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8 days in Egypt: Cairo & the Nile

📅 8 days · 7 nights💵 ≈ US$3,333 per person with flights✈️ Priced for December 2026💑 Couples🗓 Best: Oct–Mar
💵 About US$3,333 per person with flights from Toronto (US$6,665 for 2 adults)

Priced for travel in December 2026. Prices change with dates: peak holidays cost more, quieter months less. Pick your own dates with “Customise this trip” and the planner shows prices for them.

Experience the wonders of Egypt with a visit to the iconic Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, followed by a luxurious Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

DAY 1Fly to Egypt
16:15🚆

Travel to the airport in Toronto

Taxi, ride-share or transit · arrive 3 hours before the flight · cost depends on where you live

20:00✈️

Flight from Toronto to Cairo

Overnight flight · lands the next day at 10:00

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≈ US$776 pp
DAY 2Exploring Cairo & Pyramids≈ US$318 pp
10:45🚆

Pre-booked private transfer

About 45 min from the airport

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US$21 pp
11:30🛏

Check-in at Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo (2 nights)

2 nights in Cairo · ~US$247 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Downtown Cairo

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US$247 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Felfela

Enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine in a cozy setting.

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

A vibrant market perfect for shopping and souvenirs.

Free
16:30📍

Khan El Khalili Market

Explore the rich culture and artisan shops.

Free
19:00🍽

Dinner at Abou El Sid

Experience authentic Egyptian dining in a charming atmosphere.

US$28 pp
DAY 3Exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids of Giza≈ US$120 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Uber or local taxis for convenience

For getting around today

US$7 pp
09:15📍

Pyramids of Giza

Don't miss the Great Sphinx nearby!

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US$28 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch at Felfela Restaurant

Try the traditional Egyptian dishes!

US$18 pp
14:00📍

Grand Egyptian Museum

Home to thousands of ancient artifacts!

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US$28 pp
19:15🍽

Dinner in Cairo

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 4Fly to Luxor≈ US$496 pp
07:35🍽

Breakfast at Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:15⭐

Check-out from Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Check out

Free
08:30🚆

Private transfer to Cairo Airport

About 30 min

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US$18 pp
10:30✈️

Domestic flight to Luxor

About 1 hours

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≈ US$106 pp
11:45🚆

Taxi from Luxor Airport

About 20 min

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US$9 pp
12:05🛏

Check-in at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor (3 nights)

3 nights in Luxor · ~US$282 per night · Arriving before check-in time: leave your bags and explore · Luxor Corniche

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US$423 pp
12:50🚆

Arrival in Luxor

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, approx. 1 hour.

14:00🍽

Lunch at Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Egyptian cuisine with views of the Nile.

US$21 pp
15:15⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
19:00🍽

Dinner at The Lantern Room

Savor a mix of local and international dishes.

US$25 pp
DAY 5Luxor & Karnak≈ US$71 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

At your hotel, or a café nearby

08:45🚆

Included in cruise package

For getting around today

12:30🍽

Lunch near your sightseeing in Luxor

Pick a local spot along the way

US$21 pp
14:00📍

Valley of the Kings

One of the most famous sights here · allow about 3 hours

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US$11 pp
19:15🍽

Dinner in Luxor

Ask your hotel for a favourite nearby

US$39 pp
DAY 6Exploring Luxor's Ancient Wonders≈ US$106 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

At your hotel, or a café nearby

09:15📍

Karnak Temple

Explore the largest religious building ever constructed.

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US$28 pp
11:30📍

Hatshepsut Temple

Visit the stunning mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

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US$21 pp
13:30🍽

Lunch at Al-Sahaby Lane Restaurant

Enjoy local cuisine with views of the Nile.

US$18 pp
15:00📍

Colossi of Memnon

See the iconic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Free
17:00📍

Luxor Museum

Discover artifacts from ancient Thebes.

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US$14 pp
19:00🍽

Dinner at Sofra Restaurant & Cafe

Savor traditional Egyptian dishes in a cozy atmosphere.

US$25 pp
DAY 7Cruise to Aswan≈ US$535 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

At your hotel, or a café nearby

10:50⭐

Check-out from Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor

Check out

Free
11:05🚆

Taxi or metro to the station

About 25 min

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US$7 pp
12:00🚆

Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan

About 47.6 hours

US$423 pp
12:30🍽

Lunch on the way

Pick up a bento or sandwich at the station, or eat on board

US$21 pp
13:45⭐

Rest after travelling

Free time to rest at the hotel or wander nearby

Free
23:55🚆

Onboard cruise

About 10 min

US$9 pp
23:55🛏

Check-in at Nile Cruise Ship (1 night)

1 night in Aswan · ~US$148 per night · Check in and settle · Onboard

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US$74 pp
DAY 8Leisurely Morning in Aswan≈ US$30 pp
08:00🍽

Breakfast at Nile Cruise Ship

At your hotel, or a café nearby

11:15⭐

Check-out from Nile Cruise Ship

Check out

Free
11:30🚆

Transfer to Aswan Airport

Arrive 3 hours before the flight

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US$9 pp
13:00🍽

Lunch at the airport

After check-in and security

US$21 pp
15:00✈️

Flight from Aswan to Toronto

Flight home

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≈ US$776 pp
🚆

Travel home from the airport

Taxi, ride-share or transit · cost depends on where you live

Prices are estimates per person, checked November 2026, for 2 travellers sharing, shown in US$. Times are a guide: check opening hours before you go. Booking links go to our travel partners; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Planned with the Nanajee AI trip planner and reviewed by Nanajee Travels.

Questions about this trip

How much does a 8-day trip to Cairo and a Nile cruise cost?

About US$3,333 per person (US$6,665 for 2 adults) for this 8-day plan travelling in December 2026, including return flights from Toronto (about US$1,658) and 7 nights in a mid-range hotel, sharing a room. Without flights it is about US$1,674 per person. These are estimates checked in November 2026; prices change with dates, and peak holidays cost more.

What is the best time to visit Cairo and a Nile cruise?

October to March is warm by day and cool at night; summer is very hot in Luxor and Aswan.

How many days do you need in Cairo and a Nile cruise?

8 days (including travel days) covers the highlights: Exploring Cairo & Pyramids; Exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids of Giza; Luxor & Karnak; Exploring Luxor's Ancient Wonders. For a slower pace or more day trips, add a day or two with “Customise this trip”.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Press “Customise this trip” and the free Nanajee planner opens with this trip filled in. Change the length, dates, budget, who is coming or your home city, and you get a new day-by-day plan with costs in about a minute.

How do you get around Cairo and a Nile cruise?

This plan uses taxi, boat, metro and domestic flight to get between places; local transport costs about US$503 per person for the whole trip. Each journey is shown on the day it happens, with its time and cost.

Where should you stay in Cairo and a Nile cruise?

This plan uses Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo (Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo, Cairo), then Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor (Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, Luxor), then Nile Cruise Ship (Nile Cruise Ship, Aswan) (or similar), 6 nights in total, chosen to be close to the places you visit. Hotels cost about US$745 per person for the trip, sharing a room. You can pick a different hotel or area with “Customise this trip”.

Can I do this trip with kids?

Yes, with a few changes. This plan is written for 2 adults. Press “Customise this trip”, choose “We have kids” and add their ages: the planner adjusts the pace, the stops and the costs for your family.