08 Days Trip to Egypt from USA

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Tour Runs

Everyday

Min Price

Offer

Overview

Set off on an extraordinary journey to Egypt from the USA with Travista, where history, luxury, and culture come together seamlessly. This 8-day adventure leads you across Egypt’s most famous sites, starting in Cairo with the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, followed by a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Continue your exploration in Luxor aboard a premium Nile Cruise, discovering ancient temples in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the vast complexes of Karnak and Luxor, and in Aswan, the Philae Temple and the High Dam. The trip’s highlight is the excursion to Abu Simbel, carved into the mountain by Ramses II. With private transfers, expert guides, and carefully curated experiences, this Egypt tour from the USA allows you to explore the splendor of ancient Egypt in comfort and style.

Included

Meet and assist at the airports by our representatives with personalized signage at passport control
Guest relations support throughout your stay
Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast
Accommodation for 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise on full board basis
Meals as shown in the itinerary served at high-quality restaurants
Private English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
Domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
All sightseeing tours conducted by private guides
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water provided during tours
All transfers by a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All service charges and taxes

Excluded

International airfare and visa
Tipping
Optional excursions
Personal expenses

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Your unforgettable trip to Egypt from the USA begins with a warm greeting at Cairo International Airport. Our Travista representative will welcome you and assist with all airport procedures before transferring you privately to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax, recover from your flight, or start exploring Cairo’s vibrant atmosphere.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2: Giza Pyramids and The Grand Egyptian Museum
- After breakfast, head out on a guided exploration of the Giza Plateau, home to Egypt’s most iconic monuments. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, admire the mysterious Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple. Continue your discovery at the Grand Egyptian Museum, displaying a vast collection of ancient artifacts and treasures. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Luxor – East Bank Tour – Embark on Nile Cruise
- After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, begin your exploration of the East Bank, where the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex awaits, filled with towering columns, shrines, and sacred lakes. Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at sunset. Later, board your deluxe Nile Cruise for dinner and enjoy your evening on the river.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 4: Discover the West Bank of Luxor
- After breakfast, explore the wonders of the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel rising from the mountainside. End the tour with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the cruise for lunch. In the afternoon, sail toward Edfu, enjoying the tranquil scenery of the Nile.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- In the morning, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the impressive Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s most well-preserved temples. Later, continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover its symmetrical design and intriguing dual dedication before returning to the cruise.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing and Philae Temple
- Wake up in Aswan, one of Egypt’s most scenic cities. After breakfast, visit the Temple of Philae, devoted to the goddess Isis and celebrated for its picturesque island setting. Continue to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel that reshaped Egypt’s modern history. Return to your cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing evening onboard.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 7: Abu Simbel Temples – Fly Back to Cairo
- Early in the morning, depart for a private excursion to the monumental Abu Simbel Temples, carved into solid rock by Ramses II. These UNESCO World Heritage sites stand among Egypt’s most breathtaking landmarks, guarded by colossal statues. After your visit, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 8: Final Departure

After breakfast, bid farewell to Egypt. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home, carrying with you treasured memories of your Egypt adventure from the USA. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: None