Oct–Nov / Mar–Apr tends to combine better weather, sea and tour operations to enjoy beaches, islands and water experiences on this route.
EGYPT · BEACHES + HISTORY
EGYPT — NILE & RED SEA
From Luxor to Aswan, the Nile connects pharaonic temples before the journey heads to the reefs of the Red Sea.
DURATION13 days
BEST TIMEOct–Nov / Mar–Apr
EXPERIENCEBeaches + History
COUNTRYEgypt
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Cairo → Nile Cruise → Sharm el Sheikh
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Luxor and Karnak
2Valley of the Kings
3Temple of Edfu
4Kom Ombo
5Aswan
6Red Sea Reefs
Few trips combine the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan in the same sequence with a few days in front of the reefs of the Red Sea.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Cairo
Arrival in Cairo, installation and first hours in the historic center, architecture and local life of Cairo.
DAY 2
Cairo in depth
Cairo has a full day for Cairo's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 3
Cairo — full day
More time in Cairo, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Cairo.
DAY 4
Cairo — landscapes and culture
The day in Cairo combines Cairo's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 5
Cairo → Nile Cruise
Departure from Cairo towards Cruzeiro no Nile, where upon arrival you can start exploring the heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods of Cruzeiro no Nile.
DAY 6
Nile cruise — full day
More time on Nile Cruise, now with monuments, traditions and daily life on Nile Cruise.
DAY 7
Nile cruise — landscapes and culture
The day on Nile Cruise combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Nile Cruise.
DAY 8
Nile cruise — selected experiences
The stay in Cruzeiro no Nilo continues with Cruzeiro no Nilo’s heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 9
Nile cruise — local experience
Day on a Nile Cruise for monuments, traditions and daily life on a Nile Cruise.
DAY 10
Nile Cruise → Sharm el Sheikh
The journey leaves Nile Cruise and heads to Sharm el Sheikh, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Sharm el Sheikh.
DAY 11
Sharm el Sheikh — landscapes and culture
The day in Sharm el Sheikh combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Sharm el Sheikh.
DAY 12
Sharm el Sheikh — selected experiences
The stay in Sharm el Sheikh continues with Sharm el Sheikh's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 13
Sharm el Sheikh — local experience
Day in Sharm el Sheikh for monuments, traditions and daily life of Sharm el Sheikh.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Navigation through Upper Egypt brings some of the greatest monuments of the pharaonic civilization closer. Luxor and Karnak open the journey, the Valley of the Kings reveals the royal tombs and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo accompany the river to Aswan. The final stage in the Red Sea exchanges stone and desert for transparent water and reefs.
YOUR WAY
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