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See Egypt’s highlights in nine days: Giza’s pyramids, a multi-night Nile cruise with Philae and Kom Ombo, Luxor’s royal tombs, and Red Sea snorkeling in Hurghada. Ideal for first-time visitors who want curated logistics and expert Egyptology insight.
See Egypt’s highlights in nine days: Giza’s pyramids, a multi-night Nile cruise with Philae and Kom Ombo, Luxor’s royal tombs, and Red Sea snorkeling in Hurghada. Ideal for first-time visitors who want curated logistics and expert Egyptology insight.
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Operated by Special trips · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
You step out of Cairo International into hot, dust-sweet air and the dense hum of a city that has lived beside the Nile for millennia. The hum becomes a rhythm—horns, vendors, river water lapping at a felucca’s hull—then yields to the slow, timeless glide of a Nile cruise as you leave modern life behind.
moderate.
9 days.
Suitable for travelers in regular physical condition who can manage staircases, short hikes and long walking tours.
Most meals and key admissions listed in the itinerary are included; double-check which specific sites and optional activities may require extra fees.
The package uses a sleeper train with first-class-style berths; comfort is basic compared with hotels but efficient for long distances.
Yes—providers commonly allow itinerary adjustments, upgrades to hotels or flights at extra cost; request changes ahead of booking.
Yes—Hurghada snorkeling spots are typically shallow with calm conditions and guided boat support for novice snorkelers.
This route threads sites from Egypt’s Old and New Kingdoms—Giza pyramids date to around 2500 BCE while Luxor and the Valley of the Kings reflect New Kingdom pharaonic power.
Riverbank development and tourism pressures require responsible behavior—stick to marked paths, avoid touching ancient reliefs and use reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral.
Special trips operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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