5-Day Egypt Escape: Cairo & Nile Cruise from Hurghada
Overview
Experience the best of ancient Egypt on a memorable 5 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise from Hurghada, combining the legendary monuments of Cairo with a relaxing journey along the Nile River. This carefully planned Egypt tour is ideal for travelers staying on the Red Sea who want to discover the country’s ancient history, magnificent temples, royal tombs, and traditional riverside scenery in one comprehensive adventure.
Your journey begins with travel from Hurghada to Cairo, where you can explore the fascinating Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the most remarkable monuments of the ancient world, and admire the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. You will also have the opportunity to see the Great Sphinx, an iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization. Depending on the itinerary, your Cairo sightseeing can include the Egyptian Museum or the Grand Egyptian Museum, offering an impressive introduction to thousands of years of Egyptian history.
After discovering Cairo, continue south to enjoy the timeless experience of a Nile cruise. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan allows you to combine comfortable accommodation with daily visits to some of Egypt’s most important archaeological sites. Relax on board while watching villages, palm groves, farmland, and desert landscapes pass along the river.
In Luxor, explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in beautifully decorated underground tombs. Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before discovering the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex. The cruise itinerary can also include the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, offering an opportunity to learn more about ancient Egyptian religion and architecture.
Continue toward Aswan, where highlights may include the impressive Aswan High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The peaceful scenery around the Nile and the distinctive atmosphere of southern Egypt provide a wonderful conclusion to your cruise experience.
This 5-day Egypt tour from Hurghada is suitable for couples, families, friends, and private travelers looking for an efficient combination of Cairo sightseeing and a Nile River cruise. Instead of arranging separate transportation, hotels, guides, and sightseeing independently, the itinerary brings the major experiences together in one organized package.
Whether your main interests are the Giza Pyramids, ancient temples, royal tombs, Egyptian history, or Nile scenery, this Cairo and Nile cruise tour from Hurghada provides an exciting way to experience Egypt beyond the Red Sea resorts. The exact cruise schedule, transportation arrangements, and sightseeing order may vary according to cruise availability and travel dates.
Highlights
- Round-trip transportation from Hurghada
- Domestic flight to Cairo
- Explore the Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Fly south to Aswan
- Enjoy a 5-star full-board Nile cruise
- Visit Philae Temple
- Explore the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu
- Sail along the Nile toward Luxor
- Discover the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- See the Colossi of Memnon
- Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex
- Private Egyptologist guide and comfortable transfers
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Hurghada
- Domestic flight tickets as specified in the itinerary
- 5-star Nile cruise accommodation
- Full-board accommodation on the Nile cruise
- All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Assistance from our representatives throughout the journey
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to the Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Entrance tickets inside the Great Pyramid
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Any additional entrance fees not mentioned
- Any extras not mentioned under "Included"
- Tipping
Itinerary
Your Egyptian adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver and begin exploring the Egyptian capital.
Giza Pyramids Complex
Visit the legendary Giza Pyramids, including the magnificent Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
Learn about the remarkable engineering, religious beliefs, and royal traditions behind these ancient wonders.
Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
Continue to the iconic Great Sphinx, with its lion’s body and royal human head.
Visit the nearby Valley Temple, an impressive structure associated with the funerary complex of King Khafre.
Egyptian Museum
Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian treasures.
Discover statues, sarcophagi, jewelry, royal artifacts, and other objects spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history.
After the tour, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise for check-in.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
After breakfast on board, begin your Aswan sightseeing.
Philae Temple
Take a boat ride across the Nile to Philae Temple, beautifully situated on an island and dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis.
Explore its impressive pylons, columns, sanctuaries, and reliefs while learning about its fascinating history.
The temple complex was relocated to higher ground as part of an international effort to protect it from the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Aswan High Dam
Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects.
Learn how the dam transformed Egypt’s water management and agriculture and created the vast reservoir of Lake Nasser.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing on board.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start the day with an early excursion to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples.
Abu Simbel
Travel to Abu Simbel and explore the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal statues of Ramses II carved into the mountainside. Inside, admire enormous halls and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting the pharaoh’s military victories and religious ceremonies.
Continue to the smaller but equally impressive temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.
Learn about the extraordinary relocation project that saved these temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Return to the Nile cruise in Aswan.
Sail on the Nile
Enjoy lunch on board and begin sailing north along the Nile.
Relax on the sun deck, watch the scenery of the Nile Valley pass by, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of cruising through Upper Egypt.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to beautiful Nile Valley scenery as the cruise continues toward Luxor.
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dramatically situated beside the Nile.
Discover this unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Admire the temple’s reliefs and learn about ancient Egyptian medicine, mythology, and religious traditions.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north.
Edfu Temple
After sailing, visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples and features enormous pylons, detailed reliefs, and beautifully preserved architectural elements.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.
Enjoy the evening relaxing on board as the cruise continues through the Nile Valley.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and begin your final day of sightseeing in Luxor.
Valley of the Kings
Cross to Luxor’s West Bank and explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom.
Visit several beautifully decorated tombs and discover the beliefs and traditions surrounding ancient Egyptian burial practices.
Optional: The famous Tomb of Tutankhamun can be visited for an additional entrance fee, subject to availability.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari.
Admire its impressive terraces, columns, statues, and reliefs while learning about the fascinating reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.
Colossi of Memnon
Make a short photo stop at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple
Continue to the East Bank and visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex.
Explore its massive columns, obelisks, statues, and sacred halls while your Egyptologist explains how generations of pharaohs contributed to its construction and expansion.
Return to Hurghada
After completing your Luxor sightseeing, enjoy a comfortable private transfer back to Hurghada.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, concluding your unforgettable Cairo and Nile Cruise adventure.
Price Policy
Price Policy
- All prices are quoted per person, based on the selected accommodation and room occupancy.
- The standard tour price is based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
- Single-room accommodation is available at an additional supplement.
- Child prices depend on the child's age and the services required and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- The tour price is based on the services and accommodation specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking, particularly for Nile cruise cabins, hotels and domestic transportation.
- Once the booking has been confirmed and the required deposit has been received, the agreed tour price will not change unless the traveler requests changes or upgrades.
Payment Policy
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm and secure the tour reservation.
- The remaining 70% balance should be paid before arrival, according to the payment deadline stated in the booking confirmation.
- Bookings made within 30 days of arrival may require full payment at the time of confirmation.
- Certain services, such as Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights or special arrangements, may require higher or earlier payment because of supplier conditions.
- Payment processing, bank-transfer fees or card/online payment charges, if applicable, may be the responsibility of the traveler.
Price Changes
Quoted prices are based on the availability and rates available when the quotation is prepared. Hotel, cruise and transportation rates may change before the reservation is confirmed.
After the required deposit has been received and the booking is confirmed, the agreed price is protected except for:
- Requested itinerary changes
- Hotel or cruise upgrades
- Additional services or excursions
- Changes in travel dates
- Additional transportation requirements
- Supplier charges that were specifically identified before booking
Optional Experiences
Optional activities such as a Luxor hot-air balloon ride, Nubian Village visit, desert safari, snorkeling, diving, Red Sea boat trip or Nile dinner cruise are not included unless specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary. Their prices will be provided separately.
Important
The final price, inclusions, exclusions, accommodation category and payment deadline will be clearly stated in the traveler's booking confirmation before payment is made.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that travel plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide reasonable flexibility while covering non-refundable costs related to hotels, Nile cruise reservations, transportation, entrance tickets, and other services booked for your Egypt tour.
Standard Cancellation Charges:
- More than 61 days before arrival: 20% cancellation fee
- 60–31 days before arrival: 35% cancellation fee
- 30–15 days before arrival: 50% cancellation fee
- 14–7 days before arrival: 75% cancellation fee
- 6 days or less before arrival: 100% cancellation fee
- No-show: 100% of the total tour price
Important Conditions
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing by email or through the booking platform. The cancellation date is considered the date we receive the written request.
Certain services, including Nile cruise cabins, domestic flights, hotels, special events, and prepaid arrangements, may have separate cancellation conditions imposed by the supplier. Any non-refundable supplier charges will be deducted from the applicable refund.
If the tour has already started, unused services are generally non-refundable.
Changes and Postponements
If you need to change your travel dates rather than cancel, we will do our best to accommodate your request, subject to availability and any additional charges imposed by hotels, cruise operators, airlines, or other suppliers.
Force Majeure
In exceptional circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, government restrictions, major transportation disruptions, or other force majeure events, alternative arrangements or credit may be offered where possible. Refunds will depend on the recoverable amounts from our suppliers.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, medical emergencies, travel interruptions, baggage, and other unexpected expenses before your trip.
By confirming your booking, you acknowledge and accept the cancellation and refund conditions stated above.
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