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Nile Cruise and Red Sea Packages

Temples first, then the reef: a Nile cruise paired with the Red Sea is the trip that sends you home rested rather than footsore. You sail the Luxor–Aswan stretch for the great temples, then cross by road or a short flight to Hurghada or Marsa Alam for three or four nights on the coast – snorkeling and diving on some of the clearest reef in the world, or simply the beach. It is the natural shape for travelers who want the history without giving the whole vacation to early starts and temple steps. We hold the cruise, the resort and the transfer between them as one booking, and the coast end can be as active or as quiet as you like.

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The shape

What is a nile cruise and red sea Egypt tour?

A Nile cruise and Red Sea package combines a three- or four-night Luxor–Aswan cruise with three to five nights on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada or Marsa Alam. The two are linked by a four-hour road transfer from Luxor or a short connecting flight. It is the temples-then-beach itinerary: the ancient sites at a measured pace, then the reef to finish, usually nine or ten days total.

The river, then the coast

How the temples-then-reef trip runs

  1. Days 1–4Nile cruiseA four-day Luxor–Aswan sailing: Karnak and the West Bank at Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae on the way south.
  2. Day 5To the coastDisembark at Luxor and transfer to Hurghada by road (about four hours) or a short connecting flight to Marsa Alam.
  3. Days 6–8Red SeaReef days at leisure: snorkeling and diving off Hurghada or Marsa Alam, a desert excursion, or simply the beach.
  4. Day 9Fly homeTransfer to Hurghada airport for the flight home, direct or via Cairo.

The reef end is yours to set: a PADI course, a dolphin-house snorkeling day, or nothing but a lounger and the sea.

  1. 8-Day Hurghada Scuba Diving VacationBudget

    8-Day Hurghada Scuba Diving Vacation

    Hurghada

    An eight-day Red Sea vacation based in Hurghada, with seven hotel nights. It includes two intro scuba dive days with a certified instructor and full equipment, a Paradise Island beach day with snorkeling, a private boat charter, a Dolphin House snorkeling trip and a half-day Hurghada city tour. Airport transfers and marine park fees are included. Intro dives are for beginners and are not a diving course. Sea trips run weather and sea state permitting.

    From $1,0518 Days
  2. 8-Day Aswan & Hurghada Twin-Center VacationBudget

    8-Day Aswan & Hurghada Twin-Center Vacation

    Aswan

    An eight-day Egypt vacation that pairs Aswan with Hurghada. Spend three nights in Aswan with a sunset felucca ride, a full-day road trip to Abu Simbel, and a guided day at the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Then travel by private transfer to Hurghada for four nights and three Red Sea excursions: Paradise Island, Dolphin House snorkeling and a semi-submarine reef trip. Airport transfers, hotel nights, the listed excursions and entrance fees are included.

    From $1,3148 Days
  3. 8-Day Cairo & Hurghada Diving VacationBudget

    8-Day Cairo & Hurghada Diving Vacation

    Cairo

    An eight-day Egypt vacation that pairs three nights in Cairo with four nights on the Red Sea at Hurghada. In Cairo you see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo with an Egyptologist, plus a Nile dinner cruise. In Hurghada you take an intro scuba dive day with two guided dives, a Dolphin House snorkeling trip and a Paradise Island beach day. Hotels, transfers, the domestic flight, entrance fees and marine park fees are included.

    From $1,5698 Days
  4. 6-Day Hurghada Snorkeling & Diving VacationBudget

    6-Day Hurghada Snorkeling & Diving Vacation

    Hurghada

    A six-day Red Sea vacation in Hurghada with five hotel nights and four reef and boat days. You visit Orange Bay on Giftun Island, snorkel at the Dolphin House reef, ride a semi-submarine and make two guided intro scuba dives with a certified instructor. Airport arrival and departure transfers, hotel pickups for each trip, snorkeling gear where listed and full scuba equipment on the dive day are included. International flights are not.

    From $6156 Days
  5. 18-Day Grand Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Nile & Red SeaMid

    18-Day Grand Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Nile & Red Sea

    Cairo

    An 18-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Alexandria, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Abu Simbel and the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, Alexandria's main sites, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Nile temples and Abu Simbel, with a licensed Egyptologist on the sightseeing days. Seventeen hotel and ship nights, the Cairo to Luxor flight, the transfers and the entrance fees on the guided sightseeing days are included.

    From $5,38318 Days
  6. 12-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Dahabiya & Red SeaMid

    12-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Dahabiya & Red Sea

    Cairo

    A twelve-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, a four-night dahabiya sailing from Luxor to Aswan, and three nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae with a licensed Egyptologist. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your dahabiya cabin are included.

    From $3,20812 Days
  7. 21-Day Egypt in Depth: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red SeaMid

    21-Day Egypt in Depth: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea

    Cairo

    A 21 day Egypt tour that joins Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Islamic Cairo, Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then relax on the Red Sea. Domestic flights, hotels, the cruise cabin, entrance fees, transport and Egyptologist guides on the sightseeing days are included. Offered at first-class and luxury standards.

    From $6,67621 Days
  8. 12-Day Christmas & New Year Egypt TourMid

    12-Day Christmas & New Year Egypt Tour

    Cairo

    A twelve-day Egypt tour on fixed dates, December 22, 2026 to January 2, 2027, so Christmas Day falls on your Nile cruise and New Year's Eve in Hurghada. It combines three nights in Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, a night in Luxor, three nights on the Red Sea and a final night in Cairo. An English-speaking Egyptologist, entrance fees, transport, domestic flights and all transfers are included. Gala dinners are not.

    From $3,31112 Days
  9. 10-Day New Year in Egypt: Nile Cruise & Red SeaMid

    10-Day New Year in Egypt: Nile Cruise & Red Sea

    Cairo

    A ten-day New Year tour of Egypt, running from 26 December 2026 to 4 January 2027. Two nights in Cairo with Old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then four nights in Hurghada with a snorkeling day on Giftun Island, a quad bike ride and a city tour. Domestic flights, transfers, hotels, the cruise cabin and a licensed Egyptologist on sightseeing days are included. The New Year gala dinner is paid locally and is not included.

    From $2,70610 Days
  10. 10-Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada Tour by Sleeper TrainMid

    10-Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada Tour by Sleeper Train

    Cairo

    A ten-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili, then travel overnight by sleeper train in a private cabin to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple. A private transfer takes you to Hurghada for four days of Red Sea boat trips. An English-speaking Egyptologist, entrance fees and transport are included on the sightseeing days.

    From $2,06410 Days
  11. 7-Day Family Cairo & Hurghada VacationMid

    7-Day Family Cairo & Hurghada Vacation

    Cairo

    A seven-day family vacation in Egypt: three nights in Cairo and three nights in Hurghada. In Cairo you ride a camel at sunset near the Giza Pyramids, spend a day at the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then visit Saqqara and Memphis and take a sunset felucca ride on the Nile. A domestic flight takes you to the Red Sea for a Paradise Island beach day, a semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat trip, and a quad bike evening safari with a Bedouin dinner. Hotels, the flight, transfers and the listed excursions are included.

    From $1,4357 Days
  12. 10-Day Family Egypt Tour: Nile Cruise & HurghadaMid

    10-Day Family Egypt Tour: Nile Cruise & Hurghada

    Cairo

    A ten-day family Egypt tour that combines three nights in Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and three nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, ride a camel at Giza, visit the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor and Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then spend two days on boat trips in Hurghada. The flight from Cairo to Aswan, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.

    From $2,38110 Days
  13. 13-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada TourMid

    13-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A 13-day tour linking Alexandria, Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada by domestic flight, road and a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. We arrange private guided touring with a dedicated Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transfers, and meet-and-assist at airports. Standard site entrance fees are included; the Khufu pyramid interior and premium tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I are not included unless requested. Unlike short fly-cruise packages, this itinerary allows proper guided visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo during the three nights on the Nile. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate all ground arrangements for the trip.

    From $2,96113 Days
  14. 15-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Red Sea TourMid

    15-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Red Sea Tour

    Cairo

    This 15-day itinerary links Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, Luxor and Hurghada, finishing in Cairo. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange all transfers, domestic flights and Egyptologist-led sightseeing. We do not run large coach-group itineraries; transfers and excursions are by private air-conditioned car with local guides. Unlike short packaged cruises, this trip includes full calls at Kom Ombo and Edfu and time on both Luxor East Bank and West Bank, plus two full days at the Red Sea for snorkeling and a desert quad safari.

    From $3,11015 Days
  15. 10-Day Luxor & Hurghada VacationBudget

    10-Day Luxor & Hurghada Vacation

    Luxor

    A ten-day Luxor and Hurghada vacation: four nights in Luxor and five in Hurghada. In Luxor you see Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Dendara and Abydos with a licensed Egyptologist. A private road transfer takes you to the Red Sea for snorkeling at Orange Bay, a semi-submarine trip, a free day and a desert quad bike safari. Hotels, transfers and excursions are included; international flights are not.

    From $1,42810 Days
  16. 8-Day Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise TourBudget

    8-Day Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour

    Nile (cruise route)

    Discover Egypt’s timeless treasures on a private, guided 8-day Nile cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy seven nights aboard a comfortable Nile ship with daily sightseeing led by a knowledgeable Egyptologist–visit Abu Simbel by road, explore Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, and walk through Luxor’s Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Hassle-free transfers from Hurghada to Luxor and back are included so you can relax from arrival to departure. This carefully paced itinerary balances iconic ancient sites with leisurely onboard time: full-board meals on the cruise, included standard site entrance fees, and expert guided tours let you experience Egypt’s highlights without the planning stress. Ideal for travelers who want an immersive cultural journey–see temples, tombs and Nile life while enjoying the comfort and service of a full-week cruise. Book this private guided experience for convenience and deeper context at each site: customizable upgrades are available for private cars, upgraded cabins or exclusive excursions. Perfect for families, couples and small groups seeking a premium Nile itinerary that covers Luxor and Aswan’s must-sees, plus the once-in-a-lifetime Abu Simbel road transfer.

    From $1,9438 Days
  17. 7-Day Cairo, Giza & Hurghada TourMid

    7-Day Cairo, Giza & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    This seven-day private tour blends Cairo sightseeing with leisure time on the Red Sea at Hurghada. In Cairo you visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, Saqqara and the new Grand Egyptian Museum, then walk Al Muizz Street and browse Khan El Khalili with a professional Egyptologist. After a few days in the capital you transfer to Hurghada for relaxation, a quad safari and a snorkelling excursion. We arrange all transfers, local guides and service on the ground, and we do not run large coach-group departures: every booking is private and timed to reduce queueing at popular sites.

    From $1,2897 Days
  18. 10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Hurghada & Alexandria TourMid

    10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Hurghada & Alexandria Tour

    Cairo

    This 10-day Egypt tour combines Cairo’s ancient monuments, Alexandria’s Mediterranean setting, a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and time on the Red Sea coast. Our Egyptologist guides you through the Giza Plateau, including Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure and the Sphinx, then introduces the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo. Along the Nile, visits include Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple. The route continues to Abu Simbel, including the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, before finishing in Hurghada. We arrange private air-conditioned transport rather than group bus touring, with a cruise cabin and Cairo hotel accommodation included.

    From $2,48110 Days
  19. 13-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada TourMid

    13-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A thirteen-day land tour of Egypt that joins Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Abu Simbel, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera and Abydos with a licensed Egyptologist, then dive and ride quad bikes in Hurghada. Two domestic flights, hotels, transfers and entrance fees are included.

    From $3,25213 Days
  20. 9-Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada TourMid

    9-Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A nine-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then Karnak and Luxor Temple. Four nights at Hurghada bring a jeep safari, a snorkeling trip to Orange Bay and a free day. You finish with Coptic Cairo. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transport, both domestic flights and hotels are included.

    From $2,0419 Days
  21. 8-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada TourMid

    8-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    An eight-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and two nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, and finish with a day of snorkeling at Orange Bay. Both domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included.

    From $2,2438 Days
  22. 6-Day Cairo & Hurghada TourMid

    6-Day Cairo & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A six-day Egypt tour that combines two days of sightseeing in Cairo with two nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin and Old Coptic Cairo with an Egyptologist, then spend a day snorkeling at Orange Bay. Both domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees and hotels are included.

    From $1,4186 Days
  23. 11-Day Egypt Grand Tour for the 2027 Solar EclipsePremium

    11-Day Egypt Grand Tour for the 2027 Solar Eclipse

    Cairo

    This 11-day Egypt tour combines time in Cairo with a Nile cruise package arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator. The program is centered on the 2027 solar eclipse and links Egypt’s capital with the historic Nile Valley. Accommodation is arranged in hotels and aboard an assigned Nile cruiser, with an Egyptologist accompanying the sightseeing program. Standard Egyptian site entrance fees, transfers and accommodation are included unless stated otherwise. Domestic flights are excluded, so the relevant sectors must be arranged separately. Unlike a short Cairo break, this format gives you time to pair the capital’s archaeology with a slower journey along the Nile.

    From $8,48911 Days
  24. 11-Day Cairo, Hurghada, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel TourMid

    11-Day Cairo, Hurghada, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel Tour

    Cairo

    An eleven-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, two nights at the Red Sea in Hurghada and a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, with a full day at Abu Simbel. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, snorkel at Orange Bay, then visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, and finish with Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Domestic flights, transfers, entrance fees, hotels, your cruise cabin and a licensed Egyptologist are included.

    From $3,10611 Days
  25. 10-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada TourMid

    10-Day Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A ten-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae and Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temple, a free day in Hurghada and Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Both domestic flights, a private Luxor to Hurghada transfer, entrance fees, transport and nine hotel nights with breakfast are included.

    From $2,66310 Days
  26. 10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada TourMid

    10-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A ten-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings with a licensed Egyptologist. Two domestic flights, all transfers, entrance fees, hotels and your cruise cabin are included, and a snorkeling day at Orange Bay gives you a break from temples.

    From $2,50210 Days
  27. 9-Day Solo Women's Tour: Cairo, Hurghada & Upper EgyptMid

    9-Day Solo Women's Tour: Cairo, Hurghada & Upper Egypt

    Cairo

    A nine-day Egypt tour planned for women traveling alone. It covers the Pyramids Sound and Light Show, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, a free day on the Red Sea in Hurghada, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the High Dam, Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, and the Citadel, Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili. Domestic flights, private road transfers, entrance fees, transport, Egyptologist guiding and eight hotel nights with breakfast are included.

    From $2,2939 Days
  28. 11-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Hurghada TourMid

    11-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    An eleven-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, spend a day in Alexandria, then visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Four nights in Hurghada include a quad bike safari and a snorkeling trip, and the tour ends with Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Domestic flights, hotels, entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding are included.

    From $2,50611 Days
  29. 8-Day Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada TourMid

    8-Day Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    An eight-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor and Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, the temples of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon, a snorkeling day at Orange Bay and Coptic Cairo. Both domestic flights, a private Luxor to Hurghada transfer, entrance fees, transport and seven hotel nights with breakfast are included.

    From $2,1838 Days
  30. 11-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Hurghada TourMid

    11-Day Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    An eleven-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, Alexandria, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings with a licensed Egyptologist, then snorkel at Giftun Island. Two domestic flights, transfers, hotels, your cruise cabin and entrance fees are included.

    From $2,60911 Days
  31. 13-Day Cairo, Hurghada & Nile Cruise TourMid

    13-Day Cairo, Hurghada & Nile Cruise Tour

    Cairo

    A thirteen-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, two nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea and a seven-night Nile cruise from Luxor. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Karnak and Luxor Temple, and spend time on Elephantine Island and in a Nubian village. Domestic flights, private transfers, hotels, your cruise cabin, English-speaking Egyptologist guides and entrance fees are included.

    From $3,48413 Days
  32. 14-Day Cairo, Hurghada & Nile Cruise TourMid

    14-Day Cairo, Hurghada & Nile Cruise Tour

    Cairo

    A fourteen-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, four nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and Alexandria. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, and you watch the sun set from a felucca on the Nile at Aswan. Domestic flights, private transfers, hotels, your cruise cabin, English-speaking Egyptologist guides and entrance fees to the listed sites are included.

    From $3,49714 Days
  33. 4-Day Aswan to Hurghada Red Sea Extension with Giftun IslandBudget

    4-Day Aswan to Hurghada Red Sea Extension with Giftun Island

    Hurghada

    This four-day tour connects Aswan with Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Hurghada is a coastal city on the Red Sea, while Aswan lies on the Nile in southern Egypt. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can clarify arrangements for this route.

    From $3684 Days
  34. 7-Day Hurghada, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise TourMid

    7-Day Hurghada, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise Tour

    Hurghada

    Combine time on the Red Sea coast with a stay on the Nile during this seven-day Egyptian vacation from Hurghada. We arrange the hotel accommodation, cruise cabin, transfers and sightseeing with an Egyptologist, while the cruise portion follows the established river route between Egypt’s principal ancient sites. Hotel and cruise accommodation are handled as one itinerary, so you do not need to arrange separate transport or bookings between the two parts of the holiday. Unlike a Hurghada beach stay, this program adds access to pharaonic temples and river landscapes. The exact hotel, vessel and sailing schedule are confirmed at booking, as they depend on availability.

    From $1,3957 Days
  35. 15-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada TourMid

    15-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A fifteen-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, four nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea and three more nights in Cairo. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, the Fayoum oasis and Wadi El Rayan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, ride a felucca at sunset in Aswan, watch the Karnak Sound & Light Show and snorkel at Orange Bay. Domestic flights, transfers, hotels, your cruise cabin, guides and the listed entrance fees are included.

    From $3,18615 Days
  36. 12-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada TourMid

    12-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A twelve-day Egypt tour that combines Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Abu Simbel, five nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea and a final night in Cairo. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, snorkel at Orange Bay and ride quad bikes in the desert. Domestic flights, transfers, hotels, your cruise cabin and an Egyptologist on every sightseeing day are included.

    From $3,02112 Days
  37. 7-Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada TourMid

    7-Day Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada Tour

    Cairo

    A seven-day Egypt tour that links Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada. You see the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, enjoy a Nile dinner cruise, then visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon before a free day on the coast. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days, entrance fees, transport, two domestic flights, a private road transfer from Luxor to Hurghada and six hotel nights with breakfast are included.

    From $1,7567 Days

Practical questions

What travelers ask about this style of tour.

  1. 01How do I get from the Nile cruise to the Red Sea?

    From Luxor it is about a four-hour road transfer to Hurghada, which we run in a private air-conditioned vehicle. For Marsa Alam, a short connecting flight is the easier option. Both are included and arranged around your cruise disembarkation so there is no waiting.

  2. 02Is Hurghada or Marsa Alam better after a Nile cruise?

    Hurghada is the quicker link from Luxor by road and has the widest choice of hotels and dive centers. Marsa Alam is further south, quieter, and has the better house reefs and the Dolphin House snorkeling sites. We match the resort to whether you want easy access or the best reef.

  3. 03How many nights should I spend on the Red Sea?

    Three nights is enough to unwind and get a couple of reef days in; four or five suits divers or anyone wanting a proper beach stay. The cruise stays at four nights either way, so the coast end is where you add or trim days.

  4. 04Can I dive or snorkel straight after the cruise?

    Yes. The reefs off Hurghada and Marsa Alam suit complete beginners and certified divers alike. We can book a guided snorkeling day, a try-dive, or a full PADI course at the resort. Note the standard 18- to 24-hour gap between your last dive and a flight home – we build the schedule around it.

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