5* all-inclusive Egypt beach holiday with a Nile river cruise

An Egypt escape combining a bucket-list Nile cruise, taking in incredible sights, with a five-star, all-inclusive beach resort – includes travel

There’s no shortage of splendour on Egypt’s insanely famous Nile – the world’s longest river that stretches across a staggering 4,160 miles. As the true lifeblood of the country, traversing this mighty waterway is singularly the best way to get to grips with its revered monuments, iconic pyramids, striking temples, celebrated archaeological sites and ancient cities. So, it’s easy to see why this Egyptian adventure is perfect for those looking to combine cultural kicks with beach bliss.

You’ll starting by taking to the Nile’s mighty waters on either the MS Al Jamila – a five-star liner that wows with a great spa, outdoor pool and sundeck, lively bars and lounges, stylish dining, upscale accommodation and all-out comfort. The cruise itinerary is nothing short of impressive too – you'll have the chance to see the Karnak temple, Luxor temple, Kom Ombo temple, Khnum temple in Esna, Philae temple, and the high dam, with the option to also take in the glory of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, and Collossi of Memnon, should you so choose.

Then, you'll wind it all down with seven all-inclusive nights on the Red Sea at the palm-sprinkled Hilton Hurghada Resort. At this impressive five-star base, you can splash between three swimming pools when you're not stretched out on the resort's own patch of private beach. Eleven restaurants and bars leave you seriously spoilt for choice when it comes to drinking and dining, and there's an onsite dive school where you can hone your underwater skills in a top diving epicentre - the Red Sea.