12 Days Red Sea Explorer

12 Days Red Sea Explorer tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo airport, you will be met and greeted by our team and transferred to the hotel in our air-conditioned vehicle. After the check-in, you will have a brief meeting to review your holiday program. Overnight at Le Riad Hotel de Charme or similar in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids Tour

After breakfast, depart to Memphis, founded by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Later, proceed to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid which was designed by the architect, Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Proceed to Giza Plateau to visit one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. You will have your lunch in one of the local restaurants. After lunch, proceed to visit the Egyptian Museum, the Islamic Cairo to see Cairo’s old bazaar called Khan El Khalili and the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.  Overnight in Cairo at Kempinski Nile City Hotel Cairo or similar

Day 3:  Aswan Nile Cruise

Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Aswan where you will be met and transferred to embark your

Day 4: Aswan Tours

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic regular flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will met by our team and transferred to board the Nile Cruise before lunch. Sail on the river Nile by Fellucca around Kitchener’s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board and Nubian Folkloric Show. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan / Kom Ombo tours

After breakfast, depart to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo with your lunch on board. You will visit the Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo and later sail to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise at Edfu.

Day 5: Edfu Temple

After breakfast, visit the temple of Horus in Edfu and later sail to Luxor with your lunch on board. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise in Luxor

Day 6: Luxor West Bank

After breakfast, you will visit the West Bank to see the Valley of Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. You will have your lunch on board. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise in Luxor

Day 7: Luxor East Bank / Hurghada

After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor Temples followed by a 4-hour drive by bus to Hurghada. Overnight at Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort or similar in Hurghada

Day 8: Hurghada Tours

After breakfast, your day full of fun begins with diving in the Red Sea and full day relaxation to discover the marine life and nature. Overnight at Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort or similar in Hurghada

Day 9: Hurghada Tours

After breakfast, you will have full day at leisure with diving sessions in the Red Sea to discover the marine life and nature. Overnight at Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort or similar in Hurghada

Day 10: Hurghada Tours

After breakfast, you will have full day at leisure with diving sessions in the Red Sea to discover the marine life and nature. Overnight at Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort or similar in Hurghada

Day 11: Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your domestic regular flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our team and depart to visit the Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was constructed by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849). You will have your lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, proceed to Islamic Cairo to see the cairo’s oldest bazaar called Khan El Khalili. Overnight at Le Riad Hotel de Charme or similar in Cairo.

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back home

What is Included on the Safari Price:-

• Airport meet and greet services
• Transfers in our air-conditioned vehicle.
• 3-night accommodation in Cairo on BB
• 4-night accommodation on board a 5-star cruise on FB
• 4-night accommodation in Hurghada on BB
• One-Way domestic regular flight from Cairo to Aswan
• One-way domestic regular flight from Hurghada to Cairo.
• All sightseeing tours as per the program
• Entrance fees to all sites as per the program
• English speaking guide during tours.
• 2-day diving session with lunch, mineral water and soft drink in Hurghada.
• 1-day snorkeling in the red sea in Hurghada.
• Meals as per the program
• Bottled water during the tours
• All service charges & taxes.

What is Excluded on the Safari Price:-

• International flights and taxes
• Entry visa to Egypt
• Any optional tour mentioned above
• Any expense of personal nature
• Personal insurance cover
• Gratuities and tips
• Alcoholic drinks
• Any item not mentioned as included above