Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea over Xmas & NY (21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th Dec 2024)

Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport our representative will meet and greet you, as support you with the arrival procedures. 

Next, you will be transferred by private car to your hotel. Please spare some minutes to confirm the pickup times of your tour with our representative. 

Enjoy a Welcome Drink on us and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or to relax from the trip. 

Get ready for the day ahead. Your first stop will be at the fantastic Pyramids of Giza, where you will be face to face with the only remaining of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, and the mysterious Great Sphinx. 

Stop for lunch and next you will visit the Egyptian Museum, which holds the largest collection of artefacts of Ancient Egypt. 

Finally, explore Khan EL Khalili, some of the oldest parts of the city and one of the oldest bazaars in the region. It is the right place to buy souvenirs but get ready to bargain. 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Hotel check out. You will be transferred to the airport where will take a short flight to Aswan, where upon arrival a new representative will conduce you on board your Nile cruise. 

After lunch you will visit the High Dam, followed by the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and finally the Unfinished Obelisk before returning to the cruise. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The ship will keep its course and sail towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the temple that is dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, respectively the crocodile-headed and the falcon-headed gods. This is the only ancient temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods at the same time.

Return to the ship. You will sail to Edfu. The temple is in honor of Horus and impresses by how well-preserved it is. 

Enjoy the afternoon tea while admiring the sunset. The cruise continues towards Esna. 

Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Upon your arrival in Luxor, you will explore some of the main attractions of West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings, resting place of several pharaohs of the New Kingdom. 

On the other side of the valley, visit the unique Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. 

Finally, admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the twin statues of King Amenhotep III. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board and then it is time to disembark. You will visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, both connected in the past by a 3km laded Sphinx Avenue. 

Next, you will be transfer to Luxor Airport, from where you will take the flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival, our representative will take you to your hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxing day. First, you will take a boat trip and visit an island where you can swim and enjoy calmness. The boat will also take you to a special spot to snorkel. The Red Sea has beautiful corals and it is a great opportunity to see different fishes and sometimes even dolphins and turtles.

Enjoy lunch on board. 

Free afternoon time. 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Enjoy free time in the morning. 

In the afternoon you will be taken to a great safari in the desert to a Bedouin camp. There you will have the opportunity to ride camels and enjoy other local cultural activities. 

Have fun watching a Bedouin show and dances. A typical barbecue will be served at sunset. 

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

You will be taken to the airport to take the flight back to Cairo. 

Upon arrival in Cairo, a new representative will assist you and take you to your hotel. 

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy the final available free time you have before your transfer to Cairo Airport. Our representative will assist you with final assistance before you fly back home. 

Meals: Breakfast