Hatshepsut is the program for travellers who want temples and a beach. The Nile cruise runs south to north, from Aswan to Luxor, so you finish the river at the Valley of the Kings and drive straight across the Eastern Desert to the Red Sea.
The free days in Hurghada can be filled with snorkelling, diving, island trips, desert safaris or water sports, or spent doing nothing at all.
Hatshepsut – 10 days, day by day
- Day1
Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will meet and assist you through airport formalities. Transfer by modern air-conditioned coach to your hotel and check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
- Day2
Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, exploring its main galleries. Later, visit the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar with free time to explore its lively alleys. Overnight in Cairo.
- Day3
Cairo – Aswan (Nile cruise)
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, board your Nile cruise. Visit the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight on board in Aswan.
- Day4
Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
Breakfast on board. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board.
- Day5
Edfu – Luxor
Early-morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail towards Luxor via Esna. Afternoon at leisure, or an optional visit to Luxor's East Bank temples. Overnight on board in Luxor.
- Day6
Luxor West Bank – Hurghada
After breakfast, disembark and visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Continue by road to Hurghada and check in at your Red Sea resort. Overnight in Hurghada.
- Days7–8
Hurghada, free at leisure
Enjoy free days in Hurghada to relax or take part in optional activities such as snorkelling, diving, island excursions, desert safaris or water sports. Overnight in Hurghada.
- Day9
Hurghada – Cairo
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Cairo.
- Day10
Final departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. One of our representatives will assist with check-in.
Good to know
- Prices are quoted in Australian dollars and confirmed in writing with your itinerary.
- Entrance fees, meals, optional excursions and hotel categories are listed on your quote – see our terms & conditions.
- Every program can be tailored: dates, hotels, Nile boat, pace and add-ons such as Abu Simbel or the Red Sea.
