Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

15-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise and Hurghada Stay

15 Days Round trip from Heliopolis Moderate pace
Nile Cruise
Kom Ombo Temple
Giza Pyramids
Sphinx

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the World Heritage Site of the Great Pyramids of Giza
  • 02 Stroll through the heart of Islamic Egypt at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • 03 Admire the historic temples of Karnak and Luxor
  • 04 Visit Aswan's Philae Temple and the engineering marvel of the High Dam
  • 05 Witness the ancient beauty of the Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
  • 06 Learn about the powerful lady pharaoh at the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
  • 07 Explore Alexandria's Catacombs, Roman Theater, and Montazah Gardens
  • 08 Enjoy leisure time in Hurghada with optional snorkelling or desert safari

Embark on this long holiday through Egypt and explore the beautiful sites of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada. Learn about Egypt's history at the Civilization Museum, see the Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo, and stroll through the heart of Islamic Egypt at Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Admire the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Philae, and witness the engineering miracle of the Aswan High Dam. With time on a Nile cruise and leisure days in Hurghada, this journey combines ancient heritage, culture, and relaxation.

Admire the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Philae, and witness the engineering miracle of the Aswan High Dam.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Hurghada, Alexandria, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Saqqara, Memphis
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

  • Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from Cairo International Airport and assist the group through immigration and customs formalities.
  • Transfer by deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis

  • Have breakfast at 08:00 am and head for a full-day visit to the three great pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and continue to visit the Saqqara Pyramid (Djoser Pyramid) and Memphis.

Overnight in Cairo.

(Meals: B/L)

3
Day 03

Civilization Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

  • Have breakfast at 08:00 am and go for a full-day visit to the Civilization Museum.
  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and spend your evening at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Overnight in Cairo.

(Meals: B/L)

4
Day 04

Full-Day Alexandria Excursion

  • Have breakfast at 07:00 am and transfer by A/C vehicle to Alexandria (Cairo / Alexandria 225 km; around 02:30 h).
  • Arrive in Alexandria and get ready for a full-day visit to the Catacombs, Roman Theater, Pompey's Pillar, a view of the Citadel of Qaitibay from outside, and Montazah Gardens.
  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and transfer back to Cairo, reaching Cairo at around 07:00 pm.

Overnight in Cairo.

(Meals: B/L)

5
Day 05

Fly to Luxor and Board the Nile Cruise

  • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport to take your flight to Luxor.
  • Arrive at Luxor Airport, where you will be greeted by our representative.
  • Transfer to your Nile cruise for check-in and overnight. (Nile cruise every Saturday or Monday)

(Meals: B/L/D)

6
Day 06

Luxor West Bank and Sail to Edfu

  • Early in the morning, at around 04:30 am, there is the possibility of an optional hot air balloon tour.
  • Visit the West Bank of the Nile, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • Sail to Edfu via Esna Lock.

Overnight on cruise.

(Meals: B/L/D)

7
Day 07

Visit Edfu Temple and Sail to Aswan

  • Visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple).
  • Sail to Aswan.

(Meals: B/L/D)

8
Day 08

Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple

  • Have breakfast and go for a full-day exploration in Aswan to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple.

(Possibility of an optional tour to the Nubian Village.)

Overnight on cruise.

(Meals: B/L/D)

9
Day 09

Abu Simbel Excursion from Aswan

  • Have breakfast and transfer by A/C vehicle to Abu Simbel. (Aswan / Abu Simbel about 03:30 h driving)
  • Visit the Temple of Abu Simbel and later transfer back to Aswan.
  • Check in to the Nile cruise and stay overnight.

(Meals: B/L/D)

10
Day 10

Sail to Kom Ombo Temple

  • Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple (Crocodile Temple or Sobek Temple).

(Meals: B/L/D)

11
Day 11

Karnak and Luxor Temples

  • Have breakfast and go for a half-day visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Overnight on Nile cruise.

(Meals: B/L/D)

12
Day 12

Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada

  • Check out after breakfast and transfer by A/C vehicle to Hurghada (around 4 hours driving).
  • Arrive in Hurghada and check in at your hotel.

Overnight in Hurghada.

(Meals: B/L/D)

13
Day 13

Leisure Day in Hurghada

  • Have a free day at leisure in Hurghada, or join an optional sea boat trip for snorkelling.

(Meals: B/L/D)

14
Day 14

Free Day or Desert Safari in Hurghada

  • Enjoy a free day at leisure in Hurghada, or join an optional safari trip in the desert with a candlelight Bedouin dinner and show.
15
Day 15

Departure via Cairo

  • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Hurghada Airport to take your flight to Cairo.
  • Arrive at Cairo Domestic Airport for your direct connection to the international flight.
Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Philae Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Heliopolis 11 cities · 15 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 04 nights accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis (standard room)
  • 07 nights accommodation on board a Nile cruise on a full-board basis (standard cabin)
  • 03 nights accommodation in Hurghada on an all-inclusive basis (standard room)
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 01 large bottle of mineral water per person per day
  • Sightseeing tours, as mentioned in the program, including transportation by deluxe coach, entrance fees, and a qualified English-speaking guide
  • All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan (airport/hotel/cruise and vice versa)

What's Not Included

  • Entry visa for Egypt
  • Extra meals
  • PCR test 24 hours before departing Egypt (around USD 35 per person)
  • Domestic flights Cairo / Luxor - Hurghada / Cairo around USD 320 per person (subject to availability and class)
  • Any personal expenses
  • Entrance fees inside the Great Pyramid of Egypt
  • Beverages, drinks, and mineral water during meals
  • Optional tours
  • Tips (suggested USD 09 per person per day)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo International Airport Road, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Egypt
Tour start
Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 15 days finish where they began, in Heliopolis.

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