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Group - 3 adults

Egypt by Nile Cruise: Cairo, Luxor &
Aswan

Pyramids, pharaohs' tombs and a 5-star sail down the Nile

6 Nights · March 2026 · Egypt

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Trip Overview
Duration
6 Nights
March 2026 · Group - 3 adults
Where
Egypt
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Luxor's West Bank · Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Karnak Temple · 5-star Nile cruise: Luxor to Aswan
Budget
INR 2.7-2.9 lakh for a group of three
Reference land cost for the sample, excluding international airfare, ran roughly INR 2.7-2.9 lakh for a group of three (about INR 90,000-95,000 per person), covering domestic flights, hotels, the 5-star Nile cruise, private tours, transfers and entrance fees. Actuals vary with hotel tier, cabin category and season.
Where You'll Stay

Boutique hotel

Luxor · 1 Night
Central base for West Bank sightseeing and the balloon pickup

5-star Nile cruise

Luxor to Aswan · 2 Nights
Cabin with full board; guiding on cruise days included

Riverside hotel or wellness resort

Aswan · 1 Night
Options from a central apartment to a wellness resort

City hotel

Cairo · 2 Nights
Central two-night block; upscale options available
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
DAY
Day 1 of 7
Arrive Cairo, Fly to Luxor
  • Early-morning arrival in Cairo; freshen up and rest at an airport rest area
  • Late-morning domestic flight Cairo to Luxor
  • Private airport transfer to your Luxor hotel and check in
  • Keep the day light: a short walk and an early dinner
  • Overnight in Luxor
2
DAY
Day 2 of 7
Balloon, Luxor Temples & Sail to Edfu
  • Pre-dawn pickup for a hot-air balloon over the West Bank at sunrise
  • Private Egyptologist and driver for the West Bank sites
  • Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon
  • Cross to the East Bank for Karnak, Egypt's largest temple complex
  • Board your 5-star Nile cruise; lunch aboard and sail toward Edfu
  • Overnight onboard
3
DAY
Day 3 of 7
Edfu & Kom Ombo, Sail to Aswan
  • Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, a superbly preserved Ptolemaic temple
  • Return to the ship and sail toward Kom Ombo
  • Guided tour of Kom Ombo, a double temple to Sobek and Horus
  • Sail onward to Aswan; relax on deck with cruise entertainment
  • Overnight onboard
4
DAY
Day 4 of 7
Abu Simbel & Aswan
  • Very early drive to Abu Simbel (included excursion)
  • Visit the Great Temple and the smaller Temple of Nefertari
  • Return to Aswan by midday; disembark the cruise
  • Transfer to your Aswan hotel and settle in
  • Evening free for self-exploration; overnight in Aswan
5
DAY
Day 5 of 7
Aswan Highlights, Fly to Cairo
  • Slow morning in Aswan: optional souk, cafe time or a short felucca ride
  • Private tour of the Aswan High Dam with Lake Nasser views
  • Boat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
  • See the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries
  • Evening flight Aswan to Cairo; check into a central Cairo hotel
6
DAY
Day 6 of 7
Pyramids of Giza & Cairo
  • Full-day private Cairo tour
  • Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, with an optional camel or horseback photo stop
  • Time at the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Optional Saqqara or Dahshur if time allows
  • Optional Nile dinner cruise or shopping in Khan el-Khalili; overnight in Cairo
7
DAY
Day 7 of 7
Cairo Departure
  • Relaxed breakfast at the hotel
  • Private transfer to Cairo Airport for the onward international flight
Good to Know

Best season

October to April brings warm, dry days ideal for Upper Egypt and the desert temples; March offers pleasant sightseeing weather before the summer heat.

Why cruise the Nile

A Luxor-to-Aswan cruise unpacks in one place while carrying you between Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, with temples right off the ship and full board included.

Early starts

The balloon ride and the Abu Simbel excursion both begin around 04:00. Build in early nights and expect a rewarding pre-dawn desert drive.

Museum status

Cairo museum visits can shift between the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum depending on opening status; your guide confirms the best option on the day.

Pay-local extras

Optional add-ons such as a felucca ride, Nile dinner cruise, light-and-sound shows and Khan el-Khalili shopping are typically paid locally on the spot.

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