Historical Egypt with Hurghada

12 Days

Departure Date(s)

19/10/2026
27/10/2026
24/12/2026
25/12/2026
18/02/2027
12/03/2027

Tour Highlights

What Makes This Tour Special

  • Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Temple Of Horus – EDFU
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site – Abu Simbel
  • Step Pyramid Of Saqqara
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

  • Temple Of Horus – EDFU

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site – Abu Simbel

  • Step Pyramid Of Saqqara

  • Egyptian Museum

Tour Destinations

Destinations Covered

  • Cairo
  • Saqqara
  • Alexandria
  • Edfu
  • Aswan
  • Luxor
  • Karnak
  • Step Pyramid Of Saqqara
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Temples Of Luxor And Karnak
This 12-day Egyptian journey begins in Kolkata with the arrival in Cairo to explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Saqqara before visiting the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Return to Cairo and fly to Aswan to board a Nile Cruise, visiting Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and Edfu while sailing toward Luxor. Discover Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple before heading to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada for relaxation. Return to Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum, local perfumeries, and the Citadel’s Mohamed Ali Mosque before flying back to Kolkata with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s ancient wonders.

Itinerary

Your Travel Route

Kolkata - Cairo

Day 1

Meal: On Board – Dinner

  • Assemble at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (3 hours prior to departure)
  • Meet your Tour Manager for assistance with check-in and immigration
  • Board your international flight to Cairo
  • Enjoy in-flight meals and entertainment
  • Arrival at Cairo International Airport
  • Transfer to hotel by coach
  • Dinner and hotel check-in
  • Overnight stay in Cairo

Cairo – Alexandria

Day 2

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza
  • View the Pyramid of Khufu (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World)
  • Photo stop at the Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Visit Saqqara Necropolis
    • Step Pyramid of Djoser
    • Ancient mastabas
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Drive to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria
  • Dinner and hotel check-in
  • Overnight stay in Alexandria

Alexandria – Cairo

Day 3

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Visit the Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina)
  • Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman column
  • Lunch in Alexandria
  • Drive back to Cairo
  • Dinner and hotel check-in
  • Overnight stay in Cairo

Cairo – Aswan – Nile Cruise

Day 4

Meal: Packed Breakfast | Meals Onboard

  • Early morning flight from Cairo to Aswan
  • Visit the Aswan High Dam
  • Explore the Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis
  • Board the luxurious Nile Cruise
  • Lunch onboard as the cruise begins sailing
  • Optional Felucca ride around Elephantine Island
  • View the Aga Khan Mausoleum (optional)
  • Buffet dinner onboard
  • Overnight stay on Nile Cruise

Abu Simbel – Kom Ombo

Day 5

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Onboard

  • Early excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples
  • Marvel at colossal rock-cut temples of Pharaoh Ramses II
  • Return to cruise for lunch
  • Sail toward Kom Ombo
  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
    • Dedicated to Sobek (Crocodile God)
    • Dedicated to Haroeris (Falcon God)
  • Scenic Nile River sailing
  • Buffet dinner onboard
  • Overnight stay on Nile Cruise

Edfu – Luxor

Day 6

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Onboard

  • Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Explore one of Egypt’s best preserved temples
  • Sail toward Luxor via Esna Lock
  • Lunch onboard
  • Visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank
  • Enjoy views of the Avenue of Sphinxes
  • Dinner onboard
  • Overnight stay on Nile Cruise

Luxor – Hurghada

Day 7

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Disembark from the Nile Cruise
  • Visit Valley of the Kings (royal tombs including Tutankhamun)
  • Explore Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
  • Visit a traditional Alabaster Factory
  • Explore Karnak Temple Complex, Egypt’s largest temple site
  • Drive to Hurghada (Red Sea resort city)
  • Dinner and hotel check-in
  • Overnight stay in Hurghada

Hurghada Leisure Day

Day 8

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Full day at leisure in Hurghada
  • Relax on Red Sea beaches
  • Optional activities:
    • Snorkeling
    • Scuba diving
    • Glass-bottom boat ride
  • Enjoy resort amenities and seaside relaxation
  • Dinner at hotel
  • Overnight stay in Hurghada

Hurghada – Cairo

Day 9

Meal: Breakfast – Packed Lunch – Dinner

  • Breakfast and hotel check-out
  • Scenic drive through Egyptian desert back to Cairo
  • Packed lunch en route
  • Arrival in Cairo
  • Dinner at hotel
  • Overnight stay in Cairo

Cairo Sightseeing & Light and Sound Show

Day 10

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

  • Visit a traditional Perfumery
  • Visit Papyrus Institute to learn ancient papyrus making
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum
    • Over 120,000 artifacts
    • Treasures of King Tutankhamun
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Evening Light and Sound Show at the Pyramids of Giza (subject to availability)
  • Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo

Cairo – Departure

Day 11

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner Onboard

  • Visit Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali at the Citadel of Cairo
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the city
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Transfer to Cairo International Airport
  • Board return flight to India
  • Dinner onboard
  • Overnight stay onboard

Arrival in Kolkata

Day 12
  • Arrival at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
  • Complete immigration and customs formalities
  • The tour concludes with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s pyramids, temples, Nile cruise, and Red Sea coast.

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