Egypt - Nile River Cruise including Cairo & Hurghada

Egypt - Nile River Cruise including Cairo & Hurghada

Egypt - Nile River Cruise including Cairo & HurghadaEgypt
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1212 Nights
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    Your Guided Group Holiday To Egypt 

    Sail with us down the Nile River and through Egypt on this unique holiday that combines the exotic beauty of Cairo and the vibrant resort of Hurghada with an unforgettable 7-night cruise. Our holiday begins in the magnificent city of Cairo, where we’ll absorb the ancient sites including a full day city tour, a visit to the Egyptian Museum and a trip to the Khan El Khalili bazaar. We’ll also pay a visit to Egypt’s most iconic sites: the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Next, we’ll embark on a relaxing river cruise down the Nile with a range of excursions along the way including the Temple of Horus, the Valley of Kings, the High Dam and the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Finally, we’ll enjoy a 3-night stay in Hurghada, the beautiful beach resort town stretching 40km along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

    Please note  

    • Visas are required for travel on this tour. Please visit our visa information page for more information.
    • For departures from Edinburgh outbound and return flights will be via Istanbul.
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    Trip Itinerary

    Activity Level 4

    Activity Level: Busy

    What does this level mean?

    Day

    Travel to Egypt

    1

    Depart For Cairo

    Depart for your flight to Cairo.(Please note some departures operate via Istanbul)

    On arrival in Cairo you will be met by our local representative before transferring to your hotel. (For late night/early morning arrivals hotel rooms will be ready for check in on arrival)

    Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum

    2

    The Pyramids of Giza

    Time: MorningMorning

    Following a leisurely breakfast depart your hotel for an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. The three pyramids and the sphinx, a mythical statue with the body of a lion and the face of a man, are considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    Following lunch at a local restaurant we will enjoy an excursion to the Grand Egyptian Museum. This museum is home to an extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period and includes the magnificent Tutankhamen Collection. 

    Please note - A visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo will be included today until the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza opens. The Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in 2024. 

    Cairo and El Khalili Bazaar

    3

    Cairo & El Khalili Bazaar

    Time: MorningMorning

    After breakfast check out and depart your hotel for a panoramic city tour of Cairo before arriving at the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, one of the most popular oriental markets. Its shops display a wonderful collection of brassware, rich textiles and other attractive oriental products.

    Fly to Luxor

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival transfer to the pier for embarkation of your 7 night Nile Cruise.

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Evening meal and overnight on board your cruise.

    Luxor to Edfu

    4

    Nile West Bank

    Time: MorningMorning

    After breakfast you will visit the Necroplis of Thebes located on the West Bank of the Nile. This UNESCO World Heritage site contains many funerary temples erected by kings and nobility to perform religious rituals for the spirits of the dead. Your visit this morning will include the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

    Sail to Edfu

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    Lunch will be served on board your ship before sailing onwards to Edfu via Esna Lock.

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in Edfu on board your cruise.

    Edfu to Aswan

    5

    Temple of Edfu

    Time: MorningMorning

    This morning join us on a short coach transfer for a visit to the Ptolemaic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus the falcon-headed God and built between 237 and 57 BC. 

    Temple of Kom Ombo

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    After lunch on board visit the Temple of Kom Ombo which is dedicated to the two Gods, Sobek (The Crocodile God) and Haroeris, famous for its twin entrance halls and sanctuaries.

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in Aswan on board your cruise.

    Aswan

    6

    High Dam & Philae Temple

    Time: MorningMorning

    After breakfast on board enjoy a visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple. Dedicated to the Goddess Isis the Philae Temple was dismantled and reassembled on Agilika Island (about 550m from this original home on Philae Island) after the High Dam caused rivers to rise close to the historic site

    Nubian Village Visit

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    After lunch enjoy a leisurely motor boat trip around Elephantine Island, the oldest inhabited area in Aswan, with a visit to the Nubian Village on Seheil Island included. Discover the hospitality & traditional way of life of the Nubians as you visit their homes and markets.

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in Aswan on board your cruise.

    Aswan & Felucca Trip and Optional Temple Of Philae Sound & Light Show

    7

    At Leisure

    Time: MorningMorning

    Enjoy breakfast and a morning at leisure on board your Nile Cruise.

    Experience a Felucca Sailing Trip

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    After lunch enjoy a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) trip around the islands. Sail by The Aga Khan Mausoleum which is built in the style of the Fatimid tombs in Islamic Egypt .

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in Aswan on board your cruise.

    Please Note: Optional Temple Of Philae Sound & Light Show

    Time: EveningEvening

    Optional evening excursion to the Temple of Philae Sound & Light Show. This hour long show, narrated by Egyptian gods & goddesses, brings the magical temple back to life as they tell their stories through music, light and sound.  Return transfers from your cruise, with guide assistance, included. Please note that optional excursions are subject to minimum numbers.

    Aswan to Edfu

    8

    At Leisure

    Time: Full DayFull Day

    Enjoy a full day at leisure sailing from Aswan to Edfu, via Kom Ombo.

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in Edfu on board your cruise.

    Edfu to Luxor

    9

    At Leisure

    Time: MorningMorning

    Enjoy breakfast and a morning at leisure on board your Nile Cruise as you sail to Luxor via the Esna Lock.

    Luxor & Karnak Temples

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    After lunch on board visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. The Luxor Temple was built by Amenophis III as a private residence for Amun and Karnak Temple is a complex covering 100 acres and 13 centuries of history

    Overnight Nile Cruise

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in Luxor on board your cruise.

    Luxor to Hurghada

    10

    Luxor to Hurghada

    Time: MorningMorning

    Breakfast will be served on board your ship before disembarking in Luxor for your coach transfer to Hurghada. (Journey 280km / 4 hrs approx)

    Overnight in Hurghada

    Time: EveningEvening

    Evening meal and overnight in your hotel.

    Hurghada

    11

    Free Time in Hurghada

    Time: Full DayFull Day

    Enjoy a full day of relaxation at your resort hotel with facilities that include access to a private beach, three swimming pools and a variety of dining options.

    Hurghada

    12

    Explore Hurghada at Your Own Pace

    Time: Full DayFull Day

    You will have today at leisure for some last minute shopping and sightseeing of your choice.

    Return Home

    13

    Depart Egypt

    Early morning transfer from your hotel to Hurghada airport for your return flight, via Cairo. 

    * We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.

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    Know before you go

    What if there is an emergency?

    We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.

    Do I need a Visa?

    Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements

    Will I be met at the airport?

    You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.

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