8days
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Abu Simbel · Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor
Egypt Luxury Experience – Special Flight
From€2,400
Wonders of the Nile & the Red Sea
Cairo, a three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor and three all-inclusive nights on the beach in Hurghada. Eleven days at a remarkably fair price.
Duration11 days / 10 nights
DestinationsAswan, Cairo & Giza, Hurghada, Luxor
GuideEgyptologist (EN / ES)
From€900per person
Overview
A trip in three acts. It opens in Cairo with the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Then you fly south to Aswan for a three-night cruise downriver to Luxor, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak.
The third act is pure holiday. A road transfer takes you across the desert to Hurghada for three all-inclusive nights on the Red Sea. The coral reefs here are some of the easiest in the world to explore: a snorkel trip to the Giftun Islands is well worth a morning. You then fly back to Cairo for a free day and your flight home.
International flights are on scheduled airlines with a 20 kg bag, and all domestic flights are included.
Highlights
- Three all-inclusive nights on the Red Sea in Hurghada
- Three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Scheduled international flights and all domestic flights
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Cairo. Our team meets you inside the terminal, assists with the visa and baggage, and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours: rest after the flight or take a first walk through a city of more than twenty million people.
Day 2 The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
The day you have been waiting for. Your guide takes you to the plateau of Giza to see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure up close, then to the panoramic viewpoint where all three line up against the desert. Finish at the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. Afternoon free.
Optional: entry inside a pyramid (extra ticket) or an afternoon at Saqqara and Memphis.
Day 3 Flight to Aswan, High Dam and Philae
Morning flight from Cairo to Aswan and embarkation. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the island temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Dinner on board.
Optional: early excursion to Abu Simbel.
Day 4 Kom Ombo and Edfu
The ship sails north. Visit the double temple of Kom Ombo, then the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best preserved in Egypt. Continue through the Esna lock towards Luxor.
Day 5 Luxor: East and West Banks
A full day in ancient Thebes. In the morning, the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings with three tombs included, the temple of Hatshepsut set against the cliffs and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, Karnak and its forest of 134 columns, followed by the Temple of Luxor, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Last night on board.
Day 6 Luxor to the Red Sea
After breakfast in Luxor, a road transfer takes you across the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Check-in at your all-inclusive resort and first swim in the Red Sea.
Day 7 The Red Sea at leisure
A day with nothing to do but enjoy the resort, the beach and the water. The reefs off Hurghada are among the most accessible in the world; snorkelling trips to the Giftun Islands or a glass-bottom boat are easy to arrange locally.
Day 8 The Red Sea at leisure
A day with nothing to do but enjoy the resort, the beach and the water. The reefs off Hurghada are among the most accessible in the world; snorkelling trips to the Giftun Islands or a glass-bottom boat are easy to arrange locally.
Day 9 Hurghada to Cairo
Transfer to Hurghada airport for the short flight to Cairo. Our team meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel.
Day 10 Cairo at your own pace
A free day. Ask us about optional visits: the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the Citadel and Islamic Cairo, Saqqara and Memphis, or a day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean.
Day 11 Departure from Cairo
Breakfast and, depending on your flight time, a last coffee in the city. Transfer to Cairo airport with assistance for your flight home.
What is included
- Return international flights on scheduled airlines (20 kg checked bag)
- Domestic flights Cairo – Aswan and Hurghada – Cairo (20 kg checked bag)
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise, full board (drinks not included)
- 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- 3 nights in Hurghada, all inclusive
- Road transfer Luxor – Hurghada with an assistant
- All visits, entrance fees and transfers in the itinerary
- Spanish- or English-speaking guide on all visits
- 24-hour phone assistance, airport taxes and basic travel insurance
Not included
- Egypt entry visa (we can process it for you)
- Tips for guides, drivers and crew (customary in Egypt)
- Drinks, except where stated
- Excursion to Abu Simbel (available as an optional extra)
- Optional excursions, such as the sunrise balloon flight over Luxor
- Tickets to go inside the pyramids or the tomb of Tutankhamun
- Personal expenses
- Extended cover and cancellation insurance
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FAQ
How long is the drive from Luxor to Hurghada?
Around four hours on a good desert road, with a rest stop on the way. An assistant travels with you.
Can I add more beach days?
Yes. Extra nights in Hurghada are easy to add; tell us how many and we will quote the full trip.
How much should I budget for tips?
Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt. Your guide will explain the usual amounts for crew, drivers and guides on the first day, so there are no surprises.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes. Children usually love the Pyramids, the felucca rides and the Nile cruise. Tell us their ages and we will check child prices and family cabins or rooms.
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