The Best of Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh
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The Best of Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh
Included
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic flight (Cairo/ Luxor – Aswan /Sharm - Cairo)
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh including bed & breakfast
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours)
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Red Eagle group
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
- Meals at hotels, Nile Cruise and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Land of Pharaohs
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Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet your tour manager for help with entry and transfer.
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Travel to your hotel in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle.
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Get assistance with check-in and go over your tour itinerary and pick-up schedule.
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Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Sakkara Adventure
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Begin the day with a hearty Egyptian breakfast.
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Visit the Giza Plateau to see the iconic Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple.
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Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a trip to Sakkara to explore the Djoser Step Pyramid and its surrounding complex.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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Overnight in Cairo.
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Visits: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid.
Day 3: GEM & Egyptian Museum Discovery
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Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with limited but immersive access to its main exhibits and open areas.
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Have lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant.
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Explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, followed by a short stop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar (if time allows).
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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Overnight in Cairo.
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Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili (optional).
Day 4: Fly to Luxor & East Bank Highlights
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Fly from Cairo to Luxor in the morning with your tour manager.
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Board your luxury Salacia Nile cruise and enjoy lunch on board.
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Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
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Return to the cruise for dinner and a relaxing evening.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Overnight onboard in Luxor.
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Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.
Day 5: West Bank Wonders in Luxor
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Cruise breakfast, then head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor.
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Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
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Sail toward Edfu with lunch and afternoon tea on board.
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Relax with optional spa, massage, or Jacuzzi time before dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Overnight onboard in Edfu.
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Visits: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon.
Day 6: Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
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Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu via horse-drawn carriage.
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Sail to Kom Ombo and explore the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
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Enjoy scenic views of the Nile and rural life throughout the day.
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Continue sailing to Aswan.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Overnight onboard in Aswan.
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Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple.
Day 7: Aswan Exploration
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Enjoy breakfast onboard, then begin your sightseeing in Aswan.
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Visit the massive Unfinished Obelisk and the elegant Philae Temple.
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Return to the cruise for a relaxed evening and dinner by the Nile.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Overnight onboard in Aswan.
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Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple.
Day 8: Travel to Sharm El Sheikh
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Disembark your cruise after breakfast.
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Transfer to Aswan Airport and fly to Sharm El Sheikh (usually via Cairo).
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Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Sharm.
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Meals: Breakfast.
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Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Ras Mohamed Excursion
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Enjoy a free day or join an optional snorkeling or diving trip at Ras Mohamed National Park.
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Options include:
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Snorkeling and swimming from a boat with lunch onboard.
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Introductory scuba dive ($20) or two-dive package ($40).
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Vehicle tour of the park at no extra cost.
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Meals: Breakfast.
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Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Visits: Optional Ras Mohamed National Park.
Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Colored Canyon Adventure
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Another free day or choose the optional tour to the Colored Canyon in Sinai.
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Marvel at dramatic sandstone walls in vibrant colors—perfect for photos and a peaceful nature walk.
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Meals: Breakfast.
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Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Visits: Optional Colored Canyon tour.
Day 11: Return to Cairo
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Have breakfast, then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
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Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and relax for your final night in Egypt.
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Meals: Breakfast.
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Overnight in Cairo.
Day 12: Farewell Egypt – Departure
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Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
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Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
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Meals: Breakfast.



