10 Day Escorted Tour of Egypt
Duration:
9 Nights
From €3,065 per person sharing*
24 May 2026
With Group Leader Mícheál de Barra & Spiritual Director Fr. John Newman
Highlights of this Egyptian tour include the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, The Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and a relaxing stay in Hurghada
Day 1
- Depart from Dublin Airport at 14:20h and arrive at Cairo Airport at 21:45h
- Met by a local representative
- Transfer to Kempinski Nile or similar 5* Hotel
- Check in & overnight in Cairo
Day 2
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Full day visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Lunch in a typical restaurant
- Back to the Hotel & overnight in Cairo
Day 3
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Full day visit the Islamic Museum, Ibn Toulon & Refai Mosques
- Lunch in a typical restaurant
- Back to the Hotel & overnight in Cairo
Day 4
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Check out and transfer to Cairo Airport
- Depart from Cairo Airport at 06:15h and arrive at Aswan Airport at 07:35h
- Met by a local representative
- Transfer to M/S Steigenberger Regency or a similar 5* boat
- Check in before lunch
- Lunch on Board at 12:30
- Visits Aswan at 14:00 (High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple)
- 19:30 Dinner on Board
- Overnight in Aswan
- Early Sail to Kom ombo
- Breakfast on Board
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Sail to Edfu
- Lunch on Board
- Visit Edfu Temple
- Sail to Luxor via Esna
- Tea Time (on Sundeck)
- Cocktail Party (in the Bar)
- Dinner on Board & Galabya Party (in the Bar) afterwards
- Overnight in Luxor
- Breakfast on Board
- Visit the Valleys of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Queen Hatshepsut Temple
- Lunch on Board
- Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Dinner on Board
- Belly dance & Dervish show (in the Bar)
- Overnight in Luxor
- Breakfast on Board
- Check out and transfer from the Luxor Port to the JAZ Casa Del Mar Resort or similar 4* hotel
- Check in & overnight in Hurghada
Day 8
- Free day in Hurghada
- (Possibility of doing an optional excursion in Hurghada)
Day 9
- Free day in Hurghada
- (Possibility of doing an optional excursion in Hurghada)
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Check out and transfer to Hurghada Airport
- Depart from Hurghada Airport at 06:30 and arrive at Cairo Airport at 07:40
- Depart from Cairo Airport at 09:35 and arrive at Dublin Airport at 13:20
5* Kempinski Nile Hotel
This centrally located hotel overlooks the Nile and provides a comfortable base for time in Cairo. Rooms are modern and well equipped, and the hotel includes several dining options along with a rooftop pool and leisure facilities. Its position in Garden City makes it easy to reach key sights while still offering a quiet place to rest at the end of each day.
M/S Steigenberger Regency
This cruise ship offers a practical and enjoyable way to travel along the Nile between major historical sites. Cabins come with ensuite bathrooms and air-conditioning, and the ship features a sun deck, small pool and restaurant for daily meals. It allows guests to move smoothly between destinations without changing hotels, making sightseeing along the river simple and relaxed.
5* JAZ Casa Del Mar Resort
Located on the Red Sea, this resort provides spacious rooms and a range of facilities designed for rest and recreation. Guests have access to pools, a private beach area and on-site dining, creating a convenient setting for downtime after sightseeing. It’s a suitable choice for travellers who want a comfortable place to unwind in a beachside environment at the end of their journey.
Flight Times:
24 MAY Dublin – Cairo 14:20h - 21:45h
27 MAY Cairo – Aswan 06:15h - 07:35h
02 JUNE Hurghada – Cairo 06:30h - 07:40h
02 JUNE Cairo – Dublin 09:35h - 13:20h
The cost per person sharing is €3,065
Single supplement available at €700 extra
A deposit (non-refundable) of €400 is required per person to secure a place at the time of booking
Pricing subject to availability & confirmation at time of booking*
- Return flights from Dublin
- All transfers in a deluxe A/C private car
- Cairo/Giza: 3 nights at Kempinski Nile or similar, on B&B basis
- Nile Cruise: 3 nights at M/S Steigenberger Regency or similar, on FB basis
- Hurghada: 3 nights at JAZ Casa Del Mar Resort or similar, on AIl Inclusive basis
- An experienced local English-speaking guide for all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- 2 lunches at typical local restaurants during Cairo/Giza tours
- Excursions or sightseeing mentioned in the above itinerary
Prices are based on 2 people sharing*
- Entry visa upon arrival - $28.00 per person
- Any Extra Meals not mentioned in the itinerary above
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Any optional Excursion or sightseeing not mentioned in the above itinerary
- Entrance to the inside of any pyramids









