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Essential Egypt by Nile Cruise & Red Sea - 11 days map

From the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and Aswan's beautiful Philae Temple, to Luxor's famous Valley of the Kings and might Karnak Temple, discover the wonders of ancient Egypt. This value-packed 11-day Egyptian escapade includes a luxury Nile Cruise and ends with a relaxing Red Sea beach break in Hurghada.

Inclusions
Itinerary
Prices & Dates
Hotels

Trip Highlights

Hurghada - Enjoy R&R by the Red Sea, soak up the sunshine, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters
Luxor's West Bank - Marvel at the exquisitely decorated pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and visit the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Aswan - Take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple and stroll around Aswan's colourful souks
Kom Ombo - Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, on the bank of the River Nile
Cairo - Visit the legendary pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza Plateau and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
Luxor - Explore the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
Nile cruise - Cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

Included

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor
Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
6 nights 3 - 4 star hotels and 3 nights aboard a Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 11
Red Sea beach break in Hurghada
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Tipping Kitty: USD$70-90pp, paid in local currency

Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo

You will be met upon arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to our start hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am.

If you'd like to extend your stay in Egypt we also offer a pre or post tour Day Trip to Alexandria.
Overnight: Cairo

Day 2

Pyramids of Giza

Cairo - Aswan. Our tour begins with a visit to one of the world's most famous sights this morning - the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Built over 4500 years ago, the three great pyramids are sole survivors of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.

This afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which contains an incredible array of relics and antiquities including the treasures of King Tutankhamun and his spectacular gold funerary mask. We will also stop to visit a government supervised Papyrus Museum during the day. This evening we board the overnight train to Aswan.

Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Overnight: Cairo  |  Breakfast

Day 3

Aswan & Philae Temple

Arriving into Aswan early this morning, we take a boat trip out to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Returning to Aswan we stop to visit a perfume oil emporium before check-in on board your Nile Cruiser which will be home for the next three nights. As the sun sets, free time to shop in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in Egypt's southern most town straddling the River Nile.
Overnight: Aswan - Nile Cruiser  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Nile Cruise & optional Abu Simbel

Aswan – Nile cruise - Kom Ombo. Consider booking our optional early morning excursion by road to visit the spectacular Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel this morning. Alternatively enjoy a free morning in Aswan. Our Nile Cruiser departs Aswan this afternoon and we cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.
Overnight: Aswan - Nile Cruiser  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Nile Cruise to Luxor

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.
Overnight: Kom Ombo - Nile Cruiser  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Karnak Temple

This morning we disembark and check into our Luxor hotel. Spend the morning at leisure enjoying the hotel facilities or independently exploring. This afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of Karnak, a magnificent religious complex, dedicated to the Theban gods and built on a gigantic scale.

This evening there's an optional visit to Luxor Temple with dinner included (book and pay locally). This remarkable temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes which leads to it, are most spectacular at night when they're illuminated by hundreds of atmospheric lights.
Overnight: Luxor  |  Breakfast

Day 7

Valley of the Kings & Hurghada

Luxor - Hurghada. We travel to Luxor's West Bank this morning for a guided tour of the legendary Valley of the Kings, which is home to an array of beautifully decorated pharaohs' tombs, three of which you can enter. Arriving at the West Bank we will be greeted by the towering 18m-high Colossi of Memnon and after the Valley of the Kings we enjoy a tour of the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

We bid farewell to Luxor this afternoon and drive east to Hurghada, for three nights at Egypt's beautiful Red Sea Riviera.
Overnight: Hurghada  |  Breakfast

Days 8-9

Hurghada Red Sea Relaxation

Spend the next two days at leisure. Soak up the sunshine on the beach and swim in the sea, enjoy the hotel facilities and stroll around Hurghada. There's also an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.

Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it offers a wonderful range of aquatic activities, from sail boarding and deep-sea fishing to SCUBA diving and snorkelling around the incredible offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world.
Overnight: Hurghada  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 10

Cairo - your way

Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we drive back to Cairo. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. If you'd like to do some last minute souvenir shopping we offer an optional visit to Cairo's bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Overnight: Cairo  |  Breakfast

Day 11

Cairo

Cairo. After breakfast, hotel check-out and onward transfer to the airport.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

All dates are guaranteed to operate when there are 4 persons booked on the tour. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

Guaranteed Departure
2024
Twin Share
Single Room
19 Oct - 29 Oct 15% off
R43,815
R37,243
R66,405
R56,444
30 Nov - 10 Dec 15% off
R43,815
R37,243
R66,405
R56,444
14 Dec - 24 Dec 15% off
R43,815
R37,243
R66,405
R56,444
28 Dec - 07 Jan 15% off
R51,455
R43,737
R77,345
R65,743
2025
Twin Share
Single Room
01 Feb - 11 Feb 15% off
R34,855
R29,627
R49,395
R41,986
01 Mar - 11 Mar 15% off
R34,855
R29,627
R49,395
R41,986
15 Mar - 25 Mar 15% off
R34,855
R29,627
R49,395
R41,986
05 Apr - 15 Apr 15% off
R34,855
R29,627
R49,395
R41,986
19 Apr - 29 Apr 15% off
R51,455
R43,737
R79,085
R67,222
26 Apr - 06 May 15% off
R43,815
R37,243
R66,405
R56,444
17 May - 27 May 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
31 May - 10 Jun 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
28 Jun - 08 Jul 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
12 Jul - 22 Jul 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
26 Jul - 05 Aug 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
23 Aug - 02 Sep 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
06 Sep - 16 Sep 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
20 Sep - 30 Sep 15% off
R39,615
R33,673
R59,085
R50,222
27 Sep - 07 Oct 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
11 Oct - 21 Oct 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
18 Oct - 28 Oct 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
25 Oct - 04 Nov 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
01 Nov - 11 Nov 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
15 Nov - 25 Nov 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
29 Nov - 09 Dec 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045
13 Dec - 23 Dec 15% off
R46,165
R39,240
R69,465
R59,045

Extra Prices

Twin Share
Single Room
Pre Tour Accom Essentials Tours - Cairo (from price)
R1,605
R2,985
Post Tour Accom Essentials Tours - Cairo (from price)
R1,605
R2,985
Abu Simbel by Road (Adult)
R3,375
N/A

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

Sleeper Train, Cairo

Our Category: Simple   |   Regional Category: Train

When travelling on an overnight train in Egypt, sleeper carriages offer the highest level of comfort. Cabins are equipped with two beds (one above the other), a basin, electric points and air conditioning. Freshly laundered bedding is provided and in the early evening an attendant will come round and make up your bed for you. The carriages have toilets at each end and there is a club car which serves snacks and beverages. In the morning a very basic breakfast is provided.

Pyramids Resort by Jaz, Cairo

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Just a stone's throw from the Pyramids, the Pyramids Resort (formerly the Oasis Hotel) is a classic Egyptian hotel with beautiful expansive gardens. Rooms are very spacious with comfortable beds and fantastic en suite facilities. Wi-Fi is available and the buffet breakfast offers a good spread. In the evening the outdoor pool and fountains are lit up making the restaurant and bar the perfect place to spend an evening sipping on a cold glass of beer.

Pyramids Park Resort, Cairo

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Located close to the pyramids, the expansive Pyramids Park Hotel is a beautiful hotel set around a stunning outdoor pool. Rooms are modern and bright with excellent facilities. Balconies and terraces look out onto the gardens and pool area. Wi-Fi is available throughout and there is excellent poolside dining. In the evening why not relax by the pool and enjoy a few cold ones after a long days sightseeing.

Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel, Luxor

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Offering a prime location in the centre of Luxor, this 4-star hotel is close to top attractions including the Luxor Museum and Luxor Temple. Surrounded by manicured gardens, the contemporary-style guestrooms are well-equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and a balcony overlooking the garden or River Nile. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast, lunch and dinner in the sun-lit restaurant or outdoors by the resort style pool. There you’ll also find a poolside bar and sun deck, so you can enjoy a cocktail or two as you soak up the rays.

Marriott Beach Resort, Hurghada

Our Category: Deluxe   |   Regional Category: 5 Star Deluxe Hotel

The Marriott Beach Resort is a luxurious beachfront hotel, with every room enjoying a view of the Red Sea and Hurghada city centre just a few minutes drive away. There is a choice of 8 restaurants and bars for hungry travellers, and a health club, tennis & squash courts, and fitness centre to stay in shape. During the day, soak in the heated outdoor pool or book a watersport activity. The hotel even has its own private island if you fancy a massage among the palm trees.

Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada, Hurghada

Our Category: Deluxe   |   Regional Category: 5 Star Hotel

Set in tropical gardens, the Swiss Inn Resort makes for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The property is equipped with large swimming pools and a private beach. All rooms have a balcony or terrace with views of the garden, pools or sea. Guests can work out in the onsite fitness centre, get active at the watersports centre, enjoy a game of tennis or simply relax with a drink in one of the many bars or lounges.

Continental Hotel, Hurghada

Our Category: Deluxe   |   Regional Category: 5 Star Hotel

Tucked into Hurghada Bay, right on its scenic promenade, the Continental is a delightful beachfront resort boasting fantastic terraced rooms (many with seaviews) and excellent facilities. Watersports are in abundance here with swimming pools, scuba diving and snorkelling all readily available. A leisure club offers a sauna and spa treatments to relax after the day's activities. You can also wine and dine at one of the many great restaurants and bars.

At a Glance

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Cairo
Ends
Cairo
Departs
Saturdays
Group Size
Min 4 / Max 32
Hotel Rating
3 - 4 star
Tour Guide
Yes, escorted by a tour guide
Meals
Breakfast: 10, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
Countries
Minimum Age
15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
Arr. Transfer
Yes
Dep. Transfer
Yes
Click to play videoThe city of Cairo at the end of a dusty path in front of the setting sun
Ancient ruins standing majestically against the sky in Aswan
Ancient ruins standing majestically against the sky in Aswan
Cruise ship on the River Nile
Click to play videoThe entrance to the ancient city of Luxor
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