Egypt Luxury Tour and Beach Vacation

Experience only the best of what Egypt has to offer by going on the Egypt Luxury Tour and Beach Vacation. Luxurious, Executive and World Class Holidays to the famous historical and archaeological sites in Cairo, Luxor (Thebes), Aswan and other important landmarks while on a 5 star River Nile Cruise. In addition, go for a 3 day diving vacation in the beaches of the famous Red Sea. So what are you waiting for? Pack those back and take an adventure of a lifetime.

Day 1: Arrival in Egypt

Upon arrival in Cairo, our main concern is your convenience and because of this we will have one of our representatives meet you there to personally welcome and help you. After which you will be transferred to a 5 star luxury hotel in Le Meridein via an air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight accommodation is arranged for your convenience in Cairo.

Day 2: Memphis and the Giza Plateau Tour

After breakfast, see Memphis the ancient capital located near the town of Helwan, south of Cairo. A city founded by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Proceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Lunch will be served at Al Ezba Restaurant.

After move back towards Cairo and visit the pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus at Giza Plateau. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Overnight stay will be in your hotel in Cairo.

Day 3: Fly to Aswan and start the River Nile Cruise

Get an early breakfast since this day; you will be flying to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport you will be met and transferred to embark to your 5 star deluxe Nile Cruise, M/S Sonesta Moon Goddess just before lunch. Sail on the river Nile by Felucca around Kitchener's Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Return to the cruise ship for afternoon tea, dinner and Nubian Folkloric show aboard the ship.

Day 4: Day tour in Aswan

Take time to see Aswan, Egypt’s southernmost city. Take a day trip right after breakfast to see the world famous High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Try out an optional felucca ride to Elephantine Island. Dinner and overnight accommodation aboard the cruise ship while on dock in Aswan. Sail North towards Kom Ombo where you will have a sumptuous buffet lunch while sailing. Kom Ombo is the ancient site of Ombos, which is from the ancient Egyptian word ‘nubt’, or ‘City of Gold’. In ancient Egypt, the city was important to the caravan routes from Nubia and various gold mines. Upon reaching Kom Ombo, visit temple of Sobek . Return to the ship and enjoy afternoon tea, the Captains welcome cocktail (smart casual attire). Disco and dinner will onboard the ship and as well as overnight accommodation.

Day 5: Tour of Edfu & Luxor

This day will be for visiting the famous city of Edfu the site of the most preserved Ptolemaic Temple of Horus known to have been built during the reign of Cleopatra VII. Sail afterwards to Luxor to see its western bank. In Luxor visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the massive Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy a leisurely dinner on board, Galabya party, as well as an overnight accommodation.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank Sightseeing

Be amazed as Luxor’s eastern bank showcases an even more amazing landmark and interesting details of the ancient world. See Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the massive Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari . After the tour have lunch on board, an afternoon tea and dinner on board and watch a Belly Dance show. Your overnight stay will be aboard the cruise ship while docked in Luxor.

Day 7: Luxor Eastern Bank and drive to Hurghada

Prepare for disembarkation at 8:00 a.m. after breakfast. From there see the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples on the east bank. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada. It takes about 3 hours driving before reaching Hurghada. Upon arrival check in to a 5 star deluxe resort Steigenberger Aldau Resort where you will be spending the night

Day 8, 9 & 10: Experience Hurghada and the Red Sea

The next 3 days will be spent on leisure diving in the Red Sea near the resort town of Hurghada. Watch the amazing under water rare coral reef and marine life. This excursion includes two diving per day, a personal diving guide, diving equipment, lunch and soft drinks on your diving boat. Non divers can also enjoy intro diving and snorkel along the beautiful barrier reefs.

Day 11: A Visit to the Egyptian Museum

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and some free time for leisure. Prepare for transfer to Hurghada International Airport for flight to Cairo where you will be met and transferred to see the Egyptian Museum of antiquities home to some 120,000 relics of the past. After your museum tour transfer to a 5 star superior hotel near the airport, Fairmont Towers Hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 12: Return Home

Your luxurious tour of Egypt along with a beach vacation culminates with checking out after breakfast for transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home.