Cairo to Aswan Tours

What our customers ask about Cairo to Aswan Tours

• What would be an example day-by-day itinerary from Cairo to Aswan?

  The 8-day journey begins with Cairo where you'll spend 2-3 days seeing the Pyramids Sphinx and Egyptian Museum from your base at the Cairo Marriott Zamalek. Moving to Luxor days 4-5 focus on the ancient wonders of Karnak Temple Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Days 6-7 take you down the Nile stopping at temples in Edfu and Kom Ombo before arriving in Aswan. The final day explores Aswan's High Dam Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple with nights at the Movenpick Resort Aswan. A TourRadar traveler noted about this route: "the combination of historic sites and Nile cruising made for an unforgettable journey."

• What are the key destinations visited between Cairo and Aswan?

  The route from Cairo to Aswan follows the Nile Valley's most significant archaeological sites. Travelers start at Cairo's Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum then proceed to Luxor's treasures. The East Bank features Karnak and Luxor temples while the West Bank holds the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. The journey continues to Edfu Temple Kom Ombo Temple and concludes with Aswan's High Dam and Philae Temple. Top accommodations like the Cairo Marriott Zamalek and Movenpick Resort Aswan provide comfortable bases throughout the trip.

• What is the average price range for an 8-day Cairo to Aswan tour?

  Prices for 8-day Cairo to Aswan tours typically run from USD 1250 to USD 4575 per person with most options around USD 2000. The cost covers 4-5 star hotels Nile cruise segments domestic flights between cities guided excursions and most meals. Luxury options such as the "Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruise" on the MS Movenpick Royal Lily come with enhanced amenities and exclusive experiences at the higher end of the range.

• What is the typical distance covered between Cairo and Aswan?

  The journey spans roughly 1100 kilometers (683 miles) following the Nile River's course. Most itineraries divide this distance with stops in Luxor (670 km from Cairo) Edfu and Kom Ombo. Transportation usually combines domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor with cruise ships for the Luxor to Aswan segment ending at properties like the Movenpick Resort Aswan.

• What is the average tour length for trips from Cairo to Aswan?

  Eight days is the standard duration allowing travelers to experience the Nile Valley's highlights. Tours typically split between 3-4 nights in Cairo for the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum followed by 4 nights on a luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Fantastische we learned a lot" during their time aboard the MS Movenpick Royal Lily cruise ship.

• What would be a typical day-by-day itinerary from Cairo to Aswan?

  The journey starts with 2-3 days in Cairo exploring the Pyramids Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo while staying at the Steigenberger Pyramids. A flight to Luxor leads to visits of Karnak and Luxor Temple. The next segment cruises down the Nile on ships like the M/S Nile Style visiting the Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. The trip ends in Aswan featuring the High Dam Philae Temple and optional Abu Simbel excursions. As shared by a TourRadar traveler: "Each day brought new wonders from the pyramids to hidden tombs making every moment memorable."