10 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise and Red Sea Tour by Air
10 Day Egypt Tour of Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada is ideal for people who want an Egyptian break that combines plenty of sightseeing with some time for quality relaxation as well. Explore the very best attractions in and around Cairo, including the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Fly to Aswan where you'll get to see more amazing attractions, including the notorious Temple of Philae.
Tour Aswan and sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu, head to Luxor and lose your self among the ancient tombs in the Valley of Kings where Tutankhamen's tomb was discovered, and then take a trip to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast for some fun and relaxation.
Location
Day 1: Arrival Transfer
Arrive at Cairo airport, and meet by Deluxe tours Representative who will transfer you by A/C Van to your hotel in Cairo. They will then review your itinerary and confirm the pick-up time for each tour with you. You will then check in to your hotel for an overnight in Cairo
Day2: Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum
After breakfast at your hotel meet by Deluxe Tours Egypt Tour Guide and the driver to start your tour in Giza on the West bank of the River. Visit the Giza complex of Pyramids and the sphinx. for a wonderful tour to discover the secrets of the pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Afterward, you will move up the Giza Plateau; which is the highest point to see all the pyramids and take impressive pictures. You will get prepared to start your adventure on the camel in the desert around the pyramids (Optional tour).
Then, you proceed to visit the Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren as well.
and then visit the Egyptian museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.
in Between, you will enjoy having your lunch then transfer back to your hotel & overnight in Cairo.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3 Flight from Cairo to Aswan / Aswan Sightseeing
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, check out from your hotel in Cairo then transfer to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Aswan, Arrival at Aswan Airport, then met by your private tour guide and driver who will escort you to visit Aswan Sightseeing
Visit the attractions of Aswan’s most famous attractions: the Aswan High Dam; the ancient Temple of Philae, and the remarkable Unfinished Obelisk.
Philae Temple in particular is nothing short of spectacular, and it is almost impossible to believe that this entire ancient complex was moved in its entirety from its original location. Had it not been moved; it would have been forever lost beneath the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Then drive back to your Nile Cruise in Aswan and Overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4 –Excursions at Kom Ombo and Edfu
Wake up to an excellent onboard breakfast, and then enjoy a wonderfully relaxing cruise to Kom Ombo. Spend the morning lounging around by the pool, or go ahead and enjoy all the ship’s many other amenities. At around midday, you will again be served a delicious onboard lunch, followed by some afternoon tea a little bit later in the day.
Shortly after your afternoon tea, you will be taken to see Kom Ombo Temple which is also often referred to as the Temple of Sobek and/or Haeroris Temple. The reason for this is that this ancient temple was originally built and dedicated to two gods, Harris the falcon-headed god, and Sobek the crocodile god. This temple is essentially two temples, with one being a mirror image of the other. Because it was dedicated to two gods, both had to be identical in every aspect to not offend either of the two gods.
Following your visit to Kom Ombo Temple, you will return to the Boat, and it will set sail for Edfu where you will enjoy another onshore excursion, this time to see the ancient Horus Temple, which is also sometimes called Edfu Temple.
On arrival back at your cruise ship, you will have a little bit of free time for yourself, and then it will be time for another excellent onboard dinner. You will spend this night of your luxury Nile cruise itinerary on the water at Edfu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 5 – Cruise to East Bank of Luxor Sightseeing
Morning breakfast. Then you will be leaving Edfu shortly after you have had your breakfast, and it will then sail towards Luxor, with lunch and afternoon tea being served along the way.
On arrival at Luxor, you will be taken to see the remarkable Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple which are located on Luxor’s East Bank. After your visit, you will return to the boat where you will again have a little bit of time for yourself before dinner is served. Shortly after dinner, there will also be a very enjoyable Egyptian Belly Dancing show on the ship. Enjoy a relaxing evening and a wonderful night’s sleep on the water at Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 6: Luxor West Bank/ Transfer to the Red Sea/ Oberoi Sahl Hashes (Deluxe Suite)
Disembarkation after breakfast, get excited by visiting the West Bank; visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most charming mortuary temples of ancient Egypt. Famous Queen Hatshepsut constructed this temple that is featured with its terraces, statues of the queen disguised as a Pharaoh, and the chapels of Anubis and Hathor.
Your next visit in the West Bank would be to the Colossi of Memnon. These two huge statues represent the only remaining section of the once glorious temple of Amenhotep III.
Your last visit of the day would be to the Valley of the Kings, the richest necropolis of ancient Egypt. Starting from the 18th dynasty, kings began digging their tombs inside the mountains to hide them away from robbers. The best tombs today include the popular tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, the tomb of Tuthmosis III, and many other beautifully colored tombs., Lunch on board. Have afternoon tea. Dinner on board and Belly Dance show. then transfer to Hurghada and Overnight Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast,
Day 07: The Red Sea – Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel
Breakfast & Free day, you could have:
(OPTIONAL: Snorkeling Trip at Giftun Island Hurghada): We will pick you up from your hotel for a fantastic snorkeling trip with desert island relaxation on the beautiful Red Sea, where we will do our snorkeling in different spots which are full of corals and magnificent colorful fish with a chance to swim with dolphins, enjoying the water sports activities on Giftun Island and the national park with open buffet lunch aboard the cruise then return back to the jetty and then transferred to your hotel.
Meals Included Breakfast,
Day 08: The Red Sea – Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel
Breakfast & Free day
Day 09: The Red Sea – Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel / Transfer to Hurghada Airport
Breakfast & Free day then transfer to Hurghada Airport take your flight back to Cairo
Meals : Breakfast
Day10: Final Départeur Transfer
You will then be transferred to Luxor Airport to take your flight back to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo Airport then transfers to your hotel and Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Included
All transfers to/from airports and hotels by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation for 3 Nights Cairo on bed and Breakfast
Accommodation for 3 Nights in Hurghada
Accommodation for 3 Night in a 5* Nile Cruise from Aswan / Luxor on Full Board included the sightseeing
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
English Egyptologist guide for all tours
Entrance fees to all sites as stated on the Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, itinerary
Flight tickets (Cairo / Aswan, Hurghada/ Cairo
All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
Any optional tours not mentioned in the Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan, itinerary
Personal expenses and beverages
Entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as Inside one of the Pyramids —
Tips and gratuities
