From Cairo: 8-Day Egypt Tour–Pyramids, Nile Cruise, Hurghada

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Explore Egypt’s top sights in 8 days! Visit the Pyramids, cruise the Nile, discover ancient temples, and relax by the Red Sea in Hurghada. Enjoy history, adventure, and beach time in one package.

Highlights

  • Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum
  • Enjoy a 3-night luxury Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor
  • Explore ancient temples: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak
  • Discover royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • Relax at a beachfront resort in Hurghada on the Red Sea

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our representative, then transferred to your hotel in Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight stay in a Cairo hotel. Day 2: Cairo Highlights – Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar After breakfast and check-out, your guide will take you on a full-day tour of Cairo’s greatest highlights. Start with the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the iconic Sphinx. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. After lunch at a local restaurant, walk through the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a great spot for souvenirs. Later, you’ll be transferred to Cairo railway station to board the overnight sleeper train/ flight to Aswan (based on the option booked). Dinner will be provided on board. Day 3: Aswan Tour – Philae Temple & High Dam | Nile Cruise Arrive in Aswan and meet your local guide. Start your tour with a visit to the magical Philae Temple. Then, explore the engineering marvel of the High Dam of Aswan. After lunch, check into your comfortable Nile Cruise. Settle into your cabin, enjoy dinner, and watch the sunset over the Nile. Day 4: Kom Ombo Temple Visit – Cruise the Nile After breakfast, the cruise sails to Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit the temple shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy the scenic journey along the Nile. Relax and enjoy dinner, overnight on the Nile Cruise. Day 5: Edfu & Luxor Temples After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the most well-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch as you sail towards Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple Complex. Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise in Luxor Day 6: Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings | Transfer to Hurghada After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and head to the West Bank of Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs. Then explore the unique Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop at the massive Colossi of Memnon statues. After lunch, travel by air-conditioned bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Check into your beachfront resort and enjoy dinner. Day 7: Hurghada – Leisure at the Red Sea Enjoy a full free day at your beach resort. Relax on the golden sands, swim in the clear Red Sea. All meals will be provided at the resort so you can fully unwind and recharge. Overnight stay at Hurghada hotel. Day 8: Return to Cairo – Departure After breakfast, check out and board the comfortable bus back to Cairo. On arrival, you'll be transferred to your final destination in Cairo.

Includes

1 night in Cairo 4-star Hotel (B&B) 3 nights in a local 5-star Nile Cruise full board 2 nights in Hurghada in a 4-star resort, all-inclusive Overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, Half Board Egyptologist Tour Guide Air-conditioned Bus to & from Hurghada All transfers in a shared air-conditioned vehicle for all tours in the itinerary Water during the visits Flight from Cairo to Aswan (available if the addon is booked)

Important Information

  • You must carry a jacket for the train ride because it has central air-conditioning It is recommended to have travel insurance. Please note that an additional supplement charge will be applicable during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter periods. Tour sequence might change based on the time of booking, keeping the same inclusions. If you prefer to buy the entry ticket on-site, please note that according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, travelers must purchase entry tickets using a card; cash is not accepted.

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