Hurghada Excursion · Hurghada
4-Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour from Hurghada
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
This four-day program combines Egypt’s capital with a short sail down the Nile. You fly from Hurghada to Cairo, continue by air to Aswan, cruise north past Kom Ombo and Edfu, and finish in Luxor before a private drive back to the Red Sea.
The appeal lies in the contrast. Cairo is a city of more than 20 million people, and its western edge holds the Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The river section is calmer. Between Aswan and Luxor, the Nile is lined with palm groves, farmland and Ptolemaic temples. Kom Ombo is known for its double temple, shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Edfu has one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, also dedicated to Horus.
The trip suits travelers on a Hurghada holiday who want to see both the capital and the river in one go. It also works for first-time visitors who like a full program arranged for them. Four days is short for this much ground, so expect some early starts. In return, you see Giza, Aswan, two Ptolemaic temples and Luxor without planning any of the logistics yourself.
Practical notes
We transfer you from your hotel in the Hurghada area to the airport. Three nights are spent on a 5-star cruise ship, which you board in Aswan on the first evening, and an Egyptologist guide joins every excursion. Pack a light jacket for evenings on deck in winter, plus your passport.
Delta Tours Egypt is licensed by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism (licence No. 121). This cruise package is available from $1330 per person, depending on season and group size.
Children’s rate: 50% of the adult price for the same group size and season.
Tour Highlights
Sightseeing in Cairo, Egypt's capital
Nile cruise from Aswan north to Luxor
Temple stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu
Tour Itinerary
We transfer you from your hotel in the Hurghada area to the airport for the flight to Cairo. Your guide meets you on arrival.
At Giza you visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Sphinx and the granite-built Valley Temple. You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the full collection of Tutankhamun’s burial goods.
After lunch at a restaurant with a view of the pyramids or the Nile, you tour the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. You then fly from Cairo to Aswan and board your 5-star Nile cruise ship for dinner and the night.
After breakfast on board, your guide leads a tour of Aswan. The first stop is the High Dam, the 1960s barrier that created Lake Nasser.
Next is the Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to the bedrock of its ancient quarry, which shows how Egyptian masons cut granite. The tour ends at Philae Temple, the sanctuary of Isis on Agilkia Island.
You return to the ship for lunch and dinner, and spend the night on board.
Breakfast is served on board, and in the afternoon the ship sails north. The first stop is Kom Ombo Temple, a Ptolemaic building with two parallel sanctuaries for Sobek and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
The cruise continues to Edfu, where you visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete temples surviving from ancient Egypt. Its walls carry long inscriptions on ritual and myth.
The ship then sails on toward Luxor. Lunch and dinner are on board, and you spend the night on the cruise.
After breakfast you check out of the cruise and meet your guide for Luxor. On the west bank you visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch is at a local restaurant. The last visit is Karnak Temple on the east bank, the largest temple complex in Egypt, with its Hypostyle Hall and Avenue of Sphinxes.
A private air-conditioned vehicle then drives you back to your hotel in Hurghada.
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Inclusions
- Flights from Hurghada to Cairo and from Cairo to Aswan
- Three nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship
- All cruise excursions listed in the itinerary
- Support from our staff throughout your stay
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Entrance fees to the sites between Aswan and Luxor (Cairo and Giza fees not included)
- Egyptologist guide for the whole trip
- Service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Entrance fees for sites in Cairo and Giza
- Extras not listed in the program
- Tips
Tour Prices
Prices per person in USD
1 Oct 2026–19 Dec 2026
Solo traveler — per person
$2745
2–4 travelers — per person
$1795
5–8 travelers — per person
$1490
9–16 travelers — per person
$1445
20 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027
Solo traveler — per person
$3285
2–4 travelers — per person
$2100
5–8 travelers — per person
$1795
9–16 travelers — per person
$1745
5 Jan 2027–25 Mar 2027
Solo traveler — per person
$2625
2–4 travelers — per person
$1680
5–8 travelers — per person
$1375
9–16 travelers — per person
$1330
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Cairo and Nile Cruise Package: Common Questions
It costs from $1330 per person. The exact price depends on the season and how many people travel together.
The cruise goes north with the river current, from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu.
It is a double temple. One half honors the crocodile god Sobek and the other honors the falcon god Horus.
We collect you from your hotel in the Hurghada area for the transfer to Hurghada airport. Your pickup time is sent with your confirmation.
Departures are on request. Send us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability.
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