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Egypt Uncovered Premium Small Group Tour

16-day small-group tour with flights, luxury stays, Nile cruising and iconic ancient sights.

Cairo return

16 days

Flights Included

River Cruise Included

Small Group Guided Tour

Multiple departures

Overview

Experience the very best of Egypt in comfort and style on this deluxe small-group journey. From the mighty Pyramids and majestic Abu Simbel to the treasures of Alexandria and the beauty of the Red Sea, uncover ancient wonders, sail the Nile, and enjoy rich cultural encounters with expert guidance throughout.

Inclusions

Inclusions

  • Includes return international airfares – for a limited time
  • Small, intimate group experience – no more than 16 people
  • Incredible sightseeing: visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Abu Simbel, Alexandria, the Red Sea and more
  • 11 nights 5-star accommodation
  • Cruise the Nile for 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor.
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
  • Airport transfers included on the first and last day of your tour
  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 6 dinners, including a special home-cooked dinner in a Nubian Village
  • Fully escorted tour with an English-speaking Egyptologist
  • Dedicated private transportation throughout

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
  • Cairo - Egyptian Museum
  • Alexandria - Citadel of Qaitbay
  • Alexandria - Catacombs
  • El Alamein - Commonwealth War Grave
  • El Alamein - War Museum
  • Aswan - Temple of Isis
  • Aswan - Nubian Home Cooked Meal
  • Aswan - Fulucca Ride
  • Nile River - Nile Cruise
  • Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel Temples
  • Luxor - Karnak Temple
  • Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor - Valley of the Kings
  • Luxor - Temple of Queen Hatsephut
  • Kom Ombo - Kom Ombo Temple

*Advertised price is based on the 15 August 2026 departure and is correct as of 1 December 2025. Alternative departure dates are available and may incur a surcharge. Exclusive Phil Hoffmann Travel discount of $50pp has been applied to the advertised price.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Home → Cairo
Fly to Egypt and arrive in Cairo. Meet your representative and transfer to your hotel.
Stay: Hyatt Regency Cairo West

Day 2 – Cairo
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Stay: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meal: Breakfast

Day 3 – Cairo → El Alamein → Alexandria
Travel via the El Alamein War Graves, then continue to Alexandria and check in with free time.
Stay: Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Meal: Breakfast

Day 4 – Alexandria → Cairo
Tour Alexandria including the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. Return to Cairo and stay near the airport for your flight to Aswan.
Stay: Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo
Meal: Breakfast

Day 5 – Cairo → Aswan
Fly to Aswan. Visit Philae Temple by boat. Enjoy a felucca sailing experience and home-cooked Nubian dinner.
Stay: Hotel Tolip Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 – Aswan
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, Nubian Museum and Aswan High Dam. Afternoon free.
Stay: Hotel Tolip Aswan
Meal: Breakfast

Day 7 – Aswan → Abu Simbel → Aswan → Nile Cruise
Early visit to Abu Simbel. Return to Aswan and board your Nile cruise for three nights.
Stay: Sun Times Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Kom Ombo
Visit Kom Ombo Temple before continuing upriver. Afternoon at leisure onboard.
Stay: Sun Times Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 – Edfu → Luxor
Stop at Edfu (Temple visit optional at your discretion). Sail onward to Luxor and overnight onboard.
Stay: Sun Times Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 – Luxor
Disembark and visit Karnak Temple. Afternoon at leisure in Luxor.
Stay: Steigenberger Resort Achti – Luxor
Meal: Breakfast

Day 11 – Luxor
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings (three tombs included) and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Stay: Steigenberger Resort Achti – Luxor
Meal: Breakfast

Day 12 – Luxor → Hurghada
Drive to Hurghada on the Red Sea. Guided orientation walk. Included buffet dinner.
Stay: Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 13 – Hurghada
Free day to relax or enjoy optional activities.
Stay: Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 – Hurghada → Cairo
Fly back to Cairo and visit Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Free afternoon.
Stay: Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo
Meal: Breakfast

Day 15 – Cairo → Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Independent extensions forfeit included transfer.
Meal: Breakfast

Day 16 – Home
Arrive home.

Itinerary is subject to change.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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