bunk cabins Not suite. Once you book, we will scure your tickets and you will need to provide us with your passports to be able to buy the sleeping train tickets.

How soon do we need to make a reservation for an April, 2027, 8 night Nile River Cruise? Is the Mena House at Giza or Nile Hilton options in Cairo? What ship/line is the river cruise? My wife has a camel ride on her bucket list; is that a possibility?

Marriott Mena House or Nile Hilton are not among our options but available to upgrade from the 4 star to those options with extra charge. Currently we use 5 star deluxe cruise options like MS/ Sameramis 2 Nile Cruise, MS/ Lady Carol Nile Cruise, MS/ La Teravita Nile Cruise or Similar. It is available to do the camel ride at Giza Pyramids tour with extra charge.

How do I upgrade from sitting train to a sleeper car. I'm interested in this tour but absolutely not interested in sitting on a train all night. I want to upgrade to the sleeping car.

It is available to upgrade to sleeping train tickets with extra charge of 80$ USD per person in double sharing cabin for each way. Or 110$ USD per single cabin each way.

Can you book additional hotel nights at start and end of Tour Code 275024 and still get your airport pick up and drop off?

Referring to your Inquiry regarding booking hotel nights at the beginning and at the end, we confirm we can do that with additional cost, we can confirm how much extra a month before travel date to be sure from the hotel name!

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River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
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Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Start point
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Cairo International airport, Cairo or Giza hotel., 15:00 - 23:55)
Optional Activities
- Pyramids sound and light show
- Nile dinner cruise and show
Day 2
Cairo - Luxor
Cairo - Luxor
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Step Pyramid of Saqqara
- Visit Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos)
- Visit the Sphinx
Optional Activities
- Lunch break
- Upgrade to first-class sleeping train (90$ USD per person in double shared cabin, each way)
Landmarks
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Great Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Pyramid of Mycrenos
Great Sphinx of Giza
Day 3
Luxor
Luxor
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Day 4
Luxor
Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Hot Air Balloon ride over River Nile
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Esna Lock
Day 5
Edfu - Aswan
Edfu - Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Afternoon tea (Afternoon tea on the sundeck), Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise)
Included Activities
- Horse Carriage ride to Edfu Temple
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Folkloric party on board
Landmarks
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 6
Aswan
Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the cruise with Nubian show)
Included Activities
- Abu Simbel Temples trip (shared group)
Optional Activities
- Nubian village visit
Landmarks
Abu Simbel Temples
Day 7
Aswan - Cairo
Aswan - Cairo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Philae Temple by motorboat
Landmarks
High Dam of Aswan
Philae Temple
Day 8
Cairo
Cairo
Optional Activities
- Egyptian Museum tour
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization tour
- Cairo Citadel tour
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar tour
- Alexandria day tour from Cairo
Day 9
Cairo
Cairo
End point
Cairo, Cairo, Egypt (Cairo International airport, Cairo or Giza hotel., 00:00 - 23:55)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cairo City Tour
- Egyptian Museum tour
- Cairo Citadel tour
- Dashour tour
- Memphis tour
- Last minute shopping

Landmarks
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Great Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Chephren
Pyramid of Mycrenos
Great Sphinx of Giza

Landmarks
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Esna Lock

Landmarks
Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo Temple

Landmarks
Abu Simbel Temples

Landmarks
High Dam of Aswan
Philae Temple

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mark4.0•March 2026
The whole tour was perfect, from the organisation, the communication, the accommodation and the organised tours,...
The whole tour was perfect, from the organisation, the communication, the accommodation and the organised tours, drivers and guides, which were amazing. The transport was all great as well except the overnight train which was a nightmare, I'd definitely avoid that. We went from Giza to Luxor on the night train and it ust wasn't pleasant at all so we decided to fly back to Cairo on the return trip instead.Show more
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michael5.0•November 2024
We just completed the Egypt 8-Nights Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Balloon with Egypt Gift tours and I don't think...
We just completed the Egypt 8-Nights Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Balloon with Egypt Gift tours and I don't think we could have had a better experience! Our travel Consultant, Heba, from both a communication and logistics perspective, was on top of everything and even managed to get some great upgrades! Our guide for most of the trip, Owfi, was also excellent. His English and knowledge of the Ancient Egypt subject matter really made our experience. Overall this tour was excellent value for the money and I would use Egypt Gift Tours in a heartbeat!Show more
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Dear Michael, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Egypt 8-Nights package and had a great experience. On behalf of Heba and Owfi, we thank you alot. We are looking forward to meeting you again some day. Best Regards
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Chahrebanu5.0•September 2024
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A very nice trip with the most important highlights in Egypt. A very nice, friendly tour guide with a good knowledge...
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Anonymous5.0•September 2024
Amazing tour. Life time experience
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Anonymous5.0•September 2024
It was an amazing Experience with Amazing tour guide
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Anne
Asked on January 28th, 2026
I'll be traveling with my 7-year-old child, so comfort and timing are important, but I'm also quite flexible if things can be adapted sensibly. Could the tour be aligned with arrival on 14 February and departure on 22 February? Would it be possible to replace the overnight seated trains with either a sleeper cabin or domestic flights, and how would this affect the total price?
Accommodation
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
Transport
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  The 4 Nights Cruise Luxor to Aswan is available on certain days of the week: Saturday, Monday or Thursday. It is available to upgrade to the sleeping train tickets with extra 90$ USD per adult or child (each way).
A
Alice
Asked on September 29th, 2025
We wanted to check the facilities on the Nile cruise. Is there a swimming pool? And entertainment for the evening? Are there any rooms with balconys? And are they child friendly.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  The Nile Cruise has a nice swimming pool on the sundeck and evening parties hold by the guides and cruise crew. The Rooms have big windows from floor to the ceiling (French Balcony). Note, it is available to upgrade to the sleeping train tickets instead of the first class sitting train with extra charge.
- A
  Alice
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Could we have the name of the boat to see some pictures? Please could we exclude the hot air balloon ride? Is there any kind of drinks package we could add on for the Nile cruise?
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  You can skip the Hot Air Balloon trip and get a deduction 30$ USD per person from the tour price or replace it with the Nubian Village by Motorboat in Aswan.
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  All the accommodation on board the Nile Cruises excluding water or drinks but you can add soft or hard drink package to the Nile Cruise but I don't recommend it at all. You will be over charged for what you will get. I recommend you paying for what you will drink.
- A
  Alice
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Can we upgrade the train both ways pls. I went to book but it had no option to select this upgrade
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  Sure, we can add the upgrade to the sleeping train tickets instead of the first class sitting train tickets. Please, book the tour first, then after that I will send you a separate link to pay online by card for the sleeping train tickets upgrade.
J
Jose
Asked on September 27th, 2025
Looking to combine a classic Cairo/Giza visit with a cruise on the nile.
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  We confirm the availability for your family group. It is available to upgrade to the sleeping train tickets instead of the first class sitting train with extra charge.
C
Christopher
Asked on September 6th, 2025
Is the tour guide in German or English?
Operator
Tour Details
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  We have excellent Egyptology tour guides for all our tours. We can provide German tour guide for the cruise tours but in Cairo for the Giza Pyramids tour will be with English.
- C
  Christopher
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  Can you also include the flights from and back to Frankfurt?
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  We prefer if you book your own International flight tickets, however we can help you with the search for the best arrival and departure options and Prices.
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Henry
Asked on July 26th, 2025
Not sure I want to book early. Will insurance pay if I have to cancel because of my health. I have traveled every year for the past 4 years.
Payments
Travel Support
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  We are very flexible with urgent circumstances in case if you have any health conditions.
Y
Yvonne
Asked on January 9th, 2025
I would like to inquire about the 8 day Cairo Nile cruise tour and the train upgrade from first class sitting to sleeper coach. Can you confirm it is 2 people per sleeper suite and if it can be booked and secured up front when I book my tour.
Tour Details
Transport
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, we can upgrade from the first class sitting train tickets to the sleeping train tickets with extra 80$ USD per person each way (160$ USD per person for the 2 ways). It is a small cabin with 2 bunk cabins Not suite. Once you book, we will scure your tickets and you will need to provide us with your passports to be able to buy the sleeping train tickets.
- Y
  Yvonne
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Are there larger cabin available as well and if so what do they cost?
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  There is only one type of sleeping train cabins in Egypt
- Y
  Yvonne
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Thanks, we can circle back in March. My dates are March 2026, not 2027, I must have clicked the wrong one.
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  You can book the tour now and once the flight tickets are bookable, I will let you know how much will be extra for the flight tickets and Hotel accommodation but mostly between 260 to 300$ USD per person extra for the 2 Nights accommodation at 4 star hotel and around-trip flight tickets.
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Tony
Asked on January 8th, 2025
How soon do we need to make a reservation for an April, 2027, 8 night Nile River Cruise? Is the Mena House at Giza or Nile Hilton options in Cairo? What ship/line is the river cruise? My wife has a camel ride on her bucket list; is that a possibility?
Accommodation
Other
Tour Details
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Marriott Mena House or Nile Hilton are not among our options but available to upgrade from the 4 star to those options with extra charge. Currently we use 5 star deluxe cruise options like MS/ Sameramis 2 Nile Cruise, MS/ Lady Carol Nile Cruise, MS/ La Teravita Nile Cruise or Similar. It is available to do the camel ride at Giza Pyramids tour with extra charge.
J
Jackie
Asked on December 28th, 2024
How do I upgrade from sitting train to a sleeper car. I'm interested in this tour but absolutely not interested in sitting on a train all night. I want to upgrade to the sleeping car.
Transport
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written December 2024
  It is available to upgrade to sleeping train tickets with extra charge of 80$ USD per person in double sharing cabin for each way. Or 110$ USD per single cabin each way.
T
Terry
Asked on November 30th, 2024
Can you book additional hotel nights at start and end of Tour Code 275024 and still get your airport pick up and drop off?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  Referring to your Inquiry regarding booking hotel nights at the beginning and at the end, we confirm we can do that with additional cost, we can confirm how much extra a month before travel date to be sure from the hotel name!
- Egypt Gift ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  Yes, airport transfers at the beginning and end will be provided, since you will add the hotel nights with us.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before October 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Egypt Gift Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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