Nile Cruise and Red Sea Holiday Overview
A balanced Egypt holiday combining the cultural Nile cruise route with Red Sea beach time in Hurghada, Marsa Alam, or Sharm El Sheikh.
Best for: Couples, families, and travelers who want history plus relaxation
Why Book this Cruise?
This cruise is included in the Nile Cruise Hub collection because it matches common buyer intent for route coverage, cabin comfort, sightseeing access, and quote flexibility. Final availability, cabin category, and inclusions should always be confirmed before payment.
Main Highlights
Before You Confirm
Ask for the final sailing date, cabin category, meal plan, guide language, entrance ticket policy, transfer details, drinks policy, tipping expectations, and cancellation rules. For a faster answer, send your dates and traveler count through the request form.
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Cruise Highlights
- Nile temples
- Aswan and Luxor
- Hurghada or Red Sea resort
- Balanced pace
- Custom family options
9 to 12 Days Custom Package / 8 to 11 Nights
- 1Day 1Arrive in Cairo, transfer to your hotel.
- 2Day 2Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
- 3Day 3Fly to Luxor, board the cruise, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- 4Day 4Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, sail toward Edfu.
- 5Day 5Edfu Temple, then Kom Ombo Temple, sail to Aswan.
- 6Day 6Philae Temple and the High Dam, disembark in Aswan.
- 7Day 7Fly or transfer to Hurghada, check in to your Red Sea resort.
- 8Day 8Snorkeling or diving boat trip on the Red Sea reefs.
- 9Day 9Free beach day, optional desert quad or Giftun Island excursion.
- 10Day 10Transfer to Hurghada airport for departure.
Cabins and Facilities
Cruise cabin plus Red Sea hotel category selected by budget and travel style.
- Cruise and resort planning
- Transfers
- Guided temple route
- Beach extension
- Optional snorkeling or diving
What is included?
- Cruise and hotel stays as quoted
- Meals as listed
- Transfers when included
- Guide service where selected
- Support
Not usually included
- International flights
- Diving trips unless added
- Entry tickets unless included
- Drinks and tips
- Insurance
| Season | 7 nights8 days / 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Low seasonJun to Aug | Ask for rate |
| ShoulderMay and Sep | Ask for rate |
| High seasonOct to Apr | Ask for rate |
| EasterPeak dates | Ask for rate |
| ChristmasPeak dates | Ask for rate |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
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Cruise FAQ
How many days should I plan?
9 to 12 days works well for cruise plus beach.
Can I fly from Aswan to the Red Sea?
Routing depends on flight schedules and transfer options.
