9-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada with Flights

Overview

Experience the complete Egyptian holiday on a 9-day, 8-night package seamlessly blending Cairo’s iconic historical wonders, a scenic 3-night 5-star Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and relaxing beach days on the Red Sea coast in Hurghada. Designed for an effortless journey, this itinerary includes 3 nights in a Cairo hotel, 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, 2 nights in a Hurghada beach resort, private overland transfers, and domestic flights within Egypt.

Guided by an expert licensed Egyptologist, your voyage begins in Cairo exploring the Giza Pyramids Plateau, the Great Sphinx, Khafre’s Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Fly to Aswan to tour the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the island sanctuary of Philae Temple before embarking on your Nile cruise. Sail downstream toward Edfu and Kom Ombo to discover their ancient riverbank temples. In Luxor, explore the West Bank’s Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, alongside the East Bank’s Karnak and Luxor temples. Conclude your tour with private transfer to Hurghada to relax along the Red Sea shores before flying back to Cairo for your final departure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrival & Transfer:

Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in and leisure. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, GEM & Khan Al-Khalili

Giza Plateau Tour:

After breakfast, visit the Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, and Khafre’s Valley Temple.

GEM, Lunch & Bazaar:

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum and the historic Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Flight to Aswan, Aswan Tour & Cruise Embarkation

Domestic Flight & Sightseeing:

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the island temple of Philae dedicated to Isis.

Cruise Check-in & Lunch:

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise. Dinner onboard and overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Temple Sightseeing:

After breakfast onboard, visit the double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Horus, followed by the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Sailing to Luxor:

Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Luxor. Enjoy a festive Galabia party and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tour

West Bank Sightseeing:

After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank including entry to royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Leisure Onboard:

Return to the cruise ship for lunch, relaxation, and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank Tour & Transfer to Hurghada

East Bank Sightseeing:

After breakfast, visit the massive Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.

Transfer to Hurghada:

Enjoy lunch onboard before taking a private transfer across the Eastern Desert to your resort hotel in Hurghada. Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Day 7: Hurghada Leisure Day

Red Sea Relaxation:

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the entire day at leisure enjoying the beach, water sports, or resort amenities in Hurghada. Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Day 8: Hurghada Free Morning & Flight to Cairo

Free Time & Domestic Flight:

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning in Hurghada. Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.

Hotel Transfer:

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 9: Final Departure from Cairo

Departure Transfer:

After breakfast, complete check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle for your final departure flight.

 

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Arrival & Transfer:Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for check-in and leisure. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids, GEM & Khan Al-Khalili

Giza Plateau Tour:After breakfast, visit the Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure), the Great Sphinx, and Khafre’s Valley Temple.GEM, Lunch & Bazaar:Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum and the historic Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 3: Flight to Aswan, Aswan Tour & Cruise Embarkation

Domestic Flight & Sightseeing:After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the island temple of Philae dedicated to Isis.Cruise Check-in & Lunch:Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in aboard your 5-star Nile cruise. Dinner onboard and overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Temple Sightseeing:After breakfast onboard, visit the double temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek and Horus, followed by the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.Sailing to Luxor:Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing toward Luxor. Enjoy a festive Galabia party and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tour

West Bank Sightseeing:After breakfast, explore Luxor’s West Bank including entry to royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.Leisure Onboard:Return to the cruise ship for lunch, relaxation, and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Luxor.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank Tour & Transfer to Hurghada

East Bank Sightseeing:After breakfast, visit the massive Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.Transfer to Hurghada:Enjoy lunch onboard before taking a private transfer across the Eastern Desert to your resort hotel in Hurghada. Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Day 7: Hurghada Leisure Day

Red Sea Relaxation:Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the entire day at leisure enjoying the beach, water sports, or resort amenities in Hurghada. Overnight stay in Hurghada.

Day 8: Hurghada Free Morning & Flight to Cairo

Free Time & Domestic Flight:After breakfast, enjoy a free morning in Hurghada. Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.Hotel Transfer:Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 9: Final Departure from Cairo

Departure Transfer:After breakfast, complete check-out and transfer to Cairo International Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle for your final departure flight.
 

Includes/Excludes

Meet and assist service at all airports upon arrival and departure.
Domestic flights within Egypt (Cairo to Aswan / Hurghada to Cairo).
3 nights accommodation in Cairo at a hotel (Bed & Breakfast basis).
3 nights accommodation aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise (Full Board basis).
2 nights accommodation in Hurghada at a hotel/resort (Bed & Breakfast basis).
Private air-conditioned transfer from Luxor to Hurghada.
Sightseeing tours as per itinerary with a private licensed Egyptologist guide.
Lunch included during day tours in Cairo and Aswan.
All transfers in private modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.
Bottled water during all transfers and day trips.
All applicable service charges and local taxes.

Entry Visa for Egypt.
Entrance fees to all ancient sites, temples, and museums listed in the itinerary.
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and extra meals/beverages.
Optional activities and excursions (Nile Dinner Cruise, Abu Simbel, Snorkeling trips in Hurghada).
Gratuities and tipping for guide, driver, and cruise crew.

Seasonal Rates

Summer Season (1 May – 30 September)

Price per person in DBL$1099
Single$1589
Child (6 – 11.99)$849
Infant (0 – 5.99)$349

Winter Season (1 October – 30 April)

Price per person in DBL$1299
Single$1929
Child (6 – 11.99)$989
Infant (0 – 5.99)$349

Peak Period (20 December – 9 January)

Price per person in DBL$1529
Single$2299
Child (6 – 11.99)$1199
Infant (0 – 5.99)$349

From

$1099

/ Person

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