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Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Luxor · Sharm El Sheikh
Nile Cruise, Sharm el-Sheikh & Cairo – Special Flight
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Wonders of the Nile & Sharm el-Sheikh
A Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, three all-inclusive nights in Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinai coast and the Pyramids of Giza.
Duration11 days / 10 nights
DestinationsAswan, Cairo & Giza, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh
GuideEgyptologist (EN / ES)
From€1,000per person
Overview
Sharm el-Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the desert mountains meet some of the richest coral reefs in the Red Sea. This trip pairs it with a classic Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
After a first night in Cairo you fly to Luxor and board your ship. Over three or four nights you see Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. From Aswan you fly to Sharm for three all-inclusive nights; Ras Mohammed National Park, one of the world's great snorkelling and diving sites, is a short boat ride away. The trip ends in Cairo with a guided visit to the Pyramids.
Good to know: on some departure dates the cruise sails from Aswan to Luxor instead, so the order of the visits is reversed. The visits themselves stay the same.
Highlights
- Three all-inclusive nights in Sharm el-Sheikh
- Easy access to the reefs of Ras Mohammed
- Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu and Philae
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
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 Flight to Luxor, Karnak and the Temple of Luxor
Early flight from Cairo to Luxor and embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the temple complex of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amun, and the Temple of Luxor, beautifully lit as the sun goes down. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3 West Bank of Luxor and sailing to Edfu
Crossing to the West Bank, the city of the dead. You visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Back on board, the ship passes through the Esna lock and sails on to Edfu.
Optional: sunrise balloon flight over the Theban necropolis.
Day 4 Edfu and Kom Ombo
A horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete temple in Egypt, with its roof and pylon still standing. Lunch while sailing past palm groves and mud-brick villages, then a sunset visit to Kom Ombo, the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, and its small museum of mummified crocodiles. The ship continues to Aswan.
Day 5 Aswan: High Dam, Philae and a felucca on the Nile
Morning visit to the High Dam, which created Lake Nasser, and the Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its granite quarry. A motorboat then takes you to the island temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and moved stone by stone to save it from the rising waters. The afternoon is free; we recommend a felucca sail around Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
Day 6 Aswan to Sharm el-Sheikh
Disembark after breakfast and fly to Sharm el-Sheikh via Cairo. Transfer to your all-inclusive resort on the Sinai coast, with the all-inclusive service starting at dinner.
Day 7 Sharm el-Sheikh at leisure
Free day by the sea. The coral walls of Ras Mohammed National Park are a short boat ride away, and Naama Bay comes alive in the evening.
Day 8 Sharm el-Sheikh at leisure
Free day by the sea. The coral walls of Ras Mohammed National Park are a short boat ride away, and Naama Bay comes alive in the evening.
Day 9 Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for the flight to Cairo. Check-in at your hotel.
Day 10 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 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 – Luxor, Aswan – Sharm via Cairo and Sharm – Cairo
- 4 or 3 nights on a Nile cruise, full board (drinks not included)
- 3 or 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- 3 nights in Sharm el-Sheikh, all inclusive (from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure)
- All visits, entrance fees and transfers in the itinerary
- Spanish- or English-speaking guide on visits
- Airport assistance and air-conditioned transfers
- 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
Sharm or Hurghada: which is better?
Sharm has more dramatic reefs and mountain scenery; Hurghada is closer to Luxor and slightly cheaper. Both are excellent for snorkelling.
Do I need a separate visa for Sinai?
No. Your Egyptian visa covers the whole country, including Sharm el-Sheikh.
What should I pack?
Light cotton clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Bring a warm layer for evenings in winter and clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches.
How do I book this trip?
Send us an enquiry with your dates and number of travellers. We confirm availability and the final price in writing within 24 hours, before you pay anything.
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