Egypt with Hurghada

After an early breakfast, transfer via private vehicle to Alexandria, Egypt's most cosmopolitan city and ancient pearl of the Mediterranean. 

Begin your full-day exploration with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt featuring three levels intricately carved into the rock. Continue to the Ancient Roman Amphitheater, an impressive venue with marble seating for up to 800 spectators, complete with galleries, beautiful mosaic flooring sections, and surrounding Roman villas and baths. Marvel at Pompey's Pillar, a majestic 25-meter-high granite column constructed in AD 297 to honour Emperor Diocletian, standing as a testament to Alexandria's grandeur. 

View the iconic Citadel of Qait Bay from outside, an imposing fortress built on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to Cairo by evening. 

Overnight at the Cairo hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day exploration of Cairo's most iconic monuments. Visit the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, constructed around 2500 BC as elaborate necropolises for the kings of Egypt's Fourth Dynasty, representing one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements. 

Stand in awe of the Great Sphinx, an enigmatic monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, designed to guard the pyramids from ancient threats. Enjoy strategically planned shop stops at a papyrus fair featuring authentic Egyptian papyrus art, a perfume factory offering traditional fragrances, and a cotton shop showcasing Egypt's finest textiles. Explore the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, housing an extraordinary collection of pharaonic antiquities spanning multiple dynasties and historical periods, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. Wander through the atmospheric Khan El Khalili Bazaar on El Moez Street, the world's most vibrant tourist market built during the Mamluk era in the 14th century, where you can browse and purchase authentic souvenirs and gifts. 

Later, transfer to Cairo railway station to board your overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner aboard the train.

Overnight aboard the sleeper train.

Arrive at Aswan station in the early morning where you will be greeted by our representative. 

Explore Aswan's remarkable historical sites. Visit the stunning Philae Temple, an exquisite sanctuary dedicated to the goddesses Isis and Hathor, showcasing one of Egypt's finest temple complexes with intricate carvings and hieroglyphics. Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, Egypt's greatest 20th-century engineering achievement constructed in 1960 by President Gamal Abdel Nasser to harness the Nile's power, generate electricity, and control devastating floods. View the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal red granite monument dedicated to god Amun Ra that provides fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian quarrying techniques. 

Transfer to your Nile River cruise ship for check-in, your floating hotel for the next three days. Spend your afternoon settling in and enjoying the panoramic views of the Nile. Dinner aboard the cruise ship. 

Overnight at the Nile cruise.

Depart early with a packed breakfast, travelling by private vehicle to Abu Simbel, home to one of Egypt's greatest ancient achievements. 

Explore the magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel, an extraordinary rock-cut sanctuary built by Ramses II with colossal seated statues of the pharaoh guarding its entrance. Learn the fascinating story of how this temple was buried under desert sand for centuries until its rediscovery in the 19th century, and how it was relocated in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser's flooding. 

Return to the cruise ship and sail towards Kom Ombo. Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique dual-purpose sanctuary begun during the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman era, featuring two distinct sections dedicated to the local crocodile god Sobek and the eagle god Haroeris, with beautifully preserved reliefs and hieroglyphics. Continue sailing to Edfu for the evening. 

Dinner aboard the cruise ship. 

Overnight at the Nile cruise

After breakfast aboard the cruise ship, enjoy a scenic journey by horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's most intact and magnificent temples. This extraordinary sanctuary, built during the Ptolemaic era in the 3rd century BC from sandstone blocks, was constructed to worship Horus, the falcon-headed god, and represents a masterpiece of Graeco-Roman temple architecture. Admire the towering pylons, vast courtyards, hypostyle halls, and the sanctuary with its black granite naos (inner chamber), all remarkably well-preserved. The intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions and reliefs tell stories of ancient Egyptian religious practices and royal ceremonies. 

Return to the cruise ship and sail to Luxor, Egypt's ancient capital and home to countless archaeological wonders. Enjoy dinner aboard the cruise ship. 

Overnight on the Nile cruise

After breakfast, disembark from the cruise and embark on a comprehensive exploration of Luxor, the jewel of ancient Egypt. 

Visit the Valley of the Kings, a spectacular burial ground carved into desert cliffs, containing elaborate rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs with stunning wall paintings, hieroglyphics, and treasured artefacts. Marvel at Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, a terraced mortuary sanctuary showcasing the great female pharaoh's statues wearing the traditional pharaonic beard. View the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Amenhotep III (built around 1350 BC).

 In the afternoon, explore the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, an enormous sacred complex that evolved across centuries as multiple pharaohs contributed to its grandeur, featuring towering pylons, hypostyle halls, sacred lakes, and chapels dedicated to Amun-Ra. 

Visit the exquisite Luxor Temple, an elegant Pharaonic sanctuary featuring suspended mosaics depicting scenes from ancient Egyptian life and religious ceremonies.

After your sightseeing, travel comfortably by private car (around 4hrs drive) to the Red Sea city of Hurghada. 

Enjoy dinner at the resort's excellent restaurants. 

overnight at the Cairo hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a full leisure day in Hurghada. Relax on pristine beaches, swim in the turquoise Red Sea or choose optional activities like snorkeling, submarine rides or desert safaris. The day is yours to unwind, rejuvenate and enjoy resort-style comforts.

Enjoy dinner at the resort's excellent restaurants. 

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the bus station to take your bus to Cairo. Travel by comfortable coach back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo bus station, you will be greeted by our representative who will transfer you to the hotel. 

Check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Explore nearby cafés, try authentic Egyptian cuisine or simply relax after the journey. 

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your outbound flight, carrying unforgettable memories of your extraordinary Egyptian journey.

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