8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise and Hurghada Trip

Overview

You will explore the mesmerizing Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, Everyone will get to explore all the magical attractions like the Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings, and various more. Then finally, you will head to Hurghada where you will witness all the tropical beauty of this magical city resort. Enjoy these magical 8 days and live the vacation of your dream.

You will explore the mesmerizing Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, Everyone will get to explore all the magical attractions like the Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings, and various more. Then finally, you will head to Hurghada where you will witness all the tropical beauty of this magical city resort. Enjoy these magical 8 days and live the vacation of your dream.

Inclusion

  • 2 Nights accommodation in 5* Hotel in Cairo.
  • 3 Nights accommodation in 5* Deluxe Nile cruise.
  • 2 Nights accommodation in 5* Hotel in Hurghada.
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary.
  • All transfers by private A.C. Cars.
  • The service of meet and assist at your destinations.
  • An expert Egyptologist guides during all your journey.
  • Flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan.
  • Flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo.
  • Safari by Quads.
  • Snorkeling excursion.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Excluded

  • International Airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Tipping.

Itinerary

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When you arrive at Cairo airport our "Egypt Select Tours" employee will be waiting for you at your arrival gate where he will help you complete all of your passport control formalities and luggage identification & carry. Then, you will ride a private air-conditioned car to your 5* hotel reservation for checking-in.

Dinner Time

In the evening, you will begin your tour with an amazing Dinner cruise on the immortal Nile where you will get to relax and enjoy a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band featuring a hypnotic Tannoura spin in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes' tradition.

Overnight

At the end of the day, you will return to your hotel for the overnight.

Meals: Dinner

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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You will enjoy your breakfast in the early morning and check out from the hotel, then join your private tour guide across some of the most amazing historical sites on earth such as:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza pyramids complex has been waiting for your visit for the last 4000 years since its creation. The Giza complex consists of three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the glorious sphinx, and the house of immortality valley temple.

The Great Pyramid

of Khufu is a true living miracle as it is the last intact structure of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it was constructed in 2580 BC in 20 years using 2,300,000 pieces of limestone each weighing 2.5 tons and a workforce of 100,000 free skilled workers. The great pyramid stands at the height of 147 m (481 ft) which made it the tallest building in the world for 3800 years. The great pyramid is still the source of great ability to turn heads due to its complex interior compared to its massive magnitude.

The Great Sphinx

has stood its ground for countless years acting as a source of inspiration for many artists, and poets from all over the world as its origin and age are shrouded with a lot of mystery. It has the shape of a mythical creature called the sphinx which has the body of a lion and the head of a man who probably was king Khafre to represent power and wisdom. The Sphinx has a height of 73 m (240 ft) and 20 m (66 ft) and was carved out of single limestone rock in only 3 years using about 100 free skilled workers.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple is where immortality was achieved using , the valley was constructed within (2686 2134 BC). It is one of the best-preserved archaeological sites and the source of great information about the mummification of ancient Egypt. The valley is made entirely from limestone & granite and holds magnificent diorite statues of king Khafre.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :

The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show. 

There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at pyramids Nile View restaurant then head to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

is a primal construction founded in the golden city of Cairo which came to be in 1901 to showcase the historical and cultural heritage of the ancient Egyptian Civilization.

Overnight

You will then transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan and upon arrival, you will check in your 5* deluxe Nile cruise where you will spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Flight: From Cairo to Aswan

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

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Day three starts in Aswan as you will have your breakfast on the cruise and join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover Aswan tourist attractions starting by:

The High Dam

The High Dam is the only modern attraction in the city of Aswan, it was constructed between 1960 & 1970. The dam was designed as a cooperation project with the Moscow-based Hydro project Institute in order to have better control over Nile flooding, generate Hydroelectricity, and provide increased water storage for irrigation in its reservoir lake Nasser.

The Unfinished Obelisk

was ordered by The Unfinished Obelisk (1508-1458 BC) to stand at the entrance of the Karnak temple. It was known as "Tekhenu" which means "to pierce the sky", it is highly important because it was able to show how Obelisks were made. It reached a height of 42 m and weighed 1200 tons. Unfortunately, the obelisk was cracked during construction and remained at the same location even today.

Philae Temple

is the gem of Aswan & the mother of the ancient Egyptian mythology as it holds on its walls the" Myth of Osiris" in which the husband of Isis "Osiris" is killed by His brother Set the god of the desert of chaos out of pure hatred & envy then Osiris is resurrected to be the ruler of the underworld afterward Set is defeated by Hours the sky God the son of Isis and Osiris starting age of peace, prosperity & justice. The temple was relocated in the 60s to the island of Agilkia as a part of a rescue mission led by UNESCO after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

You will spend your overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

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You will enjoy your breakfast and head to:

Kom Ombo Temple

"The Hill Of Gold" was constructed in the Greco-Roman period between 205 BC & 180 BC. The unique design of the temple is a distinctive double design divided into two identical sectors, one for the crocodile god Sobek and the other for the falcon sky god Horus.

Edfu temple

is one of the last temples ever built in Ancient Egypt during the Ptolemaic era between 237 BC & 57 BC to be the official worship house of the sky falcon god Horus. It is believed it was built on the same spot where the battle between the devil god Set and Horus took Place according to Osiris Myth. It came into light when it was excavated in 1860 by Auguste Mariette a French Egyptologist 1860, the architecture & interior of the Edfu Temple is beautiful as it mixes Greek and Egyptian design in the finest manner.

You will continue sailing until you reach the city of Luxor, arrive at night, and spend the overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

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Check out after breakfast then you will be accompanied by your tour guide and a private Air-Conditioned Vehicle to explore some tiptop Luxor tourist attractions such as:

Valley of the Kings

The valley of the kings is a stairway to heaven, it has been the final resting place of the greatest kings and queens of Egypt's new kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It holds 63 tombs filled with various enchanting treasures, artifacts, statues, hypnotic decorations, and the remains of pharaohs like Ramses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun. The Valley became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 due to its significance & beauty through the ages.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple is a perfect example of allure and class, it was known as Djoser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) and showcases the grandeur of the new kingdom and the vision of one of the most successful and powerful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. It was designed in 1479 BC and took 15 years to construct, the design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture as it has three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together, and holds some of the most majestic statues, artifacts, monuments in all of Luxor.

Lunch Time

Enjoy your lunch meal at an outstanding restaurant in Luxor then join your tour guide to visit:

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each and have the shape of Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were reconstructed again in 199 AD. The statues were very famous during the Greco-Roman period due to The Vocal Memnon which resulted from the statues making a singing voice from time to time at dawn which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue.

Karnak Temple

is one of the holiest places in the world and is one of the largest religious man-made constructions in the world. it was known as Ipet-isu "The Most Selected Of Places and Pr-Imn House Of Amon". It dates to more than 4000 years when it was the center of the religious worship of the entire ancient Egyptian kingdom for more than 1500 years to many deities but was dedicated mainly to the Theban triad which consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou, plus other gods like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah and Isis. The Karnak complex was able to immortalize the way of life and the legacy for endless generations.

Overnight

Finally, you will transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to 5*hotel in Hurghada for the overnight then continue your 8 days Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

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Day six will be in Hurghada Red Sea where you will have your breakfast, join your private driving instructor to begin your adventurous breathtaking activities such as snorkeling and diving, then return to your hotel for the overnight in Hurghada. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks

Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

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On day seven, you will enjoy your breakfast and check out from the hotel in Hurghada, then enjoy a magical super Safari trip by Quad, then transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Cairo for the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast

Flight: From Hurghada to Cairo

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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On day eight, you will enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt then our employee will take you to the airport so you can return home safely after you have finished your Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada tour.

Meals: Breakfast

Budget 4 stars
From May to Sep 2025
solo 2230$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1470$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1280$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1250$ US
From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
solo 2680$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1730$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1530$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1500$ US
Peak (23 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025) (14 - 23 Apr 2025)
solo 2970$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1890$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1690$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1660$ US
5 stars standard
From May to Sep 2025
solo 2530$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1650$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1460$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1430$ US
From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
solo 2790$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1780$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1580$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1560$ US
Peak (23 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025) (14 - 23 Apr 2025)
solo 3170$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 2000$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1790$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1760$ US
Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

Children Policy

The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.

  • Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
  • From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit

Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.

Tipping

Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.

Cancellation Policy

Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.

  • 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
  • 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
  • 10 days before the trip no refund.

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All of Egypt is worth seeing in all its splendor, but some sites must be seen first, like the magnificent Red Sea of Hurghada, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Luxor wonders like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Hatshepsut Temple, the Aswan wonders like Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Alexandrian wonders like the Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, and Alexandria's Library. Learn more about Egypt's top tourist destinations.