11days
Aswan · Cairo & Giza · Hurghada · Luxor
Wonders of the Nile & the Red Sea
From€900
Nile, Red Sea & Cairo – Special Flight
A special flight to Aswan, a three-night cruise to Luxor, four all-inclusive nights in Hurghada and three nights in Cairo with the Pyramids.
Duration11 days / 10 nights
DestinationsAswan, Cairo & Giza, Hurghada, Luxor
GuideEgyptologist (EN / ES)
From€1,100per person
Overview
This trip gives the beach a generous share of the time. A special flight lands you in Aswan, where you board a three-night cruise north to Luxor, with Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak.
From Luxor you drive east to the coast for four all-inclusive nights in Hurghada: enough time to snorkel the reefs, take a boat to the Giftun Islands or simply rest by the pool. A short flight takes you to Cairo for three nights, with a guided morning at the Pyramids and the Sphinx and time to explore the city on your own.
It is a good fit for travellers who want the main temples without a heavy schedule, and a real holiday to go with them.
Highlights
- Four all-inclusive nights 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
- Direct special flight with a 20 kg bag
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Aswan and embarkation
Landing in Aswan, the southern gateway of ancient Egypt. After meeting our team at the airport you transfer to the ship, which stays moored on the granite-lined riverbank tonight. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 2 Aswan, Philae and Kom Ombo
Morning visits in Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the island temple of Philae. After lunch the ship sails north to Kom Ombo, where you visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris by evening light.
Day 3 Edfu and sailing to Luxor
Early visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, reached by horse-drawn carriage. The rest of the day is spent sailing north, through the lock at Esna, with time to read on the sun deck and watch rural Egypt go by. Arrival in Luxor in the evening.
Day 4 Luxor and road to the Red Sea
Disembark after breakfast for a morning on both banks of Luxor: the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut and the great temple of Karnak. After lunch, a road transfer takes you across the Eastern Desert to Hurghada (around four hours). Check-in at your all-inclusive resort in time for dinner.
Day 5 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 6 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 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 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 9 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 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 special flight (20 kg checked bag)
- Domestic flight Hurghada – Cairo (20 kg checked bag)
- 3 nights on a Nile cruise, full board (drinks not included)
- 4 nights in Hurghada, all inclusive (from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure)
- 3 nights in Cairo with breakfast
- 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
Can I go diving in Hurghada?
Yes. Hurghada has dozens of dive centres for every level, including try-dives for beginners. We can recommend reputable operators.
Is Abu Simbel included?
No, but it can be added from Aswan on the second day as an early road excursion.
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.
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
October to April is the most comfortable period, with warm days and cool evenings. Summer is very hot in Luxor and Aswan, but there are fewer visitors and prices are lower; visits are scheduled early in the morning.
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