Overview
Sail the Nile and discover the tombs and temples of the Pharaohs on a 12-day trip that includes Cairo – Nile Cruise – and Hurghada. Try four different cities in one tour and enjoy the scenic views and interact with the local people in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, as you will enjoy the wonderful beaches in Hurghada.
Trip Highlights
- the pyramids
- the Great Sphinx
- Memphis
- Sakkara
- Sound & Light show at Pyramids of Giza
- the Egyptian Museum
- the Citadel of Salah El-Din
- Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali which was designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq
- the Hanging Church
- the Church of Abu Serga
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
- 2-hour Nile Cruise dinner with Folk-dance show
- the High Dam
- the Philae Temple
- Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Kom Ombo
- West Bank
- the Valley of Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- the two Colossi of Memnon
- the world’s largest open museum at East Bank
- the Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Hot Air Balloon (approx. 30-45min) – Drift over the Valley of Kings
- Bedouin Village Safari Tour
- Red Sea Snorkelling Tour
- The Citadel
- Old Cairo Day Tour
- Unusual Day Tour in Cairo
- Alexandria day Tour
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred by private A/C vehicle to your hotel at Cairo or Giza.
Overnight in Cairo.
After finishing your delicious breakfast, you will depart with our expert guide by private A/C vehicle.
Your full-day excursion will start with a visit to the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus which are one of the old Seven Wonders of the World, and the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). You will have the opportunity to take some impressive photos of panoramic views of the legendary Pyramids of Giza.
Have Lunch at a good quality local restaurant.
Then visit Memphis which served as the capital of upper and lower Egypt some 5000 years ago during the first dynasty, and Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt.
After finishing the tour, you will back to the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight Optional:
Sound & Light show at Pyramids of Giza.
After finishing your delicious breakfast, you will depart with our expert guide by private A/C vehicle.
Your full-day Excursion will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the most important depository of Egyptian Antiquities in the World. It contains the most extensive collection of pharaonic antiquities where you can feel the magic of Ancient Egypt History.
Have Lunch at a good quality local restaurant.
Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which was the center of Egypt for almost 700 years with its Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali which was designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq.
Then visit the Old Cairo site of the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, where Jesus is said to have taken refuge, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
After finishing the tour, you will be transferred to the train station to take your train to Aswan.
Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight Optional:
2-hour Nile Cruise dinner with Folk-dance show.
After finishing your breakfast, you will meet by our expert guide and he will depart you by private A/C vehicle.
Your full-day Excursion will start with a visit to the High Dam, then you will visit the Philae Temple, and your last visit will be the Unfinished Obelisk.
In the evening you will enjoy a local event on a cruise called the Galabya party.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After finishing your breakfast, you will meet by our expert guide and he will depart you by private A/C vehicle.
Your full-day Excursion will start with a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. After that, you will back to the cruise to enjoy your lunch while cruise sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the temple used by both gods Sobek and Haroeies.
In the evening you will enjoy a local event on a cruise called the Galabya party.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After finishing your breakfast, you will meet by our expert guide and he will depart you by private A/C vehicle.
Your Luxor day tour experience will begin by visiting West Bank, you will visit the Valley of Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the two Colossi of Memnon.
After finishing the tour, you will be transferred to the cruise.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After finishing your breakfast, you will meet by our expert guide and he will depart you by private A/C vehicle.
Your Luxor day tour experience will begin by visiting the world’s largest open museum at East Bank, by visiting the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple to admire its outstanding courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses II.
After finishing your tour, you will depart by private A/C vehicle to transfer you to Hurghada.
Upon arrival, you will go to your hotel.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Optional:
Hot Air Balloon (approx. 30-45min) – Drift over the Valley of Kings.
Open day at Leisure to explore Hurghada.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Optional:
Bedouin Village Safari Tour.
Open day at Leisure to explore Hurghada.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Optional:
Red Sea Snorkelling Tour.
After finishing your delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred by private A/C vehicle to back to Cairo.
Upon arrival, you will be met by our expert guide at the airport. You will be taken by private A/C vehicle.
Open day at Leisure to explore Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional:
The Citadel & Old Cairo Day Tour.
2-hour Nile Cruise dinner and Folk-dance show.
Open day at Leisure to explore Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional:
Unusual Day Tour in Cairo
Alexandria day Tour
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for final departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Meet and Assist in the airport.
- Our assistance during your stay.
- All transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada hotel with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights on Cruise + all meals included.
- 1-night sleeper train.
- Private guided tours.
- Local Lunch in a good local restaurant.
- Entry fees to all sites as per itinerary.
- Bottled water during trips.
- Local SIM card with WIFI.
- All service charges & taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping
FAQs
Egypt is a safe country to visit with a notable low crime rate, tourist attractions are well secured and there is no common negative attitude towards foreigners, with some sensible precautions and preparations you will feel at home and as safe as you’ll ever be.
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