Discover Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

Duration: 11 Days | 10 Nights
Destination: Cairo, Nile and Red Sea

Experience the magic of Egypt on an 11-day adventure through Cairo, the Nile, and the Red Sea. Explore ancient wonders like the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, enjoy a luxurious Nile cruise with guided tours to Kom Ombo and Luxor, and unwind in Hurghada's beautiful beaches.

Day 01: Arrival
Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Day 02: Cairo / Egyptian Museum / Pyramids of Giza
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour. In the morning you will be driven to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt, but of the entire ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile. Stop for Lunch (Lunch on your own) In the afternoon you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt’s ancient pharaohs (optional); lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artefacts are awaiting your visit. At the end of this exciting day you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 03: Cairo / Citadel Saladin / Old Cairo
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour. In the morning you will be driven to see the Saladin Citadel, where we will visit Mohamed Ali mosque, Military museum and Mohamed Ali Jewellery museum. Stop for lunch (lunch is not included) Afternoon visit to Old Cairo, where we will visit hanging church, Jewish temple and Amro Idn el Aas mosque. Back to hotel and overnight.

Day 04: Nile Cruise: Aswan
After breakfast, check out and leave the hotel to airport to take the flight to Aswan. Welcome to Aswan, our representative will meet you and then transfer you to your cruise boat: your floating hotel for your next 3 days. After lunch you will be driven to see the High Dam, the worlds largest rock filled dam, and then a short sail to the Temple of Philae, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to Aswan to rejoin your cruise and as the Nile laps gently underneath you, dinner will be served.

Day 05: Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo And Edfu
A new day and your first breakfast on board as the boat sails majestically towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. After the visit you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while it sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail for Esna. Once you reach Esna you can watch as the boat negotiates it way through the Esna locks. Once through the boat continues on its course towards Luxor, which it will reach after you have had dinner.

Day 06: Nile Cruise: Luxor
An early breakfast and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the tombs of princes in the Valley of the Queens; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, which you will have on board, you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is completed you return to the boat where your last dinner, upon this floating hotel, will be served.

Day 07: Luxor / Hurghada
You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out and then are transferred, by our representative to your next destination Hurghada. Upon arrival check in the hotel and receive our room. Lunch and dinner at hotel. Free time at leisure and overnight.

Day 08: Hurghada
Breakfast in hotel. Free time and leisure or join one of the optional excursions. Lunch and Dinner at hotel.

Day 09: Hurghada
Breakfast in hotel. Free time and leisure or join one of the optional excursions. Lunch and Dinner at hotel overnight.

Day 10:Hurghada / Cairo
Breakfast in hotel. Check out and leave our rooms, transfer to Hurghada airport for the flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet and assist and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 11: Cairo / final departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo airport for the final departure.

Tour Price:
• Price shown is for a person based on twin share accommodation, for the travel period indicated.
• All prices displayed are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or varied without notice.
• Prices are guaranteed once booking is confirmed by us and paid in full by the due date.
• Depending on your needs and group size (individual, couple, family, group, etc.) we will provide the final pricing for your tour.
• Itineraries are subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, emergencies on board or any unforeseen situation.

Inclusions:
• 4 nights’ accommodation Hilton Pyramids Golf 5* or similar on Bed & Breakfast bases
• 3 night’s accommodation on board a 5-star Nile Cruise on full board basis (all meals included) including all above shore excursions
• 3 nights’ accommodation at Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hurghada on all-inclusive bases
• All transfers as per above mentioned program
• Private and personalized sightseeing shore excursions for 3 nights on the cruise
• Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees for all sightseeing
• All applicable taxes
• Private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation
• Meals: 10 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 6 dinners
• Arrival/departure assistance in all airports
• Luggage handling at airports and hotels (if applicable)

Exclusions:
• International airfare
• Domestic airfare ($299 AUD per person)
• Entry Visa ($38 AUD per person)
• Beverages during meals
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Any other items which are not included in the above package
• Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc.
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.)

Please refer to our Standard Booking Conditions for booking terms and conditions.