The classic Egypt route with a beach at the end: Cairo from a Nile-view room at the Kempinski, a 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with every temple on the way, two all-inclusive days on the Red Sea in Hurghada, then a last day among the mosques, churches and bazaars of historic Cairo. The flight to Aswan, private transfers and a professional Egyptologist guide are included.
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Your 10-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, a private transfer to the Kempinski Nile Hotel and free time to rest.
- Airport meet & assist
- Private transfer to the hotel
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara & the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara and the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, with lunch at a local restaurant.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Day 3: Fly to Aswan, the High Dam & Philae, Board the Cruise
A domestic flight to Aswan and check-in aboard the Casa Sole Nile Cruise, then the High Dam and Philae Temple, reached by motorboat. Lunch and dinner on board.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- Nile cruise check-in, full board
- The Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple by motorboat
- Overnight on board in Aswan
Day 4: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
Sailing to Kom Ombo and its double temple of Sobek and Horus, then on to Edfu with afternoon tea on deck and a galabeya party in the evening.
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Afternoon tea while sailing
- Galabeya party
- Overnight on board in Edfu
Day 5: Edfu, the Esna Lock & Luxor East Bank
The Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage, sailing through the Esna lock to Luxor, then Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex.
- Edfu Temple by horse carriage
- Esna lock
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Overnight on board in Luxor
Day 6: Luxor West Bank, Drive to Hurghada
Check out of the cruise for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then a private drive to the Mercure Hurghada, all-inclusive from check-in.
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Drive Luxor → Hurghada
- Overnight in Hurghada
Day 7: Free Day in Hurghada
A free day at the resort with meals, snacks and drinks included all day.
- Beach and resort facilities
- All-inclusive
- Overnight in Hurghada
Day 8: Hurghada to Cairo
A private drive back to the Kempinski Nile Hotel and a free evening.
- Drive Hurghada → Cairo
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 9: Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili & Al-Muizz Street
The Citadel of Saladin and the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Abu Serga Church and the Hanging Church in Old Cairo, then a walk through Khan el-Khalili and along Al-Muizz Street.
- Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Abu Serga Church & the Hanging Church
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Al-Muizz Street
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- 4 nights at the Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo, daily breakfast
- 3 nights on the Casa Sole Nile Cruise, full board
- 2 nights at Mercure Hurghada, sea-view room, all-inclusive
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- Private air-conditioned vehicle Luxor → Hurghada and Hurghada → Cairo
- Airport meet & assist and all transfers
- Professional Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
- Entrance tickets to the sites in the itinerary
- Motorboat to Philae Temple
- Lunch at a local restaurant on day 2
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Tips for the cruise staff and the guide
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Per person | $1,900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
From $1,900 per person, with 9 nights (Kempinski Nile Hotel, Casa Sole cruise and Mercure Hurghada), the flight to Aswan, private transfers, an Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets.
Three nights, full board, sailing from Aswan to Luxor with Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and Luxor Temple on the way.
The domestic flight Cairo to Aswan. Luxor to Hurghada and Hurghada to Cairo are by private air-conditioned vehicle. International flights are not included.
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
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