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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Day 1
Friday, January 22 | Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport at 4:55 AM on MS780 from London. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by our Journey To Egypt representative, followed by a private transfer to Marriott Mena House, Cairo.
The remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your international flight.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House, Cairo – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 2
Saturday, January 23 | Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
After breakfast, meet your private local expert tour guide and begin your private half-day tour of the legendary Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
Explore the Giza Plateau and enjoy the opportunity to enter one of the pyramids if you wish. The entrance ticket inside the pyramid is additional and can be purchased separately.
After your sightseeing, return by private vehicle to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax and enjoy at your own pace.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House, Cairo – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 3
Sunday, January 24 | Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your private local expert tour guide and enjoy a private full-day tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Take your time exploring the museum and its extraordinary collection while your private guide brings the history and treasures of ancient Egypt to life.
At the end of your visit, return by private vehicle to your hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House, Cairo – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 4
Monday, January 25 | Cairo → Aswan – Nile Cruise
Early morning, check out from Marriott Mena House, Cairo. Meet your private driver for your transfer to Cairo International Airport and fly from Cairo to Aswan.
Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your private local expert tour guide and begin your sightseeing with the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and situated on Agilika Island.
Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam before transferring to your 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise for embarkation and lunch.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing private felucca sail around the Aswan islands, taking in the scenery of the Nile at sunset.
Accommodation: 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
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Day 5
Tuesday, January 26 | Nile Cruise
Begin the morning with the option to take an early private excursion to Abu Simbel, home to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
The Abu Simbel excursion is optional and not included in the journey price ($130 Per Person Per Trip)
After returning to Aswan, rejoin your Nile Cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo.
Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided visit to Kom Ombo Temple, the unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon god.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu.
Accommodation: 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
Day 6
Wednesday, January 27 | Nile Cruise
In the morning, enjoy a private guided visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
Return to your Nile Cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.
Upon arrival, explore Luxor's famous East Bank with your private local expert tour guide. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, including its spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall, followed by the impressive Luxor Temple.
Return to your Nile Cruise for your final night onboard.
Accommodation: 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner -
Day 7
Thursday, January 28 | Luxor West Bank → Hurghada / Soma Bay
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise and begin your private guided tour of Luxor's West Bank.
Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of Egypt's New Kingdom were buried in elaborately decorated tombs. Your regular entrance ticket includes admission to three tombs. Entrance to the Tomb of Tutankhamun is optional and requires a separate ticket.
Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, followed by a stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon.
After completing your sightseeing, meet your private driver for your private transfer from Luxor to Soma Bay, approximately 4½ hours by road.
Upon arrival, check in at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 8
Friday, January 29 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Enjoy a free day on the Red Sea at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge.
Spend the day relaxing on the beach and enjoying the resort facilities, or arrange optional diving with a specialized local dive center.
The day is completely free for you to enjoy Soma Bay at your own pace.
Accommodation: The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 9
Saturday, January 30 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Enjoy another free day at Soma Bay on the Red Sea.
You may choose to go diving, enjoy the beach and Red Sea activities, or simply spend the day relaxing at the resort.
Accommodation: The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 10
Sunday, January 31 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Enjoy another relaxing day at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge.
The day is yours to enjoy at your own pace, with the option of diving, beach time, Red Sea activities, or simply relaxing at the resort.
Accommodation: The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 11
Monday, February 1 | Hurghada / Soma Bay
Enjoy your final full day on the Red Sea.
Take advantage of another opportunity for optional diving or simply enjoy the beach, resort facilities, and relaxing atmosphere of Soma Bay before returning to Cairo the following day.
Accommodation: The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, Soma Bay – booked directly by the clients.
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Day 12
Tuesday, February 2 | Hurghada → Cairo
Enjoy some free time depending on your domestic flight schedule.
At the appropriate time, meet your private driver for your transfer from Soma Bay to Hurghada International Airport.
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your driver for your private transfer to your Cairo hotel.
Enjoy your final evening in Cairo at leisure.
Accommodation: Cairo hotel – to be confirmed/booked by the clients.
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Day 13
Wednesday, February 3 | Final Departure
Enjoy your final morning and some free time in Cairo, depending on your flight schedule.
Later, meet your private driver at your hotel for your private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Depart Cairo on British Airways BA397 at 5:30 PM to London, bringing your journey through Cairo, the Nile Valley, Luxor, and the Red Sea to an end.
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.
- 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.
- 5 nights at The Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge, 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.
- Guided Tour of Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan.
- 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