Egypt on the Red Sea & the Nile – Scuba Diving + Land Tour Dates: September 3–19, 2026
Experience the Best of Egypt Above and Below the Surface
Join Allusion Diving on a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining world-class scuba diving in the Red Sea with an immersive cultural exploration along the Nile. This 17-day guided trip blends underwater adventure with the history, culture, and magic of ancient Egypt.
Trip Highlights
Scuba Diving in the Red Sea
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Explore colorful coral reefs and thriving marine life.
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Dive historic wrecks, including world-famous sites.
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Warm, clear waters perfect for all experience levels.
Nile River Cruise
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Journey between Luxor and Aswan on a relaxing cruise.
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Visit iconic temples along the riverbanks.
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Experience breathtaking scenery and authentic Egyptian culture.
Ancient Wonders on Land
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Guided tours of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
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Step inside the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
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Explore the temples of Aswan, including Philae Temple.
Why Choose the Red Sea?
The Red Sea is ranked among the top scuba diving destinations in the world, known for:
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Crystal-clear visibility
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Vibrant coral reefs
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Dramatic drop-offs and canyons
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Shipwrecks rich with history
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A diverse marine ecosystem from colorful reef fish to pelagics
Whether you’re newly certified or an advanced diver, you’ll enjoy unforgettable dives.
Land Tour Highlights
The Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Stand in awe of the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.
Luxor & the Valley of the Kings
Explore tombs of ancient pharaohs and walk through Karnak’s massive temple complex.
Aswan & the Philae Temple
Discover Nubian culture and the sacred temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Nile Cruise Experience
Enjoy elegant accommodations, Egyptian cuisine, and guided sightseeing from the comfort of your river cruise ship.
Trip Details
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Dates: September 3–19, 2026
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Duration: 17 days
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Includes: Diving, accommodations, guided tours, select meals, transfers, and Nile cruise.
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Not Included: International airfare, personal expenses, travel insurance.
Sept 3-19, 2026 with the Nile Cruise, Starting at $6435
Sept 3-16, 2026 without the Nile Cruise, Starting at $5385
Availability: Contact us for booking information
- Egypt & Red Sea with Allusion Diving With Nile Cruise to Aswan Itinerary overview–Sept 3 to 19th, 2026
- Sept 2 Depart from your home city to Cairo
- Sept 3 Upon arrival to Cairo, you will be met by our representative in Egypt and transferred to your hotel for overnight. Steigenberger Pyramids (Pyramid view room)
- Sept 4 After breakfast, your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx. Camel ride at the Pyramids. Lunch en route. Continue to visit the Egyptian Museum, this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Finish the tour with a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Return back to your hotel for overnight Optional Sound & Light Show at Pyramids available
- Sept5 Afternoon flight to Hurghada to board then liveaboard
- Sept 5 to 12 Liveaboard- Blue Melody
- Sept 12 Desert transfer to Luxor, overnight at hotel. Steigenberger Nile Palace (Nile View room)
- Sept 13 This morning (prior to breakfast), you can enjoy an optional Hot Air Balloon ride over the Nile Valley After breakfast, tour Karnak & Luxor temple, visit Karnak Temple, called by some “the Temple of Temples.” It is the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-Isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame Cathedral. Proceed to the graceful Temple of Luxor built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun. T Overnight at hotel. Steigenberger Nile Palace (Nile view room)
- Sept 14 Visit Khnum temple at Esna, visit El Kab temple in Edfu (around 85 Km from Luxor), embarkation on board your Nile Cruise, overnight on board.
- Sept 15 Visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, a vast city of the dead, where the magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. Visit several of the tombs. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. On the way back stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon, two 66ft, 1 thousand ton statues of Amenhotep III. These colossal statues were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature and ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive. Sail to Esna and sail to Edfu, overnight on board.
- Sept 16 Visit Horus temple in Edfu, sail to Kom Ombo, visit Sobek temple in Kom Ombo, sail to Aswan, overnight on board
- Sept 17 Visit Gabal El Selsela (around 85 Km from Aswan), lunch on board, Felucca ride, overnight on board.
- Sept 18 Visit ancient temples, such as Khrum, : Disembarkation, Visit High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae temple, fly back to Cairo. Check in Hilton Heliopolis hotel..
- Sept 19 Transfer from Hilton Heliopolis to Cairo Airport and return home
Package includes:
• 2 nights in Cairo, Steigenberger Pyramids (or similar), Pyramid view room
• 2 nights in Luxor, Steigenberger Nile Palace (or similar), Nile view room
• 1 night in Cairo, Hilton Heliopolis (or similar)
• Daily breakfast in hotels, 1 lunch in Cairo, 2 lunches in Luxor
• 1 day sightseeing in Cairo, including the Pyramids & Sphinx, & Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
• Camel ride by the Pyramids
• 2 days sightseeing in Luxor, including Luxor & Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple.
• English speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
• Airport meet & greet, all required transfers in air-conditioned bus, including from Luxor to Hurghada
• 10 nights onboard Blue Horizon liveaboard, roundtrip Hurghada
• All meals onboard, soft drinks (excl. Schweppes Tonic, soda and lemon)
• 2 – 4 dives per day, tanks, belt & weights
• Marine Park fee • Ntirox
• Day use at Marriott Resort Hurghada (no meals), limited time
• Domestic flights within Egypt (incl. 1 piece of checked luggage at 50lbs/23kg)
• Fly & Sea Professional Fee
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