9-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada

The unhurried version - two full Hurghada adventure days, not just one

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From 1065 USD / person

About this activity

9-day private Egypt tour by overnight train and coach: Cairo's ancient wonders, Luxor's temples, and a full desert safari plus Red Sea snorkeling day in Hurghada.

Full description

This is the longer sibling of our 7-day Cairo-Luxor-Hurghada package, with two extra days that turn Hurghada from a quick stopover into its own real chapter of the trip - a full desert safari day and a full Red Sea snorkeling day, rather than squeezing both into one afternoon. Cairo and Luxor are covered the same way: an overnight sleeper train south, both banks of Luxor, then a coach ride to the coast. Nights on la…

What's included

4 nights in hand-picked boutique guesthouses in Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada - modest facades, comfortable and characterful inside
First-class overnight sleeper train, Cairo to Luxor
Air-conditioned coach transfers, Luxor to Hurghada, and Hurghada back to Cairo
A full-day desert safari and a full-day Red Sea snorkeling trip, both included
Professional Egyptologist guide throughout
All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

Not included

Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions (paid locally)
International airfare
Egypt entry visa
Tipping

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

4 nights in hand-picked boutique guesthouses in Cairo, Luxor and Hurghada - modest facades, comfortable and characterful inside

First-class overnight sleeper train, Cairo to Luxor

Air-conditioned coach transfers, Luxor to Hurghada, and Hurghada back to Cairo

A full-day desert safari and a full-day Red Sea snorkeling trip, both included

Professional Egyptologist guide throughout

All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

Highlights

✓Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Memphis and Luxor's East and West Banks
✓A full desert safari day AND a full Red Sea snorkeling day in Hurghada, not combined into one

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo & Nile Dinner Cruise: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse. In the evening, a Nile dinner cruise with a gourmet buffet, live belly dance and a Tanoura performance.
2 Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis: A full day at the Giza Plateau, followed by Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the ruins of Memphis, ancient Egypt's first capital.
3 Day 3 - Cairo Cultural Tour & Overnight Train to Luxor: A deeper dive into Cairo's history during the day, then an evening sleeper train south to Luxor.
4 Day 4 - Arrive in Luxor & Explore East and West Banks: Arrive in Luxor and visit its world-famous treasures across both banks, including Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
5 Day 5 - Coach to Hurghada: Check out from your Luxor guesthouse and take a coach to Hurghada, checking into your beachfront guesthouse and relaxing by the Red Sea.
6 Day 6 - Desert Safari Adventure: A full day of desert adventure: a quad-bike ride across golden dunes, a camel ride, a visit to a Bedouin village, and a traditional barbecue dinner under the stars.
7 Day 7 - Red Sea Snorkeling Trip: A full-day snorkeling excursion to explore the Red Sea's coral reefs and marine life, with time to relax on deck and soak up the sun.
8 Day 8 - Coach Back to Cairo: A relaxed morning at your resort before the coach back to Cairo, with a free evening on arrival.
9 Day 9 - Departure: After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.