11-Day Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise, Hurghada Stay and Alexandria

Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.

Overnight in Cairo.

• After breakfast, begin your tour with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your first stop will be the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
• Built by the pharaohs between 2590 BC and 2480 BC, these monuments offer the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid and enter the Queen's Pyramid.
• You will also discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolithic statues in the history of mankind. After enjoying the views and taking photos, continue to the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Then enjoy a traditional lunch before visiting the churches of Old Cairo and the old bazaar. Return to your hotel for the night.

• After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo and fly to Aswan. Begin your visit in Aswan with the Temple of Agilika Island on Philae Island. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis, the goddess of love, and is located in the heart of the Nile. You will reach it by motorboat. Many obelisks now found in the United States of America were taken from this temple.
• Afterward, transfer to your Nile cruise for lunch and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight on board, with dinner served on board.

After breakfast on board, your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo Temple, also known as the Crocodile Temple. Visit this very unique temple on the bank of the Nile, dedicated to the god Sobek, the crocodile god.

You will also visit the Crocodile Museum, the only museum dedicated to crocodile mummies. Return to your cruise for lunch, then continue sailing toward Edfu. In Edfu, visit the Falcon Temple, dedicated to one of the most famous gods in ancient Egypt, Horus the Falcon.

After your visit to Edfu Temple, return to your Nile cruise and rest for the remainder of the day.

Dinner and overnight on board.

• Begin a new day of your Egyptian adventure by leaving your cruise to visit the West Bank of Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the ancient pharaohs, and visit the colourful tombs of the great rulers. Then continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most unique temples in Egypt. Afterward, return to your Nile cruise for lunch. Later, visit the East Bank of Luxor and explore the great Temple of Amun, the biggest temple in the world, dedicated to the main god of the New Kingdom. The temple features the biggest Hypostyle Hall in the world, as well as many obelisks and a sacred lake.
• After that, visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Mut and is known for its unique inscriptions, scenes, and statues. Then return to your Nile cruise for dinner.

After breakfast on board, check out and transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star resort in Hurghada on the Red Sea.

Relax and enjoy diving and snorkelling. You can also join an optional submarine trip in the Red Sea or a desert safari in Hurghada.

Overnight in Hurghada.

You can enjoy your time at your luxury resort or join one of the available day trips and excursions in Hurghada, such as diving trips, desert safaris, and quad biking safaris in Hurghada, all upon request and not included in the cost below.

Enjoy another day on the beaches, or join one of the Hurghada excursions for diving or desert activities, all upon request and not included in the cost below.

Check out from your resort in Hurghada, and Silver Sky Travel staff will escort you to Hurghada Airport. One of the team members will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Cairo.

• After breakfast, it is time to visit the city of Alexander the Great. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 333 BC and has a unique history that is quite different from many other cities in Egypt.
• Visit the Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar, the former site of the Temple of Serapis.
• Also visit the Roman Amphitheatre, one of Alexandria's most popular monuments. After that, visit Qaitbay Fort, which stands on the original site of the Lighthouse, one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, our representative will escort you to Cairo Airport for your final departure according to your flight details.