Tour overview

This 13-day holiday combines Egypt's ancient sites with a beach stay on the Red Sea. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and sixteen, for the touring part. You stay twelve nights in hotels, a first-class sleeper train and a Nile cruise boat, with breakfast daily and full board on the cruise and at the beach.

In Cairo you visit the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the new Grand Egyptian Museum, then take the overnight train to Aswan and tour the Philae Temple, with an optional trip to Abu Simbel.

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Three nights on a Nile cruise boat take you past Kom Ombo to Luxor for Karnak, the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, then you cross the desert to Hurghada for three days of swimming and snorkelling in the Red Sea.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits travellers who want Egypt's highlights followed by time to relax.

Trip highlights

  • The Grand Egyptian Museum (Day 2)
  • The Philae Temple (Day 4)
  • A Nile cruise (Days 5–7)
  • Karnak Temple (Day 8)
  • The Valley of the Kings (Day 9)
  • Red Sea beaches (Days 10–12)

Your route

6 stops from Cairo to Hurghada

13-day route: Cairo – Giza – Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor – Hurghada
  1. Cairo Days 1–3
  2. Aswan Days 4–5
  3. Kom Ombo Day 6
  4. Edfu Day 7
  5. Luxor Days 7–9
  6. Hurghada Days 10–13

Why choose this tour

Ancient Egypt plus a Red Sea stay. Full board on the cruise and at the beach.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Egypt
  • Travellers who want some beach time
  • History lovers
  • Couples and solo travellers
A cruise boat on the Nile

Day-by-day itinerary

13 days from Cairo, Egypt to Hurghada, Egypt

  1. Day 1 · Cairo Cairo

    Welcome to Egypt.

    Hotel
    Novotel Cairo El Borg
  2. Day 2 · Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum Giza

    The Pyramids.

    Hotel
    Novotel Cairo El Borg
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Cairo Cairo

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Overnight sleeper train
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Aswan, Philae Temple Aswan

    The Philae Temple.

    Hotel
    Obelisk Nile Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Abu Simbel, Aswan Nile cruise

    Board the boat.

    Hotel
    Nile cruise boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Kom Ombo Kom Ombo

    Down the Nile.

    Hotel
    Nile cruise boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Edfu Edfu

    Towards Luxor.

    Hotel
    Nile cruise boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Karnak Temple, Luxor Luxor

    Karnak.

    Hotel
    Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu Luxor

    The West Bank.

    Hotel
    Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Hurghada Hurghada

    To the Red Sea.

    Hotel
    AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Hurghada Hurghada

    Optional snorkelling.

    Hotel
    AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Hurghada Hurghada

    A day to relax.

    Hotel
    AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Hurghada Hurghada

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Philae Temple on its island in the Nile near Aswan

Where you stay

  • Cairo (2 nights) Novotel Cairo El Borg
  • Cairo to Aswan (1 night) Overnight sleeper train
  • Aswan (1 night) Obelisk Nile Hotel
  • Nile (3 nights) Nile cruise boat
  • Luxor (2 nights) Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
  • Hurghada (3 nights) AMC Royal Hotel & Spa

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 hotel nights, a sleeper train and 3 nights on a Nile cruise
  • Meals 12 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Sleeper train and transfers
  • Pyramids, Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Philae Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
  • Three nights by the Red Sea
  • Tour leader for the touring

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 4 lunches and 5 dinners
  • Egypt visa and optional Abu Simbel trip
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Visitors walking near the Pyramids of Giza

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You dislike overnight trains
  • You want a guide at the beach
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–13 · Lunch: Days 5–7 and 9–12 · Dinner: Days 3, 5–7 and 10–12
Carved columns at Karnak Temple

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,785 per person, twin share, tour only. 39 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa, available as an e-visa or on arrival.

Is Abu Simbel included?

It is an optional excursion from Aswan.

Is the Red Sea stay guided?

No, the touring leader leaves on Day 10; the beach days are at leisure.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, with full board on the cruise and in Hurghada.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

Between four and sixteen travellers, with a tour leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

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