7-Days Egypt Classic Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Nile Cruise, Aswan & Marsa Alam with 2 Beach Days

Step 5: Early Morning Check-Out & Breakfast (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM)

Enjoy your included breakfast at the hotel, then check out.

Step 6: Transfer to Cairo Airport for your Flight 

Your private driver will transfer you to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Aswan (approximately 1.5 hours). Flight time will be confirmed upon booking.

Step 7: Arrival in Aswan & Transfer to Nile Cruise 

Arrive at Aswan Airport, where your Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you. Transfer directly to your deluxe Nile cruise ship for check-in and lunch.

Step 8: Afternoon Aswan Tour – High Dam & Philae Temple 

After lunch aboard the cruise, embark on your first Aswan tour:

• Aswan High Dam – Learn about this modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile's annual flood

• Philae Temple – Take a motorboat to the island temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated during the UNESCO rescue project

Step 9: Free Evening & Overnight on Cruise in Aswan 

Enjoy dinner aboard the cruise. Optionally, book a sound and light show at Philae Temple or a traditional felucca ride on the Nile. Overnight on the cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast (Cairo), Lunch & Dinner (Cruise)

Step 10: Early Morning Optional Abu Simbel Tour 

Very early optional excursion (extra cost – approximately $120–150 USD per person). By private vehicle (3 hours each way), visit the magnificent temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the cruise by lunchtime.

OR Relaxed Morning on Cruise (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

If you prefer to rest, enjoy the cruise facilities, sun deck, and river views as the ship begins sailing north.

Step 11: Afternoon Sailing & Kom Ombo Temple (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

After lunch aboard the cruise, arrive at Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. See the well-preserved crocodile mummies in the small onsite museum.

Step 12: Sail to Edfu & Overnight on Cruise (5:00 PM onwards)

Continue sailing towards Edfu. Enjoy dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cruise)

Step 13: Early Morning Edfu Temple Visit (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM)

Travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage (included) from the cruise dock to the Temple of Horus at Edfu – the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. Admire the massive pylons, black granite statue of Horus, and detailed reliefs.

Step 14: Sail to Luxor & Lunch (9:30 AM – 1:00 PM)

Return to the cruise and enjoy the scenic sail towards Luxor. Pass through the Esna Lock. Lunch is served aboard.

Step 15: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tour (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Arrive in Luxor and visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex – the largest religious structure ever built. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes and stand beneath the 134 towering columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Then continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the late afternoon light.

Step 16: Free Evening in Luxor (6:00 PM onwards)

Enjoy dinner aboard the cruise. Optionally, explore the Luxor Temple sound and light show or shop along the Nile Corniche. Overnight on the cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cruise)

Step 17: Early Morning Check-Out & Breakfast (7:00 AM – 8:00 AM)

Enjoy your final breakfast aboard the Nile cruise and check out.

Step 18: West Bank Tour – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & Colossi 

Cross to Luxor's West Bank for your final archaeological tour:

• Valley of the Kings – Enter 3 royal tombs (excluding Tutankhamun and Seti I). Your guide will select the best open tombs for you.

• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – Marvel at the dramatic three-tiered mortuary temple of Egypt's only female pharaoh.

• Colossi of Memnon – Stop for photos at the two massive 18-meter-high quartzite statues.

Step 19: Lunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant in Luxor.

Step 20: Private Transfer to Marsa Alam (2:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Board your private air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic drive to Marsa Alam (approximately 4.5 hours). Enjoy the changing desert and Red Sea mountain landscapes.

Step 21: Arrival & Check-in at Marsa Alam Beach Resort (6:30 PM)

Arrive at your handpicked 4-star or 5-star beach resort in Marsa Alam. Check in, freshen up, and enjoy a free evening. Dinner is on your own (or included depending on your hotel meal plan – confirm at booking).

Overnight: Handpicked beach resort in Marsa Alam (breakfast included for Day 6)

Meals: Breakfast (Cruise), Lunch (Luxor restaurant)

Step 22: Morning at Leisure – Beach or Pool (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Enjoy a full day at your own pace. Breakfast is included at your resort. Choose from:

• Relax on the beach – Swim in the crystal-clear Red Sea waters

• Snorkeling at the house reef – Many Marsa Alam resorts have direct access to stunning reefs

Step 23: Lunch at Your Resort (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Lunch is on your own (or included depending on your meal plan). Your guide will recommend the best options.

Step 24: Afternoon at Leisure – Optional Activities (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

Continue enjoying Marsa Alam. Optional activities (extra cost, payable locally):

• Desert quad biking – Ride through the Red Sea desert (2 hours – $30–40 USD)

• Diving trip for beginners or certified divers ($60–100 USD)

• Visit to Wadi El Gemal National Park – Protected desert and coastal landscape ($50–70 USD)

• Simply relax – Read a book, swim, or take a yoga class at the resort

Step 25: Sunset on the Beach (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

Watch the sun set over the Red Sea – a perfect end to your Egyptian adventure.

Step 26: Free Evening – Optional Dinner (7:00 PM onwards)

Enjoy a final free evening in Marsa Alam. Dinner is on your own (or included depending on your meal plan).

Overnight: Second night at your handpicked beach resort in Marsa Alam (breakfast included for Day 7)

Meals: Breakfast (Resort)

Step 27: Final Breakfast & Check-out 

Enjoy your included breakfast at the resort. Check out of your room.

Step 28: Optional Morning Snorkel 

If your departure flight is in the afternoon, add one last snorkeling session at the house reef.

Step 29: Private Transfer to Marsa Alam Airport or Hurghada Airport

Your private driver will transfer you to:

• Marsa Alam International Airport (30 minutes) for your departure flight, OR

• Hurghada International Airport (2.5 hours) for your departure, OR

• Back to your original Red Sea resort if continuing your holiday

Step 30: Departure from Egypt (time varies)
Tour ends with a final transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast (Resort)