7-Day Egypt Holiday: Cairo, Nile & Red Sea

7-day Egypt Holiday Package Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Cairo

• Welcome and assistance at Cairo Airport.
• Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
• Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity for some sightseeing in Cairo before boarding the night train to Aswan.

2nd day: Aswan Sightseeing

• After breakfast on the train, arrive in Aswan and meet your local guide.
• Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, and enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile.
• Check in to your Nile cruise for lunch.
• Optional afternoon trip to a Nubian village with your guide.
• Dinner is served on board.

3rd day: Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu

• Breakfast on board, then visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple.
• Continue sailing to Edfu, where you will explore the large temple via horse carriage.
• Sail onward to Esna and then to Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing

• After breakfast, tour the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to your cruise for lunch.
• In the afternoon, visit the Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple at night to see the illuminated grandeur.
• Enjoy dinner on board, featuring an Egyptian folkloric show and belly dancing.

5th day: Transfer to Hurghada

• After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada (approximately a 4-hour drive).
• Arrive in Hurghada and meet your guide for hotel check-in.
• Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure.

Day 6: Diving and Snorkeling

• Participate in a diving day trip arranged by Egypt Fun Tours, including three dives at different spots with lunch provided.

Last day: Return to Cairo and Departure

• Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada with a breakfast box.
• Arrive in Cairo and begin a tour of the Cairo Museum, featuring ancient Egyptian antiquities, including treasures of King Tut and mummies.
• Visit significant Coptic sites, including the Hanging Church, Saint Sergio Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, and the medieval Islamic district of Al-Qahira.
• Conclude your day at the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, enjoying a cup of Egyptian tea at the famous El-Fishawy Café.
• Transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

This itinerary offers a rich blend of history, culture, and adventure, ensuring a memorable experience in Egypt!