Classic Egypt: Nile Cruise & Red Sea Stay – 13 Days
The Pyramids, a Nile cruise and Luxor, then three nights on the Red Sea.
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
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (Day 2)
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The Philae Temple (Day 4)
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A Nile cruise (Days 5–7)
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Karnak Temple (Day 8)
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The Valley of the Kings (Day 9)
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Red Sea beaches (Days 10–12)
Your route
6 stops from Cairo to Hurghada
- Cairo Days 1–3
- Aswan Days 4–5
- Kom Ombo Day 6
- Edfu Day 7
- Luxor Days 7–9
- 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
Day-by-day itinerary
13 days from Cairo, Egypt to Hurghada, Egypt
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Day 1 · Cairo Cairo
Welcome to Egypt.
- Hotel
- Novotel Cairo El Borg
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Day 2 · Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum Giza
The Pyramids.
- Hotel
- Novotel Cairo El Borg
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Cairo Cairo
A free day.
- Hotel
- Overnight sleeper train
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Aswan, Philae Temple Aswan
The Philae Temple.
- Hotel
- Obelisk Nile Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Abu Simbel, Aswan Nile cruise
Board the boat.
- Hotel
- Nile cruise boat
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Kom Ombo Kom Ombo
Down the Nile.
- Hotel
- Nile cruise boat
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Edfu Edfu
Towards Luxor.
- Hotel
- Nile cruise boat
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 · Karnak Temple, Luxor Luxor
Karnak.
- Hotel
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu Luxor
The West Bank.
- Hotel
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · Hurghada Hurghada
To the Red Sea.
- Hotel
- AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 · Hurghada Hurghada
Optional snorkelling.
- Hotel
- AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12 · Hurghada Hurghada
A day to relax.
- Hotel
- AMC Royal Hotel & Spa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13 · Hurghada Hurghada
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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
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
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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.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary