Explore Egypt in 14 days: Hurghada beach escape and Nile river cruise

Our friendly representative will greet you warmly upon arrival at Hurghada airport and provide seamless ground transfer to your accommodation in Hurghada . Upon landing at Hurghada airport, our dedicated team will welcome you and transport you to your hotel in Hurghada .

After breakfast, complete your checkout and we'll collect you from your hotel for the journey to Luxor , with an optional stop to explore Dendera temple Explore the remarkable Dendera temple sanctuary spanning roughly 40,000 square meters, surrounded by impressive mud-brick fortifications. The site flourished in prehistoric epochs, serving as a vital refuge along the Nile. Then proceed to Luxor , where you'll board your Nile cruise before midday meals. Following lunch, visit the enchanting Luxor East Luxor Temple. Savor an evening visit to Luxor temple bathed in atmospheric lighting.
Overnight at Luxor

Following your onboard breakfast, we venture to Luxor's Luxor West Bank's legendary Valley of the Kings, etched within towering cliffs along the Nile's western shores. Home to 63 documented royal tombs, these chambers were meticulously carved to honor the pharaohs and royal lineages of the New Kingdom. Hatshepsut temple We'll continue exploring the magnificent mortuary temple dedicated to Hatshepsut , the female pharaoh, positioned at Deir El-Bahari. This gracefully-tiered masterpiece ranks among Egypt's finest temples. Colossi of Memnon Our vessel then sails toward Edfu this afternoon. Overnight in Edfu

After breakfast on board, commence your exploration at Edfu. Temple of Horus The Edfu site houses the most comprehensive and remarkably well-preserved temple throughout Egypt—the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, erected during the 1st century BC.  Among the elaborate sculptural reliefs adorning the walls, pillars, and gateways, we'll examine those depicting Horus exacting revenge against Seth for his father Osiris's demise, a mythology reenacted each year within the shrine. Return to our Cruise ship Proceed to Kom Ombo (Haroeris and Sobek temple) Upon reaching Kom Ombo, experience another Ptolemaic shrine honoring Haroeris and Sobek. Noteworthy for its symmetric design—featuring paired entryways, paired inner sanctums, and a central axis dividing the shrine between these two deities—this structure exemplifies Ptolemaic engineering. Subsequently, board the cruise vessel heading to Aswan.
Overnight in Aswan

Following breakfast, we begin our guided tour of Aswan. Aswan High Dam Experience the marvel of engineering at the High Dam, which the Egyptian Government prioritized as fundamental to Egypt's advancement following the 1952 Revolution, managing flood cycles, supplying irrigation water, and generating clean power. Philae Temple We'll navigate by boat to Philae Temple. Though the ancient isle of Philae was submerged beneath Lake Nasser's depths, UNESCO's collaborative efforts resulted in relocating the entire sacred complex to neighboring Agilkia Island, south of Aswan. This location served as the premier destination for Isis veneration throughout the Ptolemaic era. Return to the cruise for Lunch Dinner on Board Overnight in Aswan

Relax aboard your cruise during the morning hours. Elephantine Island In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional felucca sailing experience around Elephantine Island and Aswan's botanical gardens. Optional Tour 1- Early dawn journey to the iconic Abu Simbel temples Marvel at Abu Simbel's Day Excursion—a 3-hour early morning expedition to witness the twin rock-cut sanctuaries of Abu Simbel. Carved directly into the mountainside, these temples stand as architectural treasures along Lake Nasser's shoreline, renowned for their distinctive aesthetic and breathtaking positioning. Overnight in Aswan

Unwind aboard the cruise, experiencing the serene journey along the Nile where verdant landscapes contrast beautifully against desert vistas. Spend your day savoring relaxation and recreation as we sail toward Kom Ombo, followed by cruising onward to Edfu Overnight in Edfu

Following breakfast, sail toward Luxor . Karnak temple complex Discover the Karnak temple complex, whose foundation occurred during the Middle Kingdom and extended into the Ptolemaic age. This sprawling sanctuary qualifies as the world's second-largest ancient religious complex, surpassed only by Cambodia's Angkor Wat, and draws the second-highest visitor numbers to Egypt following the Giza Pyramids. Optional Tours 1- Deir El Medina tombs at Deir El Medina tombs sheltered a specialized workforce of artisans and builders who created and adorned royal burial chambers throughout the New Kingdom. Commissioned by a governor and vizier under Amenhotep III and Akhenaton's administrations, this expansive private tomb lacks completion but displays walls adorned with fine-quality sculptural details at Deir El Medina tombs housed an artisan community that constructed and decorated royal tombs during the New Kingdom. A governor and vizier during Amenhotep III and Akhenaton's reigns. This large private tomb is incomplete, yet the walls feature remarkable sculpted decorations. 2- Habu Temple Medinet Habu hosted the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, a significant New Kingdom-era temple on Luxor's Luxor Western Shore. Overnight at Luxor

Make your way back to Hurghada Following breakfast, finalize your checkout from the Nile cruise and proceed to your lodging in Hurghada . Optional tour 1- Aerial adventure above Luxor West Bank
Embrace the awe-inspiring vista of dawn light over Luxor from a hot air balloon. Soar across western bank temples, monuments, and the flowing Nile River for 40 minutes to one hour's duration.

Savor the stunning Red Sea waters during leisurely beach time and Optional Excursions Submersible Experience in Hurghada
Delight in observing diverse marine species among the Red Sea's exquisite coral formations, admiring ornate fish species, and descending to seabed depths reaching 22 meters.

Optional Excursion 1- Giftun Island Snorkeling Expedition Embark on an exhilarating snorkelling adventure with leisure time on this stunning desert isle in the pristine Red Sea. We'll explore premier snorkelling locations teeming with vibrant corals and magnificent tropical fish. Enjoy a buffet lunch served on the vessel followed by seamless return to shore and then transfer to your resort in Hurghada .

Optional Excursion 1- Full-Day Cairo Expedition from Hurghada by Land Transfer from Hurghada toward Cairo to witness the essence of Egypt, exploring the Giza Pyramids, magnificent Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum , Cairo Citadel, historic Coptic neighborhoods and Islamic quarters, and browsing the legendary Khan al Khalili shopping marketplace

Optional Excursion 1- Hurghada Nomadic Desert Adventure via 4x4 Vehicle Uncover Hurghada Safari Expeditions venturing into the desert alongside the Bedouin people. Journey to Egypt's Eastern Desert, arriving at an authentic Bedouin settlement for camel rides while immersing yourself in their heritage and enjoying magnificent sunset vistas.

Final Day: Homebound Journey After breakfast, settle your account at your hotel and we'll arrange transfer to Hurghada airport to catch your departing flight home.