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Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with a private guide, then 3 all-inclusive nights on the Red Sea in Hurghada and a free day in Cairo before you leave.
The journey
This 11-day trip moves from Cairo to Upper Egypt and ends with rest on the Red Sea. In Cairo you see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel with a private guide.
A flight takes you to Aswan for Philae, the High Dam and a Nubian village, and a private car drives you on to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. You then spend 3 nights at an all-inclusive beach resort in Hurghada before flying back to Cairo for a free day.
The route
Day by day
Our representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and helps you through the formalities. A private transfer brings you to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. The rest of the day is free, so you can rest after the journey and prepare for the touring ahead.
After breakfast, your guide takes you to the Giza Plateau for your first full day of touring. You see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos up close, then the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Next is the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the collection includes treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Lunch is at a local restaurant before you return to your hotel.
After breakfast, you look deeper into Cairo's history, starting at the Egyptian Museum and its collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Next you visit the Citadel of Saladin, then the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. The tour ends with the Sultan Hassan and Refaai Mosques. Lunch is at a local restaurant, and the evening is yours to relax at your hotel.
After breakfast and check-out, a private car takes you to Cairo Airport, where you board your flight to Aswan. On arrival, you visit Philae Temple, the temple of the goddess Isis, moved to Agilkia Island. Next comes the High Dam, which regulates the flow of the Nile. In the afternoon, a traditional Nubian village welcomes you with its own culture and warm hospitality.
After breakfast, a private car drives you from Aswan to Luxor. On arrival, you explore the West Bank, beginning in the Valley of the Kings. Generations of pharaohs lie here in richly decorated tombs. Hatshepsut's temple comes next, and the visit ends with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is included, and the night is spent in Luxor.
After breakfast, your guide shows you Luxor's East Bank. At the Karnak Temple Complex, you walk through the Hypostyle Hall and see the sacred lake, then continue to Luxor Temple. After the tour, you leave Luxor by private car for the Red Sea coast and check in at your resort in Hurghada in time for dinner.
The day is yours to enjoy the Red Sea. Lie on the beach, swim in clear blue water or rest at the resort. If you would like more, snorkeling, scuba diving and a desert safari are available as optional activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are part of your all-inclusive stay.
A second full day in Hurghada, to spend at your own pace. You might try water sports, see the coral reefs or just rest at the resort. Nothing is planned, so the choice is entirely yours, and your meals are covered by the all-inclusive stay.
After breakfast, you check out of the resort, and a private car takes you to Hurghada Airport for the short flight to Cairo. On arrival, a private transfer brings you to your hotel, and the evening is yours to see more of the city or simply rest.
Today has no fixed plan, so you can see Cairo at your own pace. You might shop for souvenirs in the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar or visit the churches and synagogues of Old Cairo. If you wish, a Nile dinner cruise can be added as an optional tour.
After breakfast, you check out of your hotel. Our representative then takes you in a private vehicle to Cairo International Airport in time for your flight home, and your 11 days in Egypt come to an end. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Where you'll stay
Proposed properties. The room category, view and meal plan are confirmed in your written proposal, subject to availability.
The same route can be quoted with these hotels and vessels, subject to availability for your dates. See the Ultra-Luxury collection.
What's included
Questions
Yes. Your guide, vehicle and driver are for your group alone throughout.
Cairo & Giza: The St. Regis Cairo (5 nights); Aswan: Benben by Dhara Hotels (1 night); Luxor: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (1 night); Hurghada: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh (3 nights). The alternatives are named on this page, and your proposal confirms the room category.
No. These are booked and paid separately: domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan, then Hurghada back to Cairo.
No. Tips for guides, drivers and hotel or ship staff are not included; they are customary in Egypt.
Yes. The same route can be quoted with the ultra-luxury hotels and vessels listed under Where you'll stay, subject to availability for your dates.
Yes. The length, the hotels and the pace can all be adjusted before you confirm, subject to availability.
The price depends on your dates, hotels, room type and group size. Your written proposal shows the full price, what it includes and the terms; no payment is taken with a request.
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