The highlights of this Egypt trip itinerary are:
- See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza
- Explore the artefacts at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Discover Alexandria’s ancient sites, like Pompey’s Pillar
- Visit Abu Simbel temples and the Aswan Dams
- Cruise the Nile River and see temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor
- Marvel at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut’s Temple
- Relax on the beaches of the Red Sea in Hurghada
- Shop in the bazaars of Cairo for souvenirs
Overview
Day 1 – Arrive in Cairo, overnight in Cairo hotel
Day 2 – Cairo sightseeing, overnight in Cairo hotel
Day 3 – Alexandria, overnight in Alexandria
Day 4 – Alexandria, evening train to Aswan
Day 5 – Arrive Aswan, Aswan sightseeing, overnight Aswan hotel
Day 6 – Optional Abu Simbel excursion, overnight Aswan cruise
Day 7 – Nile cruise to Esna and Edfu, overnight cruise
Day 8 – Nile cruise to Kom Ombo, overnight cruise
Day 9 – Disembark cruise in Luxor, Luxor sightseeing, overnight Luxor hotel
Day 10 – Luxor sightseeing, overnight Luxor hotel
Day 11 – Transfer to Hurghada, free time, overnight Hurghada hotel
Day 12 – Free day in Hurghada, optional activities, overnight Hurghada hotel
Day 13 – Free day in Hurghada, optional excursions, overnight Hurghada hotel
Day 14 – Return to Cairo, overnight at Cairo hotel
Day 15 – Depart Cairo
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