Trajan’s Kiosk on the water at Philae Temple, Aswan

Egypt · 8 nights, 9 days

Nile Cruise & Red Sea

from ₹81,000 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Cairo to Giza to Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor to Hurghada

About this trip

The pyramids, an overnight train to Aswan and three nights sailing the Nile to Luxor. Then two easy days by the Red Sea in Hurghada, and a last night in Cairo. Shared group tours with an English-speaking guide.

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Who this version is for

The same shared tour as Egypt with a Nile Cruise, one night longer. You see the pyramids, take the sleeper train to Aswan, cruise three nights to Luxor and have two days in Hurghada. Then you drive back to Cairo for a restful last night in your hotel, and fly home the next day. It suits travellers on an early flight. It also suits anyone who would rather not go from a long road day straight onto a plane. For a private guide and flights instead of the train, see Private Egypt: Cairo & a Nile Cruise by Air.

Length
8 nights, 9 days
Route
Cairo to Giza to Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor to Hurghada

Egypt at a glance

  • Best Oct–Apr Pleasant season
  • Online e-visa We apply a week ahead
  • Heritage
  • Cruise
  • Beach

Highlights

  • Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Overnight on the sleeper train from Giza to Aswan
  • 3-night 5-star Nile cruise
  • Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
  • Karnak, Luxor and Valley of the Kings
  • Two Red Sea days, then a last evening in Cairo

Route

  1. Cairo
  2. Giza
  3. Aswan
  4. Kom Ombo
  5. Edfu
  6. Luxor
  7. Hurghada
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Cairo

    The first of two Cairo nights, one at each end of the trip. Our team meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel.

    • Meet and greet at Cairo airport
    • Transfer to the hotel
    • Free evening

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Pyramids to Sleeper Train

    A full day at the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then the overnight sleeper train south to Aswan.

    • Pyramids of Giza
    • The Sphinx
    • Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Transfer to Giza station
    • Overnight sleeper train to Aswan

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Aswan to Board the Cruise

    We meet you off the train in Aswan for Philae Temple and the High Dam, then you board your Nile cruise.

    • Meet at Aswan station
    • Philae Temple
    • Aswan High Dam
    • Board the 5-star Nile cruise
    • Optional (extra cost): Nubian village visit

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  4. Day 4:Aswan to Kom Ombo

    A slow morning aboard before the ship sails north to Kom Ombo’s riverside temple, then on towards Edfu.

    • Optional (extra cost): Abu Simbel tour
    • Sail to Kom Ombo
    • Kom Ombo Temple
    • Sail on to Edfu

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  5. Day 5:Edfu to Luxor

    An early visit to Edfu Temple, then sail to Luxor for Karnak and Luxor temples, depending on the cruise schedule.

    • Edfu Temple
    • Sail to Luxor
    • Karnak Temple
    • Luxor Temple

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  6. Day 6:West Bank to Hurghada

    The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then a drive to your Red Sea hotel in Hurghada.

    • Optional (extra cost): hot-air balloon ride
    • Valley of the Kings
    • Hatshepsut Temple
    • Colossi of Memnon
    • Drive Luxor to Hurghada

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  7. Day 7:Free Day in Hurghada

    A free day by the Red Sea to relax at the hotel, or join one of the optional trips.

    • Free day at leisure
    • Optional (extra cost): desert safari by jeep and motorbike with Bedouin dinner
    • Optional (extra cost): submarine trip
    • Optional (extra cost): Orange Bay Island trip

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  8. Day 8:Hurghada to Cairo

    Check out after breakfast and drive back to Cairo for a restful evening at your hotel.

    • Check-out
    • Drive Hurghada to Cairo
    • Evening at leisure

    Meals:Breakfast

  9. Day 9:Departure

    After breakfast we drive you to Cairo airport for your flight home.

    • Check-out
    • Transfer to Cairo airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Cairo, 2 nights in a 5-star beach hotel in Hurghada (or similar), 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise and 1 night on the sleeper train, twin sharing
  • Stays: Cairo – Jasmine Pyramids Hotel; Nile – 5-star deluxe cruise; Hurghada – Sea Star Beau Rivage
  • 4-star and 5-star upgrades available
  • Daily breakfast, plus lunch and dinner on the cruise and in Hurghada
  • Shared group tours in an air-conditioned coach
  • English-speaking guide on touring days
  • Airport meet & greet and transfers
  • Sleeper train Cairo → Aswan
  • Road transfers Luxor → Hurghada and Hurghada → Cairo

Not included

  • Entry tickets to all sights (paid locally or added on request)
  • International flights
  • Egypt visa and travel insurance
  • Compulsory tips: US$50 per adult, US$25 per child
  • Meals not listed, drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional tours (Nubian village, Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon, desert safari, submarine, Orange Bay)
  • Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Peak surcharge of US$35 per person per night at Christmas, New Year, Easter and public holidays

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Before you ask

What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Hotel standard: 3-star in Cairo, 5-star in Hurghada and on the Nile. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders need Egypt’s online e-visa, applied for at least a week before travel; we apply for you, with the papers it asks for. The Egyptian authorities decide.

When is the best time to go?

October to April is the time to go. May to September is very hot, especially at Luxor and Aswan.

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