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Pharaohs & Coast: An Egyptian History & Sea Adventure

9 days
Start and end in Hurghada
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 4 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hurghada

    You'll arrive at Hurghada Airport where someone from the hotel meets you for the transfer. The rest of the day is free, so you can get settled, rest up, and adjust to the time difference without any scheduled activities.

    Start point
    شارع المطار, 84, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt (Passport control office at the airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    (Gravity Aqua Park resort)
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  2. Day 2

    Hurghada

    This is a full day at your own pace before the Nile cruise starts. You might hang around the hotel, take it easy, or walk around nearby to get your bearings before heading upriver.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Gravity Aqua Park resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Diving and snorkeling activities in Hurghada
  3. Day 3

    Hurghada to Luxor

    After breakfast you'll transfer to Luxor and board the Nile cruise. The afternoon focuses on the East Bank, starting with the Karnak temple complex which dates back over 3500 years and was built for Amun. Then you'll check out Luxor temple, dedicated to Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khons.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Lady Carol)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Luxor
    • Nile cruise boarding
    • Tour of Karnak temple complex
    • Visit to Luxor temple
    • Egyptologist guide
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple
    Luxor Temple
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

    Breakfast comes first, then you're heading to the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings where you can actually enter tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs like King Tutankhamen. After that you'll visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri and finish with the Colossi of Memnon, which are all that's left of Amenophis III's temple. Later in the day you'll sail toward Edfu and Kom Ombo.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Lady Carol)

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Kings tour with tomb entries
    • Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri) visit
    • Colossi of Memnon viewing
    • Sailing to Edfu and Kom Ombo

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon ride over Valley of the Kings in Luxor
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Colossi of Memnon
  5. Day 5

    Edfu to Aswan

    Traveling up the Nile, you'll see the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the dual temple at Kom Ombo which was built for the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. The temple actually housed sacred crocodiles long ago. By evening there's a Galabbiya and oriental dance party on the ship, and then you'll sail on toward Aswan.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Lady Carol)

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Horus in Edfu tour
    • Kom Ombo Temple visit
    • Galabbiya and oriental dance party
    Landmarks
    Temple of Horus
    Kom Ombo Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Aswan

    You'll reach Aswan in the morning for a tour of the High Dam of Aswan. After that comes a visit to the Temple of Philae, a Greco-Roman Egyptian temple dedicated to Isis, the goddess of love. It's a beautiful spot and worth taking your time there.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/S Lady Carol)

    Included Activities

    • High Dam of Aswan tour
    • Temple of Philae visit
    Landmarks
    High Dam of Aswan
    Temple of Philae
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  7. Day 7

    Aswan to Hurghada

    Following breakfast, you'll take a private air-conditioned minivan from Aswan back to Hurghada. It's a long drive but gives you time to relax and think about everything you've seen on the cruise.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Gravity Aqua Park resort)
  8. Day 8

    Hurghada

    You have the full day free to do whatever you want in Hurghada. Most people spend it by the sea, swimming or just relaxing on the beach with the Red Sea right there.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Gravity Aqua Park resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Diving and snorkeling activities in Hurghada
  9. Day 9

    Hurghada Departure

    After breakfast, you'll head to Hurghada Airport for your flight home. This is when you leave with all your experiences and photos from the Nile cruise and time in Egypt.

    End point
    شارع المطار, 84, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt (Departure gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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