12 Days Pyramids, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Holiday Package. In case you are a fan of History and Modern Life at the same time, this tour is definitely your best choice!
It combines between the historical sightseeing of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan and the modern fancy life in Hurghada! You will also be taken on an unforgettable Nile Cruise!
Welcome to the Mythical Land of Egypt! Upon your arrival at the Cairo Airport you will meet the tour assistant. Then you will be taken in an air-conditioned car to your hotel. Your tour assistant will help you in the check-in process in the hotel. Now enjoy your welcome drink and rest a while before a full day of adventure! But if you are so carious about the mystery of Egypt you can relish an optional excursion to the Giza Plateau to watch the fantastic Light & Sound show by the Pyramids of Giza.
After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Walk or take a camel over to the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Walk or take a camel over to the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Now let's head directly after your breakfast at the hotel to the outstanding Cairo Museum in the heart of historic Downtown Cairo, overlooking the infamous Tahrir Square. After That, you will have the chance to visit one of the great of all times Bazaar, Khan Al-Khalili ! It is one of the oldest local markets of old Egypt where you can buy souvenirs! Finally, you will be escorted to Giza's Railway Station to take the sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
On Your 4th day of the trip you can choose between Aswan or Abu Simbel Tour. The Abu Simbel temples are magnificent temples carved in rocks and built by Ramses II in 1300 BC. They were saved from submerging in the waters of the Nasser lake and moved to a new location. In case you wish to do this tour, then it will happen on Day 5 and the attractions of that day will be visited on Day 4, therefore swapping the days.
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is the start of your Nile Cruise Tour. You will be guided by your manager to embark on the magical Nile Cruise. Enjoy sailing on the Nile cruise between the historical sightseeing and eat your launch in a scene of heaven! After that you will visit the Aswan High Dam, which was built as a solution for the Nile constant flooding issue and to better irrigate the countryside fields. Next, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which would be the biggest obelisk in Egypt if finished - but even unfinished its fame was not affected! Last but not least, let's take a boat to Agilkia Island and explore Philae´s Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Time to return to the cruise and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
It is the middle of your trip today and still a lot of fun to come ! After Enjoying your breakfast onboard of the Nile Cruise you will sail towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the temple of the same name. This is a peculiar temple, as in reality, we are talking about two identical temples built to worship the gods Horus and Sobek. Return to the ship and this time sail towards another temple, Edfu´s Temple, dedicated to Horus. Amongst the highlights of this place, we can see two magnificent statues in the entrance.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy another great breakfast onboard of your Nile Cruise while sailing to Luxor . You will pass through Esna on the way. Once in Luxor, the first stop will be Karnak Temple, which sizes make it the largest ancient religious complex in the world. Explore its many temples and take many pictures in the Hypostyle Hall. Then you will be taken to the amazing Luxor Temple, built to worship the god Amun. Optionally, you can watch the Sound & Light Show in the evening, which tells the story of these magnificent temples.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Your 8th day of the tour will start with start with a great morning and breakfast onboard the ship followed by exploring the Valley of the Kings, resting place of kings and princes. So far, 63 tombs were discovered there, including the famous King Tutankhamun's tomb. From there, head straight to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, whose temple is not only spectacular as unique in style. Next comes the Colossi of Memnon, the twin statues of King Amenhotep III, and after that you can enjoy free time in Luxor before we hit the road to Hurghada (around 4h drive). Then, welcome to Hurghada! You will be taken to your hotel where you can rest.
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy Sand and sea! After your breakfast, feel free to choose amongst sailing, diving, windsurfing, and other activities. It is time to relax and have fun.
Meals included: Breakfast
This is another day of your package is meant for your relaxation on Hurghada Beach! Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel and be free to do anything that pleases you.
Meals included: Breakfast
it is your last day in Hurghada! After taking your breakfast in the hotel you will be transferred to Cairo. Then spend the overnight in Cairo.
Meals included: Breakfast
Unfortunately it is the departure day. You will be meeting the tour assistant to take you to the Cairo airport for your flight back to home. We will wish you a safe return and hope you have enjoyed very much your time with us.
Meals: Breakfast
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- Customer Care assistance throughout your tour
- All transfers and tours in air-conditioned Cars
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by an air-conditioned car sharing group
- Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned coach
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (bed and breakfast)
- Accommodation for 1 night on a sleeper train (half board)
- Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan (bed and breakfast)
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise (full board)
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada (bed and breakfast)
- Meals as clarified in the itinerary
- Entrance tickets for all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- All tours mentioned in the tour itinerary
- All tours during Nile Cruise (small group tours)
- English-speaking guides for all tours
- Bottled water during tours
- All service charges and taxes
- International airfare
- Entry visa for Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tipping kitty
- Per Person in Double Room $1689
- One Person Traveling Alone $2789
- Per Person in Double Room $1809
- One Person Traveling Alone $3029
Happy Travellers with Cairo Nile Cruise!
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