Trip Snapshot

Discover the secrets of Egypt on this comprehensive 12-day tour, which takes you all of the way up the Nile into Upper Egypt. You start in Cairo with a visit to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before heading to Aswan where we visit the beautiful island temple of Philae by boat. An incredible optional tour to Abu Simbel can also be added here. You will then start your traditional Egypt Nile felucca cruise down the Nile on your way to Luxor in the Nile Valley. En-route our support facilities boat docks with us so you can take advantage of its toilet, showers and massage deck. Once in Luxor you will visit some amazing temples including the huge complex at Karnak, and the less visited site of Medinat Habu on the West Bank of the Nile. Other visits include Queen Hatchepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon and of course the ancient Pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Next stop is then the Red Sea resort of Hurghada for some relaxation and optional activities by the sea. Hurghada is famous for its scuba diving, snorkelling, and great seafood and there are lots of adventurous activities to choose from such as quad biking, kite boarding, windsurfing, fishing or camel rides. Alternatively you can just relax on the beach and lap up the year-round sunshine. The tour finishes by driving back to Cairo, but you can fly home directly from Hurghada if you wish. Accommodation is in 5-star hotels, with upgrades available to change the sleeper train journey to a flight & hotel, and the night on the felucca to an extra night in the hotel in Aswan if you prefer some more comfort for these nights.