Duration
Tour Location
Egypt
Tour Schedule
Everyday
Pickup Location
Airport
Tour Type
Private
Description
This 11-day journey blends Egypt’s timeless monuments with comfortable travel and relaxing downtime. Start in Cairo with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then fly to Aswan to begin a 5-star Nile cruise, exploring Philae Temple and sailing onward to Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the legendary sites of Luxor on both the West and East Banks. After the cruise, transfer to Hurghada for two free days on the Red Sea with an all-inclusive stay. Finish back in Cairo with guided touring at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and the historic Salah El-Din Citadel, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Throughout the trip, enjoy private transfers, guided visits, and thoughtfully arranged meals as listed in the itinerary.
Why You'll Love This Trip
Facilities
What's Included
Included
- Meet and greet services at the airports with assistance at passport control
- Support from guest relations throughout the trip
- All transfers by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
- 4 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast
- 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with full board
- 3 nights in Hurghada hotel with an all-inclusive package
- Private sightseeing tours throughout Egypt
- English-speaking tour guide for the whole vacation
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals at hotels, on the Nile cruise, and during tours as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled water during tours
- Portage services when required
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers, and staff
- Anything not stated in the itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where you will be met and assisted with arrival formalities. After that, you’ll be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel. Check in, settle down, and enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace.
Meals:
Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: The Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, head out with your private Egyptologist to the Pyramids of Giza, the world-famous necropolis that includes the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Stand before the Great Sphinx and take in the scale and mystery of this ancient site. You’ll also enjoy a complimentary camel ride around the pyramids for a memorable viewpoint of the plateau.
Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a major modern cultural landmark showcasing extraordinary artifacts from across Egypt’s long history in an immersive setting. Later, enjoy lunch at a good local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Fly to Aswan – Philae Temple – Embark on Your Nile Cruise
Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to the airport to fly to Aswan. On arrival, meet your guide and begin touring with a visit to Philae Temple, an elegant island complex dedicated to the goddess Isis.
After the visit, you’ll be taken to your Nile Cruise to start your 3-night sailing experience. Have lunch onboard, then enjoy some free time to relax on the sundeck as the ship remains in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise
Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
After breakfast onboard, the cruise sails north to Kom Ombo Temple, a distinctive double temple honoring Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its unique design and the stories carved into its stone walls.
Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, famous for being one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Travel from the dock by traditional horse-drawn carriage to reach the temple, then admire its towering pylons and detailed reliefs. Return to the ship for dinner, and spend the night onboard as you continue toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise
Day 5: Explore Luxor’s West Bank
Today focuses on Luxor’s West Bank, beginning at the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s most influential rulers. Visit richly decorated tombs, including those of Ramses, with the possibility of Tutankhamun’s tomb as an optional visit.
Next, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece set against the cliffs. After that, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the immense statues that once stood as guardians of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Return to the cruise for lunch and a relaxing afternoon onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise
Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temples – Transfer to Hurghada
After breakfast, disembark and begin your Luxor touring with Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt. Walk through its monumental hypostyle hall, see the sacred lake, and learn how generations of pharaohs added to this vast site.
Then visit Luxor Temple, set in the heart of the modern city and linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. After the tour, travel by private vehicle to Hurghada on the Red Sea (around 4 hours). Check in at your beachfront resort and enjoy the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada
Day 7: Hurghada – Free Day by the Red Sea
Enjoy a full free day in Hurghada to make the most of the Red Sea’s clear water and sandy beaches. Relax by the pool, or choose from optional experiences such as snorkeling, diving, or a desert safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada
Day 8: Hurghada – Free Day
A second leisure day in Hurghada to slow down and enjoy the resort atmosphere. Spend time in the sun, opt for a spa session, or sample seafood at the resort as you continue to enjoy the calm of the Red Sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada
Day 9: Fly Back to Cairo
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you’ll be taken to your hotel, with the rest of the day open for rest or independent time in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Day 10: Egyptian Museum & Salah El-Din Citadel
Begin the day with a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to an immense collection of pharaonic treasures and artifacts spanning centuries of history. Afterwards, continue to the Salah El-Din Citadel, the medieval stronghold that offers sweeping views across Cairo.
Within the citadel complex, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, widely known as the Alabaster Mosque. Enjoy a farewell lunch before returning to your hotel for your final night in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo
Day 11: Final Departure
Enjoy breakfast, then check out from your hotel. You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your trip to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight:
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