CairoAswanKom OmboEdfuLuxor
7-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour by Flight
- 3 nights Cairo
- 3 nights Nile cruise
- Domestic flights included
From / person$1,250$1,020
7, 8 & 9 Day Egypt Tour Packages
Seven to nine days is the length most of our guests choose for a first visit to Egypt: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, with domestic flights in between. These 5 private packages start from $1,020 per person, and an Egyptologist guides every day. Is 7 days enough? For Cairo plus a 3-night Nile cruise, yes. The trade-off is that the cruise takes three of the six nights, which leaves three in Cairo. The 8 and 9 day packages add Abu Simbel, Hurghada or Alexandria.
- 5private packages
- 7–9days
- $1,020from, per person
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Choose your length
Each package is private: your own Egyptologist guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees for the sites on the itinerary and the domestic flights between cities. Jump to a length below, or compare all 5 packages in the table.
1 package · from $1,020
7 day Egypt tour package
The shortest route that joins Cairo and a Nile cruise: three nights in Cairo and three on the river between Aswan and Luxor, with a flight each way. Day 1 is your arrival and day 7 is departure.
2 packages · from $1,220
8 day Egypt tour packages
Both 8 day packages follow the same route: three nights in Cairo and four on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. The difference is Abu Simbel, which is part of day 7 in one package and an optional extra in the other.
CairoNile cruiseAbu Simbel
8-Day All-Inclusive Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package
- 3 nights Cairo
- 4 nights Nile cruise
- Domestic flights included
From / person$1,480$1,220
CairoNile cruiseAbu Simbel
8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel
- 3 nights Cairo
- 4 nights Nile cruise
- Domestic flights included
From / person$1,250
2 packages · from $1,410
9 day Egypt tour packages
The ninth day takes the trip beyond the classic route, in one of two directions: two nights on the Red Sea in Hurghada, or five nights based in Cairo with a day trip to Alexandria. Both include a three-night Nile cruise.
CairoNile cruiseHurghada
9 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Experience
- 3 nights Cairo · 2 Hurghada
- 3 nights Nile cruise
- Domestic flights included
From / person$1,610
CairoAlexandriaNile cruise
9 Day Tour Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Highlights
- 5 nights Cairo
- 3 nights Nile cruise
- Domestic flights included
From / person$1,410
At a glance
Compare the 7, 8 and 9 day trips at a glance
Nights, stops and flights are read from each package's itinerary, so the table matches the tour pages.
| Days | Package | Cairo nights | Nile cruise nights | Other stops | Domestic flights | Not on the itinerary | From, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour by FlightCairo → Nile cruise (Aswan → Luxor) → Cairo | 3 | 3 | – | Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo | Alexandria, Abu Simbel, the Red Sea | $1,020 |
| 8 | 8-Day All-Inclusive Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour PackageCairo → Nile cruise (Luxor → Aswan) → Cairo | 3 | 4 | – | Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo | Alexandria, the Red Sea (Abu Simbel is an optional extra) | $1,220 |
| 8 | 8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise with Abu SimbelCairo → Nile cruise (Luxor → Aswan) → Cairo | 3 | 4 | Abu Simbel, day 7 | Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo | Alexandria, the Red Sea | $1,250 |
| 9 | 9 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada ExperienceCairo → Nile cruise (Aswan → Luxor) → Hurghada → Cairo | 3 | 3 | Hurghada, 2 nights | Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo | Alexandria, Abu Simbel | $1,610 |
| 9 | 9 Day Tour Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria HighlightsCairo → Nile cruise (Luxor → Aswan) → Cairo | 5 | 3 | Alexandria day trip | Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo | Abu Simbel, the Red Sea | $1,410 |
How to read it: day 1 is your arrival night and the last day is departure with no night, so a 7 day package has 6 nights. 'From' is the lowest rate in the package's price table, per person.
Is a week enough?
Is 7 days in Egypt enough?
For a first visit built around Cairo and the Nile, yes, with one trade-off. The 7 day package has six nights: three in Cairo (two at the start and one before your flight home) and three on a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. That is enough for the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili, then Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the East and West Banks of Luxor.
What a week does not leave room for is a day trip to Alexandria, Abu Simbel or the Red Sea. If one of those matters to you, look at the 8 and 9 day packages on this page, or read our guide on how many days you need in Egypt.
Extra days
What each extra day adds
The 8th day is a fourth night on the Nile. In both 8 day packages the cruise sails from Luxor to Aswan for four nights, and you fly from Cairo to Luxor to join it. One package, the 8 day with Abu Simbel, includes the Abu Simbel temples on day 7, on your way back to Cairo; the other lists Abu Simbel as an optional tour. Read more in our Abu Simbel guide.
The 9th day goes beyond the classic route. The Hurghada package keeps a three-night cruise and adds two nights on the Red Sea. The Alexandria package keeps the same cruise and spends five nights in Cairo, with a full day trip to Alexandria on day 4. To compare cruise lengths, see our guides to the 3 night and 4 night Nile cruise.
Which one fits you
Which 7 to 9 day package suits you?
One line per package, taken from what its itinerary includes.
7-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour by Flight
Travellers with one week who want Cairo and a Nile cruise on the shortest route.
8-Day All-Inclusive Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package
Travellers who want a fourth night on the Nile and a cruise that runs from Luxor to Aswan.
8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel
Travellers for whom Abu Simbel is a must: it is built into day 7, on the way back to Cairo.
9 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Experience
Travellers who want to end the trip with two relaxed nights by the Red Sea in Hurghada.
9 Day Tour Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Highlights
Travellers who want more time in Cairo, with a full day trip to Alexandria.
Full transparency
What your price covers
These inclusions apply to all 5 packages. Each tour page lists its own nights and meals.
The price covers
- Meet and greet by our representatives
- Nights in hotels and on the Nile cruise, as listed on each tour page
- Domestic flights between the cities on the itinerary
- A private Egyptologist guide who speaks your language
- All touring in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary
- Bottled water during the visits
- Service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- The Egypt entry visa
- Tips for your guide and driver (recommended)
- Extras that are not on the itinerary, such as optional tours
Meals are listed day by day on each tour page. The 8 day packages, for example, list 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners.
Budget
How much does a 7 to 9 day Egypt trip cost?
The from prices on this page run from $1,020 to $1,610 per person, depending on the package. A from price is the lowest rate in that package's price table: some packages show a single per-person rate, while others have a table by group size and season, so check the tour page for your own party. International flights, the Egypt visa and tips are not included.
For a wider budget view, including flights, visas and daily spending, read our Egypt travel cost guide. To get a quote for your dates, send an enquiry from any package or message us on WhatsApp.
Shorter or longer
Need a shorter or longer trip?
5 and 6 day packages
Cairo with a flight to Luxor or Aswan, and no Nile cruise. The shortest packages that include a second city.
See 5 and 6 day packages →10, 11 and 12 day packages
Add Alexandria, Abu Simbel, the Red Sea or the White Desert to the Nile cruise.
See 10 to 12 day packages →Egypt short breaks
Three to five days built around Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor.
See short breaks →Tailor-made Egypt trip
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Read the day by day, then ask us
You do not book a package online: you ask for a quote, and we confirm dates, group size and the price for your party. If you want the full day-by-day before you ask, our guides cover a week in Egypt in 7 days and, for a longer stay, 10 days in Egypt.
None of these routes fits? Ask for a tailor-made trip and an Egypt specialist will build a private route around your dates. You can also go back to all Egypt tour packages.
FAQs
7 to 9 day Egypt packages: your questions
Still have questions? Our travel experts are one message away.
Ask A Travel ExpertIs a week enough for Egypt?
A week is enough for a classic first visit. The 7 day package gives three nights in Cairo and three on a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, with flights between the cities. It does not include Alexandria, Abu Simbel or the Red Sea, so add a day or two if one of those matters to you. Our guide on how many days you need in Egypt compares the options.
How many nights of a 7 day trip are on the Nile?
Three. Day 1 is your arrival night in Cairo, so a 7 day trip has six nights: three in Cairo and three on the cruise from Aswan to Luxor. The two 8 day packages have four cruise nights and sail from Luxor to Aswan, and the two 9 day packages have three.
What is the difference between the two 8 day tours?
They share the same route: three nights in Cairo and four on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, with flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan back to Cairo. The 8 day package with Abu Simbel (from $1,250) includes the temples on day 7. The all-inclusive 8 day package (from $1,220) lists Abu Simbel as an optional tour.
Are domestic flights included?
Yes. The domestic flights on each itinerary are part of the package price, for example Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo on the 7 day tour. International flights to and from Egypt are not included, and neither are the Egypt visa and tips.
Is it a private or a group tour?
Private. Your sightseeing is with your own Egyptologist guide, who speaks your language, in a private air-conditioned vehicle. We confirm the dates and group size with you when you ask for a quote, and the price follows the number of travellers where the tour page shows a group-size table.
How much does a 7 day trip to Egypt cost?
The 7 day package starts from $1,020 per person. Across the 7, 8 and 9 day packages on this page, from prices run from $1,020 to $1,610. A from price is the lowest rate in the tour's price table, so your own quote depends on dates and group size. See the Egypt travel cost guide for the rest of the budget.
Can I add Abu Simbel or Hurghada?
Abu Simbel is part of the 8 day package with Abu Simbel and an optional extra on the all-inclusive 8 day tour. Hurghada is built into the 9 day Hurghada package, with two nights by the Red Sea. For any other combination, ask for a tailor-made trip.
Does the arrival day count?
Yes. Day 1 is your arrival in Cairo with a night there, and the last day is departure, so a 7 day package has six nights. Sightseeing starts on day 2. Our representatives meet and greet you on arrival.
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