Overview
An 11-day Egypt journey beginning in Cairo before a correctly aligned Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise, followed by a restorative Hurghada stay and a final night in Cairo.
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Historic Cairo
- Philae Temple
- Kom Ombo
- Edfu
- Luxor West Bank
- Deluxe Nile Cruise
- Hurghada Red Sea
Itinerary
Welcome to your destination. Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, private transfer to the hotel and time to rest after the journey. A Alfa Routes representative will assist with the arrival formalities and ensure a comfortable private transfer. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to settle in, relax and prepare for the experiences ahead. Overnight at your carefully selected hotel in Cairo.
Today is devoted to some of the region's most remarkable cultural and historical treasures. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with an Egyptologist, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum and its exceptional royal collections. Your guide will bring the sites to life with historical context while allowing time for photographs and a comfortable pace. Private transportation is arranged throughout the day's programme. Included meals today: Breakfast. Overnight at your carefully selected hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Begin a privately guided exploration of the monuments and stories that define this destination. Discover Coptic and Islamic Cairo, including selected historic landmarks, before browsing the lanes of Khan El Khalili. Your guide will bring the sites to life with historical context while allowing time for photographs and a comfortable pace. Private transportation is arranged throughout the day's programme. Included meals today: Breakfast. Overnight at your carefully selected hotel in Cairo.
Meal: Breakfast
Continue your journey with a smoothly arranged domestic flight. Fly from Cairo to Aswan on a Monday or Thursday, transfer directly to the vessel and begin the Aswan-to-Luxor cruise cycle. Private transfers are coordinated at both ends of the flight, ensuring an easy transition between destinations. Once settled, enjoy the remainder of the day and the change of scenery. Included meals today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight aboard your Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Your Nile journey continues through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt. Visit Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, with optional Nubian village or felucca experience before sailing north. Between visits, relax on board and admire fertile riverbanks, traditional villages and desert horizons from the sun deck. The attentive cruise team will serve the included meals according to the programme. Included meals today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight aboard your Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Your Nile journey continues through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt. Visit Kom Ombo's riverside temple and continue to Edfu for the Temple of Horus as the cruise sails toward Luxor. Between visits, relax on board and admire fertile riverbanks, traditional villages and desert horizons from the sun deck. The attentive cruise team will serve the included meals according to the programme. Included meals today: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Overnight aboard your Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Your Nile journey continues through the timeless landscapes of Upper Egypt. Disembark in Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Between visits, relax on board and admire fertile riverbanks, traditional villages and desert horizons from the sun deck. The attentive cruise team will serve the included meals according to the programme. Included meals today: Breakfast. Overnight aboard your Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Today is devoted to some of the region's most remarkable cultural and historical treasures. Visit Karnak Temple before travelling by private vehicle through the Eastern Desert to Hurghada. Your guide will bring the sites to life with historical context while allowing time for photographs and a comfortable pace. Private transportation is arranged throughout the day's programme. Included meals today: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight at your beachfront resort on the Red Sea.
Maels: Breakfast; Dinner
Meals: Breakfast; Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed day designed around your own pace. A free day to enjoy the beach and resort facilities, with optional snorkelling, diving or a Giftun Island excursion. You may choose to unwind at the hotel or resort, explore independently, or select one of the optional experiences available locally. Your representative remains available to assist with recommendations and arrangements. Included meals today: Breakfast, Dinner. Overnight at your beachfront resort on the Red Sea.
Meals: Breakfast
As your journey draws to a close, enjoy a relaxed morning before flying to Cairo for the final night and convenient international departure arrangements. A Lady Egypt Tours representative will assist with the transfer arrangements, allowing you to conclude your holiday smoothly and comfortably. Depart with lasting memories of the landscapes, history and hospitality experienced throughout your journey.
Following breakfast and check-out, private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.Alfa Routes representative will assist with the transfer arrangements, allowing you to conclude your holiday smoothly and comfortably. Depart with lasting memories of the landscapes, history and hospitality experienced throughout your journey.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Accommodation
- domestic flights
- deluxe Nile cruise
- transfers
- Egyptologist guide
- entrance fees
- meals as listed
- taxes
Excludes
- International flights
- visa
- insurance
- tips
- drinks
- optional activities
- personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Yes. Most Alfa Routes journeys can be adjusted depending on your preferred dates, hotel level, pace, interests and travel style.
Some departures are small group tours, while others can be arranged privately. The booking team will confirm the available option for your selected date.
Airport transfers are included when mentioned in the itinerary or confirmed in your booking proposal.
Yes. You can request information or start the booking process, and our team will guide you through the final details before confirmation.
Alfa Routes works with experienced local teams, trusted guides and carefully planned logistics to help travelers enjoy Egypt with confidence and comfort.
