Egypt & the Nile by E-Bike & Boat

Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada - El Gouna
Day 2: El Gouna Cycling, 18 mi. (29 km)
Day 3: El Gouna - Dendera - Luxor
Day 4: Luxor East Bank, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 5: Luxor - Esna, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 6: Kom Ombo - Aswan, 19 mi. (31 km)
Day 7: Aswan and Philae Temple, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Edfu and Monastic Heritage, 13 mi. (21 km)
Day 9: Luxor West Bank, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 10: Luxor - Cairo
Day 11: Sakkara and Coptic Cairo
Day 12: Cycling the Giza Plateau, 4 mi. (7 km)
Day 13: Cairo - Departure

Please note that the itinerary and route may change due to weather conditions, technical requirements, or other unexpected events.

Day 1: Arrival in Hurghada - El Gouna
Arrive at Hurghada Airport, where you will be greeted and assisted with your Egyptian visa before an easy transfer to El Gouna, a modern resort built on a network of lagoons along the Red Sea. Check into your four-star hotel overlooking the water and meet your tour director, who will help you settle in. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with your group – this is your first taste of Egyptian hospitality, and a relaxed start to your journey.

Accommodations: Three Corners Ocean View Hotel

Day 2: El Gouna Cycling, 18 mi. (29 km)
Start the day with a bike fitting, then head out on your first ride through El Gouna’s peaceful streets and waterfront paths. You will cycle past marinas, canals, and palm-lined boulevards with the Red Sea shimmering nearby – an easy introduction to the terrain and your e-bike. Spend the afternoon your way: take a dip in the sea, go snorkeling among coral reefs, or relax by the pool. Later, join an evening walk through the marina before dinner, either at the hotel or one of the local restaurants.

Accommodations: Three Corners Ocean View Hotel

Day 3: El Gouna - Dendera - Luxor
Leave the coast and travel inland toward the Nile Valley. On the way, visit the Temple of Dendera, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples and home to remarkable astronomical carvings on its ceilings. After lunch, continue to Luxor, ancient Thebes, once the capital of the pharaohs’ empire. Board your river ship, your base for the next several days, and enjoy your first dinner on the Nile as you begin your cruise southward through Upper Egypt.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 4: Luxor East Bank, 16 mi. (26 km)
Cycle through Luxor to visit the Temple of Karnak, an enormous complex of sanctuaries and pylons that was built over two thousand years. Walk among its forest of massive columns before continuing your ride through nearby farmland. After a picnic lunch, visit Luxor Temple, beautifully aligned with the sunset. In the evening, return to your ship for dinner and a performance of local dance and music.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 5: Luxor - Esna, 32 mi. (51 km)
Ride along quiet roads beside the Nile passing date palms, fields of sugarcane, and small farming villages where life has changed little since ancient times. Enjoy lunch outdoors before reaching Esna, known for its Temple of Khnum, dedicated to the ram-headed god who, according to myth, shaped humanity on a potter’s wheel. Explore the market before rejoining your ship to continue sailing south.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 6: Kom Ombo - Aswan, 19 mi. (31 km)
Disembark early to visit the twin temple complex at Kom Ombo, a rare site dedicated to two gods – Sobek the crocodile and Horus the falcon. The temple overlooks a stretch of river once known for its crocodiles, and nearby you can see mummified specimens on display. After lunch, sail to Aswan and cycle through a Nubian village on the West Bank. Visit a local school and meet residents who share their traditions and stories. Return across the river on a traditional felucca sailing boat before dinner for a lively Nubian music show onboard.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 7: Aswan and Philae Temple, 22 mi. (35 km)
Begin the day with a motorboat ride through Aswan’s nature reserve, a peaceful area filled with birdlife. From there, cycle past the granite quarries where ancient craftsmen shaped colossal statues, then continue to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering feat that tamed the Nile’s annual floods. After lunch, visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to an island after the dam’s construction. Return to your ship to relax as the sun sets over the river.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 8: Edfu and Monastic Heritage, 13 mi. (21 km)
Cruise to Edfu and visit the grand Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, famous for its towering gateways and hieroglyphic reliefs. Continue your ride to Saint Bakhamious Monastery, where monks still follow ancient Coptic traditions in daily prayer and community life. Back onboard, the evening brings a lighthearted Galabeya Party, a fun chance to wear local attire and celebrate Egyptian style.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 9: Luxor West Bank, 29 mi. (46 km)
Today you will cross the Nile to the West Bank, the land of tombs and temples. Cycle through the desert edge to reach the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in elaborately painted tombs. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a striking monument to Egypt’s female ruler, set against limestone cliffs. Enjoy lunch overlooking green fields before pedaling past workshops where artisans still carve alabaster by hand. Tonight, share a farewell dinner on board as your Nile cruise comes to an end.

Accommodations: Hotel ship Nebu

Day 10: Luxor - Cairo
Today you'll fly to Cairo, Egypt’s bustling capital. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a twelfth-century fortress that once guarded the city, and admire the grand Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Enjoy sweeping views over Cairo’s skyline before visiting Old Cairo’s historic quarters. Check into your five-star hotel for a comfortable evening and dinner.

Accommodations: Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel 

Day 11: Sakkara and Coptic Cairo
Head south to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first stone monument and the earliest large-scale experiment in pyramid building. Visit nearby workshops where local artisans create traditional crafts, keeping ancient skills alive. After lunch, explore Coptic Cairo, home to some of Egypt’s oldest churches and a living record of its Christian heritage. Return to New Cairo in the evening for time to relax and dine at your leisure.

Accommodations: Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel 

Day 12: Cycling the Giza Plateau, 4 mi. (7 km)
Few experiences compare to cycling across the Giza Plateau, an area normally closed to cyclists. Ride past the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and stand before the Sphinx, a sight that remains awe-inspiring after more than four thousand years. Later, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, where artifacts from ancient Egypt, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, are displayed in one of the world’s largest archaeological museums. In the evening, join your group for a farewell dinner celebrating your journey through Egypt’s living history.

Accommodations: Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel 

Day 13: Cairo - Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home. 

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