Frank Pimentel
frank@realhawaiitours.com
909-702-4919

Egypt Wonders: Nile, Desert & Red Sea

Luxury journeys, curated experiences, and smooth travel operations — built for agents & travelers.

Duration

9 nights / person

Start

Cairo

End

Cairo

Group size

2 - 10 persons

Overview

Cairo Visits:

  • GEM ( Grand Egyptian Museum)
  • Pyramids 
  • Civilization Museum 
  • Sphinx
  • Old Cairo
  • Citadel of Salah Eldeen
  • Khan El Kalili Bazaar

Cruise Sightseeing:

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • New Sphinx Avenue 
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Tombs of Rameses V & VI
  • Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun
  • Memnon status
  • Kom ombu Temple 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Felucca Ride

ST. Cathrine:

  • Moses Mountain
  • Saint Catherine's Monastery

Short itinerary

Quick route overview
  • 1
    Day 1
    —

    Tue | Arrival in Cairo

    • Welcome to Egypt! Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, our team will greet you personally. You’ll then enjoy a private transfer to your hotel for a smooth and comfortable check-in.

     

  • 2
    Day 2
    —

    Wed | Cairo Tour: Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids

    • Begin your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, home to 100,000 treasures spanning Egypt’s history—including King Tutankhamun’s complete collection.

    • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a cozy local restaurant before heading to the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, explore the Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, visit the valley temple of Khafra, and admire the timeless Great Sphinx.

  • 3
    Day 3
    —

    Thu | Cairo Tour: National Museum & Spiritual Cairo

    • Begin the day at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), home to 50,000 artifacts spanning from ancient Egypt to the present.

      Explore Spiritual Cairo with visits to:

    • El Muallaqa Church, a historic basilica “suspended” atop the Fortress of Babylon

    • Ben Ezra Synagogue, housing rare documents revealing the life of Jews in medieval Egypt

    • Enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali, a stunning fortress atop Muqattam Hills. Marvel at the Alabaster Mosque, its domes and minarets, and the spectacular interior mosaics twinkling in the light.

  • 4
    Day 4
    —

    Fri | Fly to Aswan & Nile Cruise Adventure

    • Early morning, fly from Cairo to Aswan, where your luxury Nile cruise awaits for a 3-night journey from Aswan to Luxor.

    • After lunch on board, explore Aswan’s highlights: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple

    • In the evening, enjoy an optional Sound & Light show at Philae Temple for a magical night-time experience.

     

  • 5
    Day 5
    —

    Sat | Kom Ombo & Edfu

    • Morning: Optional Abu Simbel tour by bus

    • Afternoon: Sail to Kom Ombo and explore its unique temple

    • Evening: Continue sailing to Edfu for dinner and overnight on board

     

  • 6
    Day 6
    —

    Sun | Luxor East Bank & Optional Light Show

    • Morning: Sail from Edfu to Luxor, enjoying lunch on board

    • Afternoon: Explore Karnak Temple and the Temple of Luxor

    • Evening: Optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple

     


     

  • 7
    Day 7
    —

    Monday | Luxor West Bank & Fly to Sharm el Sheikh

    • Early Morning: Optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor

    • Morning: Breakfast on board, then check out from the Nile Cruise

    • Daytime: Explore Luxor West Bank:

      • Valley of the Kings (including Rameses V & VI, Tutankhamun)

      • Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

      • Colossi of Memnon

    • Afternoon: Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Sharm el Sheikh

  • 8
    Day 8
    —

    Tues | Relax at the Red Sea & Drive to St. Catherine

    • Daytime: Enjoy a free day to relax at the Red Sea, soak up the sun and sand, or explore the resort at your own pace

    • Evening: Depart at 10 PM by bus to St. Catherine for your overnight stay

  • 9
    Day 9
    —

    Wed | Moses Mountain Sunrise & Return to Sharm el-Sheikh

    • Early Morning: Watch the sunrise from Moses Mountain

    • Morning: Enjoy breakfast at St. Catherine

    • After Breakfast: Journey back to Sharm el-Sheikh

  • 10
    Day 10
    —

    Thurs | Departure from Sharm el-Sheikh

    • Morning: Private transfer from your Sharm el-Sheikh hotel to the airport

    • Connecting Flight: Transfer from Cairo Airport to your international terminal for departure

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Meals: No meal Hotels

Tue | Arrival in Cairo

  • Welcome to Egypt! Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, our team will greet you personally. You’ll then enjoy a private transfer to your hotel for a smooth and comfortable check-in.

 

View Hilton Cairo Grand Nile gallery View Boudl Grand Pyramids gallery

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Wed | Cairo Tour: Grand Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids

  • Begin your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, home to 100,000 treasures spanning Egypt’s history—including King Tutankhamun’s complete collection.

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a cozy local restaurant before heading to the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, explore the Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, visit the valley temple of Khafra, and admire the timeless Great Sphinx.

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Thu | Cairo Tour: National Museum & Spiritual Cairo

  • Begin the day at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), home to 50,000 artifacts spanning from ancient Egypt to the present.

    Explore Spiritual Cairo with visits to:

  • El Muallaqa Church, a historic basilica “suspended” atop the Fortress of Babylon

  • Ben Ezra Synagogue, housing rare documents revealing the life of Jews in medieval Egypt

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch before heading to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali, a stunning fortress atop Muqattam Hills. Marvel at the Alabaster Mosque, its domes and minarets, and the spectacular interior mosaics twinkling in the light.

Day 4

Meals: Full Board

Fri | Fly to Aswan & Nile Cruise Adventure

  • Early morning, fly from Cairo to Aswan, where your luxury Nile cruise awaits for a 3-night journey from Aswan to Luxor.

  • After lunch on board, explore Aswan’s highlights: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple

  • In the evening, enjoy an optional Sound & Light show at Philae Temple for a magical night-time experience.

 

Day 5

Meals: Full Board

Sat | Kom Ombo & Edfu

  • Morning: Optional Abu Simbel tour by bus

  • Afternoon: Sail to Kom Ombo and explore its unique temple

  • Evening: Continue sailing to Edfu for dinner and overnight on board

 

Day 6

Meals: Full Board

Sun | Luxor East Bank & Optional Light Show

  • Morning: Sail from Edfu to Luxor, enjoying lunch on board

  • Afternoon: Explore Karnak Temple and the Temple of Luxor

  • Evening: Optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple

 


 

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast Hotels

Monday | Luxor West Bank & Fly to Sharm el Sheikh

  • Early Morning: Optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor

  • Morning: Breakfast on board, then check out from the Nile Cruise

  • Daytime: Explore Luxor West Bank:

    • Valley of the Kings (including Rameses V & VI, Tutankhamun)

    • Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

    • Colossi of Memnon

  • Afternoon: Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Sharm el Sheikh

View Movenpick Resort Hotel gallery View Amphoras Beach - Ultra All Inclusive gallery

Day 8

Meals: Breakfast

Tues | Relax at the Red Sea & Drive to St. Catherine

  • Daytime: Enjoy a free day to relax at the Red Sea, soak up the sun and sand, or explore the resort at your own pace

  • Evening: Depart at 10 PM by bus to St. Catherine for your overnight stay

Day 9

Meals: Breakfast

Wed | Moses Mountain Sunrise & Return to Sharm el-Sheikh

  • Early Morning: Watch the sunrise from Moses Mountain

  • Morning: Enjoy breakfast at St. Catherine

  • After Breakfast: Journey back to Sharm el-Sheikh

Day 10

Meals: Breakfast

Thurs | Departure from Sharm el-Sheikh

  • Morning: Private transfer from your Sharm el-Sheikh hotel to the airport

  • Connecting Flight: Transfer from Cairo Airport to your international terminal for departure

Inclusions

Accommodation

Deluxe:

  • Tue–Fri: Hilton Grand Nile Tower or similar – Nile View (B&B)

  • Fri–Mon: MS Upscale Nile cruise or similar – Nile View Cabin  (Full Board)

  • Mon–Thu: Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikhor similar (All Inclusive)

Moderate:

  • Tue–Fri: Boudl Grand Pyramids or similar – Pyramids View (B&B)

  • Fri–Mon: MS Upscale Nile cruise or similar – Nile View Cabin (Full Board)

  • Mon–Thu: Amphoras Beach or similar (Ultra All Inclusive)

Transfers

  • Tue: Cairo Airport → Hotel

  • Fri: Hotel → Cairo Airport → Aswan Airport → Nile Cruise

  • Mon: Nile Cruise → Luxor Airport → Sharm el Sheikh → Hotel

  • Tue: Sharm Hotel → St. Catherine (overnight)

  • Wed: St. Catherine → Sharm el Sheikh Hotel

  • Thu: Hotel → Sharm el Sheikh Airport → Cairo International

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Wed: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum (Guiding, Lunch, Entrance, A/C Bus 2022)

  • Thu: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo & Citadel of Salah Eldeen (Guiding, Lunch, Entrance, A/C Bus 2022)

  • Fri–Mon: 4-day Nile Cruise Sightseeing (Guiding, Entrance, A/C Bus 2022)

  • Tue–Wed: St. Catherine Overnight from Sharm el Sheikh

Free Items:

  • Camel ride 

Not included:

  • Visa: $25
  • Tipping
  • International Flights
  • Domestic Flights
  • Optional Tours


 

FAQ

Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.

Egyptian Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language in Egypt. English is taught in schools and is considered a secondary language that is most commonly used for tourism purposes.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and upscale shops. There are also ATMs available at hotels and outside major banks dispensing local currency.

The best time to visit Egypt would be during the winter months, from October to April. The temperatures are mild and pleasant, although evenings can become quite cool. December through January are the peak tourist months so expect large crowds if travelling at this time. The best time to enjoy the beaches, without having to endure the large crowds of summer tourists, would be from March to May. Temperatures at this time are warm and tourist sites are not too crowded.

Egypt, being a predominantly Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia) but the average people are careful in what they wear. The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code. For men it is not really an issue -- normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine -- but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops. In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers. Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts. In Sea Side areas it's ok to walk in shorts, but once you enter a local restaurant or market, it's better to be more covered.

For the vast majority of travelers to Egypt, a valid passport and a travel visa is required. A visa can easily be purchased at the airport when you arrive. The cost for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa is $25 (or equivalent in Euro), must be paid in cash (no credit or debit cards accepted), and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Citizens of all European countries, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and United States can obtain a visa upon arrival. (Egypt does allow visa-free access for certain countries such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.) Visas can also be purchased beforehand through Egypt’s Visa e-Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Forty-one different nationalities are eligible to purchase the e-visa, however, it’s far easier to simply buy the visa at the airport.

As with most European and North American countries, tipping is graciously accepted in Egypt. A 10% tip at restaurants and to guides and drivers is standard. Unfortunately, at major tourist sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, touts aggressively hustle for tips by allowing you to take photos in areas where it’s clearly posted as prohibited (such as inside the tombs). Please refrain from perpetuating this problem by not paying to take pictures.

Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2-round pin type that are common throughout Europe.

As noted previously, Egypt is a Muslim country, therefore alcohol is not readily available outside of tourist areas and western-style hotels/resorts. Beer and wine is available for purchase on all Dragonfly Kite Safaris.