Egypt’s Pyramids, New Museum (GEM), Nile Cruise and Hurghada Beach Tour

Included Tour Highlights

Full-day tour with lunch included of the Grand Pyramids & Sphinx, followed by the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM ).
Fly to Luxor and embark on a 4-night modern, comfortable Nile River cruise, complete with all meals and off-shore excursions guided by an Egyptologist.
Tour the famous Karnak and Luxor Temples, explore the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamen's tomb, discover the island Temple of Philae, and see Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple.
Other sites included the Colossi of Memnon, High Dam, and the Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples. There is also a felucca ride, camel ride and a Galabeya cruise party.
End your tour with a beach stay in Hurghada, on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Here you find year-round sunshine, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs ideal for snorkeling or diving.
The city center by the Marina is a great place for an evening stroll or waterfront dining.

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Itinerary

Board your International flight to Cairo; we offer departures from most major Cities in the USA and Canada.

You need a valid Canadian or American Passport to enter Egypt; it must be valid for six to eight months from your exact return date, and have blank pages.
A tourist visa is also required. American and Canadian passport holders can purchase it upon arrival.

Upon landing in Egypt, purchase your visa by filling out an application form provided at the airport and submit applicable fee paid in USD cash per person. Meet our Representative who will assist you and also transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort

No Meals

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Egypt Picture

After breakfast at your Hotel, join your guide for a full day of sightseeing tour of The Great Pyramids & Sphinx + Valley Temple of Khafre followed by Sakkara.

The Pyramids of Giza complex is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remains in one piece.
The pyramids are named after the Pharaohs who built them; Khufu is the tallest, followed by Khafre and Menkaure, which is the one located in the front.

The Pyramids are not decorated inside, and there are no treasures or mummies. You can visit them inside by purchasing a separate ticket. Although it is safe to tour the pyramids inside, you must be relatively fit since you go through steep stairways and low passages; some people also find it claustrophobic.

The tour continues to Khafre’s Valley temple and the Great Sphinx. This famous monument carved out of limestone has the facial features of a man but the body of a lion.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the archeological site of Sakkara. This vast necropolis is known for the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. The Sakkara Pyramid is considered the oldest pyramid in Egypt.

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort

Breakfast & lunch at a local restaurant

After breakfast at your hotel:
- You will be transferred to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan.
- Upon arrival in Aswan you will be transferred to your Nile River Cruise.

Later join your guide for sightseeing tours of:
- The High Dam. Aswan's High Dam is one of Egypt's most visited modern sites in Egypt. It was built to protect the Nile Valley from flooding.
- Temple of Philae. The original Temple was submerged underwater after the construction of the Dam. It was painstakingly disassembled and relocated to Agilkia Island, south of Aswan. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, it is a fantastic example of ancient Egyptian architecture.
- Felucca ride (a felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat). Sail as you enjoy the famous scenery of the Nile.

Nile river cruise features, on average, sixty cabins with panoramic windows, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a shower. There is also a swimming pool, and a sun deck with bar. Your Cruise includes all meals + daily offshore guided sightseeing tours.

Ship departs to Kom Ombo.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise, Egypt Picture

After Breakfast, on board, join your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo.

Edfu temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, and is well-known for its unique massive entrance covered with amazing relief carvings. The Temple of Edfu is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples.

The Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo is a unique temple dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god and Sobek, the god of fertility. You will also visit the crocodile museum located next to the temple.

Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

In the evening dress up with Egyptian attire and enjoy a traditional Galabeya cruise party night.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner

After early breakfast on board, join your guide for an off-shore excursion to the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of the most powerful Pharaohs, including the boy Prince Tutankhamun.

Your tour includes a visit to one of the Tombs. None of the Tombs contain any treasures or mummies, but their chambers are decorated with hieroglyphs that recount the history of Ancient Egypt. For the Tomb of Tutankhamun, you must purchase a separate ticket subject to the open tomb.

Your tour continues with a visit to Queen’s Hatshepsut Temple, one of the longest female rulers of ancient Egypt. This temple, built directly into the cliff face, is one of the most spectacular in Egypt.

On your way back to the ship, stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic stone statues are 3400 years old and weight 720 tonnes each; they depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep and his wife.

Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner

Breakfast on board.

Join your guide for sightseeing tours of:
- Luxor Temple. One of the highlights of the Luxor Temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which, in ancient times, was the procession route to Karnak Temple.
- Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple-Complex is considered one of the most fascinating open-air museums, with its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 large columns that soar up to twenty meters.

Later disembark your cruise and depart to the resort city of Hurghada, in Egypt’s red sea coast.

Upon arrival check-in at your hotel Hurghada Marriott, located in the heart of Hurghada, ideal for exploring the second biggest city in the Red Sea where the old and new coexist together.

Marriott Beach Resort

Breakfast

Free day to enjoy the Hotel amenities or perhaps add an optional tour to your itinerary.

The Marriott Hotel has a private beach and an Island just off the beach. There is also a swimming pool with a poolside restaurant.

Optional Giftun Island Day Excursion: Enjoy the pristine beaches of this beautiful island perfect for snorkeling and swimming is one of the most famous spots in the Red Sea. Includes lunch, transfers, entrance to the Island and snorkeling equipment. Price available upon request.

Marriott Beach Resort

Breakfast and dinner

Free Day to explore this famous coastal city.

Make your way to the old city and wander through the narrow streets of the Town's bazaar or head out to the Marine Boulevard where you find modern shops and restaurants. Hurghada once was a small fishing village, nowadays is the country’s main coastal tourism center. It has some modern areas such as the Marina and the Aquarium, but the city center is rather "old-style".

Marriott Beach Resort

Breakfast and dinner

Free Day to explore this famous coastal city.
Breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to Hurhgada’s airport for your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival meet our representative who will transfer to your Cairo Hotel.

Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort

Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to Cairo’s airport for your flight home.

What's included

Flights

Domestic flights within Egypt.

Meals

Breakfast daily + one lunch.
Nile River cruise includes all meals.
Hurghada stay includes breakfast & dinner.

Accommodations

Three nights Cairo Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort.
Three nights MS Alyssa Nile River Cruise.
Three nights Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort.

Services & Fees

All Transfer services included, meet and assist pick-up and drop-off for airport, hotels, & ports.
Tourist sites entrance fees.
Taxes.

Not included:

International flights from/to home are not included with this offer.
Egypt tourist visa fee. Paid locally ( USD 30 ) for American and Canadian passport holders only.
Customary tips to drivers, guides, cruise staff, etc.

Prices (CAD)

LAND ONLY PRICE - with domestic flights included

$2799

PRICE INCLUDES THESE FLIGHTS:
Cairo-Aswan.
Hurghada-Cairo.

International Flights from/to home are not included with this offer.

DATES AVAILABLE: Tour available year-round, weekly Thursday departures.

Price per person based on double room. Solo travelers extra 1199 CAD.
Higher seasonal rates apply for Easter, Christmas & New Year.

Need International Flights? We offer airfare from all major cities in the US and Canada.

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I have only good things to say about the Cairo accommodations and the entire cruise was crazy amazing!...

Yowza

Things went seamlessly for us. Both guides were enthusiastic, highly responsive, knowledgeable and mindful of physical limitations. A special shout out to Ibrahim who made sure we had a good time and quick to accommodate our unique interests and needs. He is a gem. I have only good things to say about the Cairo accommodations and the entire cruise was crazy amazing! The well-chosen historical sites, scenery and cultural insights were presented well. The ship, food/drink, upgraded suite, service and crew were FANTASTIC. It has made being home both a chore and disappointing.
- Yowza

We highly recommend this trip with Platinum Holidays and I will not hesitate to book future trips with them...

Donald

This was an incredible, amazing trip! We booked a 17-day Egypt & Nile River Cruise, March 2026. This is the 1st time using Platinum Holidays and I'm glad we did. Our trip advisor, Junior did great job organizing all the details. We had flight cancellations going to Egypt but the airlines and Junior had us back on track and on board the m/s Saray cruise ship without missing any sites. This was a 17 day trip with 15 days cruising the Nile river from Aswan to Cairo. We were 5 people, expecting to be in a larger group but and surprised to find only ourselves with a private guide, Kareem (an Egyptologist & so passionate about Egypt's history) with us throughout the journey. The daily tours of the historical, cultural sites with Kareem were wonderful, informative, right-paced and without incident. Kareem was extremely knowledgeable and was able to show, explain extra details and take more time with us as we were a small group. The itinerary, the greeting agents at airports, the ship's staff, ship's accommodations/food/service, our guide, drivers, tours and schedule were top-notch & professional. Platinum Holidays and Junior has indeed put together a super trip of a lifetime. This trip was envisioned for a long time and we're so happy we booked with Platinum. We highly recommend this trip with Platinum Holidays and I will not hesitate to book future trips with them.
- Donald

Thank you Deodene, for arranging our wonderful trip to Egypt. All our arrengments went smoothly, and the...

Wendy

Egypt tour - February, 2026 - Thank you, Deodene, for arranging our wonderful trip to Egypt. All your arrangements went smoothly, and the tours, transportation and accommodations were first class. We had a different local guide for each location, and they were all courteous, knowledgeable (and on time). The Nile cruise cabins were very roomy, more like great hotel rooms than ship cabins.There were a lot of great food choices at the buffets at all the meals on the cruise, and the staff and chefs were very accommodating to any special requests. We had two stops most days and the different tombs were amazing. The extras included in our tour were fun, like the camel rides at Giza and the evening sail on the felucca sailing boats. We were very lucky with the mild temperatures, and no insects at this time of year. Thanks again for help in arranging this trip.
- Wendy

The Nile River Cruise was excellent with good service and attentive staff that made it memorable for us. Great meals and different cuisine offered each night.

All were great but the best was Sahar in Cairo who created such a strong connection between our group and the history of Egypt it brought my wife to joyful tears.

At the airport, outside the airport and at the hotel there were always someone every step of the way in Egypt. Our days were filled with excitement and travels.

Deodene, our trip advisor did an awesome job. She answered emails quickly and everything went according to plan. All the hotels and lodging were fantastic.

Egypt’s Pyramids, New Museum (GEM),
Nile Cruise and Hurghada Beach