Egypt Golf, Nile & Red Sea

• 013 × 18-hole championship golf rounds — two in Cairo, one on the Red Sea.
• 02Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
• 03Explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist.
• 04Overnight journey aboard the classic Abela Sleeper Train.
• 053 nights aboard Q Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
• 06Visit Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
• 07Walk through Luxor Temple illuminated at night.
• 08Discover the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• 09Optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel.
• 10Finish with Red Sea golf and leisure in Somabay.
• 11Professional English-speaking Egyptologist throughout sightseeing.
• 12Choose Standard, Gold or Platinum accommodation categories.
• 13Guaranteed departure every Sunday.

1. Day 1 · Sunday

   None

   Welcome to Cairo

   Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative before transferring by private air-conditioned vehicle to your selected hotel. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. There are no scheduled activities today, allowing you to relax after your journey.

   Accommodation: Standard: Novotel 6th of October or similar · Gold: Hilton Pyramids Golf or similar · Platinum: Giza Palace, Hyatt Regency Cairo West or similar

2. Day 2 · Monday

   Breakfast

   Cairo Golf & The Great Pyramids

   After breakfast, transfer to one of Cairo's selected golf courses for your first 18-hole round. Continue to the Giza Plateau, where your Egyptologist will introduce you to more than 4,500 years of history: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

   Golf: 18 Holes

   Accommodation: Cairo — selected category

3. Day 3 · Tuesday

   Breakfast & Dinner

   Cairo Golf, Grand Egyptian Museum & Sleeper Train

   After breakfast, check out and transfer for your second 18-hole golf round. Following golf, continue to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Accompanied by your Egyptologist, explore one of the world's most important archaeological museums. In the evening, transfer to Cairo Railway Station and board the Abela Sleeper Train for your overnight journey south to Aswan. Dinner is served aboard.

   Golf: 18 Holes

   Accommodation: Abela Sleeper Train — Cairo to Aswan

4. Day 4 · Wednesday

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Aswan, Philae Temple & Q Nile Cruise

   Breakfast is served aboard the train before your morning arrival in Aswan. Meet your Egyptologist and travel by motorboat to Philae Temple, spectacularly situated on an island and dedicated principally to the goddess Isis. Explore the temple complex before transferring to Q Nile Cruise for your three-night journey from Aswan to Luxor. Check into your selected cabin or suite and enjoy lunch aboard.

   Accommodation: Q Nile Cruise — Aswan

5. Day 5 · Thursday

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Optional Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo & Sail to Edfu

   Early this morning, guests have the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, the extraordinary temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari on the shores of Lake Nasser. Guests not joining can enjoy a relaxed morning aboard. Q Nile Cruise begins sailing north through the landscapes of Upper Egypt. Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, visit the unusual riverside temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing towards Edfu.

   Accommodation: Q Nile Cruise — Edfu

6. Day 6 · Friday

   Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Edfu Temple, Sail to Luxor & Luxor Temple by Night

   Visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Continue sailing north towards Luxor, ancient Thebes, relaxing on deck and watching everyday life along the Nile. After arrival in Luxor, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple after sunset — its monumental statues, columns and courtyards illuminated against the night sky.

   Accommodation: Q Nile Cruise — Luxor

7. Day 7 · Saturday

   Breakfast + according to selected hotel meal plan

   Valley of the Kings & The Red Sea

   After breakfast, disembark Q Nile Cruise and explore Luxor's legendary West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the enormous Colossi of Memnon. After sightseeing, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle through the Eastern Desert towards the Red Sea. Arrive in Somabay and check into your selected resort.

   Accommodation: Standard: The Cascades Golf Resort — Garden View · Gold: The Cascades — upgraded room · Platinum: Sheraton Soma Bay or similar

8. Day 8 · Sunday

   According to selected hotel meal plan

   Red Sea Championship Golf & Leisure

   After breakfast, transfer for your third 18-hole golf round. Enjoy a completely different golf environment from Cairo, combining championship golf with the spectacular landscapes of the Red Sea and Eastern Desert. After your round, return to your resort. The remainder of the day is at leisure: relax beside the pool, enjoy the beach, swim in the Red Sea or simply unwind.

   Golf: 18 Holes

   Accommodation: Somabay / Red Sea

9. Day 9 · Monday

   Breakfast

   Departure

   Enjoy your final breakfast beside the Red Sea. Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity to enjoy the resort before check-out. Transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your departure flight or onward connection via Cairo. Your Egypt Golf, Nile & Red Sea journey comes to an end after nine days combining golf, ancient history, rail travel, the Nile and the Red Sea.

Every category follows the same itinerary, includes the same three golf rounds and sightseeing programme, and departs every Sunday. The difference is your choice of hotels and accommodation aboard Q Nile Cruise.

• Abu Simbel

  Add an early-morning excursion from Aswan to the extraordinary temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.

• Additional Golf

  Arrange extra rounds in Cairo or Somabay, subject to tee-time availability. Additional rounds in Hurghada and El Gouna are also available subject to availability.

• Extend Your Red Sea Stay

  Add extra nights in Somabay for more golf, beach time, spa experiences, diving or snorkelling.

• Pre-Arrival & Post-Departure Extensions

  Arrive early or stay later in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor or the Red Sea. Perfect for jet-lag recovery, extra sightseeing, a Nile dinner cruise or a relaxing beach extension before your flight home.