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Tours in Egypt
EGYPT: NILE CRUISE & RED SEA
9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
from £2,250 / US$2,839 per person*
Temple of Horus, Edfu Egypt
Pyramids at Giza, Cairo, Egypt
Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo Egypt
River Nile, Egypt
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings Egypt
Soma Bay, Hurghada Egypt
Tour Highlights
- Gaze on the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Three-night Nile cruise through Upper Egypt
- Unwind on the sundeck and take a dip in the pool
- Visit the famed Valley of the Kings
- Relax by the Red Sea for three nights
- Snorkel, kitesurf, scuba dive, golf and spa visits
Tour Overview
CAIRO • PYRAMIDS • ASWAN • NILE CRUISE • LUXOR • RED SEA
Our Nile Cruise and Red Sea holiday is an introductory tour that combines the best of Egypt into a single trip: pyramids, temples, and tombs; a journey on the River Nile; and an opportunity to relax by the pristine blue waters of the Red Sea.
This private Egypt holiday starts in Cairo, where you’ll see the pyramids of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum with its incredible golden treasures. Then, on flying south to Aswan, you’ll board your floating home aboard the upscale M/S Acamar or the luxury all-suite Sonesta Sun Goddess for a three-night Nile adventure. As the Nile cruise gets underway, you can relax and watch the exotic scenery of Upper Egypt glide before your eyes from the sundeck in between excursions led by your shared onboard Egyptologist to see Egypt’s incredible antiquities. From Luxor, where the highlight of your sightseeing will almost certainly be the beautifully painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your journey continues across Egypt’s Eastern Desert to the Red Sea coast for three nights of R&R at either the deluxe Kempinski Soma Bay or the luxurious The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh – one of the finest hotels in Egypt.
Egypt’s Red Sea coast is a year-round destination with lovely sandy beaches and a mecca for snorkellers and scuba divers. Our hand-picked Red Sea resorts are set in beautifully landscaped grounds and have extensive facilities, including water sports, spas, and swimming pools – so you can choose to do as much or as little as you please!
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
Land at Cairo International Airport under your own arrangements (if you would like a quote for international flights, please ask us). On arrival, you’ll be met and assisted with visas (included), and then a private transfer will bring you to your Cairo hotel on the banks of the River Nile.
ACCOMMODATION (2 nights)
Sapphire: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino (Deluxe room)
Diamond: St. Regis Cairo (Astor room)
Day 2 Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum
The famed pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, will be the first stop on today’s privately guided tour. Then, continue to see the enigmatic Sphinx and tour the fabulous collection of art at the Egyptian Museum, where you’ll see the incredible golden treasures of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Day 3 Fly to Aswan, Board Nile Cruise, Aswan sightseeing
This morning, you’ll be transferred to Cairo Airport, check in for an Egyptair flight to Aswan, and board your floating home for the next three nights. Later this afternoon, set off on a shared Egyptologist-led excursion to visit Aswan High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and the Quarries of the Pharaohs. After dinner, relax and enjoy the onboard disco. Overnight in Aswan.
ACCOMMODATION (3 nights)
Sapphire: MS Acamar Cruise (Standard Cabin)
Diamond: HS Sonesta Sun Goddess Cruise (Presidential Suite)
Day 4 Cruise to Luxor (via Kom Ombo & Edfu)
Cast off from your moorings early this morning and sail through the exotic scenery of Upper Egypt to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the temples dedicated to Horus the Elder and the crocodile god Sobek. Breakfast is served as you cruise north toward Edfu. On arrival, discover the temple of the falcon-headed god Horus at Edfu with your Egyptologist. Then enjoy lunch with a view as you cruise north to Luxor. This evening, there will be a fancy dress party. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5 Luxor sightseeing
Commence your Luxor sightseeing with a visit to the beautifully painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board your Nile cruiser, explore the stunning temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak. This evening, there will be a farewell Belly Dance performance. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6 Disembark Nile cruise, arrive at Red Sea
Disembark from your Nile cruise. A scenic private transfer through the mountains of the Eastern Desert will bring you to the Red Sea coast. After check-in, the remainder of the day will be at your leisure at your luxury Red Sea hotel.
ACCOMMODATION (3 nights)
Sapphire: Kempinski Soma Bay (Lagoon View Room)
Diamond: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh (Superior Suite)
Day 7 Red Sea
A day beside the pristine deep blue waters of the Red Sea coast. Choose whether to spend your time relaxing by the pool, treating yourself at the Spa or indulging in more active pursuits, including snorkelling, scuba diving and kitesurfing. Egypt’s Red Sea coast offers great potential for R&R and winter sunshine.
Day 8 Red Sea
At leisure by the Red Sea.
Day 9 Farewell to Egypt
A private transfer will take you to Hurghada International Airport.
Customise your tour
1 NIGHT
Explore more of Cairo’s pyramids
2 NIGHTS
Relax in Aswan before your Nile cruise
2 NIGHTS
Extend your stay at the Red Sea
Pricing Notes & Information
Price Guideline
*Price guideline, per person, based on two people sharing.
LOW SEASON
Sapphire Hotels from £2,250 (US$2,839)
Diamond Hotels from £3,680 (US$4,643)
HIGH SEASON
Sapphire Hotels from £2,395 (US$3,022)
Diamond Hotels from £3,990 (US$5,034)
What's Included
- Accommodation and sightseeing as described
- Corinthian Travel’s representatives throughout your time in Egypt
- Egyptian visas
- All entrance fees for specified sightseeing
- Private guide in Cairo and private transfers (excursions from the cruise are on a shared basis)
- Services of a shared Egyptologist guide on cruise excursions
- Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Domestic flight with Egyptair in Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan)
Notes
Egypt: Nile Cruise & Red Sea is a private tour that can operate throughout the year based on an arrival in Cairo on a Wednesday.
Sightseeing from the cruise is on a group basis and is accompanied by the ship’s resident Egyptologist. Boarding and disembarking the cruise requires negotiating small gangways, making the cruise potentially unsuitable for passengers who require assistance or have difficulties with mobility.
All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Prices do not include International flights (please ask us for a quote) and are per person, based on two people sharing a room and a minimum group size of two.
Single and sole traveller supplements will apply.
Our Team
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- Personalised planning
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- A to Z with one consultant
Our Holidays
- Fully private holidays
- Hand picked guides
- Creative experiences
- Carefully chosen hotels
- VIP opportunities
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