Egypt 8-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

After breakfast, travel to the Giza plateau for the Ancient Pyramids of Giza. Your guide explains how the pyramids were planned, built and used as royal tombs before you walk around the outside of the monuments and take time for photographs. The visit continues to the Iconic Sphinx, where the lion-bodied statue faces the pyramid field.

Return to central Cairo for the Antiquities Museum Cairo, allowing time to see its collection of Egyptian sculpture, sarcophagi, jewellery and royal objects. Your guide places the exhibits in context, so the museum visit connects clearly with the monuments seen earlier in the day.

Later, walk through Khan el Khalil Traditional Bazaar. The narrow lanes are lined with shops selling spices, lamps, textiles and souvenirs. You can browse at your own pace, stop for tea if you wish and meet your vehicle at the agreed point before returning to the hotel.

Leave Cairo by road for Alexandria, a Mediterranean city with Greek, Roman and later Egyptian influences. The drive takes several hours, with the exact duration depending on traffic and road conditions. On arrival, begin at Alexandria's Famed Library, a modern cultural centre built near the site associated with the ancient library. Your guide explains the city's role as a centre of learning and scholarship.

Continue below ground to the Roman Underground Catacombs, a network of tombs cut into the rock. The passages can be uneven and dim, so comfortable shoes and care on the steps are useful. Your guide points out the mixture of Egyptian, Greek and Roman burial details visible in the chambers.

The route then reaches Pompey's Ancient Column, a tall red-granite column from Alexandria's Roman period, before continuing to Qaitbay Fortress on the waterfront. The fortress occupies the area traditionally linked with the ancient Pharos lighthouse. After sightseeing, return to Cairo by road for the night.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Flight schedules and baggage procedures can vary, so our team coordinates the airport transfer around the confirmed departure details. On arrival, meet your local guide and continue to the hotel or cruise embarkation point, depending on the arrangements for your tour.

Begin the Luxor sightseeing programme at the Karnak Temple Complex on the east bank of the Nile. Walk along the processional approach into the vast temple precinct, then see the Great Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns and surviving reliefs. Your guide explains how different rulers added courts, gateways and sanctuaries over many centuries.

Allow time to take in the scale of the site without rushing between sections. The stone surfaces can be uneven, and the open courtyards may feel hot during the day, so a hat, water and comfortable footwear are practical. Return to your accommodation after the visit and keep the evening free.

Cross the Nile after breakfast for the west bank of Luxor, the area chosen by many New Kingdom rulers for their burials. Your first major stop is the Royal Valley of the Kings, where tombs were cut into the desert hills and decorated with scenes intended to guide the pharaohs into the afterlife. The number of tombs open to visitors can change, and your guide will direct you to the permitted entrances.

Inside the tombs, descend through sloping corridors to chambers covered with painted texts and figures. Flash photography may be restricted, and some passages are narrow, so take your time on the steps. The guide brings the scenes to life while keeping the visit focused on what can be seen on the ground.

Continue to the Memnon's Colossal Statues, two large seated figures that once guarded the entrance to a temple complex. After photographs and an explanation of the surrounding landscape, return across the Nile. The afternoon is available for rest or a relaxed walk near the hotel.

Check out after breakfast and begin the road transfer from Luxor to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. The journey crosses the Eastern Desert and takes several hours, with rest stops arranged as needed. Keep water, sun protection and any medicines in your hand luggage, since the road section is longer than the sightseeing transfers in Luxor.

On arrival in Hurghada, check in and receive help with the hotel arrangements. The remainder of the day is deliberately unhurried. You can use the resort facilities, walk along the shore or relax after the drive, subject to the hotel's opening times and local conditions.

Your guide or transfer representative will explain the arrangements for day seven, including any optional activities and the meeting point. Sea excursions depend on operational and weather conditions, so plans are confirmed locally rather than promised in advance.

Spend the day enjoying Red Sea Coastal Splendor at your own pace in Hurghada. The resort area has a long shoreline, warm-coloured desert landscapes and access to clear coastal water. You may choose a quiet beach day, swim from an approved area or arrange an optional boat or snorkelling excursion through the local team.

If you join a water activity, listen carefully to the crew's safety briefing and follow instructions about swimming areas, equipment and boarding. Sea conditions and excursion operation can change, so the available programme is confirmed on the day. Travellers who prefer to stay on land can enjoy the pool, read by the beach or explore nearby shops with a taxi or arranged transfer.

Keep the final evening relaxed and pack for departure. Confirm your airport transfer time with our team, allowing space for hotel checkout, road traffic and the required airport procedures. Your last night is in Hurghada unless the confirmed travel arrangements require an alternative overnight plan.

Have breakfast at the hotel and complete checkout according to the property's arrangements. Our team organises your transfer to Hurghada airport or to the next agreed point of travel. The drive time depends on the hotel location and the day's traffic, so we plan the departure around your confirmed flight or onward connection.

At the airport, allow time for baggage drop, security checks and boarding formalities. Keep your passport, travel documents and essential medicines accessible during the transfer. If your departure is later in the day, luggage storage or a short period at the hotel may be possible according to hotel policy.

This completes the eight-day tour through Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Hurghada. We make sure you know where to meet your driver and provide assistance with the final transfer, leaving you free to continue your journey home or to an onward destination.