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9 days · Egypt

Egypt Nile Jewel with 5* Boat Cruise

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  • The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt

    The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt

  • The Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt

    The Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt

  • The Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt

    The Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt

  • Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt

    Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt

  • Luxor, Egypt

    Luxor, Egypt

  • Philae Temple, Egypt

    Philae Temple, Egypt

  • A traveller at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

    A traveller at the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

  • The Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt

    The Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt

  • Abu Simbel, Egypt

    Abu Simbel, Egypt

  • The Nile at Aswan, Egypt

    The Nile at Aswan, Egypt

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Nine days among ancient Egypt’s best-known sights, with a 5-star cruise on the Nile River.

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 three days on the Nile cruise and two at the Red Sea resort
Accommodation
3 and 4-star hotels for 5 nights, plus 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship
Meals
8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 50
Guide
An Egyptologist tour leader accompanies you throughout
Transport
Air-conditioned coach, Plane, 5-star cruise ship
Best time to go
Runs most months except June, July and December: hot, dry summers and cooler winters (November to February), especially in Upper Egypt and Hurghada

Tour overview

This trip covers Egypt’s ancient wonders and its modern side. It starts at the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, then a 5-star cruise ship takes you down the Nile River, past ancient temples, to the Valley of the Kings. Two all-inclusive nights at a Red Sea resort follow, before the return to Cairo.

Highlights

  • Giza’s Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • The Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s first pyramid
  • The Philae Temple
  • A five-star cruise on the River Nile
  • 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 Nile Cruise, 3 Hurghada, 4 Cairo.
Hotel stays, in orderOn the wayBy roadBy boatFlightAbout 800 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. Aswan

    Day 3 · on the way

  5. Philae Temple

    Day 3 · on the way

  6. Nile Cruise

    3 nights · Days 3–5

    M/S Nile Symphony

  7. Kom Ombo

    Day 4 · on the way

  8. Luxor

    Day 5 · on the way

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  1. Karnak Temple

    Day 5 · on the way

  2. Valley of the Kings

    Day 6 · on the way

  3. Hurghada

    2 nights · Days 6–7

    Gravity Samra Bay Resort

  4. Cairo

    1 night · Day 8

    Pyramids resort by Jaz

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Cairo

    Arrive at Cairo International Airport, in Egypt, where a tour representative meets you and helps with immigration, passport control and baggage collection. Once settled at the hotel in Cairo, there is time to freshen up, and your Egyptologist tour guide then gives a short briefing on what the tour holds, staying with the group for its whole duration. If your flight lands early enough, you can join the optional Grand Egyptian Museum tour to see Tutankhamun’s full tomb collection in its dramatic building.

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Cairo
    Hotel
    Pyramids resort by Jaz
  2. Day 2

    Giza Pyramids – Sphinx – Sakkara

    Breakfast included
    The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt

    This morning brings a visit to the Giza pyramid complex, starting with the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, together with the Great Sphinx. From there, the group continues to Sakkara to see Zoser’s step pyramid, a design unlike any other. The Giza Pyramids put on an optional evening sound and light show, or there is an optional dinner cruise along the Nile River. 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

    Aswan – Philae Temple – Nile Cruise

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
    Philae Temple, Egypt

    An early-morning flight takes the group to Aswan, where a waiting 5-star Nile cruise ship takes you aboard. The first outing is a boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the Temple of Isis at Philae, built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, between 305 BC and 30 BC. The temple honours Isis, counted among Egypt’s oldest goddesses, and the first night is spent aboard the ship.

    Included

    • Board the 5-star Nile cruise ship for three nights on the Nile
    • Visit the Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Cairo → Aswan by flight, then board the Nile cruise ship.
    Overnight
    Nile Cruise
    Hotel
    M/S Nile Symphony
  4. Day 4

    Kom Ombo – Nile Cruise

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
    Kom Ombo Temple, Egypt

    An optional excursion this morning heads to Abu Simbel, where two massive temples stand in southern Egypt. Back on board, the cruise continues to the Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual “double” temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, also known as Horus. After time to explore, the ship sails on towards Luxor, where you spend the night aboard.

    Included

    • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple to Sobek and Horus

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Continue by cruise ship from Aswan toward Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo.
    Overnight
    Nile Cruise
    Hotel
    M/S Nile Symphony
  5. Day 5

    Luxor – Karnak Temple – Nile Cruise

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
    The Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt

    After breakfast, the day is spent touring the East Bank of Luxor. The Karnak Temple Complex, once within the walls of ancient Thebes, is dedicated to the ram-headed god Amun and holds temples, chapels, statues and obelisks in a wide mix. From there, you move on to Luxor Temple, a place of worship for three gods, Amun, Mut his wife, and his son Khons.

    Included

    • Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to the god Amun
    • Visit the Temple of Luxor and the Avenue of Sphinxes
    Overnight
    Nile Cruise
    Hotel
    M/S Nile Symphony
  6. Day 6

    Valley of the Kings – Hatshepsut – Hurghada

    Breakfast and dinner included
    The Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt

    The tour turns to the West Bank of Luxor this morning, taking in the Valley of the Kings and its tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs, among them Tutankhamen. The Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple built for Egypt’s only Pharaoh Queen, comes next, followed by the great Colossi of Memnon. The day ends 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

    The day is free, to spend at leisure. You might choose to stay at the resort, or sign up for water sports, such as snorkelling or scuba diving, both offered as optional full-day excursions. Hurghada’s waters are home to some of the finest coral reefs anywhere, with colourful species including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels.

    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

    The journey back to Cairo begins this morning. After some time to freshen up at the hotel, the group heads out to see the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, both telling part of the capital’s religious history. Khan El Khalili comes next: a bazaar packed with shops, cafés and shisha bars, and a good spot to look for 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

    Nine days spent among Egypt’s ancient sites, with time cruising the Nile River, come to a close today. The tour finishes at the hotel in Cairo, after breakfast, marking the end of this Egypt journey.

    Optional extras

Dates & prices

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

22 dates

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What’s included

Included

  • 5 nights in 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
  • 3 nights on a Nile cruise ship, in shared twin cabins with a private bathroom
  • A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
  • 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
  • A modern private minibus or coach with air conditioning
  • Internal flight from Cairo to Aswan
  • A 5-star Nile cruise ship with a sundeck, swimming pool and bar
  • 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, 5 lunches and 5 dinners, most of them full board on the Nile cruise and all-inclusive 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 and December. Pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings, especially on the Nile cruise.

    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 Nile cruise

    You spend three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship, with a private bathroom in every twin-share cabin, sailing the stretch of the Nile between Aswan and Luxor while you visit temples along the way.

    The ship has a sundeck, swimming pool and bar. If you are travelling alone, you can pay a single supplement for a private cabin, subject to availability.

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.

    Egypt visaAsk our visa team

  • 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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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 50 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 Jewel with 5* Boat 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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