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Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

13 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
24 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Cairo - Gaze in awe at the ancient Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian 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

Dendera - Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor, with its exquisitely decorated ceiling

Nile cruising - Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser

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

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Hurghada - Spend three nights at the Red Sea. Relax by the beach, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

Itinerary

Unveil the magic of Egypt on the Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 Days tour, thoughtfully crafted for seniors and experienced travelers seeking both wonder and ease. Your journey begins and ends in Cairo, bringing you face-to-face with legendary sights like the Pyramids of Giza and the Temple of Hathor at Dendera. Board a Nile River cruise to Luxor and Aswan, drifting past timeless landscapes and ancient ruins. The tour concludes with leisure and relaxation on the serene shores of the Red Sea in Hurghada. This easy-paced trip combines the thrill of exploration with moments of rest, ensuring comfort at every turn. Its unique selling point is the seamless integration of Egypt’s iconic history with tranquil river and seaside escapes—ideal for those who want to marvel at the past without sacrificing relaxation.

day 1 - Optional Backstreets Of Cairo Tour

Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax by the hotel pool, or those arriving early, opt to join our unique Backstreets tour of Cairo which departs the hotel at 10am today. This optional tour takes you off the beaten track in Egypt's bustling capital, visiting Downtown Cairo, the exquisite mosques and monuments of El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo, Garbage City and the incredible Cave Church of St. Simon.

At 7pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at a Welcome Meeting.

Note: If you would like to extend your stay we offer an Alexandria Day Trip on the Saturday before your tour starts, and we can arrange pre tour accommodation as well, please enquire.

OverNight:Cairo

day 2 - Pyramids of Giza

Today see the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myriad of tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser's step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC.

Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Cairo

day 3 - Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Luxor. 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.

Returning to the hotel, there's time to relax by the pool before we board the overnight train to Luxor this evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Sleeper Train

day 4 - Luxor & Dendera

We arrive into Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera which is one of Egypt's best preserved temple complexes, located 60km north of Luxor. This vast complex covers 40,000 square meters and its temples, chapels and shrines were gradually built over thousands of years. Dendera's crowning glory is the 2000 year old Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling. After our guided tour of this incredible site we return to Luxor where the afternoon if free to spend at leisure. Take a stroll around town or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and soak up the sunshine.

This evening there is an optional visit to view the beautiful Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally.

Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Luxor

day 5 - Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temples

4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best and this morning we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank. Our first stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, which is studded with beautifully decorated tombs, including the tombs of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, King Tutankhamen. After exploring this incredible site we travel on to visit the beautiful limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. On the West Bank we'll also see the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which are all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III.

Returning to the East Bank we check-in on board a 5 star Nile cruiser which will be our home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch and some rest and relaxation on board before we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Nile Cruiser

day 6 - Nile Cruising

Nile cruising. Today we set sail downstream. Relax on deck and go for a swim, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the views as we cruise the River Nile.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Nile Cruising

day 7 - Nile Cruising - Kom Ombo Temple

Nile cruising - Aswan. Enjoy another day relaxing on board the cruiser as we sail the Nile to the Temple of Kom Ombo today, which is dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. This temple is unusual because everything is architecturally is doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. After a guided tour of the temple we continue our journey, arriving into Aswan this evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Nile Cruiser

day 8 - Aswan, Abu Simbel & the Philae Temple

Consider the optional early morning excursion to the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel today. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road add-on for more info. Alternatively you can spend the morning at leisure in Aswan.

This afternoon a short boat trip to Agilika Island give us the opportunity the to visit Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolomies and the Romans up to 3rd century AD built most of the existing structures. In danger of being completely submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire temple 20m higher on nearby Agilika Island.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Nile Cruiser

day 9 - Aswan to the Red Sea

Aswan - Hurghada. Today we disembark our cruiser and drive to Hurghada (approx 7hrs drive) for three nights by the Red Sea.

Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Hurghada

days 10-11 - Hurghada by the Red Sea

The next two days are free for you to relax by the Red Sea. Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts areas and offers excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling. Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, some of which are of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of good nightlife to choose from. Soak up the sunshine by the pool or by the beach, swim in the sea and take a stroll around town, the choice is yours. On day 10 there is an optional snorkelling trip available to book locally.

Meals:2 Breakfast
OverNight:Hurghada

days 12-13 - Cairo

Hurghada - Cairo. On day 12 we bid farewell to the Red Sea and fly back to Egypt's bustling capital where we spend the last night of our Egyptian adventure at leisure.

On day 13 (Friday) our tour comes to an end with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight.

Meals:2 Breakfast
OverNight:Cairo (1)
Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

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What's Included

Accommodation
7 nights 4-5 star hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
Meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Transport
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Guide
Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
Others
1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)Economy class flight from Hurghada to CairoTouring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and AswanHurghada - Red Sea stay

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