About this trip
Ten days that cover the main reasons people go to Egypt in the first place: the pyramids, a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and a few days on the Red Sea coast to recover afterwards.
You start in Cairo with the pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum, then move onto a Nile cruise where the temples and tombs come thick and fast. The trip winds down with three all-inclusive days in Hurghada, beach and reef rather than ruins.
It's a fully guided group trip, so a good fit if you'd rather not plan logistics around ancient sites and ferry timings yourself.
What you'll do
- See the pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Cruise the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
- Visit archaeological sites from ancient Egyptian civilisation along the way
- Finish with three all-inclusive days on the Red Sea coast in Hurghada
- Time on Hurghada's beaches and coral reefs
- Mixes sightseeing-heavy days early on with a relaxed, all-inclusive finish in Hurghada
- Fully guided throughout, so a lot of the ancient history is explained rather than left for you to research
Worth it if you're fit, flexible with early starts, and want genuine Egyptian history with expert guides. Think twice if you need proactive communication and reliably high-end accommodation.
- Small-group guided excursions and Nile cruise itself consistently praised; guides exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Egyptian history.
- Itaca Reizen communication is slow and reactive; you must ask explicitly for pickup times, itineraries, and confirm details yourself.
- Early morning starts at 4 AM are routine; punishing pace requires genuine fitness. Don't expect lie-ins or leisurely mornings.
- Hotel quality varies sharply; Cairo and Luxor properties disappoint despite star ratings. Bring cash, student ID if eligible, and warm layers for overnight train.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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