Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days
Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days
Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days
13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Nile River, Aswan, Hurghada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2211/CCAC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
15-
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 13-day journey through Egypt with the "Cairo, Cruise & Coast" tour. Begin in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel to Luxor to discover the Valley of the Kings and the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Experience the grandeur of the Temple of Karnak and enjoy an optional night tour of Luxor Temple. Cruise the Nile on a luxurious 5-star river cruiser, visiting the Temple of Kom Ombo and the romantic Philae Temple in Aswan. Conclude your adventure with three relaxing nights by the Red Sea in Hurghada, where you can unwind on the beach or explore vibrant marine life through snorkeling or scuba diving. This small group cultural tour is guided by an expert in Egyptology, ensuring an enriching and unforgettable experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax by the hotel pool, or those arriving early, opt to join our unique Backstreets tour of Cairo which departs the hotel at 10am today. This optional tour takes you off the beaten track in Egypt's bustling capital, visiting Downtown Cairo, the exquisite mosques and monuments of El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo, Garbage City and the incredible Cave Church of St. Simon.
At 7pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at a Welcome Meeting.
Note: If you would like to extend your stay we offer an [[Alexandria Day Trip|122837]] on the Saturday before your tour starts, and we can arrange pre tour accommodation as well, please enquire.
Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Giza
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today see the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myriad of tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser's step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC.
Day 3: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Luxor. Today we embark on a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, an extraordinary 490,000 sq.m complex that houses over 100,000 artefacts and will eventually showcase a giant exhibition featuring the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Many of the items on display are being exhibited for the first time, with artefacts gathered from across Egypt and the world.
Next, we visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, home to an extensive collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Among its treasures are several remarkably well-preserved mummies, including those of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. These mummies showcase incredible preservation, with thick locks of hair, visible fingernails, and smooth, blackened skin offering a fascinating glimpse into Egypt's ancient past.
Returning to the hotel, there's time to relax by the pool before we board the overnight train to Luxor this evening.
Day 4: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We arrive into Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera which is one of Egypt's best preserved temple complexes, located 60km north of Luxor. This vast complex covers 40,000 square meters and its temples, chapels and shrines were gradually built over thousands of years. Dendera's crowning glory is the 2000 year old Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling. After our guided tour of this incredible site we return to Luxor where the afternoon if free to spend at leisure. Take a stroll around town or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and soak up the sunshine.
This evening there is an optional visit to view the beautiful Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally.
Day 5: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best and this morning we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank. Our first stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, which is studded with beautifully decorated tombs, including the tombs of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, King Tutankhamen. After exploring this incredible site we travel on to visit the beautiful limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. On the West Bank we'll also see the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which are all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III.
Returning to the East Bank we check-in on board a 5 star Nile cruiser which will be our home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch and some rest and relaxation on board before we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.
Day 6: Nile Cruising
Location: Nile River
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile cruising. Today we set sail downstream. Relax on deck and go for a swim, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the views as we cruise the River Nile.
Day 7: Nile Cruising
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile cruising - Aswan. Enjoy another day relaxing on board the cruiser as we sail the Nile to the Temple of Kom Ombo today, which is dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. This temple is unusual because everything is architecturally is doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. After a guided tour of the temple we continue our journey, arriving into Aswan this evening.
Day 8: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Consider the optional early morning excursion to the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel today. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road add-on for more info. Alternatively you can spend the morning at leisure in Aswan.
This afternoon a short boat trip to Agilika Island give us the opportunity the to visit Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolomies and the Romans up to 3rd century AD built most of the existing structures. In danger of being completely submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire temple 20m higher on nearby Agilika Island.
Day 9: Aswan To The Red Sea
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Aswan - Hurghada. Today we disembark our cruiser and drive to Hurghada (approx 7hrs drive) for three nights by the Red Sea.
Day 10-11: Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The next two days are free for you to relax by the Red Sea. Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts areas and offers excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling. Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, some of which are of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of good nightlife to choose from. Soak up the sunshine by the pool or by the beach, swim in the sea and take a stroll around town, the choice is yours. On day 10 there is an optional snorkelling trip available to book locally.
Day 12-13: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Cairo (1)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hurghada - Cairo. On day 12 we bid farewell to the Red Sea and fly back to Egypt's bustling capital where we spend the last night of our Egyptian adventure at leisure.
On day 13 (Friday) our tour comes to an end with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 - 5 star -
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
Enjoy daily breakfast along with 4 lunches and 4 dinners during the tour.
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7 nights 4-5 star hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
Stay in 4-5 star hotels for 7 nights and enjoy 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins.
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1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Travel overnight from Cairo to Luxor in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin on a train.
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Economy class flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo in economy class.
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Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13
Receive airport transfers upon arrival on day 1 and departure on day 13.
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Aswan
Experience guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera, and Aswan.
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Hurghada - Red Sea stay
Enjoy a stay by the Red Sea in Hurghada.
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Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
Be accompanied by a tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Travel in comfort with all relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.
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Tip for your tour guide
Tips for your tour guide are not included; it is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees amounting to USD$110-130 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.
Age Policy
15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.
Mode of Transport
Travel in private modern air-conditioned vehicles, with an overnight train from Cairo to Luxor and an economy class flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Cruise the Nile on a 5-star river cruiser and enjoy airport transfers on arrival and departure days.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins. Experience an overnight train journey from Cairo to Luxor in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin, and relax at a hotel in Cairo on the final night.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins, and 1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?
Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on day 1 and day 13 of the tour.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners.
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What is the recommended tipping amount for the tour guide?
It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for the tour guide, though tipping is ultimately a personal gesture.
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Are entrance fees included in the tour price?
No, entrance fees are not included and are estimated to be USD$110-130 per person, paid in local currency.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a Backstreets tour of Cairo, a visit to the Temple of Luxor at night, and a snorkelling trip in Hurghada.
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What transportation is used during the tour?
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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