| Duration |
12 Days / 11 Nights
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|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Luxor / Hurghada
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| Tour Type |
Daily Tour
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| Pickup |
Cairo Airport
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This luxury Cairo Nile cruise Hurghada tour covers Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Hurghada across 12 days, staying exclusively in hotels and aboard an elite Nile cruise ship throughout. It is Egypt's only 12-day luxury package that pairs a Nile cruise with a dedicated Abu Simbel excursion and a private Red Sea beach resort stay in Hurghada, three distinct Egypt experiences delivered at a 5-star standard without compromise. For travellers exploring broader premium experiences, you can also discover a full selection of Luxury Egypt Tours designed to compare different high-end journeys and styles across the country. It also reflects the spirit of premium travel found in vacation packages in Egypt.
Days 1 through 3 are based in Cairo and Giza, covering the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley of Khafra, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Salah El-Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Al Muizz Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Day 4 opens the Nile cruise leg with a domestic flight to Aswan and embarkation aboard a 5-star cruise ship. Day 5 is a dedicated excursion to Abu Simbel Temples, 280 kilometres south of Aswan near the Sudanese border. Day 6 covers Edfu Temple of Horus and Kom Ombo Temple as the cruise sails north. Day 7 completes the West and East Banks of Luxor Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple before a transfer to Hurghada. Days 8 through 10 are based at Hurghada resort; these days are optional extensions, allowing travellers to relax at the Red Sea resort or choose optional activities such as snorkelling and a quad safari on Day 9. Day 11 returns to Cairo, and Day 12 is the departure.
Your Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo International Airport with a VIP meet-and-assist service and transfers you by private vehicle to your Cairo hotel. The evening is yours to settle in before the itinerary begins in full tomorrow.
In the evening, indulge in a gourmet dinner cruise along the Nile River, complete with live traditional music and captivating views of Cairo's illuminated skyline, a perfect introduction to Egypt's timeless charm.
Dinner
Your private Egyptologist guide picks you up after breakfast for a full day on the Giza Plateau, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum in the afternoon.
Your guide positions you at each of the three pyramids in sequence, Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaure, explaining the engineering decisions that made each one distinct from the others.
Continue to the Sphinx, where your guide will explain its legends, purpose, and enduring mystery, offering deeper insight into ancient Egyptian beliefs.
Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, an exceptionally preserved structure where ancient purification and mummification rituals once took place.
Begin with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a modern marvel housing extensive collections of artifacts from Egypt's illustrious past, including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
Breakfast and Dinner
Your guide picks you up after breakfast for a second full day in Cairo, moving through the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the medieval Islamic city, and the Coptic and Islamic monuments of the historic centre.
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your private guide, where the Royal Mummies Hall offers a powerful and intimate insight into the lives and legacy of Egypt’s most famous rulers.
Explore the historic Citadel of Salah El-Din, a monumental fortress overlooking Cairo. Learn about its strategic importance, medieval defenses, and role in shaping Egypt’s Islamic history while enjoying sweeping panoramic views of the city.
Step inside the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque, an architectural masterpiece inspired by Ottoman design. Admire its grand domes, soaring minarets, and beautifully decorated interior as your guide explains its cultural and religious significance.
Walk along Al Muizz Street, one of the oldest and most impressive open-air museums of Islamic architecture in the world. Lined with historic mosques, madrasas, and palaces, this atmospheric street offers a deep connection to Cairo’s medieval past.
Continue to the nearby Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where bustling alleys are filled with traditional workshops, spice stalls, and handcrafted treasures. Enjoy free time to browse, shop, and experience Cairo’s vibrant local life.
Breakfast
Your private vehicle transfers you to Cairo Airport for the included domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist guide meets you and transfers you to the dock. You then board your 5-star Nile cruise ship and settle into your elegant cabin, designed for comfort, privacy, and relaxation, before the vessel begins its journey on the Nile.
From the dock, your guide takes you by motor launch to Philae, relocated block by block to Agilkia Island in one of UNESCO's most complex rescue operations, before dinner aboard the cruise ship.
Explore the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering achievements. Learn how it controls the flow of the Nile, protects surrounding lands from flooding, and plays a vital role in Egypt’s agriculture and hydroelectric power.
Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
An early departure from the cruise ship by private vehicle for the 280-kilometre drive south to Abu Simbel, the single most dramatic site in the entire Egyptian itinerary, sitting directly on the shore of Lake Nasser near the Sudanese border.
Travel to Abu Simbel temples by air-conditioned vehicle, admire the colossal seated statues, finely detailed reliefs, and the extraordinary ancient engineering that allowed the temples to be aligned with the sun. Your guide will share the historical, religious, and symbolic significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, the cruise ship sails north from Aswan. Your guide leads you ashore at each stop before the vessel continues, with meals served on board between visits.
Visit Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek (the crocodile god), and Horus (the falcon-headed god), explore the dual design, intricate reliefs, and hieroglyphs, while learning about the temple’s religious significance, ancient medical practices, and symbolic art.
Travel to Edfu to explore the well-preserved Temple of Horus, where you can wander through grand halls and see some of the finest hieroglyphs and monumental carvings in Egypt.
Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
A full morning on both banks of Luxor with your private Egyptologist guide, then a private vehicle transfer to Hurghada for check-in at your 5-star Red Sea resort by evening.
Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex with your private Egyptologist guide. Walk among towering columns, sacred lakes, and intricately carved walls while learning how this extraordinary complex evolved over more than two thousand years as the spiritual heart of ancient Thebes.
Visit Luxor Temple, an architectural masterpiece located in the city center. Discover its ceremonial importance, royal symbolism, and connection to Karnak Temple through the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes as your guide brings the site’s history to life.
Your guide selects three tombs from the 63 cut into this royal necropolis. The selection is made on the day based on which chambers have the best-preserved painted ceilings and the least visitor congestion.
Built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari in three rising colonnaded terraces, this mortuary temple is the most architecturally distinctive structure on the West Bank — your guide explains why Hatshepsut's image was systematically erased after her death.
Two 18-metre quartzite statues of Amenhotep III have marked the entrance to the West Bank necropolis for 3,400 years — a brief stop that anchors the scale of what the now-vanished mortuary complex behind them once looked like.
Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner
Your first full day at the 5-star Hurghada resort. The morning and afternoon are entirely at your own pace. Private beach, resort pools, and in-house watersports facilities are all available from the moment you step outside your room.
Guests may choose to join an optional Red Sea snorkelling experience directly from the resort beach, with access to colourful coral reefs and marine life along Hurghada’s coastline.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
A second full day at leisure at the 5-star resort. No scheduled visits — the day is structured entirely around the property and the Red Sea beach at your own pace.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Your final full day in Hurghada is completely free at your 5-star beachfront resort. Enjoy the Red Sea atmosphere at your own pace with full access to the resort’s beach, pools, and relaxation facilities. For those seeking additional experiences, optional excursions such as boat trips, water sports, or private activities can be arranged upon request.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Your private vehicle transfers you to Hurghada Airport for the included domestic flight back to Cairo. On arrival, your representative meets you and transfers you to your Cairo hotel for a final night.
Breakfast
Your private vehicle transfers you to Cairo International Airport at the time that suits your flight. Your Tripidays representative provides check-in assistance and accompanies you to the departure gate.
Breakfast
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The tour includes Cairo hotel accommodation, a Nile cruise, a Hurghada beach resort stay, domestic flights, private guided tours, Abu Simbel excursion, entrance fees, private transfers, and selected meals. International flights, tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses are not included.
This is the 12-day luxury Egypt package that combines a dedicated Abu Simbel full-day excursion, an elite 5-star Nile cruise, and a private Red Sea beach resort stay in Hurghada, all at the same 5-star accommodation tier without dropping to a lower standard at any point. Most luxury Nile itineraries stop at Aswan without going to Abu Simbel, and most Abu Simbel tours do not include a Red Sea resort stay. For the most exclusive vessel experience on the Nile, see ultra-luxury Dahabiya Nile sailing.
Day 5 is a dedicated full day at Abu Simbel, a private vehicle transfer from Aswan (280 kilometres south), entrance fees to both the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari, and a private Egyptologist guide throughout the visit. The excursion departs early morning to arrive before the peak heat and the main group tour coaches, giving your group private access to the forecourt during the quietest window of the day. Families looking for a luxury Egypt itinerary with similar site coverage can also browse luxury Egypt tours for families.
The cruise covers Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, and Luxor’s West and East Bank sites, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
Yes, both domestic flights are included: Cairo to Aswan on Day 4 at the start of the Nile cruise leg, and Hurghada to Cairo on Day 11 at the end of the resort stay. International flights to and from Egypt are not included and must be booked separately.
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