11 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada Private Tour
11 Days / 10 Nights
Private Egypt Tour
English
Overview
This private 11-day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada tour balances focused ancient-Egypt touring with three Red Sea resort nights. Begin at Giza and Saqqara, fly to Aswan for a dedicated Abu Simbel day, follow the three-night M/S Esmeralda sailing to Luxor, then recover in Hurghada before a protected final Cairo night.
Choose Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe or Luxury accommodation and compare the published Triple, Double or Single price for your travel season. Every price is Egypt Story’s firm selling price for the stated 11-day route and inclusions.
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Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- See Giza and Saqqara privately before flying to Aswan.
- Give Abu Simbel a dedicated road day with no competing flight or embarkation.
- Follow the three-night M/S Esmeralda sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
- Recover for two full leisure days in Hurghada before a protected final Cairo night.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Protect Abu Simbel as a dedicated day.
- Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor.
- Balance private touring with two full Red Sea leisure days.
- Return to Cairo one night before international departure.
Itinerary
Meet the Egypt Story representative at Cairo International Airport and transfer privately to the Cairo hotel. Keep the evening rest-first.
Meals Included
Tour Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara privately with included lunch, then take the evening Cairo-Aswan flight. No GEM or evening attraction is added.
Meals Included
Travel by private vehicle from Aswan to Abu Simbel, visit the standard temple route with your Egyptologist and return for a protected recovery night.
Meals Included
Board M/S Esmeralda for the Friday sailing, then visit the High Dam and Philae Temple by motorboat. Begin the full-board cruise programme.
Meals Included
Sail north and visit Kom Ombo Temple according to the package programme, using the sailing interval as recovery time.
Meals Included
Visit Edfu with locally appropriate transport, sail to Luxor and continue to Karnak and Luxor Temple. No optional evening programme is attached.
Meals Included
Disembark for the standard Valley of the Kings route, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, then transfer privately to Hurghada after included lunch.
Meals Included
Enjoy a guest-paced Red Sea resort day. Optional snorkeling, island, diving or desert activities are not included.
Meals Included
Keep a second full resort day for rest and independent enjoyment under the included resort board basis.
Meals Included
Transfer for the Hurghada-Cairo economy flight, then continue privately to the final Cairo hotel night. No fixed sightseeing is attached.
Meals Included
Have breakfast and transfer privately to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals Included
Included/Excluded
Included
- Ten nights: two Cairo hotel nights, two Aswan hotel nights, three nights aboard M/S Esmeralda and three Hurghada resort nights.
- Breakfast at hotels, full board aboard the cruise, and the included Hurghada resort board basis.
- Private airport and route transfers, including Luxor to Hurghada.
- Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan and Hurghada-Cairo in economy class.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist and sightseeing transport for the listed route.
- Standard admissions for Giza, Saqqara, Abu Simbel, High Dam, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Philae motorboat, locally appropriate Edfu transport and touring lunch on Days 2, 3 and 7.
Excluded
- International flights, visa and travel insurance.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum, pyramid interiors, special tombs, optional shows, hot-air ballooning and Red Sea activities.
- Meals, drinks, personal spending and gratuities not explicitly included.
- Peak-period travel, room/cabin/view/meal-plan upgrades and services outside the stated package basis.
Tour Prices
Every published rate is an Egypt Story per-person selling price for the accommodation category, travel period, and occupancy you select.
Standard
A considered accommodation category for your private Egypt journey.
October to April
Hurghada: carefully selected Red Sea resort or similar
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are Egypt Story selling prices in USD per person for the selected accommodation category, travel period and Triple, Double or Single occupancy.
Children's Policy
- The controlled child schedule applies to one child sharing with two adults, subject to the exact vessel, flight and hotel occupancy rules.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation and change terms follow the guest booking terms for this package.
For full booking, payment, amendment and refund terms, please read our Terms & Conditions.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
What can you see in Egypt in 11 days?
This fixed route combines Giza and Saqqara, Abu Simbel, a three-night Aswan-to-Luxor Nile cruise, Luxor and three Hurghada resort nights without adding a rushed final-day connection.
Why does the tour start on Tuesday?
The Tuesday arrival protects the Friday Aswan embarkation after one Cairo touring day and a dedicated Thursday Abu Simbel excursion.
Is Abu Simbel included?
Yes. Abu Simbel has a dedicated private road day from Aswan, with no domestic flight or cruise embarkation attached.
Which Nile cruise is included?
M/S Esmeralda is the named vessel for the three-night Friday Aswan-to-Luxor sailing included in this approved package basis.
How many nights are in Hurghada?
Three resort nights are included, providing two full guest-paced Red Sea leisure days. Optional sea or desert activities are separate.
Is the Grand Egyptian Museum included?
No. The 11-day route deliberately omits the museum instead of compressing it into the Giza and flight day. The 12-day itinerary is the better fit when GEM is essential.
How much does the 11-day tour cost?
Published Egypt Story prices begin at USD 2,058 per person in the Standard tier during May to September when sharing a Triple room. Select Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe or Luxury, then compare Triple, Double or Single occupancy for your season.
Is this a private tour?
The Egyptologist-led sightseeing and road transfers are private. Domestic flights, cruise services and resort facilities are shared services.