This 13-day senior Egypt tour with Hurghada and Nile cruise balances guided monuments with unhurried days on the Red Sea and river. After Cairo and Hurghada, a seven-night round-trip cruise from Luxor reaches Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor’s west bank before the flight back to Cairo.
13 Day Senior Egypt Tour With Hurghada And Nile Cruise
Description
Duration
13 Days, 12 Nights
Tour Type
Senior Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- Relaxed Red Sea Stay
- Seven-Night Nile Cruise
Highlights
Explore Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Rest for two nights beside the Red Sea. Tour Karnak and Luxor Temple. Enjoy a seven-night round-trip Nile cruise. Discover Aswan's islands and Luxor's royal west bank.
Included
- 3 nights accommodation in Cairo (5-star hotel or similar)
- 2 nights accommodation in Hurghada (5-star resort or similar)
- 7-night Nile Cruise (5-star standard or luxury category) from Luxor to Aswan and back
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure
- All domestic flights included in the Itinerary
- All airport and hotel transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- All transfers during sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional Egyptologist tour guides during all sightseeing excursions
- Entrance fees to all mentioned archaeological sites and museums
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours and extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, or telephone calls
- Tipping
- Beverages during meals unless specified
- Any items not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival at Cairo Airport
After an airport welcome and hotel check-in, guests board a small Nile Cruise in the evening to enjoy Egyptian food and traditional performances. They then return to the hotel for the overnight.
Day 2 - Explore Giza Pyramids
A spectacular day tour visits the Giza Pyramids Complex, home to The Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure of kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Guests also take in The Great Sphinx, The Valley Temple, and The Grand Egyptian Museum on the plateau.
Day 3 - Fly to Hurghada
After breakfast guests transfer to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Hurghada. On arrival they are met and taken to a 5-star hotel to check in and overnight.
Day 4 - Free Day on Hurghada
A full day of relaxation by the Red Sea, with the beach, gentle sea breezes, and optional light activities such as short boat trips or coastal walks. The day is designed for complete rest and energy renewal.
Day 5 - Transfer to Luxor + East bank Tour & Check-in your Nile Cruise
After transfer to Luxor and check-in aboard the Nile cruise, guests tour the East Bank starting at the Karnak Temple with its collection of temples and hypostyle hall. The day ends at the Luxor Temple, begun by Amenhotep III and completed by Tutankhamun, before returning to the cruise.
Day 6 - Free day + Sailing to Edfu
A free day to enjoy the cruise facilities as the vessel begins sailing in the afternoon. It stops at Edfu, where guests overnight onboard.
Day 7 - Visiting Edfu Temple + Sailing to Aswan
Guests join their guide to visit the well-preserved Edfu Temple, built to honor the falcon god Horus. The cruise then sails toward Aswan for the overnight.
Day 8 - Enjoy your Tour in Aswan
The Aswan day visits the glorious Aswan High Dam, which transformed life in Egypt with water and electricity, and the Philae Temple of Isis from the Ptolemaic era. Guests then return to the cruise for meals and the overnight onboard.
Day 9 - The Authentic Marvels of Aswan
Guests explore Elephantine Island, Egypt's southern gateway of trade, and Kitchener Island with its botanical gardens reached by felucca. After a Nile-view lunch they visit The Nubian Village with its colorful architecture and crafts, then return to the cruise for the overnight.
Day 10 - Kom Ombo Tour + Sailing to Luxor
Guests visit the Kom Ombo Temple, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus on the Nile bank. The cruise then sails toward Luxor for the overnight onboard.
Day 11 - Enjoy your Luxor West Bank Tour
The West Bank tour visits the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, then a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Guests finish at The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to the cruise for lunch and its facilities.
Day 12 - Fly to Cairo and Relax
After breakfast and check-out, guests transfer to Luxor Airport for a flight back to Cairo. They then check in to a 5-star hotel to relax and overnight.
Day 13 - Check-out & Fly to Home
A final breakfast before checking out and transferring to Cairo Airport, ending the magnificent tour in the Land of Pharaohs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
3 nights accommodation in Cairo (5-star hotel or similar), 2 nights accommodation in Hurghada (5-star resort or similar), 7-night Nile Cruise (5-star standard or luxury category) from Luxor to Aswan and back, Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure, All domestic flights included in the Itinerary, All airport and hotel transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles, All transfers during sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary, Professional Egyptologist tour guides during all sightseeing excursions, Entrance fees to all mentioned archaeological sites and museums, Meals as mentioned in the itinerary, All service charges and taxes
This is a 13-day itinerary. We can tailor the length and pace to your schedule.
Yes. Every Egypt Voyages tour can be tailored — hotels, dates, activities and group size are all flexible.
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