Egypt Discovery & Red Sea Escape – 11 Days

Hurghada 11 days

Overview

  • Duration 11 days
  • Travellers 1 – 15
Route

The journey, day by day

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1 DAY 01 Arrival in Egypt Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through the arrival procedures before being transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: in Cairo.

2 DAY 02 Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Sightseeing Giza

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Cairo’s most iconic attractions. Visit the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx before exploring the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant during the excursion.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch          Overnight: in Cairo.

3 DAY 03 Cairo to Aswan & Nile Cruise Cairo

Following an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Assuan. Upon arrival (recommended no later than 11:00 am), begin your sightseeing programme with visits to the impressive High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

After the tour, embark on your luxurious five-star Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the unique temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. Continue cruising towards Edfu.

Meals: Full Board          Flight: to Aswan          Overnight: on board in Edfu

4 DAY 04 Edfu & Sailing to Luxor Edfu

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing along the Nile towards Luxor.

Meals: Full board          Overnight: on board in Luxor.

5 DAY 05 Exploring Luxor Luxor

After breakfast, discover the treasures of Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Return to the cruise for lunch before heading to the East Bank to explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site in Egypt, followed by a visit to the impressive Luxor Temple.

Meals: Full board           Overnight: onboard in Luxor.

6 DAY 06 - 09 Luxor to Hurghada Luxor

Following breakfast, disembark from the cruise and travel to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Enjoy a relaxing day in Hurghada with free time to make use of the hotel facilities, relax on the beach, or participate in optional activities.

A free day to enjoy the Red Sea resort at your own pace.

Spend another day relaxing or exploring the local area and optional excursions.

Meals: Full board          Transfer: to Hurghada          Overnight: in Hurghada.

7 DAY 10 Hurghada to Cairo Hurghada

After lunch, check out of your hotel and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast          Flight: to Cairo          Overnight: in Cairo.

8 DAY 08 Departure to Home Country Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Hurghada, Egypt

What is included

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
  • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary by modern air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast (Bed & Breakfast basis).
  • 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor on a Full Board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in Hurghada on a Full Board basis.
  • Professional licensed Egyptologist tour guides speaking English, German, French and Spanish.
  • Domestic flight tickets as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary.
  • Cruise facilities include swimming pool, restaurant, air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom, Nile-view windows, mini-bar, television, lounge bar, sun deck, and evening entertainment.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant during sightseeing tours in Cairo.

Not included

  • International flights.
  • Tourist visa fees 30 USD, upon arrival at the airport.
  • Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry services, internet access and similar extras.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Evening meals in Cairo.
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