Trip Summary

Pyramids, museum, and camel ride; three all-inclusive nights in Hurghada; private transfer to Luxor; four nights on a luxury Nile cruise (Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, optional Abu Simbel). Visa included. Felucca in Aswan.

  • 12 days · Cairo, Red Sea & Nile cruise
  • Cairo + Hurghada + Nile Cruise + Aswan + Luxor

Bask in ancient Egypt’s greatest sites, then unwind on the Red Sea in Hurghada, and complete the journey with a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

NB: The journey may change in sequence but not in visits.

Price (USD)

$3,800 per person, double occupancy (some brochures quote $3,300 — confirm current rate when booking).

Holiday periods may add ~50%: Christmas 15 Dec – 7 Jan; Easter ~30 Mar – 20 Apr; plus New Year peak.

Deposit & cancellation

Deposit: $330 per person at booking (full payment if within 90 days of departure). Final payment: 90 days before departure.

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

Cancellations in writing. Extra terms may apply to internal air and partial room cancellations.

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 ship.

Highlights

Pyramids of Giza with private guide; enter Great Pyramid; camel ride
Swim and snorkel — Red Sea reefs during Hurghada stay
Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor, Philae, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Four nights aboard a Nile river cruiser
Felucca sail in Aswan

Tour Route

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

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo — Arrival

Meet Expedition Egypt representative; visa facilitation; baggage assistance; private transfer to hotel. Meals: as per arrival.

Day 2

Giza — Pyramids & Sphinx

Private tour: Giza plateau, Great Pyramids, Sphinx; enter Pyramid of Khufu; camel ride; lunch; afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3

Cairo — Egyptian Museum

Full day Egyptian Museum with guide; Tutankhamun treasures; lunch; return to hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4

Cairo to Hurghada

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

Day 5

Hurghada — At leisure

Red Sea relaxation; optional fishing, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, etc. (not included). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 6

Hurghada — At leisure

Same as day 5. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 7

Hurghada to Luxor — Nile cruise

Private transfer to Luxor (~4 hrs). Board cruise; lunch. East bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples with guide. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8

West Bank — sail to Edfu

Valley of the Kings (incl. Tutankhamun + two other tombs), Hatshepsut temple, Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sail to Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9

Edfu & Kom Ombo

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

Day 10

Optional Abu Simbel

Aswan

Day 11

Aswan — Philae & fly to Cairo

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

Day 12

Depart Cairo

Private airport transfer. Meals: Breakfast.

What's Included — and What's Not

The price includes

  • Airport greeting; entry visa to Egypt
  • Scheduled accommodation, tours, and transfers
  • Internal flights: Cairo/Hurghada; Aswan/Cairo
  • 4 nights Cairo, breakfast daily
  • 3 nights Hurghada, all-inclusive (soft drinks)
  • 4 nights luxury Nile cruise, full board
  • Private A/C transfer Hurghada → Luxor
  • English-speaking tour director and local guides
  • Sightseeing and entrances per itinerary; meals as listed
  • Camel ride at Pyramids; Nile felucca in Aswan
  • 24/7 local office support

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Gratuities (crew, drivers, guides)
  • Drinks (where not covered)
  • Activities outside the itinerary; optional Abu Simbel by road (~$110 pp, pre-book)
  • Room/flight upgrades; camera/video fees at sites

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