8-day Hurghada getaway combining Red Sea and Nile River cruise

Our team welcomes you at Hurghada International Airport. You'll be escorted to your premium 5-star all-inclusive resort via private air-conditioned transport. Check in, relax, and settle into your accommodation.

Transfer from your hotel in Hurghada to Aswan covers approximately 369 km. Board your luxurious Nile cruise and enjoy a welcome lunch. Discover Aswan's wonders: the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and representing the final classical Egyptian temple (construction began around 690 BC); cruise by traditional felucca around Elephantine Island; visit the High Dam, a monumental rock-filled structure erected between 1960-1968, officially inaugurated in 1971; and explore the Unfinished Obelisk in the Northern Quarries. This 42-meter shaft reveals ancient Egyptian stoneworking methods; if completed, it would have weighed 1,168 tonnes. Enjoy lunch at noon aboard the cruise, followed by dinner and overnight accommodation.

Start your day with breakfast and lunch aboard the cruise. Early morning excursion to Abu Simbel showcases two monumental temples carved from mountainside on the Nile's west bank between 1274 and 1244 BC. The larger temple honours Ramses II, Ra-Harakhty, Amun-Ra and Ptah, featuring four colossal statues. The second temple honours Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. UNESCO relocated these temples stone-by-stone to higher ground—an unprecedented preservation achievement. At 13:00, sail toward Kom Ombo to visit its temple, erected 40 km north of Aswan and dedicated to deities Sobek and Horus, primarily dating to Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 BC – 395 AD). Continue sailing to Edfu for overnight stay. Evening includes traditional Galabyia party entertainment and dinner on board.

Begin with breakfast onboard the Nile cruise. Visit the magnificent Edfu temple, an Upper Egyptian landmark dominated by a superbly preserved structure dedicated to the hawk-god Horus. This Ptolemaic temple, built upon an earlier site, dates between the reigns of Ptolemy III (246 BC) onwards. Wall descriptions include the mythological contest of Horus and Seth, likely performed annually as religious drama. Navigate through Esna lock toward Luxor to visit its grand temple. Luxor Temple was primarily constructed by New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III, completed by King Tutankhamon and Pharaoh Ramses II. Ramses II erected the first pylon, decorated with scenes of his military Battle of Kadesh. Dinner and overnight accommodation remain aboard the cruise.

Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard the cruise before disembarking. Explore Luxor's west bank and Karnak complex. Visit the Valley of the Kings, historically known as the Great Place of the Truth—a majestic domain where pharaohs rested in monumental stone sarcophagi awaiting immortality. The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is crowned by a pyramid-shaped mountain peak. Observe the Colossi of Memnon, massive paired statues rising approximately 18 meters from the plain—remnants of what was once the largest west-bank complex, built by Amenhotep III. Marvel at Queen Hatshepsut temple, rising from the desert plain in stepped terraces and merging seamlessly with limestone cliffs of the eastern Theban mountainside as if nature herself constructed this extraordinary monument. Karnak is more than a single temple—it's a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to Theban deities and the glory of Egypt's pharaohs. Karnak was the paramount worship site for the Theban Triad (Amun, Mut, and Khonso). After breakfast checkout, transfer to Hurghada and check into your all-inclusive 5-star resort.

Immerse yourself in Red Sea wonders via optional snorkelling excursions. Dolphin House Trip: Depart from Hurghada for an unforgettable snorkelling experience watching pods of dolphins gliding and playing before your eyes. Interact with these remarkable marine mammals and savor a delicious onboard lunch before returning to your hotel. Giftun Island Snorkelling Adventure: Embark on an amazing snorkelling expedition to Giftun Island in Hurghada waters. Visit the pristine Virgin Island where unspoiled Giftun National Park nature awaits. Discover vibrant corals and colorful fish populations surrounding the islands—marine life found nowhere else on earth.

Enjoy a complimentary day at your Hurghada resort. Relax by poolside, unwind on the beach, or take advantage of the resort's amenities and activities at your own pace.

Check out from your resort and transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your international departure flight.