8 Days Hurghada and Nile Cruise Vacation
An 8-day Hurghada and Nile cruise tour blends relaxation with exploration. Passion Egypt Tours will provide American travelers with exceptional services including a Nile cruise, private A/C vehicles, and expert Egyptologist guides. Spend leisure time in Hurghada by the Red Sea, then cruise between Luxor and Aswan to discover Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Philae. Book this adventure and enjoy both natural beauty and ancient history.
| Tour Inclusions |
- Pick up service from Hurghada airport and return.
- 4 Nights accommodation at a 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise based on Full Board.
- 3 Nights accommodation at a 5* Hotel in Hurghada based on All-Inclusive.
- 1st class train tickets from Aswan to Qena.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- Private Egyptologist guide during your Nile cruise.
- Mineral water is on board the vehicle.
- Entrance fees for all Sightseeing are mentioned.
- All service charges and taxes.
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| Tour Exclusions |
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
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| Tour Highlights |
Aswan Attractions
- The High Dam
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Philae Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
Luxor Attractions
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple by Night
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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Explore Luxor and Aswan highlights including Karnak, Luxor, Hatshepsut, Philae, and Edfu Temples.
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Relax with excellent services during your Hurghada and Nile Cruise journey.
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Discover 5,000 years of history in comfort and style.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the Red Sea for serenity and joy.
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Marvel at Upper Egypt’s art and monumental architecture.
Solo (Per Person)
3030 $
/Adult
2-4 (Traveller Per Person)
1820 $
/Adult
5-8 (Traveller Per Person)
1650 $
/Adult
9-16 (Traveller Per Person)
1630 $
/Adult
Details
Details:
Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport, a representative from “Passionegypttours” will welcome and assist you, then transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5* hotel in Hurghada for an overnight stay.
Meals: Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the day at leisure in the charming coastal city of Hurghada, relaxing by the beach or exploring at your own pace. Overnight at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
After breakfast and hotel check-out, we will collect you from your hotel in Hurghada in a private air-conditioned vehicle for your journey to Luxor to continue your Hurghada and Nile cruise tour. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be welcomed by your Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you to explore the main tourist sites of Luxor, including:
Karnak Temple
The illustrious Karnak Temple served as a religious center that developed over a span of 2000 years, beginning with the early Middle Kingdom around 2000 BC and continuing until the end of the Ptolemaic era in 30 BC. It was dedicated to various deities, particularly the Theban Triad of the New Kingdom: Mut, Montu, and Amun-Ra. Located in the heart of Thebes, it is considered the largest and most impressive open-air museum in the world.
Next, board a 5-star deluxe Nile cruise for lunch and some relaxation. In the evening, we will pick you up again to enjoy:
Luxor Temple by Night
The magnificent house of royal authority and divinity, the Southern Sanctuary, has stood on the east bank since 140 BC. It was established to honor the idea of the renewal of kingship and became a focal point for the coronation of numerous New Kingdom kings. Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II played significant roles in expanding this grand temple.
Overnight & dinner will on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Enjoy breakfast on your Nile cruise, after which your private tour guide and air-conditioned vehicle will escort you to visit:
Valley of the Kings
The royal subterranean burial site of the New Kingdom served as a sacred gateway to the afterlife. It contains approximately 63 tombs belonging to renowned pharaohs and influential nobles from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties. The Valley of the Kings as a whole provides invaluable insights into Egyptian mythology and the religious beliefs of that era.
Hatshepsut Temple
The radiant mortuary temple of Hatshepsut stands as a distinguished emblem of achievement and authority. Constructed in 1479 BC, it is considered one of the finest architectural masterpieces, built to honor deities such as Amun and to immortalize the remarkable legacy of Queen Hatshepsut.
Colossi of Memnon
Two colossal stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the sole remnants of an entire mortuary temple. These statues are crafted from quartzite sandstone blocks originally found in Cairo and were transported 700 km to Luxor.
Built in 1350 BC, the eternal guardians of Pharaoh Amenhotep III were intended to symbolize grandeur as part of his Mortuary Temple, which has since crumbled to ruins. The Colossi of Memnon have collapsed and undergone numerous restorations throughout the Greco-Roman era. The two figures honor his wife Tiye, his mother Mutemwiya, and the Nile River God Hapi.
In the afternoon, sail to Esna and Edfu. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board the cruise. Overnight stay in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Enjoy breakfast on board before continuing your Hurghada and Nile cruise vacation with a tour to:
Edfu temple
The sacred sanctuary dedicated to myth and the triumph of Horus was built during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 BC and 57 BC, spanning the reigns of Ptolemy III Euergetes and Ptolemy XII Auletes. The Edfu Temple is exceptionally well-preserved, offering valuable insights into the mythology, language, and religion of that era, and it also depicts the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.
Kom Ombo Temple
The remarkable Kom Ombo temple features a distinctive double design, constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty between 180 and 47 BC to honor Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Horus the Elder. This temple provides valuable insights into the medical knowledge of that era.
Overnight stay in Aswan with a late-night arrival. Lunch and dinner will be provided onboard the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
In the morning, after breakfast, begin your guided tour to explore Aswan's tourist attractions including:
The High Dam
The Golden Aswan High Dam was built in the mid-1960s to generate electricity and conserve the annual floodwaters.
The Aswan High Dam, known as the Golden High Dam, was built in the mid-1960s to generate electricity and control the annual floodwaters.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Located in the northern area of Aswan at the stone quarry lies a dormant masterpiece destined for greatness. Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC) intended the Unfinished Obelisk to be the largest of its kind and to stand proudly at the entrance of the sacred Karnak temple, showcasing the remarkable stone-working skills of the ancient Egyptians.
Philae Temple
The magnificent temple of the goddess Isis, Mother of Horus, known as the "Philae Temple," was constructed by Pharaoh Nectanebo I between 380 BC and 362 BC to showcase the epic story of Osiris, her husband. In the 1970s, the entire temple, along with the Abu Simbel Temples, was relocated to Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Rescue Campaign.
Return to your cruise. Lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodations will be provided on board the ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After breakfast in the morning, check out from the cruise and take the first-class train to Qena, followed by a transfer back to your hotel in Hurghada for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Following breakfast, you will be transported from your hotel in Hurghada to Hurghada Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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