Fly to Cairo. Upon arrival, our friendly staff will assist with airport pickup and customs formalities. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 2
After breakfast at the hotel, join our guide for an exciting excursion to the Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum. Enjoy lunch during the tour.
Day 3
Today, visit Cairo’s historic Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. In the afternoon, explore the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, shop for authentic Egyptian souvenirs, and enjoy a stop at the famous El Fishawy Café. Later, transfer to your hotel in Alexandria.
Day 4
After breakfast, explore Alexandria’s landmarks, including Qaitbay Fortress, the Alexandria Library, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and Pompey’s Column. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel and savor fresh fish and seafood at one of Alexandria’s renowned restaurants.
Day 5
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet our representative and board your Nile cruise ship. In the afternoon, visit Elephantine Island and Kalabsha Temple before your cruise continues toward Kom Ombo, offering stunning views of the historic Nile landscape.
Day 6
After breakfast, visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Enjoy breathtaking views during dinner on board your Nile cruise ship before sailing onward to Edfu.
Day 7
After lunch on board, visit the Temple of Edfu. Enjoy dinner and overnight on the cruise ship in Edfu as you continue sailing toward Luxor.
Day 8
Today, tour the east bank of the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. After lunch on board, visit the magnificent temples of Luxor and Karnak. Enjoy dinner and overnight on your Nile cruise ship in Luxor.
Day 9
In the morning, enjoy a private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada, with optional destinations including Safaga, El Quseir, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh, or Dahab upon request.
Day 10 - Day 13
Enjoy a well-deserved vacation at a high-quality hotel. Relax under the sun, stroll along the beach, breathe in the fresh air, and savor every moment of your stay.
Day 14
Return flight to Switzerland from Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo, concluding your memorable Egyptian journey.
Great excursion possibilities
Take advantage of a wide range of optional excursions tailored to your interests. We recommend planning these activities early in your stay with the guidance of our experienced tour team at the Baden holiday destination.
Hotels
Cairo Ramses Hilton Hotel 5 *
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A hotel with a view of the Nile, pool terrace, casino and a gym.
All rooms with a balcony with a view of the Nile or a panoramic view of the city and furnished with
a sofa and a desk, TV.
Alexandria Sheraton Montazah Hotel 4 *
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Let yourself be impressed by its location. 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. 290 rooms on 14 floors. All rooms have free WiFi and balconies.
The rooms at the Hotel Sheraton Montazah have sliding glass doors that lead to the balcony.
Hurghada Cleopatra Luxury Resort 5 *
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The Cleopatra Makadi Bay Resort is located directly on a private beach and 8 outdoor pools. All rooms have a small seating area, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.
Nile Ships
MS Royal Lotus 5 *
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The Mövenpick Royal Lotus offers a unique opportunity to explore the picturesque landscape of the banks of the Nile.
Discover the temples and tombs of antiquity as you cruise along in a relaxed atmosphere.
Our flagship has 60 cabins with approx. 22 m2 and 2 magnificent Royal Suites.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray 5 *
Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise down the picturesque Nile from Aswan to Luxor in style on the Mövenpick MS Sunray. Thanks to its elegant style, traditional design, stylish details, large common areas offers a swimming pool, aSun deck with leisure area.
Mövenpick MS Hamees 5 *
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The Mövenpick MS Hamees is contemporary and comfortably equipped and is one of the largest and best ships on the Nile. The Mövenpick MS Hamees has 72 large cabins with panoramic windows, bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer, LCD TV, minibar.