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8-Day Private Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Tour Without Nile Cruise

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Discover Ancient Egypt by Land – Without a Nile Cruise Experience the highlights of Egypt on this 8-day private Cairo, Luxor and Aswan tour without a Nile Cruise. This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to explore the Nile Valley while staying in hotels rather than aboard a cruise ship. Begin in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx and Egyptian Museum. Continue by domestic flight to Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, where you will explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Travel south through the Nile Valley to Aswan and discover the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae. This private itinerary provides greater flexibility than a cruise and allows you to experience the archaeological treasures of Luxor and Aswan at your own pace.

Book Your 8-Day Private Egypt TourExperience Egypt from Cairo to Aswan Land only Discover the greatest monuments of ancient Egypt without being tied to a cruise schedule. Explore Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with your private Egyptologist and enjoy the freedom of private transportation and hotel accommodation throughout the Nile Valley. Ready to Discover Pharaohs?Contact Explore Plus Holidays for availability, hotel options, optional Abu Simbel and a personalized quotation.

Tour Overview

Country

Egypt

Duration

8 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Cairo

Age Range

9 – 99

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Tour Guide

English Guide

Hotel Rating

Meals Included

B 7

Tour Style

Family & Liesure

Trip Type

Private

Guiding Style

Guided

Tour Pace2/5

Physical Rating3/5

Who Is This Tour Perfect For?

First-time visitors to Egypt
Couples and Families with private sightseeing
Travelers who want avoid Nile Cruise
Travelers likes travel by road
Travelers who want domestic flights instead of long overland journeys
History enthusiasts & Ancient Egypt lovers

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Tour Highlights

The Ancient Wonders You'll Discover Explore Cairo’s Ancient WondersVisit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the fascinating Valley Temple. Discover the Grand Egyptian MuseumExplore one of the world’s most impressive collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Fly to LuxorSave time with a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor and begin your exploration of ancient Thebes. Explore Luxor’s East BankDiscover the magnificent Karnak Temple and beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Discover Luxor’s West BankVisit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Visit Edfu TempleExplore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Discover Kom Ombo TempleVisit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Experience AswanDiscover the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs! Your Egyptian adventure begins when you arrive at Cairo International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Pickup details:
- Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representatives will meet and assist you all through the formal procedures at Cairo International Airport.
- Depending on your arrival time, you will meet your Egyptologist guide either on the same day or the following day. Your guide will explain the itinerary, sightseeing schedule and activities included in your tour, You can ask him about your dreams, of course, will get true.
- Our philosophy at Explore Plus Holidays, we believe that traveling to Egypt should feel personal and welcoming. From your first arrival, our team is here to make your journey comfortable and enjoyable
Feel like you are at home between your family Guidewill advise some extra optional excursions covering rest of Egypt tours, Our optional excursions are just recommendations to help our costumers to see the most remarkable sightseeing. Which doesn't mean that we enforce them to pay extra money. No wheelchair accessible Dinner sailing cruise on the NileEvening Optional Activity:
- Enjoy a relaxing
- Nile Dinner Cruise, featuring an open buffet, traditional Egyptian cuisine, live music, belly dancing, and the famous Tanoura (whirling dervish) show.
Overnight Cairo hotel
Overnight:
Cairo hotel
Meals:
Welcome drink
Visit:
Optional activites
Entrance Fees:
None
Arrival flight for Day 1
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Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum GEM
07:00 Breakfast 07:30 waiting for your Guide in lobby near reception 07:45 start with Guide and Private vehicle your tour Pyramids of GizaYour first destination is the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the three great pyramids built for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three and the only surviving monument of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide will explain the history, construction and religious significance of these extraordinary monuments while giving you time to take photographs and appreciate the enormous scale of the pyramids. The Giza Plateau is also home to the Great Sphinx, the monumental limestone figure combining the body of a lion with the head of a king. The Sphinx has watched over the Giza Plateau for thousands of years and remains one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient Egypt. Entrance fees are not included. Optional LunchAfter exploring the pyramids, you can enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant. Choose according to your preference between local Egyptian and other dining options. Papyrus & Traditional Egyptian CraftsContinue your experience with a visit where you can learn about traditional papyrus production and discover how ancient Egyptians created one of the world's earliest writing materials. You may also learn about traditional Egyptian perfumes. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)The world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. It features thousands of priceless artifacts, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun and the impressive Grand Staircase lined with monumental statues. Optional Egyptian Museum in CairoContinue to downtown Cairo and Tahrir Square to visit the Egyptian Museum. The museum houses one of the world's great collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Among its most famous treasures are the spectacular objects associated with King Tutankhamun, together with royal mummies and countless artifacts spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history. Your Egyptologist guide will help you understand the historical importance of the collections and the civilization that created them. After the tourreturn to your Cairo hotel. OvernightCairo available hotels
Overnight:
Cairo hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit:
Pyramids of Giza Grand Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees:
20$
Day 3: Fly to Luxor for East Bank
Early Breakfast waiting for your Guide in lobby near reception start drive to Cairo airport, may be we get Breakfast box in case of restaurant not open. Offer include economy internal flight, we can’t control with internal flight time, flight reserved as availability fly to LuxorMeet you private Guide and driver for East Bank tour, and begin your adventure. You may choose to join an optional East Bank excursion. Optional Karnak TempleDiscover Karnak Temple, one of the largest and most impressive religious complexes ever constructed. Karnak was developed over many centuries and contains a vast collection of temples, chapels, pylons, columns and sacred spaces. One of its most spectacular areas is the Great Hypostyle Hall, where enormous columns create an unforgettable architectural landscape. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the religious significance of the complex and its connection to the ancient city of Thebes. Check in to your Luxor hotel Optional Luxor TempleBeautifully illuminated at night, Luxor Temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes, it remains one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. Luxor Temple one of the most atmospheric monuments in Luxor. The temple is particularly impressive in the evening when its monumental columns and statues are illuminated. The approach to the temple was historically connected with an avenue of sphinxes, creating a grand ceremonial route through ancient Thebes. After your optional sightseeing, return to the Nile Cruise. Overnight Aracan Eatape Hotel Luxor
Overnight:
Aracan Eatape Luxor
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit:
Karnak temple Luxor temple
Entrance Fees:
20$
Flight:
Cairo / Luxor
Flight on Day 3
Cairo / Luxor
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Day 4: Luxor West Bank
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon Very early breakfast, explore the legendary West Bank of Luxor, so will visit the Wast Bank, we may be take a motor boat to save our time Valley of the KingsThe Valley of the Kings is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. Hidden among the desert cliffs on Luxor's West Bank, the valley became the burial ground for numerous New Kingdom pharaohs. Around 70 tombs were created in the area, many decorated with colorful scenes, inscriptions and religious texts designed to guide the deceased ruler into the afterlife. Among the best-known tombs are those associated with Ramesses III and Tutankhamun. Your guide will explain the ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death, burial and the journey into the afterlife. Entrance fees are not included. Temple of HatshepsutContinue to the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into the dramatic cliffs of Luxor's West Bank, the temple is one of Egypt's most distinctive monuments. Hatshepsut was one of the most remarkable rulers in ancient Egyptian history and one of the few women to rule Egypt as pharaoh. The temple's terraces, colonnades and monumental setting make it one of the highlights of any visit to Luxor. Colossi of MemnonFinish the West Bank tour at the enormous Colossi of Memnon. These gigantic statues once stood at the entrance to the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The surviving statues are approximately 59 feet high and have stood on the West Bank of Luxor for thousands of years. After sightseeing, Back to your hotel Overnight Aracan Eatape Hotel Luxor
Overnight:
Aracan Eatape Luxor
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit:
Valley of Kings Hatchepsut temple Colossi of Memnon
Entrance Fees:
24$
Day 5: Driving to Edfu & Kom Ombo temples
Drive & discover Pharaohs GODS Early breakfast, continue drive south toward Aswan by private vehicle and guide. Through our driving we will pass to visit. Temple of Horus at EdfuArrive at Edfu, where you will take a short horse-carriage ride to the Temple of Horus. The Temple of Horus is one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt's later periods. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple provides an extraordinary example of traditional Egyptian temple architecture. Explore its monumental entrance, courtyards, columns and beautifully preserved reliefs while your guide explains the mythology and religious traditions connected with Horus. After the visit, continue drive toward Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo TempleArrive at Kom Ombo, home to one of the most unusual temples along the Nile. Kom Ombo is a double temple, reflecting its dedication to two major deities. The complex was dedicated primarily to: Sobek, the crocodile god Horus, the falcon-headed god The temple contains fascinating reliefs and architectural features that reveal the religious traditions of ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. After your visit, continue our driving toward Aswan. arrive in Aswan, the southern gateway to Egypt's Nile Valley. Overnight Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan on BB
Overnight:
Pyramisa Island Aswan
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit:
Edfu temple Kom Ombo temple
Day 6: Aswan Highlights
High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Optional Abu Simbel and Philae After breakfast, Today combines ancient monuments with one of modern Egypt's most important engineering achievements. Optional Abu Simbel TempleFor travelers who want to experience one of Egypt's most spectacular monuments, an optional excursion to Abu Simbel is available. The Abu Simbel complex contains two monumental temples carved into the rock during the reign of Ramesses II. The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramesses II himself, while the smaller temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari.The enormous seated statues of Ramesses II at the entrance create one of the most unforgettable sights in Egypt. The complex is also famous for its connection with the Sun Festival, when sunlight traditionally reaches specific areas of the temple. Optional excursion. Entrance fees are not included. Aswan High DamReturn to Aswan and visit the Aswan High Dam. Completed as one of modern Egypt's most important infrastructure projects, the dam transformed the management of the Nile and helped protect communities from destructive flooding. The creation of Lake Nasser also led to a massive international effort to relocate and preserve ancient Nubian monuments. Unfinished ObeliskContinue to the ancient granite quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk. Had it been completed, this enormous monument would have been one of the largest obelisks ever created. The unfinished stone provides an extraordinary opportunity to see evidence of ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques directly in the quarry. The monument is traditionally associated with the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. Optional Temple of PhilaeYou can also add an optional visit to the beautiful Temple of Philae. The temple complex is dedicated primarily to Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess associated with motherhood, magic and the protection of life. The temple's island setting makes it one of the most beautiful and atmospheric ancient monuments in Egypt. The story of Philae also connects ancient Egypt with modern archaeological preservation: the temple complex was relocated to protect it from the rising waters created by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Return to Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan Overnight Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
Overnight:
Pyramisa Island Aswan
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit:
High Dam Unfinished Obelisk
Entrance Fees:
23$
Day 7: Flight to Cairo
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Aswan International Airport for your Domestic flight back to Cairo.Upon arrival in Cairo, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is available for relaxation or independent exploration. Hotel second stay always be 5* for Budget & Superior near airport only 5 min from Cairo international airport You Can enjoy excursion as optional DAY TOUR mentioned in this page Overnight Cairo hotel
Overnight:
Cairo hotel
Meals:
Breakfast
Visit:
Optional excursion
Entrance Fees:
20$
Flight:
Aswan / Cairo
Flight on Day 7
Aswan / Cairo
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Day 8: Departure
You will enjoy one last breakfast in the magical Land of the Pharaohs Check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Say Goodbye to the Pharaohs Your 8-night Cairo, Luxor and Nile Cruise tour comes to an end. We hope you leave Egypt with unforgettable memories of the pyramids, temples, pharaohs and the legendary Nile. For travelers staying at participating airport-area hotels, a complimentary shuttle may be available from the hotel reception according to hotel arrangements.
Overnight:
Flight
Meals:
Breakfast
Return flight after Day 8
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Nights You Will Stay

Your tour combines carefully selected hotels with a deluxe Nile Cruise. Pyramids or Nile-view roomsAvailable with an additional supplement, according to the original tour program. Your guidewith escorted guide all destinations, with private sightseeing arrangements included.

Hotel: Cairo – 3 Nights
Pyramids View: with extra charge
Flight: Cairo - Luxor
Hotel: Luxor – 2 Nights
Hotel: Aswan – 2 Nights
Nile View: with extra charge
Flight: Aswan - Cairo
Guide: English speaking
Van: Private tour

Meals

The package includes meals according to the supplied itinerary: Meal arrangements may vary slightly according to the final operational schedule.

Included

Breakfast: 7 breakfasts

Vegetarian meal: options are available upon request. Drinks & Wi-Fi Water and drinks in hotels and on the cruise are not included unless specifically stated. Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotels according to hotel facilities. Wi-Fi is not available aboard the Nile Cruise.

What Makes This Tour Special?

Why Choose This Tour Instead of a Nile Cruise? This itinerary is perfect for travelers who prefer: → Hotel accommodation → Private transportation → Flexible sightseeing → More control over departure times → Private tours → More time at individual archaeological sites → No fixed cruise sailing schedule It is a particularly good choice for travelers who want a private Egypt tour without a Nile Cruise. This makes the itinerary an exceptionally rich journey through the history, religion, architecture and culture of Egypt.

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Essentials

4-star hotels
Private Guide & Driver

Signature

5-star Superior hotels
Private Guide & Driver

Luxury

5-star hotels
Private Guide & Driver

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Extended your tour stay

If you wish to enjoy more time at your destination, extending your hotel stay or add hotel in Luxor or Aswan is easy. Notify Us Early. Inform us so we can check availability and secure your room for the additional nights with extra payment.

Up-grade your Hotel

Upgrading your hotel stay can enhance your travel experience with Nile view or Deluxe rooms, amenities, and services. Please send us so we will inform you extra cost, will be a little as you pay for your room already.

Up-grade you Nile Cruise

This means shifting from a standard 5-star vessel to Deluxe or Luxury tiers. Upgrades offer larger cabins, better dining, private balconies, and fewer crowds, of course not expensive as you paid for your stay already

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An optional tour, which can also be called an optional activity or Day Tours, is an extra special experience not included in the base price of your vacation. Guide will advise some extra optional excursions covering rest of Egypt tours, Our optional excursions are just recommendations to help our costumers to see the most remarkable sightseeing. Which doesn't mean that we enforce them to pay extra money. No wheelchair accessible

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Confirmation

You receive written confirmation by email once your booking is accepted, usually within 24 hours.

Documents

A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity is required. We advise on visas for Egypt and Jordan before travel.

Pick-up

Airport and hotel transfers are arranged as listed in the itinerary; your guide meets you with a name sign.

Group size

Private departures run for your party only. Small-group departures are capped so everyone hears the guide.

Accessibility

Some archaeological sites involve uneven ground, steps and heat. Tell us about mobility needs and we adapt the pace.

Children

Family friendly. Child rates and car seats are available on request; infants usually travel free.

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, water, modest clothing for religious sites and cash for tips.

Insurance

Travel insurance covering medical care and cancellation is strongly recommended and is not included in the tour price.

Cancellation & refund policy

30 days or more before departure

100% refund

15 – 29 days before departure

50% refund

14 days or less before departure

No refund

• Cancellations must be sent in writing to explore@exploreplus.net; the date we receive your email is the cancellation date.
• Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method within 14 working days.
• Third-party costs already paid on your behalf (domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, special-event tickets, visas) are non-refundable once issued.
• Date changes requested 15 days or more before departure are free of charge, subject to availability; inside 14 days they are treated as a cancellation.
• If we have to cancel your tour for reasons within our control, you receive a full refund or a free date change — your choice.

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