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Nile & Aswanthen Abu Simbelthen The Red Sea
7 nights · 8 days · as a couple
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Nile & Aswan
Days 1–4 · 4 nightsWhat to know about Nile & Aswan
- How long
- 4–5 nights recommended. Temples by day and the river between them: choose a boat by its name and its hours ashore, and the Nile does the rest.
- What deserves priority
- A cruise or dahabiya, Philae and time in Aswan.
- Aswan High Dam
The monument that ended ancient Egypt's calendar.
- Edfu Temple
The temple of Horus, whose walls are a library turned outwards.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 3 September 2026
- Elephantine
A granite island at the first cataract, where Egypt used to end.
Open 08:00–16:00, checked 3 September 2026
- Kom Ombo Temple
A temple built twice over, side by side, for the crocodile and the falcon.
Open 07:00–21:00, checked 15 September 2026
- Lake Nasser
An archive of ancient Nubia that nobody can visit.
- Nubian Village
A living Nubian village on the west bank at Aswan, facing the island of Sehel.
- Day 1Aswan Felucca to Elephantine and the Botanical GardenOur suggestion · About 2 hoursSee day
- Day 2Nile Cruise from Aswan to LuxorOur suggestion · 4 days · 3 nightsSee day
A good fit for this day
10 Days in Egypt: the Pyramids, a Nile Cruise and Sharm el-Sheikh
- Egyptian Museum
- The Giza pyramids
- The Sphinx
- Khan el-Khalili
- The High Dam
Choose for day 3More about this tour
- In a vehicle
- One night on the sleeper train, three nights sailing, and two domestic flights to and from Sharm el-Sheikh
- At the sites
- Five days of sightseeing, then three free days by the sea
- Format
- Private
- Best time
- October to April for cooler days on the Nile
Our tip: The Nile and the Red Sea in one trip. The two domestic flights are quoted separately, so your written quote shows the full price before you decide.
The full tour pageOther tours for day 3 (4)
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan: 4 Nights- Karnak
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Aswan Felucca to Elephantine and the Botanical Garden
- Elephantine Island
- Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden
- A felucca at Aswan
Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam- Unfinished Obelisk
- Philae
- The High Dam
Add something extra (3)
A local experience alongside it
Make this day better
- Day 4Luxor: both banksOur suggestion · Nile cruise, day 3 of 4See day
The Red Sea
Days 5–8 · 3 nightsWhat to know about The Red Sea
- How long
- 3–5 nights recommended. Base yourself in Hurghada or Sharm for the reefs. Cairo is a short flight away, and Luxor makes a fine overnight from Hurghada.
- What deserves priority
- Snorkelling, diving and genuine rest.
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- The Red Sea3 nights
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- 7 nights · 8 days
- Travelling
- As a couple
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