12-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Hurghada

After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your first full sightseeing day.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Start your day at the famous Giza Pyramids Complex, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and learn about the history and engineering achievements of ancient Egypt.

Great Pyramid of Khufu

Continue to the Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the largest pyramid at Giza and the only surviving wonder of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Your guide will explain the fascinating history, construction, and purpose of this extraordinary monument.

Great Sphinx

Visit the legendary Great Sphinx, a monumental limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of a king. Admire this iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization and learn about its history and significance.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, a spectacular modern museum located near the Giza Pyramids. Discover an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts representing thousands of years of Egyptian history.

Explore monumental statues, architectural pieces, and archaeological treasures while learning about the civilization that flourished along the Nile.

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Continue to Saqqara to visit the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Designed by the architect Imhotep, the Step Pyramid represents an important milestone in the development of ancient Egyptian pyramid architecture.

After completing your sightseeing, return to your Cairo hotel for overnight.

Accommodation: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out.

Our representative will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing.

Aswan High Dam

Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects. Learn about its construction and its major role in controlling the Nile and supporting Egypt's electricity and water management.

Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in Aswan's ancient granite quarries. Discover how ancient Egyptian craftsmen worked the enormous granite blocks and learn why this massive monument was never completed.

Philae Temple

Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the temple features impressive columns, reliefs, and inscriptions and is surrounded by the scenic waters of the Nile.

After finishing your sightseeing, transfer to your 5-star deluxe Nile Cruise for check-in.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while relaxing and preparing for your Nile journey.

Accommodation: Nile Cruise

Start your day early with a breakfast box before joining your private guide for an unforgettable journey to Abu Simbel.

Abu Simbel Temples

Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in southern Egypt.

Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II, famous for its enormous rock-cut statues and magnificent interior halls decorated with ancient reliefs.

Continue to the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari, which was associated with the goddess Hathor.

Your guide will explain the history of the temples, their religious significance, and the remarkable project that saved them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the High Dam.

After completing the visit, return to your Nile Cruise.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while the cruise continues sailing toward the next destinations.

Accommodation: Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast onboard before beginning your guided temple visits.

Kom Ombo Temple

Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a fascinating double temple dedicated to two deities: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Explore the temple's symmetrical design, ancient reliefs, inscriptions, and fascinating depictions connected with medicine, religion, and daily life in ancient Egypt.

Edfu Temple

Continue to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple contains magnificent pylons, columns, reliefs, and inscriptions that tell stories from ancient Egyptian mythology.

After the sightseeing, return to your Nile Cruise.

Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard while sailing toward Luxor.

The cruise will arrive in Luxor later in the evening, where you will spend the night onboard.

Accommodation: Nile Cruise

After breakfast, check out from the Nile Cruise and meet your private Egyptologist guide.

Karnak Temple

Begin your Luxor sightseeing at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive ancient religious complexes in Egypt.

Explore its monumental pylons, enormous columns, statues, obelisks, and sacred areas dedicated primarily to the Theban gods.

Valley of the Kings

Continue to the Valley of the Kings, the famous royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

Explore selected royal tombs decorated with colorful scenes, hieroglyphics, and representations connected with ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Visit the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. Admire its distinctive terraces, columns, and reliefs built against the dramatic cliffs of the West Bank.

Colossi of Memnon

Stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Transfer to Hurghada

After lunch, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada.

Upon arrival, check in at your 5-star Hurghada hotel and spend the evening relaxing.

Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading out for a relaxing snorkeling excursion on the Red Sea.

Discover the underwater beauty of Hurghada as you explore colorful coral reefs and observe tropical fish and other marine life in the crystal-clear waters.

Spend time swimming, snorkeling, relaxing onboard, and enjoying the beautiful Red Sea scenery.

After the excursion, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

After breakfast, prepare for an exciting desert adventure.

Quad Bike Adventure

Travel into the Eastern Desert and experience the thrill of riding a quad bike across the desert sand dunes.

Bedouin Village

Continue to a traditional Bedouin village and discover more about the local lifestyle, traditions, and culture.

Camel Ride

Enjoy a traditional camel ride through the desert and experience one of the classic ways of exploring the Egyptian desert.

Sunset & Dinner

Watch the beautiful desert sunset before enjoying a barbecue dinner accompanied by mineral water and soft drinks.

As darkness falls, enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere and an opportunity to admire the night sky before returning to your hotel in Hurghada.

Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Enjoy a full free day in Hurghada.

Relax at your hotel or resort, enjoy the swimming pool and beach, or explore the city at your own pace.

You may also choose an optional activity such as another snorkeling trip, diving excursion, boat trip, island excursion, or other Red Sea experiences.

Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Enjoy another relaxing day on the Red Sea coast.

Take advantage of your hotel's facilities, spend time on the beach, swim in the Red Sea, or simply relax after several days of sightseeing.

This free day provides plenty of time to enjoy Hurghada at your own pace or arrange an optional activity.

Accommodation: Hurghada Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your Hurghada hotel.

In the afternoon, check out and transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your final sightseeing day.

Egyptian Museum

Visit the historic Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and monuments spanning thousands of years of history.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.

Salah El-Din Citadel

Continue to the historic Citadel of Salah El-Din, an important medieval fortress overlooking Cairo. Learn about its history and its role as a center of political power.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

Visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, located inside the Citadel. Admire its impressive Ottoman-style architecture and panoramic views over Cairo.

Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

Finish your Cairo sightseeing at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the city's most famous traditional markets. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and browse shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, spices, jewelry, and traditional Egyptian products.

After completing the tour, transfer to your Cairo hotel for overnight.

Accommodation: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your Cairo hotel and check out according to your international flight schedule.

Our representative will meet you at your hotel and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport.

Assistance will be provided with your luggage and departure procedures before your international flight.

Your 12-day Egypt Classic Tour comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Cairo, the ancient temples, the Nile, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and the Red Sea.