Immerse yourself in the archaeological heritage of ancient cultures and enjoy a relaxing stay on the Red Sea
Get to know Cairo and go on a fantastic cruise on the Nile. You will discover the archaeological wonders and Egyptian culture. And end your trip with an unforgettable stay on the beaches of the Red Sea, especially in Hurghada, whose coastline offers some of the best diving spots in the world.
Day 1: Starting point – Luxor
Departure to Luxor. Arrival and care at the airport. Transfer to the ship. Dinner on the cruise ship. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 2: cruise
Breakfast on board. At the specified time, visit the interior of the desert mountains, where the Valley of the Kings with the tombs of the pharaohs is located. Visit the temple of Medinet Habu, which is in excellent condition. There is a possibility that you have a panoramic view of the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Visit to the magnificent Colossi of Memnon. Visit the Temple of Luxor, in the heart of the city. Visit to the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world. Lunch on the ship. Drive to Edfu with the possibility to see the Esna lock. Dinner on the cruise ship. Night on board in Edfu.
Day 3: cruise
Breakfast on board. In the morning you visit the temple of the god Horus, one of the best preserved Egyptians. The visit (depending on availability) is carried out on Kaleschen (typical horse carriages of the place). Lunch on board and drive to Kom Ombo. Arrival and visit to the Kom Ombo temple, which keeps important information about the medicine and politics of the old society. Drive to Aswan. Dinner on the cruise ship. Night on board.
Day 4: cruise
Breakfast on board. At the indicated time we will visit the Aswan Dam and take a trip on a typical fishing boat of the Nile, called Felucke. Lunch on the cruise ship. Optional participation in an optional visit (not included) by bus and with a picnic breakfast to the temples of Abu Simbel. Return to the cruise ship at lunchtime. Dinner on the cruise ship. Night on board in Aswan.
Day 5: Aswan – Cairo
Breakfast on the boat and transfer to the airport. Flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 6: Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel. At the specified time, visit the site of the pyramids of Chephren, Cheops and Mykerinos (optional entry to the inside of a pyramid at the local tariff) and the Great Sphinx and the valley temple. Free time for possible optional visits. Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 7: Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time for possible optional visits. Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo – Hurghada
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Flight from Cairo to Hurghada. Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Hurghada. Rest of the day at free disposal. Accommodation.
Day 9: Hurghada
Day off. Accommodation.
Day 10: Hurghada
Day off. Accommodation.
Day 11: Hurghada – Cairo
Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time. Flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Arrival and transfer from the airport to the selected hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day at free disposal. Accommodation.
Day 12: Cairo – departure point
Transfer to the airport at the scheduled time. Flight to destination. Arrivals. End of the trip and our services.
Services included in the trip
Return Flight.
Domestic flights.
Accommodation in selected hotels or motor boats or similar categories.
3 nights in Cairo in a hotel and breakfast.
4 nights full board cruise (excluding drinks).
Depending on the program, transfers with German or English speaking support, depending on availability.
Group tour visits that are mentioned and not listed as optional.
German speaking local guide.
Flight from Cairo to Hurghada.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Hurghada.
Stay in the selected hotel in Hurghada.
Selected pension category in Hurghada.
Transfer from the hotel in Hurghada to the airport.
Flight from Hurghada to Cairo.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cairo.
Stay at the selected hotel in Cairo.
Selected pension category in Cairo.
Transfer from the hotel in Cairo to the airport.
Travel insurance.
Services NOT included in the trip
Service fee (this is a binding part of the trip with MANDATORY payment on arrival): 90 euros per person.
Visiting Abu Simbel.
Other optional visits.
General tip (mandatory payment on arrival): around 45 euros per person.
Beverages.
All services that are not considered included.