About this trip
Ten days covering Egypt's big three: Cairo, a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and a few days by the Red Sea to unwind. It moves from ancient history to reef and beach without much dead time in between.
You start in Cairo with the pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, then head south for a Nile cruise taking in the temples and tombs around Luxor and Aswan. The last stretch is all-inclusive in Hurghada, a straightforward switch from ruins to sun loungers.
It suits families or groups after a mix of proper sightseeing and downtime, with a domestic flight built in to cut down on long overland transfers.
What you'll do
- Explore the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Cruise the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
- Visit ancient temples and tombs along the Nile
- Relax on an all-inclusive stay in Hurghada
- Swim or snorkel the Red Sea coral reefs
- Includes a domestic flight to link Cairo with the Nile cruise or Hurghada leg
- Rated easy, suited to families and mixed groups
- Final three days are all-inclusive in Hurghada, a slower pace than the rest of the trip
Worth it if you love iconic sites and can handle hidden costs. Think twice if you want genuine all-inclusive pricing and authentic local experiences.
- Guide Mahmoud in Aswan-Luxor was exceptional: punctual, knowledgeable, bilingual, made you feel safe.
- Entrance fees, tips, and extras aren't included despite marketing suggesting all-inclusive; costs mount daily.
- Shops recommended in guidebook charge tourist prices; one reviewer bought 'stone' that was actually resin.
- Hotel mismatches: advertised properties differ from actual ones; Cairo and Luxor hotels don't match star ratings.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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