Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea with Cruise - 16 days

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16 daysDuration

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24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Highlights

Alexandria - Take in the highlights of this beautiful Mediterranean port city, including the Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria and Quaitbay Fort, the site of the great Lighthouse of Alexandria

Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

El Alamein - Tour the WWII battlefields, pay your respects at the Commonwealth War Graves and visit the El Alamein Military Museum

Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Hurghada by the Red Sea stay - Swim, snorkel and relax

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Hurghada by the Red Sea stay - Swim, snorkel and relax

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Egypt with the Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea with Cruise – 16 Days tour, crafted for experienced travelers and seniors seeking a comprehensive and easy-paced journey. Starting and ending in Cairo, this group trip showcases the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Alexandria’s historic highlights, and the Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein.

Sail the Nile in five-star style, uncovering the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Philae Temple. The adventure winds down with sun-soaked days on the Red Sea in Hurghada, inviting relaxation after your exploration of Egypt’s ancient past.

The standout feature of this tour package is its seamless blend of iconic sights, luxury cruising, and beachside leisure—ensuring a rich, restorative experience for every traveler.

day 1 - Cairo

Tuesday. Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel to spend the rest of today exploring Cairo at leisure.

OverNight:Cairo

day 2 - Alexandria sightseeing

Cairo – Alexandria. Today we drive to the Mediterranean coast and discover the beautiful port city of Alexandria. We explore the ancient Roman Catacombs, rediscovered in 1900, they're the largest of catacombs in Egypt. As we make our way to Citadel of Qaitbay, we visit Pompey’s Pillar and see the incredible Library of Alexandria (exterior). The Qaitbay fortress was built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven Wonder of the Ancient World. A powerful earthquake struck the lighthouse in 1323AD, and the stones recovered from the ruin were used to build this famous citadel. After our sightseeing there's time to freshen up at the hotel before we head out for dinner this evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Alexandria

day 3 - El Alamein

Alexandria – Cairo. Our morning starts with a visit the El Alamein. Known for its sobering Commonwealth War Graves, El Alamein witnessed two bloody battles during the Second World War. Approximately 13,000 allied soldiers were killed and 70,000 were wounded as they defeated the Axis powers. The victory ensured the threats to Egypt and the strategically important Suez Canal was eliminated. As we continue with our tour, we will stop to pay our respect to the fallen soldiers and learn more about the battles once fought on this ground. After our visit to the El Alamein Military museum, we return to Cairo.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Cairo

day 4 - Free Time in Cairo

Today is spent at leisure, you can explore Egypt’s capital as you please. Perhaps explore the lesser-known sights of the city by taking our optional Backstreet of Cairo tour. On this tour wander down El Moez street in Islamic Cairo, visit Garbage City and the famous cave church of St Simon.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 5 - Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

We start our day with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Egypt’s most famous attraction. The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving Ancient Wonder of the World. Marvel at the colossal structure of Cheops, the largest of the pyramids, which was the tallest man-made building on Earth for 3,800 years. We continue to the necropolis of Saqqara to set our sights on the famous stepped Pyramid of Zhoser, the world's earliest stone monument, which dates back to 2700BC.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 6 - Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo – Aswan. Today we embark on a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, an extraordinary 490,000 sq.m complex that houses over 100,000 artefacts and will eventually showcase a giant exhibition featuring the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun. Many items already on display are being exhibited for the first time, gathered from across Egypt and around the world. Wander through vast galleries filled with statues, sarcophagi, everyday objects, and beautifully restored antiquities that bring Egypt’s ancient civilisation to life.

Among the highlights is Tutankhamun’s collection, including iconic pieces such as his golden funerary mask, regal chariot, ornate jewellery, and ceremonial treasures, offering an unforgettable look into the world of the boy king.

Then there's time to relax back at the hotel before we board the night train to Aswan this evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Sleeper Train

day 7 - Aswan & Philae Temple

We arrive into Aswan this morning and our sightseeing begins with a visit to the breath-takingly beautiful Philae Temple. A boat will transfer us to Agilika Island to explore the site. In 1960 UNESCO started a project to preserve the temple from the ever-increasing waters of the Nile, the intact ancient building was carefully relocated from its original location to Agilika. Our final stop today is a fragrant one, as we stop at a perfume oil emporium. Check in onboard a Nile Cruiser which will be your home for the next three nights. This evening is free to spend exploring Aswan – why not head over to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant market.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile Cruising

day 8 - Nile Cruising & optional Abu Simbel

Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. This morning there's an optional excursion to the spectacular temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II and famously guarded by 4 colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. Setting sail we cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile Cruising

day 9 - Nile Cruising

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile Cruising

day 10 - Luxor

Kom Ombo – Luxor. This morning we disembark our Nile Cruiser and make our way to Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure, relaxing by the hotel pool. This evening there's an optional excursion to Luxor Temple, where hundreds of lights bring this spectacular temple to life.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Luxor

day 11 - Valley of the Kings

This morning our journey takes us to the West Bank and the incredible Valley of the Kings, where we visit the tombs of famous pharaohs and take in the beauty of the well-preserved vibrant colours. The best known tombs are those of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, the tomb of King Tutankhamun. If open, an additional entrance fee applies to visit King Tuts' tomb.

We also set our sights on the Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful temple of Egypt’s second female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut before returning to our hotel at midday.

Later this afternoon we discover the majestic Karnak Temple, dominated by the great Temple of Amun-ra, one of the largest religious buildings in the world. The construction of this temple took over 1,500 years and showcases contributions from around 30 different pharaohs. All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. The evening is free to spent at leisure.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Luxor

day 12 - Luxor - Hurghada

Luxor - Hurghada. Today we depart Luxor and drive east to Hurghada, part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera, for 3 days by the beach!

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Hurghada

days 13-14 - Hurghada

We are in Hurghada for the next two days, simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery. There will also be the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling.

Hurghada is one of the most popular Red Sea resorts, extending across 36kms with beautiful beaches and azure water, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing stay There's excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkelling, with some of the world's finest offshore reefs. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late-night bars for evening entertainment. Just outside Hurghada is an ancient Roman quarry called Mons Porphyritis and Port Safarga – a famously windy place which is ideal for windsurfing.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Hurghada

day 15 - Hurghada - Cairo

Hurghada – Cairo. This morning we make our way back to Cairo. The rest of today is free to relax and explore Cairo at leisure, or there's an optional visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar, where you can shop for any last-minute souvenirs.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 16 - Cairo

Our ancient exploration of Egypt tour comes to an end after breakfast and a hotel check-out, you’ll be transferred to Cairo airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea with Cruise - 16 days

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What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 16All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

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Touring - Alexandria, the El Alamein Battlefields, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, and HurghadaTouring - Alexandria and the El Alamein Battlefields and museumHurghada by the Red Sea stay - Swim, snorkel and relaxOvernight trains from Cairo to Aswan

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