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12 Day Cairo City & Nile Cruise and Hurghada

  • Duration12 Days 11 Nights
  • Trip TypePrivate Tours
  • AvailabilityEveryday
  • Pick upCairo Airport

Tour Overview

See Cairo’s most important historical sites, sail to Aswan and then to Luxor on a 12-day cruise starting and ending in Cairo. You can see the pyramids of Giza and go to Saqqara to see the oldest pyramid ever found, then go to Aswan to see the Temple of Philae and then start a trip from Hurghada that you will never forget by taking a boat to Luxor to see the sights and visit other places of interest there. Then you can return to Cairo.

Tour Highlights

  • Start your journey in Cairo, marveling at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx before exploring the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities.
  • Enjoy the sun and sea in Hurghada, indulging in snorkeling and diving among Egypt's stunning coral reefs.
  • Experience luxury on a Nile River cruise between Luxor and Aswan aboard a 5-star ship.
  • Explore Luxor's treasures, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • In Aswan, visit the High Dam and cruise to Agilkia Island to see the Temple of Philae and the unfinished obelisk.

Day-to-day Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival Cairo

Welcome to Egypt!

As soon as you arrive at Cairo Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile and saying, “Welcome to Egypt.” He will make all formalities very smooth and will take you straight to your chosen hotel.

Check into your hotel first and get to your room to relax and unwind after a long flight. Relax, discover your hotel today, and know all details about the itinerary of your program with our tour manager.

Have a good night’s sleep, and prepare for tomorrow’s first round in Cairo.

Meals: Welcome Drink

Night Stay In Cairo

Day 2:Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis

After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:

Giza Pyramids

The Great Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous. The three main pyramids in Giza are the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. There are also some other pyramids in the area for the wives of kings.

The Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing what is called a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and its original reddish color.

Valley Temple of Khafra

The valley temple in which the king’s mummy was prepared for burial and where the mummification process was performed.

Lunch

Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).

Saqqara

Saqqara is home to another group of pyramids and beautiful monuments. The Saqqara necropolis includes the oldest pyramid in the world, the Pyramid of Djoser, or the Step Pyramid, with various other monuments.

Memphis

Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt from 3100 to 2040 BC, Narmer, the first pharaoh, founded the city of Memphis. It is located in the Nile Delta between Upper and Lower Egypt and contains a colossal statue of Ramesses II and various other monuments.

After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Night Stay In Cairo

Day 3:Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel & Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

The Egyptian Museum, one of the most famous museums in the world, includes priceless artifacts from the ancient Egyptian civilization and other civilizations that extend back to five thousand years, as it contains more than 25,000 artifacts on display.

Lunch

Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).

Saladin Citadel

Sultan Saladin built a Saladin Citadel in Egypt to protect Cairo from the Crusader attacks, as it has a unique location as it is located on the hills near the center of Cairo. It was the seat of the government and the king in many eras. And there is the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Muhammad Ali Mosque was inaugurated in 1848 AD inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din. Turkish mosques inspired the construction of this mosque. It was built of limestone. The mosque has two minibars, and around the mosque’s dome, there are 6 medallions, including the names of God and Muhammad, the Messenger of God, and the names of the four rightly guided caliphs Abu Bakr. Omar, Othman and Ali.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is the oldest market in Egypt and one of the most beautiful and picturesque tourist destinations in Cairo. It is famous for its ancient history and the various products you can buy from there.

After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Night Stay In Cairo

Day 4:Fly to Aswan - Aswan City Tour

After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, our tour manager will accompany you to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Aswan City. As soon as you arrive at Aswan Airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with a big smile. He will facilitate all the formalities and take you directly to the Nile cruise of your choice.

After check in, our Egyptology tour guide will take you to start a unique experience by visiting:

The Aswan High Dam

The Aswan Dam was completed in 1970 and was constructed to protect Egypt from the periodic floods of the Nile River. It is a huge building from the twentieth century and one of the greatest modern Egyptian constructions.

Philae Temple

The amazing Temple of Philae can be seen on the island of Philae, which lies between the Old and New Aswan Dams. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Aswan and Egypt in general. The temple was moved to its current location after the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk is located in a red granite quarry and dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. This obelisk is 42 meters high and has a mass of 1,200 tons. It was intended to be the tallest and heaviest obelisk ever erected in ancient Egypt.

After these fruitful visits, you will return to your cruise to have lunch and dinner on board and rest. Get a good night’s sleep, and get ready for tomorrow’s trip

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Night Stay on Cruise

Day 5:Tour to Kom Ombo Temple

After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:

Temple of Kom Ombo

The Kom Ombo temple is located on a rocky outcrop at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles used to bathe on the river bank. It is one of the most beautiful temples in the Nile Valley and Egypt. It was created for two gods: the local god Sobek, a crocodile, and Haroeris, whose name means “Great Horus.”

After the tour ends, you will return to the boat to enjoy a swim and sunny weather, lunch, free time, dinner, and overnight while sailing to Luxor. Get a good night’s sleep and get ready for tomorrow’s trip.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Night Stay on Cruise

Day 6:Edfu Temple & Luxor West Bank Tour

After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:

Temple of Edfu

The Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. It is 137 meters long, 79 meters wide, and 36 meters high. It is an example of the typical construction of temples with edifices.

Once in Luxor, you will start a tour of the West Bank, the most mysterious and rich in discoveries of the West Bank. explore:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings, where the greatest tombs of the Pharaohs throughout history were discovered. These tombs were carved into the mountain in Luxor, and it is considered one of the largest sites in Egypt.

Hatshepsut Temple

The Temple of Hatshepsut, located in Deir el-Bahari, is a stunning limestone structure on a mountain in the area on a series of terraces and blends into the surrounding limestone cliffs in honor of Egypt’s sole queen.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two huge stone statues of the ancient Egyptian king Amenhotep III from the Eighteenth Dynasty. They show the king sitting on a throne with pictures of his mother, wife, the god Hapi, and other symbols written on it. Quartz stones are used to make it.

After these fruitful visits, you will return to your cruise for lunch, dinner and rest. Get a good night’s sleep and get ready for tomorrow’s trip.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Night Stay on Cruise

Day 7:Luxor East Bank Tour & Transfer to Hurghada

After a delicious breakfast on board, you will check out and keep your luggage in the car. our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:

Karnak Temple

Karnak, the world’s largest open-air museum, containing artifacts dating from the 21st century BC to the late 7th century AD, is just one temple with the remains of more than three thousand years of culture.

Luxor temple

This is the only temple that contains Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic monuments combined together. It was originally built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramesses II. It is one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt.

After these fruitful visits, our tour manager will accompany you to Hurghada by meeting you and traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle. Once we arrive in Hurghada, our tour manager will transfer you directly to your hotel. Check into your hotel first and get to your room to relax and unwind after a long flight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Night Stay In Hurghada

Day 8:Hurghada Open day

A delicious breakfast at your accommodation.

Open day in Hurghada.

Optional: (Bedouin Village Desert Safari Tour)

Meals: Breakfast

Night Stay In Hurghada

Day 9:Hurghada Open day

A delicious breakfast at your accommodation.

Open day in Hurghada.

Optional: (Bedouin Village Desert Safari Tour)

Meals: Breakfast

Night Stay In Hurghada

Day 10:Hurghada Open day & Back to Cairo.

After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation.

Open day in Hurghada.

In the evening, our representative will transfer you from Hurghada to Cairo in your private A/C vehicle. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your accommodation to rest and relax from the trip.

Optional: (Snorkelling Tour in Giftun Island)

Meals: Breakfast

Night Stay In Cairo

Day 11:Tour to Islamic and Coptic Cairo

After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:

Old Cairo

Old Cairo includes the largest complex of religions, including the Fortress of Babylon, the Church of St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, the Abu Serja Church, and the Omar Ibn Al-Aas Mosque.

Lunch

Before continuing, we will take a break to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant, and Egyptian food options are generally offered, including meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks are not included).

Islamic Cairo

Cairo was called the country of a thousand minarets due to the large number of mosques and Islamic monuments, where there are mosques such as Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai. Then you can ride the traditional felucca in Cairo on the Nile.

After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation to relax and spend a peaceful night.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Night Stay In Cairo

Day 12:Final Departure

Make sure to have the best breakfast before packing your bags when checking out from your hotel in Cairo.

Now you will head to Cairo International Airport to catch your departing flight back home after spending lots of happy moments and new friends in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast

What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of the tour price.

Accommodations

  • 5 Nights Accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
  • 3 Nights Accommodation on Cruise with breakfast
  • 3 Nights Accommodation in Hurghada with breakfast

Meals

  • Breakfast everyday
  • 7 Lunches
  • 3 Dinner

Other Inclusions

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • English-speaking Guide
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Domestic Flight ticket
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of the tour price.
  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal Spending
  • Beverage
  • Tipping (It's recommended)

Prices

4 Star Accommodation

Hotels: Pyramids by Jaz - Swiss In - Helnan
Cruises: Radamis - Princess Sarah - Royal Princess
Hurghada: Continental Hotel - Mövenpick Resort or Similar
  • Per person in DBL Room = $1750
  • Solo Traveler = $2610
  • Christmas & Easter - DBL Room = $2260
  • Christmas & Easter - Solo Traveler = $3420

5 Star Accommodation

Hotels: Steigenberger - Ramses Hilton - Hilton Gulf
Cruises: Blue Shadow - Emilio - Nile Premium
Hurghada: Continental Hotel - Mövenpick Resort or Similar
  • Per person in DBL Room = $1880
  • Solo Traveler = $2795
  • Christmas & Easter - DBL Room = $2410
  • Christmas & Easter - Solo Traveler = $3580

Things to know

Additional information

  • Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
  • You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
  • For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
  • After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.

Prices

  • Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
  • Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
  • Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
  • Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.

Tipping in Egypt

Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.

Extra Expenses

Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.

Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:

  • For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
  • Additional transport that you require.
  • Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
  • In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.

Optional Visits & Entry Tickets

All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies’ room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

Booking Confirmation Policy

  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
  • We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you’re booking a risk-free investment.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
  • Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
  • Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
  • Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
  • Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour

Children Policy

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes:

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

Things to bring with you

  • A valid Passport for 6 months
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Sanitizer gel
  • Water holder
  • Bug spray
  • Warm clothes in winter
  • Cotton clothes in summer
  • A hat
  • Travel adaptor
  • Camera
  • Umbrella
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Medication
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Mike

Solo Traveller

Embarking on the Nile Cruise was a dream come true. The staff’s hospitality was unparalleled, making every day aboard the ship a delight. Navigating through ancient wonders by day and enjoying five-star comfort by night, this journey was a perfect blend of adventure and luxury. Hurghada’s stunning beaches were the icing on the cake!

November 2, 2023

Emma

Solo Traveller

Cairo, with its bustling markets and iconic landmarks, stole my heart. The 12-day itinerary was flawlessly crafted, offering a seamless transition from the city’s energy to the serene Nile Cruise. Hurghada’s coral reefs provided a colorful finale to this enchanting adventure. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a diverse and immersive Egyptian experience.

October 31, 2023

Charlotte

Group Traveller

A truly amazing event! Every moment, from seeing the old sites in Cairo to taking a boat ride along the Nile, was amazing. The tour guides knew a lot about the area, the hotels were very nice, and the Nile Cruise was the best part. It was just the right amount of rest to add to the excitement in Hurghada.

October 25, 2023

Jessica

Group Traveller

12 days of pure magic! Cairo’s rich history, the serene Nile Cruise, and the vibrant city of Hurghada – each segment surpassed our expectations. The guides were not just informative but passionate storytellers. We felt immersed in Egypt’s culture. This tour is a must for anyone seeking a comprehensive Egyptian experience.

October 24, 2023

Elizabeth

Family Traveller

Our 12 days in Egypt were a splendid sojourn. Cairo’s bustling markets, the breathtaking pyramids, and the leisurely Nile Cruise—all woven together seamlessly. The kids loved every bit of it, and so did we. A big shoutout to the tour guides for making history come alive!

October 21, 2023
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