About this trip
Eleven days running from the Pyramids of Giza to a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, finishing with a few days by the Red Sea in Hurghada. It's a fully guided route through Egypt's main ancient sites, with a cruise boat taking over from road transport for the middle stretch.
Expect a steady run of temples, tombs and museums by day, with the Nile drifting past in the evenings. The trip ends on the coast, giving you a stretch of sea and sun after the sightseeing.
What you'll do
- Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Cruise the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
- Visit Karnak and Luxor temples and the Valley of the Kings
- See the Colossi of Memnon and Deir El Bahary
- Stop at the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk
- Finish with time on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada
- Sightseeing-heavy, with temples and museums stacked close together for much of the trip
- Suits families and groups, with a Christmas and New Year departure available
Worth it if you're flexible with accommodation quality and enjoy guided cultural immersion. Think twice if you want luxury hotels or lengthy pyramid time.
- Cairo traffic navigation and driver skill genuinely impressive; guides Mohamed and others deeply knowledgeable about temples and historical sites.
- Advertised hotel bookings often not honoured; actual accommodation fell short of promises despite advance booking.
- Food quality inconsistent: boat meals good, but Hurghada service poor and disorganised; tipping expectations exceed official recommendations.
- Egypt is very dusty; pyramid visit time felt rushed for those prioritising Giza; guide quality varies between regions.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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