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An 11-day loop from Cairo’s ancient monuments to a luxury Nile cruise and the coral reefs of Marsa Alam. Combine pharaonic history with quiet river travel and beach time on the Red Sea.
An 11-day loop from Cairo’s ancient monuments to a luxury Nile cruise and the coral reefs of Marsa Alam. Combine pharaonic history with quiet river travel and beach time on the Red Sea.
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Operated by Travabia Travel · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Morning light hits the Giza Plateau and the stones throw long, dry shadows across the sand—this is where the trip begins and where Egypt announces itself. From the roar of Cairo traffic to the slow, steady glide of a Nile cruise, the journey moves at two distinct tempos: urban intensity and river calm. After three nights aboard a luxury Nile vessel, you trace the river’s bend between Aswan and Luxor, temples and tombs pressing close to the water’s edge, while the desert watches like a patient companion.
easy.
11 days.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness; expect several hours of walking over uneven ground on archaeological sites and short moderate walks on beaches and docks.
Yes. The itinerary includes internal flights (for example Cairo–Aswan and Marsa Alam–Cairo) and airport transfers as part of the package.
Most visitors require an entry visa; many nationalities can obtain an e-Visa before travel, but check current requirements for your passport well ahead of departure.
Snorkeling is commonly offered from the Marsa Alam resort but diving typically requires additional booking; dive excursions and equipment rental are usually extra.
Tap water is not recommended—stick to bottled or treated water for drinking and use caution with ice; meals at hotels and cruises will use safe water supplies.
This route highlights Egypt’s chronological sweep: the Giza pyramids and Sphinx (Old Kingdom), Luxor’s temples and the Valley of the Kings (New Kingdom), and local Nubian culture along the southern Nile.
Marsa Alam reefs are next to protected areas—follow local guidelines, avoid touching coral, and book operators who practice reef-safe anchoring and waste management.
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