Short Nile Cruise from Cairo to Luxor – 9 Days

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Countries
1 Country
6 Cities
Type
Type
Private Tour
Duration
Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Run
Run:
2026

Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on this easy, well-paced trip built around a short Nile cruise from Cairo to Luxor and on to Aswan. You'll start among the Pyramids of Giza, fly south to Luxor to board your cruise, then sail past Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan — visiting the great temples, the Valley of the Kings, Philae and the colossal monuments of Abu Simbel along the way. It's a wonderful first taste of Egypt in just nine days.

 

Included and Excluded
  • Meet-and-greet and assistance by our representatives at airports
  • Guest relations support throughout your stay
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Domestic flights: Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
  • 1 night’s accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • All sightseeing in Cairo as private tours
  • All cruise sightseeing (shared with the Memphis Tours group)
  • Local English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your tours
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • Lunch during the Cairo tour at a quality local restaurant
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during transfers and sightseeing
  • Porterage where needed
  • All service charges and taxes
  • International flights
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping (gratuities)
  • Any item not mentioned in the itinerary
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It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.

Liam

 The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.
 

John Williams

Great Experience

good experience.

Molly

good experience

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.

Evans

Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.

K. Louis

Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!

Karen

Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip

The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.

Jess

Exceeded our expectations

Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.


 

Marline

Great Tour and Amazing Guide    

Great guides, great countries. Never imagined that Jordan is so magical. I really really really loved it. I and my girlfriends went on this trip alone. Traveling with Memphis was very safe for us.
 

Olivia

Safe travel

The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing. 
 

Michael Miller

Super Great Trip