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Experience Egypt’s headline sites in a single, well-paced journey: Cairo’s pyramids and museums, a multi-night Nile cruise to Aswan and Luxor, and a few days of Red Sea shoreline. This private 12‑day package blends guided archaeology, river travel, and beach time with included flights, hotels and most meals.
Experience Egypt’s headline sites in a single, well-paced journey: Cairo’s pyramids and museums, a multi-night Nile cruise to Aswan and Luxor, and a few days of Red Sea shoreline. This private 12‑day package blends guided archaeology, river travel, and beach time with included flights, hotels and most meals.
You step out of Cairo's airport into a dry, sun-baked air that seems to push you forward—the city a living threshold between modern sprawl and five millennia of stone. Within days you'll be threading through the shadowed hypostyle hallways of Karnak, watching the Nile carry its slow bronze current past temple pylons, and later trading granite monuments for coral gardens and warm Red Sea surf.
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Operated by Bastet Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
You step out of Cairo's airport into a dry, sun-baked air that seems to push you forward—the city a living threshold between modern sprawl and five millennia of stone. Within days you'll be threading through the shadowed hypostyle hallways of Karnak, watching the Nile carry its slow bronze current past temple pylons, and later trading granite monuments for coral gardens and warm Red Sea surf.
This itinerary stitches together Egypt’s highlights: two nights in Cairo at 5-star hotels to see Giza, Saqqara and the Egyptian Museum; a domestic flight to Aswan and a three‑night Nile cruise stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu; disembark in Luxor to tour the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and Karnak; then a road transfer to Hurghada for several days on the Red Sea. Geology and history are on display—limestone plateaus, Nile silt plains and cliffs carved into funerary terraces—and UNESCO-led rescues like Philae’s relocation underscore modern conservation challenges.
Practically: domestic flights between Cairo–Aswan and Hurghada–Cairo are included, and admission fees noted in the itinerary cover major monuments. Expect moderate walking on uneven stone, early mornings to beat heat, and rotation-limited access inside select tombs. Pack sun protection, sturdy walking shoes, and a reusable water bottle; carry small Egyptian pounds for market purchases and tips. Plan for flexible pacing—this trip balances intense archaeological sites with slow, restorative days on the Nile and beaches—so you leave with context as well as photos.
Yes—domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo are included as specified in the itinerary.
Expect moderate walking over uneven stone, stairs and sandy approaches; most visits last 1–3 hours with opportunities to rest.
Many nationalities require a visa; some can obtain an e‑Visa in advance or a visa on arrival—check current Egyptian entry requirements before travel.
Basic snorkeling is often available through local operators; check with the hotel or tour operator for equipment rental or guided dives at extra cost.
Bastet Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out of Cairo's airport into a dry, sun-baked air that seems to push you forward—the city a living threshold between modern sprawl and five millennia of stone. Within days you'll be threading through the shadowed hypostyle hallways of Karnak, watching the Nile carry its slow bronze current past temple pylons, and later trading granite monuments for coral gardens and warm Red Sea surf.
You step out of Cairo's airport into a dry, sun-baked air that seems to push you forward—the city a living threshold between modern sprawl and five millennia of stone. Within days you'll be threading through the shadowed hypostyle hallways of Karnak, watching the Nile carry its slow bronze current past temple pylons, and later trading granite monuments for coral gardens and warm Red Sea surf.
This itinerary stitches together Egypt’s highlights: two nights in Cairo at 5-star hotels to see Giza, Saqqara and the Egyptian Museum; a domestic flight to Aswan and a three‑night Nile cruise stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu; disembark in Luxor to tour the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and Karnak; then a road transfer to Hurghada for several days on the Red Sea. Geology and history are on display—limestone plateaus, Nile silt plains and cliffs carved into funerary terraces—and UNESCO-led rescues like Philae’s relocation underscore modern conservation challenges.
Practically: domestic flights between Cairo–Aswan and Hurghada–Cairo are included, and admission fees noted in the itinerary cover major monuments. Expect moderate walking on uneven stone, early mornings to beat heat, and rotation-limited access inside select tombs. Pack sun protection, sturdy walking shoes, and a reusable water bottle; carry small Egyptian pounds for market purchases and tips. Plan for flexible pacing—this trip balances intense archaeological sites with slow, restorative days on the Nile and beaches—so you leave with context as well as photos.