Holiday to Taba With Nile Cruise 15-Day Luxury Egypt Tour
15-day Holiday to Taba With Nile Cruise with Bastet Travel. Experience Giza, a 7-night luxury cruise, and Taba beaches. Secure your tour today!
The timeless allure of Egypt reveals itself most profoundly when you contrast the tranquil, coral-fringed coastlines of the Sinai Peninsula with the monumental, sun-bleached antiquities of the Nile Valley. Our premier Holiday to Taba With Nile Cruise offers a masterfully balanced 15-day, 14-night expedition tailored for travelers who refuse to choose between world-class coastal relaxation and legendary historical immersion. This highly organized comprehensive itinerary smoothly bridges five distinct regions, matching the serene isolation of Taba with the high-energy wonders of Cairo, a classic seven-night luxury river cruise, and an exclusive excursion into the deep south to witness Abu Simbel.
At Bastet Travel, we eliminate the logistical friction often associated with navigating the diverse landscapes of the Sinai desert and Upper Egypt. Our luxury approach guarantees an effortless journey, utilizing private air-conditioned vehicles for scenic transits, highly coordinated domestic connections, and private transfers at every terminal. Throughout your journey, dedicated English-speaking Egyptologists provide expert, scholarly guidance at each archaeological site, managing all specialized permits, premium entry tickets, and local timing variables behind the scenes so you can remain entirely present in the destination.
This definitive Egypt Tour Package is intentionally structured to preserve the romance of slow travel while checking off every landmark on your bucket list. Spend your first days unwinding along the crystalline waters of the Gulf of Aqaba and exploring biblical mountains, then dive into the bustling museums of Cairo before embarking on a seven-night floating hotel experience between Luxor and Aswan. Supported by all-inclusive resort stays and refined onboard cruise hospitality, this customized holiday delivers the ultimate, zero-stress connection to 5,000 years of human achievement.
Highlights of the Holiday to Taba With Nile Cruise
The Great Pyramids of Giza
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The world's most recognizable architectural masterworks, standing as colossal limestone monuments to Old Kingdom engineering, mathematics, and royal eternity.
Sphinx
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The monolithic, limestone-carved guardian of the Giza necropolis, fusing the supreme power of a lion's body with the facial profile of King Khafre.
Mount Sinai
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The dramatic, rust-colored peak rising 7,497 feet above sea level, offering an unforgettable spiritual sunrise climb over the vast desert horizons of the Sinai.
St. Catherine Monastery
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A UNESCO World Heritage site and the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery on Earth, beautifully sheltering the sacred site of the Burning Bush.
Egyptian Museum
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The historic architectural treasury located in Tahrir Square, packed with an unprecedented collection of ancient pharaonic statues, sarcophagi, and royal artifacts.
Alexandria Roman Amphitheater
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An exceptionally preserved, 13-tiered marble auditorium from the 4th century, showcasing the deep Greco-Roman architectural legacy on Egypt's northern coast.
Qaitbay Citadel
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A dramatic, 15th-century defensive fortress standing proudly on the Mediterranean shoreline, constructed directly upon the ruins of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse.
Old Cairo historic mosques and churches
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An atmospheric, multi-faith quarter featuring iconic structures like the Hanging Church and centuries-old Islamic complexes that map the city's spiritual evolution.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
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A labyrinthine, medieval commercial marketplace filled with traditional brass workshops, aromatic spice merchants, and historic stone-carved archways.
Philae Temple
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An enchanting, romantic island sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis, rescued stone-by-stone by UNESCO and accessible only via a private motorboat cruise.
Unfinished Obelisk
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A massive, monolithic block of pink granite left in the Aswan bedrock, providing a direct, physical look at ancient stone-splitting techniques.
Abu Simbel Temples
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The monumental, mountain-carved sun temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, saved from rising lake waters in a historic global engineering effort.
Kom Ombo Temple
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A unique, perfectly symmetrical double temple standing directly on a bend in the Nile, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.
Edfu Temple (Horus Temple)
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The most completely preserved Ptolemaic cult sanctuary in Egypt, featuring massive pylon gates and intact sandstone hypostyle halls.
Valley of the Kings
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The legendary, hidden royal necropolis where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in deep, rock-cut tombs filled with vibrant, beautifully preserved underworld texts.
Karnak Temple
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The largest ancient religious complex on Earth, dominated by the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall and its 134 massive, hieroglyphic-covered columns.
Conclusion
Leave the intricate logistics of your multi-regional journey to Bastet Travel, where deep archaeological expertise meets completely uncompromised premium hospitality. Our signature Holiday to Taba With Nile Cruise stands out as the ultimate choice for discerning travelers looking for a seamless, slow-paced balance of biblical history, ancient antiquities, and idyllic Red Sea luxury.
Ready to secure your private guide and select your preferred resort dates? WhatsApp to start tailoring your perfect holiday today.
Included & Excluded
Included
- 14 breakfasts, 14 Lunches, and 10 Dinner meals.
- A well-English expert Egyptologist accompanies you during all your tours.
- All service charges and taxes
- All transfers by private A/C vehicles.
- Entrance fees to all sites as in the above itinerary.
- One night First-class sleeper train transfer from (Cairo / Aswan). (with meals)
- 3 Nights accommodation in 5* Nile Cruise (Full-board).
- 1 Nights accommodation in 4* Hotel in Aswan (Bed & Breakfast).
- 3 Nights accommodation in 4* Hotel in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast).
- 1 Nights accommodation in 4* resort in St. Catherine (Full-board).
- 5 Nights accommodation in 4* resort in Taba (Full-board).
- Meet and assistance service at Taba border.
Excluded
- Domestic Flight tickets (Luxor/ Sharm El-Sheikh).
- Personal calls and internet usage.
- Gratuities & Tipping.
- Egypt entry visa upon arrival.
- International Airfare ticket.
Day 01 & 02: Arrival and All-Inclusive Leisure on the Taba Coastline
Begin Day 3 with an optional midnight or early morning climb up Mount Sinai to witness a breathtaking sunrise break over the desert peaks, followed by a guided tour of the historic St. Catherine Monastery and the site of the legendary Burning Bush. After enjoying an authentic Bedouin dinner under the starry desert sky, relax on Day 4 during a comfortable, scenic 6-hour private transfer through changing desert landscapes directly to your luxury hotel in Cairo.
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Overnight: Luxury Hotel, Cairo.
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Day 3); Breakfast (Day 4).
Dedicate your morning to an elite, scholar-guided tour of the Giza Plateau. Stand in awe at the base of The Great Pyramids of Giza, decipher the secrets of the enigmatic Sphinx, and step inside the monumental Valley Temple. After savoring an authentic lunch at a highly regarded local restaurant, spend your afternoon uncovering thousands of years of pharaonic art and historical treasures inside the galleries of the classic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
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Overnight: Luxury Hotel, Cairo.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Leave the capital for a scenic morning drive northward to the Mediterranean coast. Explore the historic architectural legacy of Alexandria by touring the 13-tiered marble Alexandria Roman Amphitheater and standing before the towering stone ramparts of the Qaitbay Citadel. After enjoying a fresh seafood lunch overlooking the harbor and reviewing the site of the ancient Library of Alexandria, return to Cairo for a relaxing evening at leisure.
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Overnight: Luxury Hotel, Cairo.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Immerse yourself in the multi-layered spiritual history of the capital with a private walking tour through Old Cairo historic mosques and churches, mapping out centuries of coexistence. After lunch, spend your afternoon diving into the vibrant atmosphere of the medieval Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, navigating its labyrinthine alleyways packed with spice merchants, coppersmiths, and traditional coffee houses.
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Overnight: Luxury Hotel, Cairo.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Board a morning domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, where our southern team smoothly manages your transfer to your five-star floating hotel for a majestic 7-night Nile cruise. After checking into your premium exterior cabin and enjoying lunch onboard, cross to the East Bank to explore the towering columns of Karnak Temple and the beautiful riverside courtyards of Luxor Temple as they light up at sunset.
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Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Luxor.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Cross the river to the legendary West Bank of ancient Thebes. Descend into three deep, text-carved sanctuaries in the famous Valley of the Kings, exploring brilliant royal tombs. Continue to the striking, mountain-backed limestone terraces of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, pausing for a photo stop in front of the towering twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon before your vessel begins sailing south.
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Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Sailing South.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Step ashore for an enchanting morning horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu to visit the exceptionally intact Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), marveling at its massive pylon gates. Return to the ship to cruise past the scenic villages of the Nile Valley, arriving in the late afternoon for a walking tour of the dual-deity Kom Ombo Temple right on the river bend before sailing on to Aswan.
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Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Aswan.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Disembark early for a dedicated overland excursion through the desert to the majestic Abu Simbel Temples. Stand before the four colossal, mountain-carved statues of Ramesses II and the elegant neighboring temple of Queen Nefertari, learning the fascinating history of their modern salvage operation. Return to Aswan in the afternoon to relax onboard and watch the sun set over the river.
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Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Aswan.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Dedicate your day to exploring the historic border town of Aswan. Visit the northern quarries to view The Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals the monumental scale of ancient engineering. Afterward, board a private motorboat to slide across the Nile to the romantic island setting of Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Spend your evening relaxing on the open sundeck as the cruise ship begins its peaceful return journey northward.
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Overnight: Aboard Luxury Nile Cruise, Sailing North.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Disembark your cruise ship and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the Sinai Peninsula. A private vehicle will bring you smoothly back to your luxury beach resort in Taba. Enjoy two full days of premium relaxation along the private sands of the Red Sea. Unwind with all-inclusive dining, take advantage of resort amenities, or opt for last-minute water sports as you enjoy sunset cocktails by the sea.
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Overnights: All-Inclusive Beach Resort, Taba.
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Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (each day).
Savor your final beachside breakfast before meeting your personal tour manager for your coordinated, private transfer to the Taba border pavilion or Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport for your flight home, bringing your unforgettable Holiday to Taba With Nile Cruise to a flawless conclusion.
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Meals: Breakfast.
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