Nile River Cruise Including Cairo & Hurghada

Your holiday begins as you depart from Ireland on your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. For those arriving on late-night or early-morning flights, hotel rooms will be ready for immediate check-in, allowing you to settle in comfortably.

After breakfast, we set off for a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which opened in 2025. This world-class facility houses the famous King Tutankhamen Galleries and the Solar Boat of King Khufu. After a local lunch, we explore the vibrant Khan el Khalili Bazaar, one of the most atmospheric markets in the world. In the evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome drink at the hotel.

This morning features a visit to the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the last remaining Wonders of the Ancient World. Following the excursion, we transfer to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will board the 4-star MS Radamis II for your seven-night river cruise, starting with dinner on board.

Today we visit the Necropolis of Thebes on the Nile's West Bank. This UNESCO site includes the Valley of the Kings, the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, we sail through the Esna Lock towards Edfu while enjoying lunch on deck.

We begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god, Horus. Back on the ship, we continue our journey to Kom Ombo to see the unique twin temples dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris. We then sail onwards to Aswan for an overnight stay.

This morning includes a visit to the High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilika Island. In the afternoon, we take a motorboat trip around Elephantine Island and visit a traditional Nubian Village on Seheil Island. Here, you will experience the famous hospitality of the local people and see their traditional homes.

Enjoy a quiet morning at leisure on the ship. After lunch, we take a traditional Felucca sailing trip around the islands, passing the Aga Khan Mausoleum. In the evening, there is an optional excursion available to see the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, where the history of the site is brought to life through music and narration.

Take a full day to relax as the ship sails from Aswan back towards Edfu via Kom Ombo. This is the perfect opportunity to sit back on the sun deck and watch the changing scenery of life along the riverbanks, which remains one of the most memorable parts of any Egypt Nile Cruise.

As the ship returns to Luxor, we spend the afternoon visiting the massive Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Luxor Temple served as a private residence for the god Amun, while the Karnak complex features a forest of 134 massive papyrus columns. Enjoy a final dinner and overnight stay on the river.

After breakfast, we disembark and travel by air-conditioned coach to Hurghada. The journey across the desert is approximately 280km and takes about four hours. Upon arrival at your beach resort, you will check in for a three-night stay on an all-inclusive basis.

Spend two full days enjoying the facilities of your resort on the Red Sea coast. You can relax on the private beach, take a dip in the swimming pools, or explore the local shops and markets of the old town, El Dahar. It is a wonderful way to unwind after the busy sightseeing schedule of the previous week.

Early this morning, we transfer to Hurghada Airport for your return flight to Ireland via Cairo, concluding an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient and modern Egypt.