Private 15-Day Egypt Tour with a 5-Star Nile Cruise and Red Sea Holiday

Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Cairo and Hurghada in One Journey

This private 15-day tour combines Egypt’s most important cultural sites with a seven-night 5-star Nile cruise, two nights in Cairo and a relaxing stay at a 5-star resort on the Red Sea.

Your journey begins with a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Luxor. There, you will board your Nile cruise ship and discover temples, royal tombs and historic sites along the Nile. The cruise takes you from Luxor to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo before returning to Luxor. An excursion to the monumental rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel is also included in the itinerary.

On day eight, you will fly from Luxor to Cairo. There, you will visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and selected sights in Islamic and Coptic Cairo.

On day ten, you will fly from Cairo to Hurghada. You will spend the following days at a 5-star resort on the Red Sea. On day 15, you will fly from Hurghada to Germany. The exact destination airport will depend on the available flight connections.

During the sightseeing programme, you will be accompanied by a German- or English-speaking Egyptologist. All transfers and sightseeing tours are privately arranged and take place without shopping stops.

Why Guests Book This Tour

✅ Price on request, depending on the travel date and number of participants
✅ Private 15-day tour of Egypt
✅ Direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Luxor
✅ 7 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship
✅ Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and back to Luxor
✅ Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Cairo and Hurghada
✅ Full board during the Nile cruise
✅ 2 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo with breakfast
✅ 5 nights at a 5-star Red Sea resort with full board
✅ Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo on day eight
✅ Domestic flight from Cairo to Hurghada on day ten
✅ Return flight from Hurghada to Germany, subject to availability
✅ Private transfers as specified in the itinerary
✅ No shopping stops
✅ German- or English-speaking Egyptologist
✅ Admission to all sights included in the standard itinerary

Highlights of Your Tour

• 7 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship

• Nile cruise on the Luxor–Aswan–Luxor route

• Karnak Temple

• Luxor Temple

• Valley of the Kings

• Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

• Colossi of Memnon

• Temple of Horus at Edfu

• Temple of Kom Ombo

• Philae Temple in Aswan

• Aswan High Dam

• Unfinished Obelisk

• Felucca ride on the Nile

• Temples of Abu Simbel

• Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

• Grand Egyptian Museum

• Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and Al-Muizz Street

• Coptic and Islamic Cairo

• Citadel of Saladin and Mosque of Muhammad Ali

• 5 nights at a 5-star Red Sea resort

• Time for swimming, snorkeling and relaxation

Your Itinerary

Day 1 – Direct Flight from Cologne Bonn to Luxor and Embarkation

Your journey begins with a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Luxor.

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred privately to your 5-star Nile cruise ship, where you will embark.

Overnight: On board in Luxor
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Luxor | Karnak and Luxor Temples

After breakfast, your sightseeing programme begins on the East Bank of the Nile.

Together with your Egyptologist, you will first visit the extensive Karnak Temple Complex. Its monumental pylons, obelisks and famous Great Hypostyle Hall provide a fascinating insight into the religious world of ancient Egypt.

You will then visit Luxor Temple in the heart of the modern city. The temple was connected to Karnak Temple by an avenue of sphinxes and was one of the most important religious sites in ancient Thebes.

Afterwards, you will return to the ship. Your Nile cruise begins and continues towards Edfu.

Overnight: On board
Meals: Full board

Day 3 – Edfu and Kom Ombo

Today, you will visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.

This remarkably well-preserved temple complex dates from the Ptolemaic period and was dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.

Your cruise ship will then continue to Kom Ombo.

There, you will visit the extraordinary Temple of Kom Ombo. Its symmetrical design is dedicated to two deities: the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris.

The ship will then continue towards Aswan.

Overnight: On board
Meals: Full board

Day 4 – Aswan | Philae Temple, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Felucca Ride

Today, you will discover some of Aswan’s most important sights.

First, you will visit Philae Temple, which now stands on Agilkia Island. The temple complex was primarily dedicated to the goddess Isis and was relocated to its present site as part of an international UNESCO rescue campaign.

You will then visit the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries.

Afterwards, enjoy a traditional felucca ride on the Nile. Depending on the available time, you may also visit Aswan’s market.

You will then return to your cruise ship.

Overnight: On board in Aswan
Meals: Full board

Day 5 – Excursion to Abu Simbel

Your excursion to Abu Simbel, south of Aswan, begins early in the morning.

Here, you will visit the two monumental rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.

The Great Temple of Ramesses II is immediately impressive, with four monumental seated statues of the pharaoh dominating its façade. Beside it stands the smaller temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor and Queen Nefertari.

Your Egyptologist will explain the history of the temple complex and the international rescue campaign during which the temples were dismantled and reconstructed on higher ground in the 1960s.

After your visit, you will return to Aswan and your cruise ship. The return journey along the Nile towards Luxor then begins.

Overnight: On board
Meals: Full board

Day 6 – Nile Cruise Towards Luxor

Today, you can enjoy the return journey along the Nile towards Luxor.

Relax on board and watch the scenery of the Nile Valley pass by. The ship travels via Kom Ombo and Edfu and passes through the Esna Lock on its way to Luxor.

The exact sailing schedule is determined by the cruise ship’s timetable and local conditions.

Overnight: On board
Meals: Full board

Day 7 – Luxor | Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, your sightseeing programme begins on Luxor’s West Bank.

First, you will visit the famous Valley of the Kings, where numerous pharaohs of the New Kingdom had their richly decorated rock-cut tombs constructed.

You will then visit the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the monumental Colossi of Memnon.

After the sightseeing programme, you will return to your Nile cruise ship and spend the final evening of your cruise on board in Luxor.

Overnight: On board in Luxor
Meals: Full board

Day 8 – Disembarkation and Flight from Luxor to Cairo | Coptic and Islamic Cairo

After breakfast, you will disembark, marking the end of your seven-night Nile cruise.

You will then be transferred privately to Luxor Airport for your flight from Luxor to Cairo.

Upon arrival, your Egyptologist will meet you at the airport. Depending on your arrival time, your sightseeing programme in the Egyptian capital will then begin.

You will visit selected sights in Coptic Cairo, including the famous Hanging Church. Afterwards, you will explore the Citadel of Saladin and its striking Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

Depending on the schedule, you may also visit historic Al-Muizz Street and the traditional Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

You will then be transferred privately to your 5-star hotel.

Overnight: 5-star hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch as specified in the itinerary

Day 9 – Cairo | Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx and GEM

After breakfast, your sightseeing programme begins on the famous Giza Plateau.

Together with your Egyptologist, you will visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving Wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

You will then visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, which is associated with Pharaoh Khafre and his pyramid complex.

After lunch, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Together with your Egyptologist, you will discover important exhibits spanning several millennia of Egyptian history and gain a comprehensive insight into the world of the pharaohs.

You will then be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight: 5-star hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 10 – Flight from Cairo to Hurghada

After breakfast, you will be transferred privately to Cairo Airport.

You will then fly from Cairo to Hurghada. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred privately to your 5-star resort on the Red Sea.

After checking in, the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure.

Overnight: 5-star Red Sea resort
Meals: Full board

Days 10 to 15 – Red Sea Beach Holiday

These days are yours to spend as you wish.

Relax on the beach, enjoy the facilities at your 5-star resort and unwind after your extensive cultural programme. You can swim or snorkel in the Red Sea or simply enjoy your holiday at your own pace.

Optional excursions and activities can be booked at an additional cost upon request. These may include boat trips, snorkeling excursions, desert adventures or private discovery tours in and around Hurghada.

Overnight: 5-star Red Sea resort
Meals: Full board

Day 15 – Return Flight from Hurghada to Germany

Depending on your departure time, you may have some additional time to enjoy the resort.

You will then be transferred privately to Hurghada Airport for your return flight to Germany.

The exact destination airport in Germany will depend on flight availability and will be confirmed before booking.

Your private 15-day tour of Egypt ends here.

A Personal Tip from Our Egyptologist

More than 17 years of experience and over 3,000 guided tours throughout Egypt.

One of the most interesting aspects of this journey is the opportunity to experience different periods of Egyptian history along a single route: from the Old Kingdom pyramids at Giza to the great temples and royal tombs of the New Kingdom in Luxor and the later temple complexes at Edfu and Kom Ombo.

My tip is to keep your final days in Hurghada free of an extensive sightseeing schedule. After Cairo, Abu Simbel and several days exploring the Nile Valley, the Red Sea provides a welcome contrast at the end of the journey.

Who Is This Tour For?

This private Egypt tour is ideal if you want to:

• Combine Cairo, Upper Egypt and the Red Sea in one journey

• Experience a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor

• Include Abu Simbel as an essential part of your Egypt itinerary

• Explore Egyptian history, archaeology and ancient monuments

• Spend several free days at the Red Sea after your cultural tour

• Travel privately rather than as part of a large group

Please note: This itinerary includes a domestic flight, early departures, longer transfers, a multi-day Nile cruise, and walking and standing at archaeological sites. The Abu Simbel excursion starts particularly early. If you have limited mobility or require special assistance, please contact us before booking.

Optional Experiences

• Sunrise hot air balloon flight over Luxor – weather permitting

• Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza

• Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple

• Additional tickets for selected special tombs in the Valley of the Kings

• Additional tickets for pyramid interiors

• Optional excursions during your stay in Hurghada

Prices per Person

Included in the price: 2 nights at a 5★ hotel in Cairo with breakfast, 3 nights on a 5★ Nile cruise with full board, 4 nights at a 5★ all-inclusive resort in Hurghada, and the services included in the booked standard itinerary.

Single room/cabin supplement: Please confirm before booking.

Please note: This tour is currently provided solely for non-binding travel information and planning purposes. The prices shown are non-binding estimates for guidance only. You are welcome to send us a no-obligation inquiry. Before any potential booking, we will inform you about availability, the final tour price, the relevant tour operator, and the applicable contractual terms and conditions.

Flight schedules, the Nile cruise sailing schedule and the order of individual visits may change for operational reasons. All services included in the booked standard itinerary will remain part of the tour.

Included

• Meet-and-assist service upon arrival and departure

• Professional English- or German-speaking Egyptologist during guided sightseeing

• Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicles according to the itinerary

• 2 nights at a 5★ hotel in Cairo with breakfast

• 3 nights on a 5★ Nile cruise with full board

• 4 nights at a 5★ all-inclusive resort in Hurghada

• Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan

• Admission tickets for all attractions included in the standard itinerary

• Meals as specified in the itinerary

• Taxes and service charges

Not Included

• International flights

• Egypt entry visa

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

• Beverages not included in the booked meal plan

• Additional tickets for pyramid interiors

• Special tickets for selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, such as Tutankhamun and Seti I

• Optional excursions and activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which domestic flight is included?

The domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan is included in the tour price. The exact departure time will be confirmed after booking and may change depending on the airline schedule.

How many nights are included?

The 10-day tour includes 9 nights: 2 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on the Nile cruise and 4 nights at the Red Sea resort in Hurghada. This matches the accommodation structure currently listed in the detailed itinerary.

Are all admission tickets included?

Admission tickets for all attractions in the standard itinerary are included. Additional tickets for selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings or pyramid interiors are not included.

What time does the Abu Simbel excursion start?

The Abu Simbel excursion normally starts early in the morning. The exact departure time will be confirmed locally according to the current cruise and excursion schedule.

Can the order of the itinerary change?

Yes. Flight times, the Nile cruise sailing schedule and local operational conditions may affect the exact order of individual visits. All services included in the booked standard itinerary will remain part of the tour.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

The itinerary includes early departures, longer transfers, a domestic flight and considerable walking and standing at archaeological sites. If you have limited mobility or require special assistance, please contact us before booking so the individual requirements can be discussed.

Our Promise

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Combine Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with a 5★ Nile cruise and several relaxing days on the Red Sea in Hurghada.

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