How much is the day trip to alexandria? What hotels do we stay in?

would it be possible for us to go to Abydos on a separate trip on day 5 and rejoin the ship before it sails to edfu? we are keen to see abydos but a day tour would return to luxor at about 5pm, is that too late?

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Start point
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, El Nozha, Cairo 11, Egypt (cairo international airport , 00:00 - 23:00)
Day 2
Alexandria
Alexandria
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full-day excursion to Alexandria
- Visit Graeco-Roman Sights
- Explore Roman amphitheater
- Tour Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Visit site of Pharos lighthouse
- See Citadel of Qaitbay
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Citadel of Qaitbay
Day 3
Cairo
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to the Pyramids
- Visit the Sphinx
- Tour the Egyptian Museum
Optional Activities
- Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids
Landmarks
The Pyramids of Giza
The Great Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 4
Cairo to Luxor
Cairo to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Visit Temple of Karnak
Optional Activities
- Luxor city tour by horse carriage around Luxor city
- Karnak sound and light show
Landmarks
Luxor Temple
Temple of Karnak
Day 5
Luxor to Edfu
Luxor to Edfu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Leisurely dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon tour
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Day 6
Edfu to Aswan
Edfu to Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks
Temple of Horus
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aga Khan Mausoleum
Day 7
Aswan
Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Nubian Museum
- Coach excursion to Abu Simbel temples
Landmarks
Nubian Museum
Abu Simbel Temples
Day 8
Aswan
Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Philae Temple
- Visit High Dam
Optional Activities
- Nubian Village visit
Landmarks
Philae Temple
Aswan High Dam
Day 9
Edfu
Edfu
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Luxor
Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11
Luxor to Cairo
Luxor to Cairo
End point
Luxor International Airport (LXR) مطار الأقصر الدولي, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor 85, Egypt (Luxor International Airport , 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Citadel of Qaitbay

Landmarks
The Pyramids of Giza
The Great Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Luxor Temple
Temple of Karnak

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon

Landmarks
Temple of Horus
Temple of Kom Ombo
Aga Khan Mausoleum

Landmarks
Nubian Museum
Abu Simbel Temples

Landmarks
Philae Temple
Aswan High Dam

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Colin4.0•February 2026
The guides were fantastic, especially Ashfal who joined us at Luxor. All guides are extremely knowledgeable and...
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Asked on February 4th, 2026
How much is the day trip to alexandria? What hotels do we stay in?
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  Dennis
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  would it be possible for us to go to Abydos on a separate trip on day 5 and rejoin the ship before it sails to edfu? we are keen to see abydos but a day tour would return to luxor at about 5pm, is that too late?
- Nourbelle ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  Please note that this is a group tour. Once the tour has officially departed and is in progress, all guests remain under our responsibility.
  For safety, security, logistics, and insurance reasons, arranging local tours or activities independently is not permitted during the tour while following the official itinerary.
  Guests are free to arrange their own activities before the tour starts or after the tour ends.
- Nourbelle ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  Alexandria tour is an optional tour on day 2 and it will cost you 125 USD per person.
  
  Regarding Alexandria tour, the tour starts at 07:00 and you will return to Cairo approximately at 18:30. The tour includes Lunch + Entrance fees + Tour guide + Transfer. During the tour you will visit: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa + Alexandria Library from outside + Citadel of Qaitbay.

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