Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Hurghada
Your flight from London arrives in Cairo, then you'll continue on to Hurghada. Once at the hotel, there's time to settle in and rest up before the Red Sea activities start tomorrow. It's mostly about getting acclimated and ready for what comes next.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2
Hurghada
Today is yours to take it easy in Hurghada. The hotel's all-inclusive setup means you can grab meals whenever, use the facilities, and just decompress. This gives you a chance to adjust to the heat and prepare before boarding the Nile cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sea trips - Snorkeling & Diving
- Overday tour from Hurghada to Cairo
- Day 3
Hurghada
Another day to unwind at the Hurghada hotel. You'll have access to all the included amenities, so relax by the pool, take a swim, or simply spend time reading. There's no rush with the Nile cruise starting soon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sea trips - Snorkeling & Diving
- Overday tour from Hurghada to Cairo
- Day 4
Hurghada
Stay at the hotel in Hurghada and take advantage of the all-inclusive options. Swimming, dining, lounging around—it's all part of your downtime before the cruise begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sea trips - Snorkeling & Diving
- Overday tour from Hurghada to Cairo
- Day 5
Hurghada
Another relaxed day in Hurghada. The hotel has everything you need, so make use of the food, drinks, and facilities. You're building up rest before heading out on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sea trips - Snorkeling & Diving
- Overday tour from Hurghada to Cairo
- Day 6
Hurghada
Continue your downtime in Hurghada with the hotel's all-inclusive benefits. Whether you prefer staying poolside or exploring the grounds, it's all available to you as you wait for your Nile adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sea trips - Snorkeling & Diving
- Overday tour from Hurghada to Cairo
- Day 7
Hurghada
Last day of relaxation in Hurghada before things get busier. The hotel amenities are still yours to enjoy, so have meals, rest, and prepare yourself mentally for the Nile cruise coming up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sea trips - Snorkeling & Diving
- Overday tour from Hurghada to Cairo
- Day 8
Hurghada to Luxor
After a roughly 4 hour drive from Hurghada, you'll reach Luxor and board your Nile cruise ship. Lunch and dinner happen on board, giving you time to get familiar with the ship and your surroundings. The overnight stay on the vessel starts your cruise experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Luxor - West Bank
Head to the West Bank early in the day to see the temples and tombs at Thebes. You'll walk through the Valley of the Kings, check out the Temple of Hatshepsut, take in the Colossi of Memnon, and visit Medinet Habu temple. Later in the afternoon, the ship sails to Esna where you'll have dinner on board and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Medinet Habu temple
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon ride
- Visit to Tutankhamun's tomb
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Medinet Habu - Day 10
Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Start early at the Temple of Horus in Edfu. As the ship moves upstream to Kom Ombo, you'll visit the Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Haroeris and Sobek in the late afternoon. Then continue sailing to Aswan, where you'll spend two nights on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 11
Aswan
This morning takes you to the unfinished obelisk first. After that, a motorboat trip goes to Agilika island where the Temples of Philae dedicated to Isis are located. Later, you'll see the Aswan High Dam before heading back to the ship for meals and some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Unfinished obelisk in Aswan
- Temples of Philae
- Aswan High Dam
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Aswan Nubian Village national park
Landmarks/POIs Unfinished Obelisk Temples of Philae Aswan High Dam - Day 12
Aswan
The day is yours to structure however you like. Wandering through Aswan's bustling souk is one option, or you can simply stay on the ship and relax. If you're interested, there's an optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel. Come afternoon, a boat ride on the Nile happens before sailing to Kom Ombo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel
Landmarks/POIs Aswan Souk - Day 13
Sailing to Esna
This is a slower day as the ship heads downstream toward Esna. You can use the pool, get through a few chapters of that book, or just watch the Nile pass by. Everything happens at an easy pace, and overnight stays on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 14
Esna to Luxor
The ship sails from Esna to Luxor, arriving around lunchtime. In the afternoon, walk through the massive Temple of Karnak complex that was built for the Theban Gods. Then head to the Temple of Luxor, which was once connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes. If you're up for it, there's an optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple complex
Optional Activities
- Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
Landmarks/POIs Karnak Temple Luxor Temple - Day 15
Luxor to London
After breakfast on the ship, transfer to Luxor airport for your flight back to the UK. This wraps up your Egypt trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
