Discovering Egypt Tour

7 nights Nile Cruise, 2 nights Cairo, 5 nights Hurghada

A great combination of ancient and modern, you'll be awash with the Egypt experience as you tread the path of the pharaohs, marvel at the modern engineering that is the Aswan Dam, soak up the sights and sounds of the bustling Cairo bazaars, before lazing in the sun on crisp white beaches.

• Itinerary
• What's Included
• Options & Upgrades
• How to Book

Tour Itinerary

Day 1-3: Arrival in Hurghada

Arrive in Hurghada and transfer to your hotel. The tour starts on Monday, so you can relax and enjoy the Red Sea until the itinerary commences.

Day 4: Luxor

On Monday morning, transfer to Luxor by coach to join your luxurious Nile cruise ship.

Day 5: Luxor to West Thebes

Start the day by crossing the Nile to the western bank of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, where is an optional tour of the tomb of Tutankhamun.* Then view the imposing terrace temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and on to the enormous Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail on to Edfu via Esna.

Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo

In the morning, visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, famous as the country's best preserved temple. Board the ship and continue down river to Kom Ombo for a visit to the impressive double temple of the crocodile-headed god Sobek. Later, relax on board as you sail on to Aswan.

Day 7: Agilika and the Aswan High Dam

From Aswan, take a motor boat to the island of Agilika, where the Temple of Philae, devoted to Isis, is located. Visit the famous Aswan High Dam, then spend the afternoon on a romantic felucca ride or motor boat ride on the Nile (subject to weather conditions).

Day 8: Aswan

A free day to spend as you choose exploring Aswan, visiting the picturesque, lively Souk, enjoying an optional trip to Abu Simbel* or simply relaxing on board.

Day 9: Sail to Luxor

Enjoy a day soaking up the view, or even soaking in the pool, as you sail downstream, arriving in Luxor in the evening.

Day 10: Karnak and the Luxor Temple

Spend Sunday exploring the maze-like temple complex of Karnak and Luxor Temple. There is an optional visit* to the famous sound and light show in the Karnak Temple.

Day 11: Cairo

In the morning, fly to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum°? and the citadel of Salah El-Din with its alabaster mosque. After lunch wander the oriental Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or relax with mint-tea and a water-pipe in one of the many coffee shops.

Day 12: Giza and the Pyramids

Immerse yourself in the Egyptian Old Kingdom as you drive to Memphis with its alabaster Sphinx, then visit the Necropolis of Saqqara and its famous stepped pyramid. After lunch wonder at the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.

Day 13: Travel to Hurghada

Depart Cairo and travel to Hurghada by coach. The journey takes around 5 hours. On arrival, check in to your hotel.

Day 14-15: The Red Sea

Spend the rest of your holiday at leisure in your resort. On the day of departure you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

What's Included in the tour price

• 5 nights** at the Grand Resort, Hurghada – 5 Sun, All Inclusive
• 7 nights Nile Cruise – 4 Sun, Full Board
• 2 nights in Cairo – 4 Sun, Full Board
• Excursions as per itinerary
• All transfers

*Optional extra, payable locally.
°Entry to the Mummies hall is optional extra, payable locally.
**Includes nights spent before and after the tour itinerary.
^Lead-in price is based on 2 adults sharing, and is subject to availability. Prices will be confirmed on enquiry.

All Inclusive Upgrade

Upgrade your Red Sea hotel to the 5 Sun All Inclusive Makadi Palace Hotel in Makadi Bay for a small supplement.

Booking your touring holiday

Due to the detailed nature of tour itineraries, our touring packages cannot yet be booked online. Instead, simply call one of our Experts on 0845 026 5980 to discuss further.

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