Egypt in Full Colour: Nile to Sea
An 11-day sweep from Cairo’s skyline to the Red Sea’s glow—curated the Afrigay way. Open with a private dahabiya sunset sail and the icons (Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM), then drift south for a three-night Nile cruise taking in Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor by golden hour. Walk the West Bank’s greats (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut) before two all-inclusive days in Hurghada to snorkel, spa, or simply exhale. Optional Abu Simbel, inclusive hosting throughout, zero faff.
From Cairo’s skyline to the Red Sea’s cobalt glow, this Afrigay journey threads Egypt’s greatest hits with thoughtful pacing and inclusive hosting. Touch down to meet-and-assist, then ease into the adventure with a private sunset sail and welcome dinner on a classic dahabiya. Spend your Cairo days up close with the icons — the Great Pyramids and Sphinx — and inside the Grand Egyptian Museum’s treasure halls, balanced with modern perspective at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. There’s time to wander Khan el-Khalili’s lantern-lit alleys and settle into a long, lazy lunch at Naguib Mahfouz. Expect seamless logistics, expert guiding, and a calm rhythm that lets the stories (and the photos) breathe.
Flying south to Aswan, you’ll explore the island grace of Philae Temple and the scale of the Unfinished Obelisk before boarding a three-night Nile cruise. River days drift between Kom Ombo and Edfu; evenings bring golden-hour drama at Karnak and Luxor Temple. Disembark for the West Bank’s heavyweights — the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s terraces, the Colossi of Memnon — then cross the desert to Hurghada for two sun-soaked days on an all-inclusive coastline: snorkelling, spa, or simply poolside exhale.
It’s Egypt, curated the Afrigay way — warm, well-timed, and wonderfully easy — so you can travel out, proud, and perfectly looked after.
Day 0
Depart your home city for Cairo, Egypt
Day 1
Cairo arrival & Nile welcome
Touch down in Cairo and breeze through formalities with meet-and-assist. Your host coordinates a smooth hotel check-in so you can freshen up before we step aboard a classic dahabiya for a private two-hour sunset sail on the Nile with a welcome dinner. Expect soft evening light, the city skyline sliding by, and your first toast with the group — a gentle, elegant start to the journey.
Day 2
Giza icons & the Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, we head straight to the headline acts. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then continue to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum for curated highlights with our guide. We’ve reserved lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge — a front-row vantage for those once-in-a-lifetime photos — before returning to the hotel with time to decompress.
Included today: Guided touring, museum/monument entries, lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge, private transport.
Day 3
Civilisation Museum & Khan el-Khalili
This morning we connect the dots at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, seeing 5,000 years of story through a modern lens. Then it’s into the lanes of Khan el-Khalili — brass lamps, spices and textiles — with a table waiting at the historic Naguib Mahfouz restaurant for a relaxed local lunch. The afternoon is yours to wander, rest or explore at your own pace.
Included today: Guided touring, entry fees, lunch at Naguib Mahfouz, private transport.
Day 4
Cairo → Aswan, Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk
We fly south to golden-hour Aswan, where the Nile widens and the pace softens. This afternoon’s visits include the island sanctuary of Philae Temple — a masterpiece of light, water and myth — and the Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals ancient craft at awe-inspiring scale. Settle in by the river this evening; tomorrow we board the cruise.
Included today: Cairo–Aswan flight (as per package notes), guided visits, private transport.
Day 5
Nubian colour & embark the Nile cruise
Enjoy a colourful Nubian village visit — riverfront homes, vivid façades, and a warm sense of place — before boarding your Nile cruise. Unpack once and exhale: lunches and dinners are served on board, and the top deck is perfect for watching feluccas glide by. It’s easy, comfortable river life from here.
Included today: Guided Nubian village visit, embarkation, lunch & dinner on board.
Day 6
Kom Ombo & a smooth sail to Edfu (Abu Simbel optional)
Early risers can opt for Abu Simbel by road — a powerful, unforgettable add-on — before rejoining the cruise. We sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double temple, then continue upriver to Edfu. Between ports, make time for the deck, a book, or a nap; this is the rhythm of the Nile at its best.
Included today: Breakfast, lunch & dinner on board; temple visit at Kom Ombo. Optional: Abu Simbel by road.
Day 7
Edfu Temple • Esna Lock • Luxor’s East Bank by twilight
Step into the grand courts of Edfu Temple with our guide, then sail through the Esna Lock toward Luxor. On arrival we time our visit for atmosphere: the East Bank — Karnak and Luxor Temple — glowing in late-day light. Return to the ship for dinner and a quiet evening on deck.
Included today: Breakfast, lunch & dinner on board; guided visits at Edfu, Karnak & Luxor.
Day 8
West Bank wonders → cross-desert drive to the Red Sea
Disembark after breakfast and cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a morning among pharaohs: the Valley of the Kings, the elegant terraces of Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the stoic Colossi of Memnon. After lunch (for your own account), we travel by road to the Red Sea and check in at Hurghada — time to trade sandstone for shoreline.
Included today: Disembarkation at 08:00, West Bank touring with entries, private transfer to Hurghada.
Day 9
Hurghada at leisure
A full day to reset by the sea. Choose a quiet stretch of beach, a snorkel excursion over coral gardens, spa time, or simply a book and a lounger. Your resort’s all-inclusive plan keeps things effortless.
Included today: Resort all-inclusive; no scheduled touring.
Day 10
One more dip & a relaxed farewell dinner
Another easy morning to soak up the coast, followed by a farewell dinner at the hotel — stories, laughter, and a final celebratory clink with new friends before tomorrow’s departures.
Included today: Resort all-inclusive; hosted farewell dinner.
Day 11
Departure
Breakfast, check-out and private transfer to Hurghada Airport for onward flights. Our team will coordinate timings to keep the day smooth and stress-free.
Included today: Departure transfer.
Fairmont Nile City
Movenpick Resort Aswan
Movenpick MS Hamees
Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada
