Overview
- Duration: 10 Days
- Schedule: everyday
- Destination: Hurghada Red Sea
- Tour Type: Private
Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea About
Start your journey on the Nile at sunrise, move through temples rich with history, then slow down by the clear water of the Red Sea.
This 10-day Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea journey follows a smooth rhythm across Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada.
With organized days, smooth transfers, and guided visits, you explore with ease and enjoy Egypt at a steady, comfortable pace.
Included
- 4-star Cairo hotel (apartment-style), daily breakfast
- 5-star Luxury Nile Cruise Ship — full-board meals (B, L, D)
- 4-star Luxor hotel, daily breakfast
- 5-star Hurghada beach hotel, all-inclusive (B, L, D)
- Airport meet & assist + private A/C transport throughout
- Sailing on a 5-star Nile cruise between Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor, part of your guided Nile tour route
- Qualified Egyptologist guide + local guides in all cruise cities
- Tours guided in English (other languages on request)
- 9 breakfasts – 8 lunches – 6 dinners across the trip
- All hotel–cruise–airport/train transfers
- Option to start or end in Hurghada
- Free 1GB eSIM for the lead traveler
Excluded
- International flights.
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance.
- Tips & gratuities for guide, crew, and drivers
- Entrance fees to the listed sites
- Optional tours.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks on the Nile cruise
- Optional experiences
Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea Itinerary
Day 01
Arrival in Cairo
Begin your trip by landing at Cairo International Airport, where a representative meets you, handles the formalities, and guides you to your hotel in a private A/C vehicle.
Check in at your 4-star Cairo hotel, settle into your room, and use the rest of the day to unwind at your own pace.
This quiet start sets the tone before your Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea journey unfold.
Day 02
Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
Meet your Egyptologist guide in the morning and start your tour at the Giza Plateau.
Walk around the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, then pause in front of the Sphinx as your guide explains how this plateau became the burial ground of a royal dynasty: grandfather, father, and son.
This early depth into Cairo’s history sets a strong tone for your Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea journey ahead.
Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to more than 100,000 artifacts, including the complete Tutankhamun collection.
End the afternoon with a walk through Khan El Khalili, taking in the sounds and color of Cairo’s oldest market before transferring to the train station for your trip to Aswan or to Cairo Airport if you upgraded to the flight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 03
Aswan Welcome & Boarding Your Nile Cruise
Arrive in Aswan in the morning, where a representative meets you at the airport or train station and guides you to your 5-star Luxury Nile Cruise Ship.
Check in, settle into your cabin, and meet your guide as they outline the cruise itinerary and the key stops along your Nile cruise Egypt route, an experience designed with the same smooth pacing seen on a Viking Nile cruise, but rooted in Egypt’s local touch.
Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and rebuilt stone by stone on Agilika Island. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, then visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most significant modern engineering landmarks.
This blend of temples, quarries, and water works adds depth before your Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea journey continues north.
Return to the ship as the afternoon cools for dinner and a quiet evening on deck, with the river reflecting the warm lights of Aswan.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Sail to Edfu
Cross the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, where 64 royal tombs descend into the limestone cliffs. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, then walk the terraces of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir el-Bahari.
By the afternoon, your ship begins its southward sail toward Esna and Edfu, another steady chapter in your Egypt Nile cruise journey.
A calm river breeze moves across the upper deck as the Nile opens wider around you.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 05
Optional Abu Simbel & Sailing to Kom Ombo
Start your morning with the optional visit to Abu Simbel, where the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari rise above the lake, massive figures carved directly into the cliff, still commanding the desert around them.
Return to Aswan as your Nile cruise starts sailing north toward Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and explore the small museum of mummified crocodiles, one of the memorable stops often featured on a well-paced Nile tour.
Continue sailing toward Edfu, watching the riverbanks shift between palm groves and small villages from the sundeck.
As evening settles, the ship grows quiet, the sound of water against the hull and scattered lights along the river marking the rhythm of the night.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06
Edfu Temple, Sailing to Luxor & East Bank
Wake up in Edfu, then ride a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples and second in scale only to Karnak.
Return to the ship and cruise toward Luxor, arriving in the afternoon to walk through the vast Karnak Temple Complex, where towering columns form an endless grid of stone.
Continue to Luxor Temple, lit beautifully at dusk and set in the center of modern Luxor, a scene that reflects the character of a Nile cruise Egypt at its best.
End your day back on board with dinner and the gentle river breeze as your Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea itinerary moves into its next stage.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07
West Bank of Luxor & Move to Luxor City Hotel
Early this morning, you can join an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank, watching light slowly reveal the fields, river, and tombs below.
Move next to the Valley of the Kings, where more than sixty royal tombs cut deep into the hills tell the story of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Walk through the terraces of the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, backed by cliffs, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the two monumental statues that once guarded the ancient necropolis.
This blend of tombs, temples, and open desert marks one of the most powerful stops in your Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea itinerary.
After finishing your visits, return to Luxor to check into your 4-star hotel and enjoy a calm evening in the city.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 08
Hurghada Beach Day & Optional Desert Safari
Wake up by the coast and step straight onto the Hurghada Red Sea shoreline, taking in the calm water and the ease of your all-inclusive resort meals, snacks, and drinks ready whenever you need them.
Choose adventure if you want a change of pace and join an optional desert safari by quad bike or jeep, moving through wide open sands and meeting local Bedouin communities.
Stay at the resort if you prefer, swim a little, read by the water, or simply enjoy the comfort of a slow day under the sun.
By evening, the mix of sea air and warm lights makes this part of your Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea journey feel settled and effortless.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 09
Hurghada Snorkeling or Island Trip
Spend another full day on the Hurghada beach Red Sea, with the option to join a snorkeling cruise or a boat trip to nearby islands such as Paradise Island.
Swim above bright coral reefs, watch tropical fish move through clear water, and enjoy quiet moments on deck between stops, an easy contrast to the temple-filled days of your Nile tour adventure.
Relax at the resort if you prefer, making the most of the pools, the beach, and the all-inclusive setting in Hurghada Egypt.
This is your last full day on the coast, a calm break before your journey home.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Departure from Hurghada
Enjoy your final breakfast, then check out of your Hurghada hotel. Meet your representative for a smooth transfer to Hurghada International Airport, or to any agreed drop-off point within the city.
With your journey across the Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea now complete, the last step is simple; your main logistics have already been handled.
Meals included: Breakfast
If you want Egypt’s key highlights, including the Pyramids, temples, the Nile, and the Red Sea in one organized plan, this Nile River cruise and Hurghada Red Sea itinerary brings them together without rushing.
And when you’re ready to go, everything is already set up for you: a steady flow, comfortable days, and the ease to enjoy each moment as it comes.
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