The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, Egypt

Egypt · 9 nights, 10 days

Grand Egypt: Alexandria, the Nile & the Red Sea

from ₹88,900 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

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

About this trip

A shared group tour with an English-speaking guide. See Alexandria and the pyramids from Cairo, then take a sleeper train to Aswan. Cruise three nights on the Nile to Luxor, then rest two days by the Red Sea in Hurghada.

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Length
9 nights, 10 days
Route
Cairo to Alexandria 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

  • A full day in Alexandria
  • Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Overnight sleeper train to Aswan
  • 3-night Nile cruise, Aswan to Luxor
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple and Valley of Kings
  • Two nights on the Red Sea

Route

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

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Cairo

    Our representative meets you at Cairo airport and drives you to your hotel for a relaxed first night.

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

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Cairo to Alexandria to Cairo

    A full day on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, before heading back to Cairo for the night.

    • Roman Theatre
    • Pompey’s Pillar
    • Site of the ancient Lighthouse
    • Alexandria Library
    • Montaza Gardens
    • Lunch stop at a local restaurant (pay locally)

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Pyramids to Sleeper Train

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

    • Pyramids of Giza
    • The Sphinx
    • Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Lunch stop at a local restaurant (pay locally)
    • Sleeper train Giza → Aswan

    Meals:Breakfast

  4. Day 4: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 for three nights.

    • Philae Temple
    • Aswan High Dam
    • Board the Nile cruise
    • Optional (extra cost): Nubian Village visit

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  5. Day 5:Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu

    A free morning in Aswan before the ship sails north, reaching Kom Ombo for its temple in the evening, then on to Edfu.

    • Optional (extra cost): early-morning trip to Abu Simbel
    • Sail to Kom Ombo
    • Kom Ombo Temple
    • Sail on to Edfu

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  6. Day 6:Edfu to Luxor

    Edfu Temple early in the morning, then sail to Luxor for Karnak and Luxor Temple, depending on the cruise schedule.

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

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise

  7. Day 7:Luxor West Bank to Hurghada

    The royal tombs and temples of Luxor’s West Bank, then a drive across to the Red Sea and your hotel in Hurghada.

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

    Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  8. Day 8:Free Day in Hurghada

    A day to relax by the Red Sea, or add one of the optional trips from Hurghada.

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

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  9. Day 9:Hurghada to Cairo

    Check out after breakfast and drive back to Cairo for your final night.

    • Check-out
    • Drive Hurghada → Cairo
    • Check-in at the Cairo hotel

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  10. Day 10: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

  • 3 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, all meals on the cruise, plus lunch and dinner in Hurghada as listed
  • Shared group tours in an air-conditioned coach
  • English-speaking guide on touring days
  • Airport meet & greet and transfers
  • Overnight sleeper train Giza → 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 trip, Orange Bay)
  • Peak-season surcharge 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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