“Worth it if you want knowledgeable, engaging guides and smooth logistics. Think twice if you need reliable pre-trip communication and dispute resolution.”
- About £182/day across 12 days
- ~£2,282 all-in with a typical £103 flight from London (£190/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£198/day)
- 4.5★ from 52 traveller reviews
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About this trip
Twelve days that combine a guided journey along the Nile with a few days doing nothing much at all on the Red Sea coast.
You're looked after throughout: transfers, one internal flight, accommodation in 4 and 5-star hotels, a river cruise, and 30 meals are all included, with an English-speaking guide explaining what you're looking at along the way.
The final three days are spent unwinding at an all-inclusive 5-star resort on the Red Sea, a deliberate contrast to the sightseeing pace of the first part of the trip.
What you'll do
- Cruise the Nile River
- Visit ancient temple sites with an English-speaking guide
- Fly internally between destinations as part of the itinerary
- Stay in 4 and 5-star hotels throughout
- Finish with three days at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort
- Most meals are included (30 in total), so there's little to plan day to day
- Suits families and groups, with a Christmas and New Year departure available
- Front-loaded with sightseeing before the resort stretch, so expect early starts on the Nile portion
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: English speaking guide during the tours
- Meals: All breakfasts + 9 lunches + all dinners (31 meals)
- Activities: Full-day tour of Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, Valley of Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Two Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus, Temple of Sobek, High Dam, Philae Temple in Aswan All taxes, and fees
- Flights: Domestic flight between Cairo and Luxor
- Optional: Abu Simbel optional tour ($) (To be taken and paid directly with your guide at destination)
- Transport: Greeting and all the transfers by AC vehicles during the tour* Domestic flight ticket between Cairo & Luxor * All guests sharing the same room will have the same airport transfer
- Accommodation: 2-night in Cairo at Radisson Blu Heliopolis 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 4 nights on board of the Carnival 4* Nile Cruise (or similar cruise) in a standard cabin 1 night in Luxor at the Pyramisa Isis Luxor 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room 3 nights in Hurghada at the Prima Life Makadi 5* hotel (or similar) in all-inclusive basis 1 night in Cairo at Radisson Blu Heliopolis 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room Price is based on dual occupancy. Please be aware that single supplement' charge applies to solo travelers.
- Activities: International flights Visa: (payable upon arrival) Tips: USD $60 per person (payable at destination) Personal expenses and optional activities Beverages and meals unless otherwise mentioned Entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Approx. USD $25 per person) Optional tour to Abu Simbel
- Insurance: Travel insurance is not included
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Cairo
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Cairo — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want knowledgeable, engaging guides and smooth logistics. Think twice if you need reliable pre-trip communication and dispute resolution.
- Multiple guides named exceptionally—Mahmoud, Elia, Islam, Mohamed—created memorable, emotionally resonant experiences for guests.
- Wingbuddy failed to communicate about Qatar airspace closure affecting flights; insurance claim was denied, leaving traveller stranded.
- Trip heavily skews ancient Egypt; limited exposure to contemporary Egyptian culture and daily life if that matters to you.
- Meals, accommodation, safety, and day-to-day organisation ran smoothly throughout the 12-day itinerary.
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Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Cairo
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Common questions
How long is Mysterious Egypt & Red Sea?
It's a 12-day trip. It starts and ends in Cairo.
How much does Mysterious Egypt & Red Sea cost?
The land price starts from £2,179 per person for the 12-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will Mysterious Egypt & Red Sea really cost me all-in?
On top of the £2,179 land price, budget roughly £103 for a return flight from the UK — about £2,282 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 9 meals (9 lunches), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 30 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
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