A long, easy-paced Egypt holiday: start on the Nile at the Sofitel Cairo Downtown, fly to Luxor for a 4-night full-board cruise up the river to Aswan, rest for three all-inclusive days at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza on the Red Sea, then finish with a day in historic Cairo. Domestic flights, private air-conditioned transport and a professional Egyptologist guide are included.
Your Hotels
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Your 12-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, a private transfer to the Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile and free time to rest.
- Airport meet & assist
- Private transfer to the hotel
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then a free evening. A Nile dinner cruise with a show can be added.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Optional Nile dinner cruise
Day 3: Fly to Luxor, Board the Cruise, Luxor & Karnak Temples
A domestic flight to Luxor, check-in aboard the Casa Sole Nile Cruise and lunch on board, then Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor
- Nile cruise check-in, full board
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Overnight on board in Luxor
Day 4: Luxor West Bank, Sail via Esna to Edfu
The Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, then lunch and afternoon tea while sailing past Esna towards Edfu.
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
- Sailing past Esna
- Overnight on board in Edfu
Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo, Sail to Aswan
The Temple of Horus at Edfu by horse-drawn carriage, sailing to Kom Ombo Temple, then on to Aswan with a galabeya party in the evening.
- Edfu Temple by horse carriage
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Galabeya party
- Overnight on board in Aswan
Day 6: Aswan, the High Dam & Philae
A free morning on board, with optional excursions on request, then the High Dam and Philae Temple.
- The Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Overnight on board in Aswan
Day 7: Aswan to Hurghada
Check out of the cruise and a private drive to the Hilton Hurghada Plaza, all-inclusive from check-in.
- Drive Aswan → Hurghada
- Overnight in Hurghada
Days 8-9: Free Days in Hurghada
Two free days at the resort, with meals, drinks and snacks included all day.
- Beach and resort facilities
- All-inclusive
- Overnight in Hurghada
Day 10: Hurghada to Cairo
A private drive to the Concorde El Salam Hotel in Cairo and a free evening.
- Drive Hurghada → Cairo
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 11: Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan el-Khalili & Al-Muizz Street
The Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo with the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church, Khan el-Khalili and Al-Muizz Street.
- Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- The Hanging Church & Abu Serga Church
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Al-Muizz Street
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 12: Departure
Breakfast depending on your flight time and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- 4 nights in Cairo hotels (Sofitel Downtown Nile and Concorde El Salam), daily breakfast
- 4 nights on the Casa Sole Nile Cruise, full board
- 3 nights at the Hilton Hurghada Plaza, all-inclusive
- Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor
- Private air-conditioned transport for all transfers and tours
- Professional Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days
- Entrance tickets to the sites in the itinerary
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Optional Nile dinner cruise in Cairo
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Per person | $2,655 |
Frequently Asked Questions
From $2,655 per person, with 11 nights, a 4-night full-board Nile cruise, 3 all-inclusive nights in Hurghada, the flight to Luxor, private transport, an Egyptologist guide and entrance tickets.
Upstream, from Luxor to Aswan, over 4 nights: Luxor and Karnak, the West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo, then the High Dam and Philae in Aswan.
By private air-conditioned vehicle on day 7, and back to Cairo the same way on day 10.
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.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Hilton Hurghada Plaza: anagh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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