Trip highlights
- • Visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
- • Cruise the Nile and explore Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu & the temples of Luxor
- • Enter royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- • Discover Hurghada’s beaches, marine life & coastal beauty
- • Enjoy comfortable hotels, expert guides & domestic flights
Overview
Experience the perfect blend of ancient wonders, Nile River charm, and Red Sea relaxation with this 9 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada tour. Begin your journey in Cairo, home to the world-famous Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, where pharaonic treasures captivate your imagination. Continue south to Aswan to board your luxury Nile cruise, where ancient temples in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor reveal Egypt’s most impressive achievements.
After exploring centuries of history along the Nile, unwind by the Red Sea in Hurghada, where golden beaches, coral reefs, and leisure time await. With expert guides, seamless transfers, domestic flights, and thoughtfully designed itineraries, this tour promises an unforgettable Egyptian experience from start to finish.
Itinerary
Day 01Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representative and expert guide greet you warmly. Enjoy a seamless transfer in your private A/C vehicle to your hotel. Relax and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: No Meals
Day 02Cairo: Grand Egyptian Museum & Great Pyramids
Meet your guide at your hotel and begin your exploration at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to remarkable artifacts, original statues, royal treasures, and historical exhibitions that illuminate Egypt’s ancient past.
Continue to the Giza Plateau, where the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure stand tall against the sky. Capture breathtaking photos and admire the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, both showcasing Egypt’s incredible architectural mastery.
Return to your hotel afterward.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 03Fly to Aswan & Nile Cruise Embarkation
Fly from Cairo to Aswan, where your guide greets you upon arrival.
Visit the High Dam, offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser, followed by the Temple of Philae, a masterpiece dedicated to Goddess Isis and relocated to protect it from flooding.
After the tour, board your Nile cruise, enjoy your meals, and relax as the ship begins sailing toward Edfu.
Overnight on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, famed for its detailed reliefs and massive pylons.
Return to the cruise as it sails to Kom Ombo. Explore its unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, featuring elaborate inscriptions and fascinating stories of ancient worship.
Enjoy the traditional galabiya party onboard in the evening as the cruise heads toward Luxor.
Overnight on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
Begin your West Bank exploration at the Valley of the Kings, entering carefully decorated royal tombs that reveal the beliefs and artistic mastery of the New Kingdom.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal guardian statues that once marked the entrance to the ancient mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Return to your cruise after sightseeing.
Overnight on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06Transfer to Hurghada
After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and meet your guide for a comfortable road transfer to Hurghada. Upon arrival, check into your Red Sea resort and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07Hurghada Leisure Day
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hurghada. Swim in crystal-clear waters, relax by the pool, explore local shops, or join optional activities such as snorkeling, boat trips, or desert safaris.
Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08Return to Cairo & Free Day
Meet your guide in Hurghada and transfer by private A/C vehicle back to Cairo. Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time to explore Cairo, try local cuisine, or shop for souvenirs.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09Departure from Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your private transfer takes you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Take with you unforgettable memories of Egypt’s history, Nile beauty, and Red Sea relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included
Included
- • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo (breakfast included)
- • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Hurghada (breakfast included)
- • 3 nights Nile Cruise (all meals included)
- • 1 day sightseeing in Cairo
- • 3 days sightseeing along the Nile (Aswan → Luxor)
- • Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- • Expert Egyptologist guide
- • Private air-conditioned transportation
- • All service charges & taxes
Not included
- • Entry visa to Egypt
- • Tips
- • Optional tours
- • Personal expenses
- • Anything not mentioned in itinerary
- • Entrance fees to all sites
Questions about this trip
How are the eight nights divided between the three regions?
The nine-day itinerary includes three hotel nights in Cairo, three nights on the Nile cruise and two hotel nights in Hurghada. The Red Sea stay follows the cruise.
Do we fly from the cruise to Hurghada?
The programme transfers from Luxor to Hurghada overland. The listed domestic flight is from Cairo to Aswan, where the Nile cruise begins.
Are snorkelling trips included during the Hurghada stay?
The Hurghada day is a leisure day. Optional tours and activities are excluded unless added to your written booking, so a beach stay does not automatically include a boat excursion.
