A private 12-day circuit from Cairo to the Red Sea: stand beneath the Pyramids, glide on a 5★ Nile cruise through temple-lined banks, and snorkel vibrant reefs in Hurghada. Practical pacing, early starts, and cultural highlights make this a complete Egypt introduction.
A private 12-day circuit from Cairo to the Red Sea: stand beneath the Pyramids, glide on a 5★ Nile cruise through temple-lined banks, and snorkel vibrant reefs in Hurghada. Practical pacing, early starts, and cultural highlights make this a complete Egypt introduction.
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Operated by Reflections Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
At sunrise on the Giza Plateau the stones take on a clean, hard light and the Sphinx watches you move from shadow into scale. This private 12-day itinerary threads Cairo’s crowded souks and mosques, the slow, green reed-lined pulse of the Nile, and the coral gardens of the Red Sea into one continuous route—city hustle yielding to river calm, then to reef-blue quiet.
moderate.
12 days.
Moderate fitness recommended—able to walk several hours across uneven ground and manage stairs and short hikes at archaeological sites.
Yes—domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan and Hurghada are included as listed in the itinerary.
Basic snorkeling is usually available via local operators; confirm whether masks and fins are included or if you prefer to bring your own.
The Abu Simbel day is long and starts before dawn; it’s optional and not recommended for travelers with mobility issues or severe motion sensitivity.
Many nationalities require a tourist visa for Egypt—check requirements for your passport well before travel and carry required documentation.
This route traces roughly 4,000 years of recorded Egyptian civilization, from early dynastic funerary complexes to New Kingdom temple-building and modern Nile-era infrastructure.
Coral reefs near Hurghada are sensitive to diver pressure and sunscreen chemicals—choose operators that follow reef-friendly practices and avoid touching artifacts or monuments to preserve them for future visitors.
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