DAY1
Arrival Cairo
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Pickup. Hotel near pyramids. Evening sound & light show at the Sphinx.
Dinner
Trip Highlights
What Makes Egypt Special
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Nile cruise Luxor → Aswan
Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamun's tomb)
Abu Simbel Ramses II temples
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Egyptian Museum
Hotel Category — Standard
Where You'll Stay
3★ Hotels
Day-Wise Plan
Your Itinerary
Tap any day to view detailed activities, sightseeing and meals. Every day is fully customisable.
DAY2
Cairo — Pyramids + Museum
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Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, optional camel ride. Afternoon Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun's gold mask). Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Breakfast
DAY3
Cairo → Aswan
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Domestic flight. Visit High Dam, Philae Temple, unfinished obelisk. Board luxury cruise.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY4
Cruise — Aswan to Edfu
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Sunrise excursion: Abu Simbel (Ramses II rock-cut temples). Cruise to Kom Ombo (twin temple) and Edfu (Horus temple).
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY5
Cruise — Edfu to Luxor
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Sail through Esna Lock. Karnak Temple complex (largest religious building ever). Sound & light show.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY6
Luxor West Bank
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Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon. Disembark.
Breakfast
DAY7
Departure Cairo
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Breakfast. Transfer airport.
Breakfast
What's Covered
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ What's Included
- 4 nights hotel + 3 nights luxury Nile cruise
- All meals on cruise
- Daily breakfast hotels
- All sightseeing with English-speaking Egyptologist
- 2 domestic flights
- All transfers
- Sound & light show
- Karnak temple
✕ Not Included
- International airfare
- Egypt VoA fee
- Abu Simbel optional (~₹6,000)
- Tutankhamun tomb extra ticket
- Lunches in Cairo
- Tips (~₹3-5K total)
Visa Requirements
Visa Information for Egypt
Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders
Visa-on-Arrival OR e-Visa
Visa FeeUSD 25 (~₹2,200)
Processing TimeInstant on arrival OR 7 days online
Important: VoA at Cairo airport (faster). e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg. Valid 30 days.
Photo Gallery
A Glimpse of Egypt
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
Is Egypt safe?+
Tourist areas (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan) heavily guarded. Tourism critical to economy.
Abu Simbel worth it?+
Most awe-inspiring monument. Twice yearly (Feb 22, Oct 22), sunrise illuminates Ramses' face.
Tipping?+
Heavy tipping culture (baksheesh). Budget ~$5-10/day for guides. Carry small US dollars.
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