12 Days Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Beach Break

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Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - Hurghada - Cairo

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesSaturday, Monday, Thursday
From$2,999 pp

Overview

A 12-day classic trip through Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Hurghada with a 3-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 4 in Aswan: Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. Day 5 in Abu Simbel: Great Temple of Ramesses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Days 6–7 on the Nile: Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Days 8–10 in Hurghada: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Days 11–12 in Cairo.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. It is the classic route in comfortable hotels and ships, with guiding and entrance fees included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo & the Citadel

With your guide, visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo churches, Salah El-Din Citadel and Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Fly to Aswan: Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk

Fly to Aswan. With your guide, visit Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 5 Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise Embarkation

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Great Temple of Ramesses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Temple of Kom Ombo. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Edfu, the Esna Lock & Luxor East Bank

With your guide, visit Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Luxor West Bank & Transfer to Hurghada

Check out of the boat after breakfast. Travel to Hurghada. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 Hurghada: The Red Sea

With your guide, visit Giftun Island. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Hurghada: Desert & Leisure

Free time in Hurghada to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11 Fly Back to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 Final Departure

Free time to relax or add an optional excursion. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at all airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by air-conditioned vehicle (sharing Memphis group)
  • Domestic flights: Cairo / Aswan & Hurghada / Cairo (economy class)
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including bed & breakfast
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan including bed & breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on 5★ superior Nile cruise on full board
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada on Soft All Inclusive basis
  • Local English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
  • All sightseeing in Cairo as private guided tours
  • All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing our group
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sites indicated in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the day-by-day program
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Portage when needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Personal spending (e.g., drinks not included, laundry, souvenirs)
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonSingle roomDouble roomTriple room
Diamond – May to September$5,589$3,499$3,225
Diamond – October to April$6,985$4,289$4,015
Golden – May to September$5,039$3,235$2,999
Golden – October to April$5,677$3,595$3,355

Where you stay

Diamond: Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort, Dwa Nile Cruise or similar. Golden: Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, Triumph Luxury Hotel, Tolip Hotel Aswan, Continental Resort Hurghada, Ms Salacia or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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