Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Hurghada
Hurghada- Start point
- Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt (Hurghada International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Airport meet and assist at Hurghada International Airport
- Private transfer to resort
- Access to resort facilities including private beach, swimming pools, restaurants and leisure areas
Landmarks Hurghada International Airport - Day 2
Hurghada to Luxor
Hurghada to Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Hurghada to Luxor
- Nile cruise check-in and boarding
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple Complex including Great Hypostyle Hall, sacred lakes, obelisks and ancient temple courtyards
- Visit to Luxor Temple
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex Luxor Temple - Day 3
Luxor - West Bank
Luxor - West Bank- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings and royal tombs
- Visit to Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Sailing through Esna Lock
Optional Activities
- Early-morning Luxor hot-air balloon ride with panoramic views over Nile Valley and West Bank
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Esna Lock - Day 4
Edfu to Aswan
Edfu to Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Temple of Edfu
- Sailing from Edfu toward Kom Ombo
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple with exploration of reliefs and crocodile museum
- Sailing from Kom Ombo to Aswan
Landmarks Temple of Edfu Kom Ombo Temple - Day 5
Aswan
Aswan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aswan High Dam
- Visit to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
Optional Activities
- Visit to traditional Nubian village with colorful Nubian houses and local culture
- Visit to Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener's Island
- Traditional felucca ride, depending on sailing conditions
Landmarks Aswan High Dam Philae Temple Aswan Botanical Garden - Day 6
Abu Simbel excursion
Abu Simbel excursion- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile cruise)
Optional Activities
- Early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel Temples - approximately three hours each way by road, visiting monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
Landmarks Abu Simbel Temples - Day 7
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise), Dinner (Dinner on board the Nile cruise)
Included Activities
- Nile cruise sailing from south to Luxor
Optional Activities
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show - multimedia presentation with dramatic narration, music and illuminated monuments depicting history of ancient Thebes and the pharaohs
Landmarks Karnak Temple Complex - Day 8
Luxor
Luxor- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board the Nile cruise), Lunch (Lunch on board the Nile cruise)
Optional Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Medinet Habu Temple
- Visit to Tombs of the Nobles with beautifully preserved wall paintings
- Visit to Luxor Museum with artifacts collection from Luxor and surrounding archaeological sites
Landmarks Medinet Habu Temple Tombs of the Nobles Luxor Museum - Day 9
Luxor to Hurghada
Luxor to Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada
- Day 10
Hurghada - Orange Bay
Hurghada - Orange Bay- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day Orange Bay Island and Red Sea snorkeling excursion including snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, viewing colorful coral reefs and tropical fish, swimming in shallow turquoise waters, relaxing on sandy island beach, and lunch/refreshments on board
Landmarks Orange Bay - Day 11
Cairo - Giza and Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Giza and Egyptian Museum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-day Cairo sightseeing tour including flight from Hurghada to Cairo
- Visit to Giza Plateau with Great Pyramid of Cheops, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, and Great Sphinx
- Visit to Egyptian Museum with extensive collection of Pharaonic artifacts, statues, jewelry, mummies and treasures from ancient Egypt
- Return flight from Cairo to Hurghada
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cheops Pyramid of Khafre Pyramid of Menkaure Great Sphinx Egyptian Museum - Day 12
Hurghada - Desert Safari
Hurghada - Desert Safari- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hurghada desert safari by four-wheel-drive vehicle through Eastern Desert
- Visit to traditional Bedouin village
- Camel riding
- Bedouin tea and local hospitality
- Sunset views over the desert
- Traditional dinner
- Egyptian music and folkloric entertainment
- Stargazing under the clear desert sky
- Optional overnight desert camp experience
Landmarks Eastern Desert - Day 13
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to private beach, swimming pool and resort facilities
Optional Activities
- Hurghada city tour including El Dahar Old Town, traditional markets and bazaars, local shops, churches and mosques, marina area, and local cafés and restaurants
Landmarks El Dahar Old Town - Day 14
Hurghada
Hurghada- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with views of the Red Sea), Dinner
Included Activities
- Access to private beachfront, turquoise waters and resort facilities
- Resort animation team activities including beach volleyball, water aerobics, pool games, music and entertainment, and Egyptian cultural activities
- Day 15
Hurghada - Departure
Hurghada - Departure- End point
- Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt (Hurghada International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer from resort to Hurghada International Airport
Landmarks Hurghada International Airport
