This 12-day Cairo, Nile cruise and Hurghada tour combines three Cairo nights, a three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor and five nights on the Red Sea. Abu Simbel, snorkeling and a desert safari are included, while two free days provide a relaxed finish in Hurghada.
12 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise And Hurghada Tour
Description
Duration
12 Days, 11 Nights
Tour Type
Nile Cruises
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- Five-Star Nile Cruise
- Red Sea Resort
Highlights
Explore Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Visit Aswan and Abu Simbel. Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights. Snorkel and take a desert safari in Hurghada. Keep two full Red Sea days free.
Included
- Meet and greet service at the Airport
- All transfers by a private A/C vehicle
- Domestic flight (Cairo / Aswan - Hurghada / Cairo)
- 3 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo
- 3 Nights accommodation on 5* deluxe Nile cruise
- 5 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Hurghada
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
- Private Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours
- Mineral water and soft drinks
- Safari by Quads
- Snorkeling excursion
- All service charges & taxes
Excluded
- International Airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Tipping
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival to Egypt + Dinner Cruise
You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel to check in, then in the evening enjoy a Dinner Cruise with a colorful belly dancing show, folklore band, and the whirling Tannoura spin. Afterward you are transferred back to your hotel for the overnight.
Day 2 - Tour to The Pyramids, Saqqara, and Gem
A full Giza day explores the blessed Giza Pyramids Complex, the eternal The Great Pyramid of Khufu, and the guardian The Great Sphinx of Chephren. You visit the mummification-linked The Valley Temple and the vast The Grand Egyptian Museum, then finish at the six-stepped Saqqara Step Pyramid of Djoser before returning to your hotel for the overnight.
Day 3 - Fly to Aswan - Visit Aswan Attractions
Flying to Aswan, you visit the blissful The High Dam, the massive The Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, and the mythical Philae Temple of Isis relocated to Agilkia Island. You then check in to your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise for lunch, dinner, and the overnight on board.
Day 4 - Abu Simbel Day Tour
An early start brings you to the celestial Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II, home to the annual sun festival and a second temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. You then return to your cruise for lunch and dinner and begin sailing for the overnight on board.
Day 5 - Discover Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
A guided trip visits the unique double Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Haroeris and the crocodile god Sobek, then the gigantic Edfu temple of Horus built where he battled Set. After lunch and dinner on the cruise you sail to Luxor, arriving late at night for the overnight on board.
Day 6 - Explore Luxor East Bank Attractions / Head to Hurghada
After disembarking, you tour Luxor's East Bank Karnak Temple with its Avenue of Sphinxes and hypostyle hall, then the underground Valley of the Kings with its 63 royal tombs. You also visit the holy-of-holies Hatshepsut Temple and the twin Colossi of Memnon before lunch and a transfer to Hurghada for the overnight.
Day 7 - Hurghada Snorkeling Excursion
You enjoy a snorkeling excursion on the Red Sea in Hurghada's warm weather, admiring the dazzling colors, shapes, and patterns of the fish, coral, and plants. The overnight is spent at your Hurghada hotel.
Day 8 - Safari Trip in Hurghada
An epic guided safari in Hurghada crosses the sand dunes by quad bike, visits a traditional Bedouin village, includes a camel ride, and ends with a sunset barbecue dinner and stargazing. You then return to your hotel in Hurghada for the overnight.
Day 9 - Free Day in Hurghada
A free day lets you explore Hurghada on your own and relax at your own pace. The overnight is spent in Hurghada.
Day 10 - Free Day in Hurghada
Another free day in Hurghada offers a delightful blend of relaxation and exploration. The overnight is spent at your Hurghada hotel.
Day 11 - Fly to Cairo Sightseeing Tour
Flying back to Cairo, you tour The Egyptian Museum of 1901, the dominant Salah El Din Citadel, and the Ottoman Mohamed Ali Mosque. You continue to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with its hall of mummies, stroll Al Muizz Street, and shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your Cairo hotel for the overnight.
Day 12 - End of Your 12 Days Egypt Tours
After breakfast you transfer to the airport for your flight home, ending your 12-day Egypt tour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meet and greet service at the Airport, All transfers by a private A/C vehicle, Domestic flight (Cairo / Aswan - Hurghada / Cairo), 3 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo, 3 Nights accommodation on 5* deluxe Nile cruise, 5 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Hurghada, Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary, Private Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours, Mineral water and soft drinks, Safari by Quads, Snorkeling excursion, All service charges & taxes
This is a 12-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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