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9 days · Egypt

Egypt Nile Adventure with Felucca Cruise

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  • The Temple of Isis at Philae, Aswan, Egypt

    The Temple of Isis at Philae, Aswan, Egypt

  • The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Menkaure and Khafre, Giza, Egypt

    The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Menkaure and Khafre, Giza, Egypt

  • A coral reef beach on the Red Sea, Egypt

    A coral reef beach on the Red Sea, Egypt

  • A traveller at the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Egypt

    A traveller at the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Egypt

  • Ancient Egyptian papyri in a museum in Cairo

    Ancient Egyptian papyri in a museum in Cairo

  • Kom Ombo Temple on the Nile at sunset, Egypt

    Kom Ombo Temple on the Nile at sunset, Egypt

  • Lamps in the Khan el-Khalili market, Cairo, Egypt

    Lamps in the Khan el-Khalili market, Cairo, Egypt

  • The entrance stairs of the Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt

    The entrance stairs of the Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt

  • A traveller at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

    A traveller at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

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Nine days following the Nile River past Egypt’s best-known sights, starting and ending in Cairo.

Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Route
Starts and ends in Cairo
Country
Egypt
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
Fast-paced sightseeing with a lot of walking in Egypt’s heat, an early start for the Aswan flight, and steps at temples and tombs, balanced by a relaxed night on the felucca and two days at the Red Sea resort
Accommodation
3 and 4-star hotels for 7 nights in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada, plus a night aboard a traditional felucca on the Nile
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 30
Guide
An Egyptologist tour leader accompanies you throughout
Transport
Air-conditioned coach, Plane, Felucca
Best time to go
Runs most months except June to August: hot, dry summers and cooler winters (November to February), especially in Upper Egypt and Hurghada

Tour overview

This tour covers Egyptian culture, history and landmarks, from the Pyramids and the Sphinx to famous temples. You cruise the Nile on a traditional felucca boat, then stay all-inclusive at a Red Sea resort before returning to Cairo.

Highlights

  • Giza’s Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • The Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s first pyramid
  • The Philae Temple
  • Sailing the River Nile in a traditional felucca
  • The Temple of Kom Ombo
  • The Karnak Temple Complex
  • The Temple of Luxor
  • The Valley of the Kings
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  • The Temple of Hatshepsut, built for a female pharaoh
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • An all-inclusive Red Sea resort
  • Souvenir shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar

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Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Map of the route, with each hotel stay numbered in order: 1 Cairo, 2 Aswan, 3 Nile Cruise, 4 Hurghada, 5 Cairo.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadBy boatFlightAbout 900 km by roadMap data: © OpenStreetMap contributors; OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap; terrain Mapzen; roads OSRM

  1. Cairo

    2 nights · Days 1–2

    Pyramids resort by Jaz

  2. Giza Pyramids

    Day 2 · on the way

  3. Sakkara

    Day 2 · on the way

  4. Cairo

    Day 3 · on the way

  5. Philae Temple

    Day 3 · on the way

  6. Aswan

    1 night · Day 3

    Basma Hotel Aswan

  7. Nile Cruise

    2 nights · Days 4–5

    Traditional Felucca

  8. Kom Ombo

    Day 5 · on the way

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  1. Karnak

    Day 5 · on the way

  2. Luxor

    Day 5 · on the way

  3. Valley of the Kings

    Day 6 · on the way

  4. Hurghada

    2 nights · Days 6–7

    Gravity Samra Bay Resort

  5. Cairo

    1 night · Day 8

    Pyramids resort by Jaz

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Cairo

    Arrive at Cairo Airport, in Egypt, for the start of this Nile Adventure tour, where a local tour representative meets you and helps with immigration and passport control. Then, at the hotel, your local Egyptologist tour guide meets you. Should your flight get in early enough, you are free to explore the capital, relax by the hotel pool, or join the optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour to see Tutankhamun’s full tomb collection in a landmark building.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Cairo
    Hotel
    Pyramids resort by Jaz
  2. Day 2

    Giza Pyramids – Sphinx – Sakkara

    Breakfast included
    The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Menkaure and Khafre, Giza, Egypt

    This morning is for exploring the Giza Pyramid Complex, taking in the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx. From there, Sakkara is next, home to the step pyramid of Zoser, a design unlike any other. In the evening, there is a choice of two optional excursions: a sound and light show held among the pyramids, or a Nile cruise with local food and music. The flight to Aswan can depart on Sunday evening, or on Monday morning, subject to availability.

    Included

    • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
    • See the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara, Egypt’s first pyramid

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Cairo
    Hotel
    Pyramids resort by Jaz
  3. Day 3

    Cairo – Philae Temple – Aswan

    Breakfast included
    The Temple of Isis at Philae, Aswan, Egypt

    An early flight takes you to Aswan, and once you are settled at the hotel, the Nile adventure continues. A boat trip to Agilkia Island follows, to see Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and ranked among Egypt’s most beautiful temples. This evening, a Nubian house hosts an optional, traditional dinner.

    Included

    • Visit the Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Cairo → Aswan by flight.
    Overnight
    Aswan
    Hotel
    Basma Hotel Aswan
  4. Day 4

    Nile felucca cruise

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

    After breakfast, you climb aboard a traditional wooden sailing boat, the felucca, and settle onto its covered deck, shaded and fitted with comfortable mattresses. Later, there is the optional excursion to Abu Simbel, where two massive temples were carved into the rock along the western bank of Lake Nasser. The night is spent aboard the felucca.

    Included

    • Sail the Nile aboard a traditional felucca and spend the night on board

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Nile Cruise
    Hotel
    Traditional Felucca
  5. Day 5

    Kom Ombo – Karnak – Luxor

    Breakfast included
    A traveller at Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

    A coach takes the group towards Luxor after breakfast, stopping first at Kom Ombo Temple to see its symmetrical entrances and riverside setting, a unique “double” temple. The route then continues along the East Bank of the Nile, starting at the vast Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the Egyptian gods Amun, Mut and Montu, before reaching the Temple of Luxor, home to the Avenue of Sphinxes.

    Included

    • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple to Sobek and Horus
    • Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the god Amun
    • Visit the Temple of Luxor and the Avenue of Sphinxes
    Travel
    Aswan → Luxor by coach, stopping at Kom Ombo.
    Overnight
    Nile Cruise
    Hotel
    Traditional Felucca
  6. Day 6

    Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut – Hurghada

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The entrance stairs of the Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt

    The day begins with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, world-famous for its tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs, Tutankhamun among them. From there, the Temple of Hatshepsut, built for Egypt’s only Pharaoh Queen, is next, followed by the great Colossi of Memnon. The day finishes with a transfer to Hurghada, for two nights, at a Red Sea resort that is all-inclusive.

    Included

    • Explore the Valley of the Kings and its New Kingdom tombs
    • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female pharaoh
    • See the Colossi of Memnon
    • Check into your all-inclusive Red Sea resort in Hurghada
    Travel
    Luxor’s West Bank → Hurghada by coach.
    Overnight
    Hurghada
    Hotel
    Gravity Samra Bay Resort
  7. Day 7

    Hurghada: Free Day

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
    A coral reef beach on the Red Sea, Egypt

    The day is free to spend along this stretch of Egyptian coast. In Hurghada, the resort offers a swimming pool, long sandy beaches and food and drink all included, or, for something more active, there are optional water sports such as full-day snorkelling or scuba diving.

    Included

    • Free time at the all-inclusive resort in Hurghada

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Hurghada
    Hotel
    Gravity Samra Bay Resort
  8. Day 8

    Hurghada – Cairo

    Breakfast and lunch included
    Lamps in the Khan el-Khalili market, Cairo, Egypt

    After some rest, the group travels back to Cairo and checks in at the hotel before setting out to explore Egypt’s capital. Historic religious sites are first, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. From there, it is on to Khan El Khalili, a bustling bazaar full of shisha bars, cafés and shops, and a good place to find coffee and souvenirs.

    Included

    • Visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church in Old Cairo
    • See the Ben Ezra Synagogue
    • Shop for souvenirs at the Khan El Khalili bazaar
    Travel
    Hurghada → Cairo by coach.
    Overnight
    Cairo
    Hotel
    Pyramids resort by Jaz
  9. Day 9

    End of tour in Cairo

    Breakfast included

    By now, 9 days have passed, filled with Egypt’s ancient history and culture. The tour ends at the hotel in Cairo, after breakfast, bringing this journey to its close.

    Optional extras

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

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What’s included

Included

  • 7 nights in 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
  • 1 night on board a traditional wooden felucca boat
  • A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability (not on the felucca night)
  • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
  • A modern private minibus or coach with air conditioning
  • Internal flight from Cairo to Aswan
  • A traditional wooden felucca boat
  • Guided from start to finish

Not included

  • Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
  • Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • The GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum)

    Day 1    AED 245per person

    Walk through the Grand Egyptian Museum’s galleries, from the Prehistoric era to the Roman period, finishing with the complete collection of treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, with hotel transfers and a guide included. US$66, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 1 in the itinerary

  • Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids

    Day 2    AED 225per person

    Watch the Giza Pyramids lit up after dark in a sound and light show that tells the story of the pharaohs. This excursion is currently suspended during development work at the site. US$60, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 2 in the itinerary

  • Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore Show

    Day 2    AED 245per person

    Board a floating restaurant for a buffet dinner cruise along the Nile, with Egyptian dishes and a folk-dance show that includes belly dancing and Sufi dancing. US$66, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 2 in the itinerary

  • Dinner in a Nubian House

    Day 3    AED 235per person

    Travel by motorboat to a Nubian home on an island in the Nile for a traditional meal cooked and served by the family who live there. US$63, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 3 in the itinerary

  • Abu Simbel Temple

    Day 4    AED 530per person

    Set off shortly after midnight for Abu Simbel, timed to arrive by sunrise at the two temples built for Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, moved to higher ground when the Aswan High Dam was built. US$143, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 4 in the itinerary

  • Red Sea Snorkelling

    Day 7    AED 245per person

    Sail out to the Red Sea’s reefs for a snorkelling trip with expert guides, taking in the coral and marine life up close. Diving equipment and lunch are included. US$66, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 7 in the itinerary

  • Red Sea Scuba Diving

    Day 7    AED 325per person

    Head out by boat to dive the Red Sea’s reefs with expert guides, equipment and lunch included. US$88, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 7 in the itinerary

  • National Museum and Monastery of St. Simon

    Day 9    AED 325per person

    Tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to 50,000 artefacts, then continue to the Monastery of St. Simon, with its cave church cut into the rock. This day trip from Cairo suits travellers staying on before or after the tour. US$88, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    See day 9 in the itinerary

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    Egypt issues a tourist e-visa through the official Ministry of Interior portal, applied for at least seven days before you fly.

    Whether the e-visa is open to your passport depends on your nationality. If it isn’t, you apply at the Egyptian consulate in Dubai instead. Our visa team handles the application: ask us when you book.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights to and from Egypt aren’t included: arrange your own, timed to land in Cairo in good time to reach Pyramids Resort by Jaz by 14:00 on day 1. Airport transfers are included if your flights land and depart on the tour’s own start and end dates; send us your flight details once booked.

    An internal flight from Cairo to Aswan is included on day 3. The tour ends on day 9 in Cairo, after breakfast at the hotel, with the rest of the day free until your flight home. Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Your tour includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, including full board for your day and night on the felucca and all-inclusive meals at the Red Sea resort in Hurghada.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    Egypt uses the Egyptian pound. Carry some cash for markets, tips and smaller purchases, and a card without foreign transaction fees for hotels and larger payments.

    Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    The tour runs most months, avoiding the hottest summer weeks. Pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings, especially on the felucca.

    Bring comfortable, closed shoes for walking at temple sites, plus a hat, sunglasses and sun cream for the strong sun. Modest clothing, with shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for the church and synagogue visit in Cairo.

  • Your night on the felucca

    You spend one night aboard a traditional wooden felucca sailboat on the Nile, sailing under a covered deck with mattresses for sitting and sleeping.

    Toilet facilities on board are shared, and meals are provided. It is a simple, slow-paced contrast to the hotel nights before and after.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.

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  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Cairo and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

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  • Pay in instalments

    Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.

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  • Rooms1 double room

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days look like?

    Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 30 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.

  • How do optional extras work?

    Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. The ones on this tour are booked with your tour leader on the day, and the Optional extras section shows each one with its price.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.

  • What support do I have while I’m on tour?

    Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.

    There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.

  • How do I book Egypt Nile Adventure with Felucca Cruise?

    Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

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