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Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise + Red Sea Extension

13 days
From Cairo to Hurghada
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Start point
    Alexandria Desert Rd, Giza Governorate 12411, Egypt (Pyramid Park Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Novotel Cairo El Borg)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Khan el Khalili medieval market
    • Walk along the Nile promenade
    • Dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Nile River
    Khan el Khalili
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  2. Day 2

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Novotel Cairo El Borg)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giza pyramids, Sphinx, and Granite Temple complex
    • Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum with 12 galleries including Tutankhamun treasures

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at museum restaurants
    • Visit Khan el Khalili medieval market
    • Hotel pool swim
    • Rooftop terrace relaxation
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Khufu
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Granite Temple
    Grand Egyptian Museum
    Khan el Khalili
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  3. Day 3

    Cairo to Aswan

    Cairo to Aswan
    Meals
    Dinner (Delivered to cabin by train carriage steward), Breakfast (Delivered to cabin by train carriage steward)
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train: Cairo to Aswan)

    Included Activities

    • Overnight train journey with first-class sleeper compartments
    • Dinner and breakfast delivery to train cabin

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser
    • Visit to Islamic Cairo and the Citadel
    • Visit to medieval mosques of Cairo
    Landmarks
    Saqqara
    Step Pyramid of Djoser
    Citadel of Saladin
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  4. Day 4

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Obelisk Nile Hotel), Hotel 3* (Obelisk Nile Hotel Aswan)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Philae Temple by motorboat

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Aswan High Dam and unfinished obelisk
    • Motorboat journey to traditional Nubian village for home-cooked dinner with local family
    • Explore Nubian bazaar
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
  5. Day 5

    Aswan to aboard cruise boat

    Aswan to aboard cruise boat
    Meals
    Lunch (Onboard cruise), Dinner (Onboard cruise)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (MS Zeina), Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor)

    Included Activities

    • Boarding Nile River cruise for 3 nights
    • Dinner onboard cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning bus trip to Abu Simbel rock-hewn temple
    • Afternoon exploration of Aswan market
    • Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Old Cataract Hotel
  6. Day 6

    Kom Ombo

    Kom Ombo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (MS Zeina), Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise from Aswan towards Kom Ombo
    • Visit to Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional felucca boat sailing around Aswan islands
    • Visit to Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Aswan Botanical Gardens
    Kom Ombo Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Edfu to Luxor

    Edfu to Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (MS Zeina), Berth / Cabin (Nile Riverboat - from Aswan to Luxor)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise continuation to Luxor

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Temple of Edfu (by horse-drawn caleches)
    • Evening sound and light show at Karnak Temple
    • Visit to Luxor Museum
    • Visit to Luxor Mummification Museum
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
    Karnak Temple
    Luxor Museum
    Luxor Mummification Museum
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  8. Day 8

    Luxor

    Luxor
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Temple of Amun at Karnak

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Luxor Museum
    • Visit to Luxor Mummification Museum
    • Hot air balloon ride over Luxor, Valley of the Kings, and Temples of Antiquities on West Bank
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple
    Luxor Museum
    Luxor Mummification Museum
    Valley of the Kings
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  9. Day 9

    Luxor - West Bank

    Luxor - West Bank
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local family home on West Bank with traditional dishes including okra stew, koshari (rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas), and tagen (tomato-based dish) served with freshly baked bread)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Valley of the Kings (three tomb entrances included)
    • Visit to Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Visit to Habu Temple complex
    • Home-cooked lunch at local family home with traditional dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Supplement payment for additional tomb visit (Tutankhamun's tomb)
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Habu Temple
    Temple of Amun at Habu
  10. Day 10

    Luxor to Hurghada

    Luxor to Hurghada
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Pool relaxation
    • Waterfront stroll
    • Sea swimming
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
  11. Day 11

    Hurghada

    Hurghada
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day snorkelling boat trip to Hurghada reef spots (typically six to eight hours)
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
  12. Day 12

    Hurghada

    Hurghada
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (AMC Royal Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely breakfast by the sea
    • Spa treatment
    • Red Sea swimming
    • Browse local markets in Hurghada town
    • Mint tea at seaside café
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
  13. Day 13

    Hurghada

    Hurghada
    End point
    Villages road - Safaga - Red Sea, Red Sea Governorate 11432, Egypt (Lotus Bay Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Further town exploration before departure

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  • David4.5March 2023
    Excellent, informative local guides who made the various visits so enjoyable. The overnight train was an adventure....
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  • Michelle4.8March 2023
    Seeing the sphinx, The temples - particularly Abu Simbel and Karnak. The tombs - valley of the kings and...
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  • John4.7April 2023
    1. Arrival: We were greeted by Ahmed off the plane, taken through the diplomatic channel, bags whisked off to waiting...
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  • Robert4.8November 2023
    Abu Sumbel, Luxor Temple, Pyramids
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  • Ross5.0November 2023
    Abu Symbol, meeting the locals and the archaeologist guide was an added bonus
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  • Billy5.0November 2023
    The whole trip was a highlight for me. And our group were great we all got on really well. If I had to give a...
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  • Stephen5.0January 2024
    Hard to pick out highlights. Abu Simbel was magnificent, as was the temple at Karnak. Dinner with the Nubian family...
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    Traveled in December 2023
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  • Debra4.7January 2024
    Really difficult to say! Probably Abu Simbel and Nefertare’s tomb. And Valley of the Kings.
    Traveled in December 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Anonymous5.0February 2023
    I would recommend this tour if you are considering Egypt, very fun and interesting.
    Traveled in February 2023
  • Chuck4.3December 2019
    Optional trips cost breakdown should be provided in the intienary so that any potential buyer of the trip will be...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Review collected by Explore!
    Reply from: Explore!
    thanks for the feedback, the details on optional activities are broken down in the trip notes and on our website to help budgeting. If you can't find the info you need give us a call and we'll be happy to help out. thanks, The Explore Team
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    I am a female, solo traveller, who would like to share a room with another female, solo traveller, to save money. Is this quote guaranteed, in the event that another female, solo traveller can't be found?

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      Yes the quote is guaranteed. Many of our travellers are solo travellers so requesting a share room with another traveller same sex in a two bedded room is not an issue. In the event that there was nobody to share with we would still honor the twin share price.

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    Looking at booking the Classic Egypt with Nile Cruise + Red Sea Extension for next March, could you please advise the additional cost for all of the tours optional add ons please? Or any breakdown of additional costs for the full tour please.

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      The following excursions and/or activities are usually available and may be arranged locally. Estimated costs are provided below for guidance only, are on a per person basis unless shown otherwise, and may depend on the number of participants. Prices range from $10 to $100 USD per person for various optional activities in Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor, including pyramid tours, boat cruises, museum entries, and a hot air balloon ride.

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