{"id":7225,"date":"2026-04-19T10:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/?tour=egypt-8-day-adventure-cairo-aswan-luxor"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T16:20:42","slug":"egypt-8-day-adventure-cairo-aswan-luxor","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/?tour=egypt-8-day-adventure-cairo-aswan-luxor","title":{"rendered":"Egypt 8-Day Adventure: Cairo, Aswan &#038; Luxor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the very best of Egypt on this 8-day small-group adventure. From the ancient pyramids of Giza and the bustling bazaars of Cairo, to the peaceful felucca-sailing waters of Aswan and the magnificent temple complexes of Luxor \u2014 this tour covers Egypt&#8217;s greatest highlights with expert local guidance every step of the way.<\/p>\n<h2>Tour Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (opened November 2025)<\/li>\n<li>Board a classic overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan<\/li>\n<li>Dine with a local Nubian family in their home<\/li>\n<li>Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca under the stars<\/li>\n<li>Discover Karnak Temple Complex and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Day-by-Day Itinerary<\/h2>\n<h3>Day 1 \u00b7 Cairo<\/h3>\n<p>Ahlan! Welcome to Egypt. Your adventure begins in Cairo with a welcome meeting at 4:00 pm, where you&#8217;ll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, explore the neighbourhood or visit <strong>Coptic Cairo<\/strong>, the city&#8217;s historic Christian quarter. After the meeting, head out together to discover <strong>Khan al-Khalili Bazaar<\/strong> in Islamic Cairo \u2014 a labyrinth of narrow alleys filled with local merchants, offering the perfect introduction to daily Egyptian life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n<h3>Day 2 \u00b7 Cairo \u2013 Overnight Train<\/h3>\n<p>Travel to <strong>Giza<\/strong>, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the legendary pyramids, standing for over 4,500 years, and uncover their mysteries with your leader. Enjoy a panoramic view of all three pyramids before visiting the <strong>Great Sphinx of Giza<\/strong>. For lunch, try a plate of <strong>Koshary<\/strong> at a local restaurant \u2014 Egypt&#8217;s much-loved national dish. Afterwards, visit the newly opened <strong>Grand Egyptian Museum<\/strong>, housing one of the world&#8217;s greatest collections of ancient artefacts. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Overnight Sleeper Train &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> Lunch<\/p>\n<h3>Day 3 \u00b7 Aswan<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive in <strong>Aswan<\/strong>, Egypt&#8217;s southernmost city, where the Nile flows peacefully past white-sailed feluccas and Elephantine Island. Today is a free day \u2014 optional visits include the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, the Nubian Museum, and <strong>Philae Temple<\/strong>, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Stroll the Aswan Corniche and enjoy a mint tea by the Nile. This evening, experience modern Nubian culture with a <strong>dinner at a local Nubian family&#8217;s home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n<h3>Day 4 \u00b7 Aswan<\/h3>\n<p>Another free day in Aswan. You may choose to visit <strong>Abu Simbel<\/strong> \u2014 one of Egypt&#8217;s most unforgettable monuments, with four colossal statues of Ramses II carved directly from the mountain. Alternatively, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca stopping at <strong>Kitchener&#8217;s Botanical Garden<\/strong>, or simply relax by the river. Your leader will help arrange any optional excursions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n<h3>Day 5 \u00b7 Nile Felucca<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy a free morning \u2014 perhaps visit the Tombs of the Nobles. Just before lunch, board your traditional <strong>Nile felucca<\/strong> and spend the afternoon sailing peacefully along the river, watching Egyptian daily life unfold on the banks. Your Nubian sailing crew provides all meals and local entertainment. Sleep under a canopy of stars and watch the sunset across the Nile for a sight you&#8217;ll never forget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Felucca &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n<h3>Day 6 \u00b7 Luxor<\/h3>\n<p>Say farewell to your Nubian crew and travel by private vehicle to <strong>Luxor<\/strong>, Egypt&#8217;s open-air museum. En route, visit either <strong>Kom Ombo Temple<\/strong> (with its unique double design) or <strong>Edfu Temple<\/strong> (one of Egypt&#8217;s best-preserved ancient temples). In the afternoon, explore the vast <strong>Karnak Temple Complex<\/strong>, one of the greatest religious structures ever built. The evening is free to relax, browse local shops, or enjoy a teahouse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n<h3>Day 7 \u00b7 Luxor<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the highlights of Ancient Thebes by private minivan. Begin at the iconic <strong>Colossi of Memnon<\/strong>, followed by a visit to the <strong>Valley of the Kings<\/strong> \u2014 where more than 60 pharaohs are buried in richly decorated tombs. Enjoy <strong>lunch with a local family<\/strong>, tasting traditional home-cooked Egyptian food. The remainder of the day is free to visit local markets or relax.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch<\/p>\n<h3>Day 8 \u00b7 Departure<\/h3>\n<p>After breakfast, your Egyptian adventure comes to a close. Transfer to Luxor Airport or station according to your onward journey. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm. <em>Maasalama \u2014 until we meet again!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast &nbsp;|&nbsp; <strong>Services:<\/strong> Transfer assistance<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Included<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>7 nights accommodation (hotels, overnight sleeper train, felucca)<\/li>\n<li>Expert English-speaking tour leader throughout<\/li>\n<li>Overnight sleeper train Cairo\u2013Aswan<\/li>\n<li>Felucca sailing on the Nile with Nubian crew<\/li>\n<li>Nubian family home dinner<\/li>\n<li>Private vehicle transfers<\/li>\n<li>Entrance fees: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings<\/li>\n<li>All meals as listed per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Not Included<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>International flights to\/from Egypt<\/li>\n<li>Egypt visa (~$25 USD on arrival)<\/li>\n<li>Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, day felucca, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance (required)<\/li>\n<li>Personal spending and tipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Egypt&#8217;s greatest highlights on this 8-day small-group adventure \u2014 Pyramids of Giza, overnight Nile train, Nubian culture, felucca sailing, and the ancient temples of Luxor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tour_category":[92,94,91,93,79],"tour_tag":[],"tour-age":[103],"tour-activity":[89,90],"tour-destination":[30],"class_list":["post-7225","tour","type-tour","status-publish","hentry","tour_category-cairo-pyramids","tour_category-luxor-thebes","tour_category-multi-day-tours","tour_category-nile-aswan","tour_category-popular-tour","tour-age-103","tour-activity-ancient-sites","tour-activity-museums","tour-destination-egypt"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour\/7225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/tour"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour\/7225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7273,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour\/7225\/revisions\/7273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7225"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tour_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour_category&post=7225"},{"taxonomy":"tour_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour_tag&post=7225"},{"taxonomy":"tour-age","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour-age&post=7225"},{"taxonomy":"tour-activity","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour-activity&post=7225"},{"taxonomy":"tour-destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour-destination&post=7225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}