Best Of Egypt — 5-Star Nile Cruise
Ten days through pyramids, temples, river and sea
The Best of Egypt tour is a ten-day journey that moves from the last surviving wonder of the ancient world to the coral-rich shores of the Red Sea, covering the full sweep of Egyptian civilisation with a five-star Nile cruise at its heart.
Each destination on this itinerary has been chosen to build a coherent story of Egypt across time. Visitors move from the Old Kingdom monuments at Giza and Sakkara to the New Kingdom temples of Luxor and Karnak, before stepping into the living cities of Aswan and Hurghada.
Travel between cities is handled by overnight buses and Nile sailing, keeping daylight hours free for exploration. The difficulty level is moderate, meaning the pace is active but manageable for most travellers with a reasonable level of fitness.
Accommodation ranges from city hotels in Cairo to a five-star floating cruiser on the Nile and a coastal resort hotel in Hurghada, giving travellers a varied experience of Egyptian hospitality across different settings.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx on the plateau that defined a civilisation.
Sail the legendary River Nile aboard a five-star cruiser, watching palm-lined banks and desert horizons drift past.
Walk through the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious structures ever built.
Descend into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's legendary West Bank.
Snorkel or dive in the Red Sea off Hurghada, where coral reefs host some of the most vibrant marine life in the world.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and come face to face with the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Visit the island-set Philae Temple in Aswan, arriving by motorboat across calm Nile waters.
Itinerary Overview
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide for a tour briefing and settle in for your first night in Cairo.
Visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara. Board an overnight bus south toward Aswan in the evening.
Arrive in Aswan, board your five-star Nile cruiser and visit the Philae Temple by motorboat. Enjoy your first evening sailing on the Nile.
Cruise north along the Nile with a stop at the double Temple of Kom Ombo. Continue toward Luxor as the river landscape gradually changes.
Explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon across two full days. Travel to Hurghada by air-conditioned bus in the evening of Day 6.
Two free days at leisure in Hurghada to snorkel, dive, swim or relax on the Red Sea coast. Overnight bus returns to Cairo at the end of Day 8.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport meet and assist on arrival
- Hotel accommodation in Cairo (2 nights)
- Five-star Nile cruise accommodation (3 nights)
- Resort hotel in Hurghada (2 nights)
- Overnight bus Cairo to Aswan
- Overnight bus Hurghada to Cairo
- Air-conditioned bus Luxor to Hurghada
- All guided tours and entrance fees as listed
- Meals as specified per day in itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout
Not Included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Optional flight upgrade Cairo to Aswan
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees for entry into Egypt
- Personal spending and gratuities
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Any activities not specified as included
Important Information
Ready to Explore Egypt?
Secure your place on the Best of Egypt ten-day tour and travel from the ancient pyramids of Giza to the Red Sea coast, with a five-star Nile cruise connecting the monuments in between.
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