EGYPT DISCOVERY: PHARAOHS, TEMPLES & THE RED SEA

Legendary Pyramids, Nile Treasures & Red Sea Retreats

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G.E.M

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G.E.M
Escorted ProgramsAfrica & West Asia

EGYPT DISCOVERY: PHARAOHS, TEMPLES & THE RED SEA

Cairo (5 Nights)Hurghada (3 Nights)3 Nights Cruise

From $4,300/Person

Uncover the wonders of ancient Egypt and unwind on the shores of the Red Sea. This well-balanced itinerary combines Cairo’s iconic sites, a deluxe Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and beachside relaxation in Hurghada.

Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx 
  • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun Galleries 
  • Discover the Royal Mummies Hall at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the historic churches of Coptic Cairo 
  • Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, with visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple 
  • Enjoy a traditional felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan 
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon 
  • Relax at a Red Sea resort in Hurghada, with optional snorkeling, diving, boat excursions, or a desert safari 
  • Choose the optional Dahshur Farm Life Experience to discover rural Egyptian culture and traditional crafts

Included

    • Meet & Assist on arrival and departure at Cairo International Airport 
    • All transfers in Egypt by private air-conditioned vehicle 
    • Overland transfer by air-conditioned motor coach from Luxor to Hurghada 
    • 5 nights in Cairo in selected hotel category (standard or upgraded) 
    • 3-night deluxe Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with full board 
    • 3 nights in Hurghada at a Red Sea resort with daily breakfast 
    • Daily breakfast at hotels, full board on cruise, and select lunches/dinners per itinerary 
    • Comprehensive sightseeing with licensed Egyptologist guides: 
    - Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx 

    - Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) 

    - National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 

    - Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church & St. Sergius) 

    - Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu 

    - Karnak & Luxor Temples 

    - Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon 


    • Entrance fees to all included sites 
    • Bottled water during guided tours 
    • Hotel taxes and service charges

    Excluded

      • Visa fees 
      • International and domestic air 
      • Tips and gratuities 
      • Any beverages & alcohol on-board 
      • Optional tours and activities 
      • Travel insurance 
      • Any item not mentioned as included

      Itinerary

      Day01/12
      1. ARRIVE CAIRO
        Day 01

        ARRIVE CAIRO

        Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you will be met by your representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure. Settle in and enjoy your first evening in Egypt’s lively capital. Overnight in Cairo.
      2. CAIRO | PYRAMIDS, SPHINX & GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM WITH LUNCH
        Day 02

        CAIRO | PYRAMIDS, SPHINX & GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM WITH LUNCH

        Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a full-day tour of Cairo’s iconic sites. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the enigmatic Sphinx. Lunch is included at a local restaurant during your touring. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its extensive collection of ancient treasures, including the Tutankhamun Galleries. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (B,L)
      3. CAIRO | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION & COPTIC CAIRO
        Day 03

        CAIRO | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATION & COPTIC CAIRO

        After breakfast, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, whose exhibits trace Egypt’s history across different eras. The Royal Mummies Hall offers a rare opportunity to see some of the country’s most famous ancient rulers. Continue to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and St. Sergius, two historic landmarks of Egypt’s Christian heritage. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
      4. CAIRO TO ASWAN
        Day 04

        CAIRO TO ASWAN

        After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your deluxe Nile cruise ship and embark. After lunch on board, visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and set on an island in the Nile. Later, enjoy a traditional felucca ride and take in the scenery along the river. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D)
      5. KOM OMBO & EDFU
        Day 05

        KOM OMBO & EDFU

        Enjoy breakfast on board as you sail to Kom Ombo. Visit its distinctive twin temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Return to the ship and continue toward Luxor. Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
      6. LUXOR | KARNAK & LUXOR TEMPLES
        Day 06

        LUXOR | KARNAK & LUXOR TEMPLES

        After breakfast on board, explore Luxor’s East Bank, beginning with the vast Karnak Temple complex. Built and expanded by generations of rulers, Karnak features monumental gateways, columns, courtyards, and sanctuaries. Continue to Luxor Temple, a striking riverside complex with monuments from several periods of Egyptian history. Return to the ship for lunch and dinner. Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
      7. LUXOR TO HURGHADA
        Day 07

        LUXOR TO HURGHADA

        After breakfast, disembark and cross to Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were buried in tombs carved into the desert hills. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After your sightseeing, travel overland to Hurghada and check in at your Red Sea resort. Overnight in Hurghada. (B)
      8. HURGHADA
        Day 08

        HURGHADA

        Enjoy breakfast at the resort before spending the day at leisure. Relax by the Red Sea or choose an optional activity, such as snorkeling, a boat excursion, or a spa treatment. Overnight in Hurghada. (B)
      9. HURGHADA
        Day 09

        HURGHADA

        Enjoy breakfast at the resort and spend the day at leisure. You may relax at the resort or arrange an optional desert safari or diving trip in the Red Sea. Overnight in Hurghada. (B)
      10. HURGHADA | CAIRO
        Day 10

        HURGHADA | CAIRO

        After breakfast, travel overland from Hurghada to Cairo. The evening is at leisure, or you may join an optional Nile dinner cruise. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
      11. CAIRO | AT LEISURE OR OPTIONAL DAHSHUR FARM LIFE EXPERIENCE
        Day 11

        CAIRO | AT LEISURE OR OPTIONAL DAHSHUR FARM LIFE EXPERIENCE

        After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Cairo or join the optional full-day Dahshur Farm Life Experience. This excursion offers an introduction to traditional agriculture, local crafts, and rural Egyptian culture. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
      12. DEPART CAIRO
        Day 12

        DEPART CAIRO

        After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)

        Notes: 

        • The Nile Cruise itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. 
        • Meals as per itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch and D= Dinner)