Trip Summary

Iconic Egypt with Cairo, Hurghada’s reefs and scuba options, and a four-night luxury Nile cruise — camel ride, felucca, horse carriage at Edfu, Valley of the Kings, optional Dendera, balloon, and Abu Simbel.

  • 12 days · Heritage + Red Sea diving
  • Cairo + Hurghada + Nile Cruise + Aswan + Luxor

Combine pharaonic wonders with the Red Sea’s underwater world: explore pyramids and museums, relax and dive from Hurghada, then cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Optional stops include Dendera (Hathor), Luxor hot-air balloon, and Abu Simbel by road.

Egyptian Escapade — diving focus: Pristine reefs, rays, turtles, and colorful fish; premier sites near Hurghada and Sharm-style experiences; professional dive guides; flexible dive packages and dive-and-stay comfort at 5★ resorts. Underwater photography may be available — ask when booking.

NB: Itinerary sequence may change; visits remain the same.

Prices (USD, per person)

  • Double occupancy: $4,880
  • Single occupancy: $6,048

Christmas, New Year & Easter windows (15 Dec – 7 Jan; ~30 Mar – 20 Apr) may add ~50%.

Deposit & cancellation

Deposit: $1,000 per person (full payment if within 90 days of departure). Final payment: 90 days before departure.

  • 90–61 days: 20% of program price
  • 60–31 days: 50%
  • 30 days or less: 100%

Written cancellations; additional terms for internal air and extras.

Hotels

Cairo: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino, Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City, or similar.
Hurghada: Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort, Continental Hotel Hurghada, or similar.
Nile: Luxury cruise — full board.

Highlights

Pyramids & Sphinx with private guide; camel ride
Snorkel and scuba-focused time in Hurghada
Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Philae, High Dam
Optional Dendera (Hathor) en route Hurghada–Luxor when time allows
Optional Luxor hot-air balloon (early morning, seasonal pick-up times)
Optional Abu Simbel by private car (~$150 pp; 3 hrs each way)
Four nights Nile cruise; felucca in Aswan; horse carriage Edfu; taftaf at Valley of Kings; motor boat to Philae

Tour Route

Route: Cairo → Hurghada → (Dendera) → Luxor → Nile → Kom Ombo → Aswan → optional Abu Simbel → Cairo

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo — Arrival

Meet at Cairo airport; assistance through customs and visa; baggage help; private transfer to hotel. Meals: Dinner.

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Day 2

Giza — Pyramids & Sphinx

Giza plateau, pyramids, Sphinx; enter Khufu; camel ride; lunch; afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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Day 3

Cairo — Egyptian Museum

Egyptian Museum full day with guide; Tutankhamun mask and treasures; lunch. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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Day 4

Cairo to Hurghada

Flight to Hurghada (~1 hr). Afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

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Day 5

Hurghada

Relax; Red Sea; optional activities (diving, snorkeling, etc., not included unless arranged). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 6

Hurghada

Same as day 5. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 7

Hurghada to Luxor — cruise

Private transfer to Luxor (~4 hrs). Optional stop at Dendera (Temple of Hathor) if time permits. Board Nile cruise; lunch. Karnak and Luxor Temples. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8

West Bank — optional balloon

sail Edfu

Day 9

Edfu & Kom Ombo

Horse carriage to Edfu (Horus). Sail to Kom Ombo; double temple. Sail to Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10

Optional Abu Simbel

Early optional Abu Simbel by car (~3 hrs each way, ~$150 pp). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 11

Aswan — Philae & Cairo

Disembark. High Dam, Philae (Agilkia), Unfinished Obelisk. Fly to Cairo; hotel; evening at leisure. Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 12

Depart Cairo

Private transfer to airport. Meals: Breakfast.

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What's Included — and What's Not

The price includes

  • Airport greeting and support
  • Scheduled accommodation, tours, and transfers
  • Internal flights: Cairo/Hurghada; Aswan/Cairo
  • 4 nights 5★ Cairo, breakfast
  • 3 nights 5★ Hurghada, all-inclusive (soft drinks)
  • 4 nights luxury Nile cruise, full board
  • 23 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Private A/C transfer Hurghada → Luxor
  • Tour director & private Egyptologist English-speaking guides
  • Sightseeing and entrances per itinerary
  • Camel ride; felucca Aswan; 1 bottle water/person/day on tours
  • A/C vehicles with qualified drivers; horse carriage Edfu; taftaf Valley of Kings; motor boat to Philae
  • 24/7 local support

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks outside inclusions
  • Optional tours (balloon, Abu Simbel, diving packages where not prepaid)
  • Upgrades; site photo/video fees

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