Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea | Jan 22 – Feb 3, 2027 | Gordon & Susan McLennan | Canadian Travelers
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Experience the best of Egypt on a private journey combining Cairo, a Nile Cruise, and the Red Sea, carefully designed to balance fascinating sightseeing, comfortable travel, and relaxing free time.
The journey begins in Cairo with visits to the legendary Giza Pyramids and Sphinx and a full day exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private local expert tour guide. Continue by air to Aswan and embark on a 3-night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, discovering the remarkable temples and archaeological treasures of Upper Egypt with private guided sightseeing along the way.
After exploring Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, travel privately to Soma Bay on the Red Sea for several days of relaxation at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, with opportunities to enjoy diving, the beach, and the beautiful Red Sea surroundings at your own pace.
The journey concludes with a flight back to Cairo for a final overnight stay before international departure, bringing together ancient Egyptian history, Nile cruising, private sightseeing, and Red Sea relaxation in one memorable journey.
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Itinerary
Route Points
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Day 1
Friday, January 22 | Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport at approximately 4:00 AM on MS780 from London. We will arrange meet and greet at Cairo International Airport, followed by a private transfer to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your international flight.
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Day 2
Saturday, January 23 | Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Enjoy a private half-day tour of the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx with your private local expert tour guide, including the opportunity to enter one of the pyramids if you wish.
The remainder of the day is free.
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Day 3
Sunday, January 24 | Grand Egyptian Museum
Enjoy a private full-day tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, allowing plenty of time to explore the museum and its extraordinary collection at a comfortable pace with your private local expert tour guide.
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Day 4
Monday, January 25 | Cairo → Aswan – Nile Cruise
Private transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan.
Upon arrival, transfer to your Nile cruise and embark on your 3-night / 4-day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Begin your private guided sightseeing according to the cruise itinerary.
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Day 5
Tuesday, January 26 | Nile Cruise
Continue your Nile Cruise toward Luxor, with private guided sightseeing and excursions along the Nile according to the cruise itinerary.
Enjoy the scenery and your time onboard as you sail through Upper Egypt.
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Day 6
Wednesday, January 27 | Nile Cruise
Continue your journey along the Nile, including private guided visits to the temples and historical sites included in the cruise itinerary.
Overnight onboard.
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Day 7
Thursday, January 28 | Luxor West Bank → Hurghada / Soma Bay
Disembark from your Nile cruise and enjoy your private tour of Luxor's West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and other major sites included in the cruise itinerary.
After completing your sightseeing, take a private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada/Soma Bay, approximately 4½ hours by road.
Check in at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge.
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Day 8
Friday, January 29 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Free day at the Red Sea. You may optionally enjoy diving, the beach, and relaxation at your own pace.
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Day 9
Saturday, January 30 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Free day. Optional activities include diving, enjoying the beach, or simply relaxing at the resort.
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Day 10
Sunday, January 31 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Free day to enjoy the Red Sea at your own pace, with optional diving, beach time, and relaxation.
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Day 11
Monday, February 1 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Another free day at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, with optional diving and other Red Sea activities, or simply time to enjoy the beach and resort.
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Day 12
Tuesday, February 2 | Hurghada → Cairo
Transfer to Hurghada Airport and fly to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, meet your driver and take a private transfer to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 13
Wednesday, February 3 | Final Departure
Free time depending on your flight schedule.
Later, we will arrange your private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your British Airways BA397 flight departing at 5:30 PM.
Why book with Journey To Egypt?
Why you’ll love this…
- Private sightseeing with local expert tour guides.
- Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Enjoy a Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with fascinating temple visits.
- Discover Luxor and the Valley of the Kings.
- Relax at Soma Bay on the Red Sea, with optional diving.
- A perfect balance of history, adventure, relaxation, and free time.
Included
- Meet and greet service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
- All private airport and hotel transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private half-day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx tour with a local expert tour guide.
- Private full-day Grand Egyptian Museum tour with a local expert tour guide.
- Entrance fees for the sightseeing tours included in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan.
- 3-night / 4-day Deluxe Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board basis.
- Private local expert tour guide for the Nile Cruise sightseeing excursions.
- All sightseeing and entrance fees included in the Nile Cruise itinerary.
- Private transfer from Luxor to The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay.
- 5 nights at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge.
- Transfer from Soma Bay to Hurghada Airport.
- Domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo.
- Private transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel on February 2.
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure on February 3.
- All applicable service charges and taxes for the arrangements provided by Journey To Egypt.
Excluded
- International airfare.
- Cairo hotel accommodation, as this is being booked directly by Gordon and Susan.
- Diving and diving packages in Soma Bay; these can be arranged directly with a specialized dive center.
- Optional tours, activities, or excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Entrance inside one of the Giza Pyramids, if selected, unless specifically added to the final package.
- Meals except as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, cruise crew, and other service staff.
Location & Meeting Point
Pickup Location: Cairo International Airport