Liam
It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.
Looking for a Cairo Nile cruise Hurghada trip? This Egypt vacation package covers it all in 12 days with expert guides and Abu Simbel included. Enquire now.
Countries
1 Country
8 Cities
Type
Private Tour
English Speaking Guide
Duration
12 Days
11 Nights
Run
Saturday, Monday, Thursday
The Cairo Nile cruise Hurghada experience — captured in one expertly managed 12-day Egypt vacation package — is the most complete holiday Memphis Tours offers for travellers who want pharaonic history, river adventure, and Red Sea relaxation in a single seamless journey. Your first days are spent in Cairo, where a private Egyptologist guide leads you through the Great Pyramids of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun's golden treasures and over 100,000 artefacts. From Cairo, you fly to Aswan, visiting the island temple of Philae and the ancient Unfinished Obelisk. The following morning, a guided coach takes you to the UNESCO-listed twin temples of Abu Simbel, carved from sandstone cliffs by Ramesses II and saved by international effort from the rising Nile waters — included in this package at no extra cost. You then board a five-star superior Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at the crocodile-deity temple of Kom Ombo, the best-preserved temple in Egypt at Edfu, and arriving in Luxor for guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. The final chapter is Hurghada: three nights at a soft all-inclusive Red Sea resort, with optional snorkelling at Giftun Island's coral reefs, a Jeep desert safari into the Eastern Desert, and warm turquoise waters to unwind beside. Every hotel, domestic flight, cruise cabin, guide, and entrance fee is fully managed by Memphis Tours.
12 Days · 11 Nights
Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Memphis Tours representative meets you before immigration, assists with entry formalities, and transfers you by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. After check-in, they will review your itinerary and confirm pick-up times for the coming days.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: None
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and head to the Giza Plateau:
Enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza, now fully open and showcasing treasures from across Egypt’s ancient history, just a short distance from the pyramids. After your visit, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
After breakfast, your private Egyptologist guide will take you on a full-day tour of Cairo, showing you the city’s most iconic historical sites. During the tour, you will:
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Early this morning, your tour manager transfers you to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you’re met and taken in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore:
After sightseeing, transfer to your Aswan hotel for a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
After breakfast, join your small group and drive by modern, air-conditioned coach to Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most spectacular sites. The twin temples built by Ramses II and dedicated to gods such as Amun-Re and Hathor were famously relocated by UNESCO to save them from flooding.
Return to Aswan and board your Nile cruise. Settle into your cabin and enjoy dinner on board as your cruise experience begins.
Overnight: On board Nile cruise in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Abu Simbel (by road, included)
Enjoy breakfast on board. You may relax on deck or join an optional excursion to a Nubian Village by motorboat to meet local families and learn about their traditions and colorful homes (optional; extra cost).
Later, sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god, and Horus the Elder. Return to the ship for dinner and continue sailing toward Edfu.
Overnight: On board Nile cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Tour: Nubian Village by Motor Boat (extra cost)
This morning, visit the Edfu Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch as you sail through the Esna Lock towards Luxor.
On arrival in Luxor, explore the East Bank with your guide:
Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight on board.
Overnight: On board Nile cruise in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Optional Tour: Sound & Light Show at Karnak (extra cost)
After breakfast, disembark your cruise and cross to the West Bank of Luxor:
After your sightseeing, drive by air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada on the Red Sea (approx. 5-hour drive), where you’ll check into your resort and begin the beach portion of your trip.
Overnight: Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Spend the day relaxing at your Soft All-Inclusive resort, or join an optional snorkeling trip to Giftun Island. On this excursion, you’ll visit different snorkeling spots known for colorful coral reefs and fish, with the chance (conditions permitting) to see dolphins and enjoy watersports (optional; extra cost).
Overnight: Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Tour: Giftun Island Snorkeling Trip (extra cost)
Relax by the pool or join an optional Hurghada Desert Safari by Jeep 4×4 (optional; extra cost). The adventure typically includes:
Return to your hotel for the night.
Overnight: Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Tour: Desert Safari by Jeep 4×4 (extra cost)
After breakfast, enjoy some free time at your resort before transferring to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you’ll be met and taken to your hotel near the airport or in the city for your final night.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some free time (depending on your flight schedule). Then check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Looking for a Cairo Nile cruise Hurghada trip? This Egypt vacation package covers it all in 12 days with expert guides and Abu Simbel included. Enquire now.
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