12 day / 11 night

Explore Cairo, Luxor and Aswan plus 3 days on the Red Sea. Our team has organized Egypt travel packages that include visits to the three pyramids of Giza, sphinx, the valley temple, and more. Take a domestic flight to Luxor city in order to enjoy the famous Egypt Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Visit top attractions of each city while cruising. Wrap up your trip with a relaxing visit to the Red Sea for amazing diving and snorkeling

ITINERARY:

  • Day 1
    • Arrival to Cairo International Airport, our representative greets you and helps you with visa and airport procedures, then transfers you by a private deluxe car.

    • Overnight in a luxurious hotel with a great view.

    • Welcome Drink

  • Day 2

    • Breakfast at your Hotel in Cairo

    • After Breakfast, we will explore the diverse capital of Egypt, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, and gaze in awe at the enigmatic Sphinx while standing right between its huge paws.

    • Lunch at a local restaurant to try traditional Egyptian food.

    • Visit the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, which is one of the most impressive places on Earth and the “birthplace of architecture” Admire the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt, built 4,700 years ago by the legendary architect Imhotep.

    • Visit the elaborately decorated Tomb of Mereruka and the Pyramid of Teti, which boasts one of the oldest pyramid texts ever discovered.

    • Visit the ruins of Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you gaze up at a monumental 35-foot tall statue of Ramses Il carved from limestone.

    • Transfer back to hotel.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3
    • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo
    • After breakfast, we are going to visit the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo and enjoy the world’s largest collection of pharaonic treasures with a special visit to the treasury room of Tutankhamun and his full collection.
    • Visit the Citadel of the great leader Salah Al-Din which was built in the 1 2th century to defend Cairo borders from any threats. The citadel views the entirety of old Cairo and hosts the mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha and Khan Khalili Bazaar.

    • Transfer back to your hotel

    • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 4

    • Check out from Cairo hotel after breakfast

    • Transfer to Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan.

    • Meet our team and check-into Aswan Hotel.

    • Tour to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was built in 208 BC and was reassembled piece by piece on an island in a reservoir created by the Aswan Low Dam when flooding threatened its original location.

    • Visit the High Dam in Aswan

    • Transfer to your hotel

    • Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 5
    • Free Morning (Optional tour to Abu Simbel)

    • Board Nile Premium Cruise with full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

    • Sail to Komombo and visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, it is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan, it was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty is constructed of two parallel sanctuaries, and dedicated to two gods of the ancient religion, unlike other Egyptian temples that are usually devoted to only one.

    • Visit the Crocodile Museum, which houses a collection of mummified crocodiles and ancient carvings.

    • Overnight in Edfu

    • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6
    • Breakfast on board

    • Visit by carriage the Temple of Edfu. The extraordinary Temple of Edfu is among the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt, built between 237 and 57 BC and dedicated to the falcon god, Horus.

    • Lunch on board

    • Enjoy free time while sailing to Luxor

    • Have Dinner at night and enjoy the Galabeya Party (The traditional Egyptian costume)

    • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 7
    • Breakfast on board
    • Start the day with a visit to Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world. The complex was mainly dedicated to the god of the sun (Amun), one of the popular ancient Egyptian deities. You will be able to walk between the road of sphinxes, stare up at the towering 97-foot-tall obelisk, and wander among the massive pillars of the Great Hypostyle Hall. Also, you will see the most recent discoveries and restoration work.
    • Visit the Temple of Luxor, it was built by Amenhotep Ill in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses Il during the 19th Dynasty.
    • Lunch time in the cruise

    • Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most characteristic temples in Luxor, which is named after the iconic Queen Hatshepsut. The tomb shows amazing scenes from the queen along with some known ancient Egyptian gods, and our Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you all about the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt.

    • We will take you to the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for over 500 years, where 62 pharaohs and other nobles were buried.

    • Then visit the colossi of Memnon, which stands at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep Ill, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis

    • Overnight on the cruise

    • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8

    • Depart the cruise.

    • Drive to Hurghada and check into Hotel

    • Meals included: Breakfast.

  • Day 9:

    • Free day in Hurghada for Beach, Snorkeling, other optional activities

  • Day 10:

    • Free day in Hurghada for Beach, Snorekling, other optional activities

  • Day 11

    • Breakfast at Hotel

    • Check out from Hotel, transfer to airport for flight to Cairo.

    • Transfer to Cairo hotel

  • Day 12:

    • Breakfast at Hotel

    • Check out from Hotel

    • Transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure

OVERALL INCLUDED

3 nights accommodation in Cairo at 5 stars hotel (Le Meridien or similar) with breakfast included
1 night accomodation in Aswan with breakfast included
3 nights accommodation at 5 stars Nile Premium Cruise (Or similar) with full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
3 nights accommodation in Hurghada
Domestic flight ticket From Cairo to Aswan and From Hurghada to Cairo
Meet and assist at all stations and airports
All transportation and transfers are by private A\C bus
Entrance fees for noted programs
A professional English speaking guide
Meals as noted
Mineral water during your tours
Free WiFi service at the hotel, Nile cruise and aboard vehicles
free mobile device with local SIM
All service charges and taxes are included.

OVERALL EXCLUDED

International tickets (to/from Egypt)

Any optional /add-on activities outside the program

Tips for guide, drivers, etc