On a 14-day cruise starting and ending in Cairo, you can see the most important historical sites in Cairo and sail to Aswan and Luxor. You can see the pyramids of Giza and the oldest pyramid in Saqqara. Then in Aswan, you can see the Temple of Philae and the unfinished obelisk, then go to Luxor and see the beautiful sights there from the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Temple of Karnak, and others. Then the beaches of Hurghada and back to Cairo again.
✓Start your journey in Cairo, marveling at the Great Pyramids and exploring the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities.
✓Have fun in Hurghada, snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea's coral reefs.
✓Enjoy a luxurious Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan aboard a 5-star ship.
✓Explore Luxor's ancient wonders like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
✓Discover Aswan's landmarks, including the High Dam and Temple of Philae, before strolling through colorful souks.
✓Experience the beauty of Alexandria, with its Library, Greco-Roman landmarks, sandy beaches, and Qaitbay Citadel.
Day by day
Itinerary
Your route at a glance
14 Days 13 Nights
Private Tours
Day 1
Arrival Cairo
Day 2
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & M…
Day 3
Egyptian Museum, Cairo Cit…
Day 4
Fly to Aswan - Aswan City…
Day 5
Tour to Kom Ombo Temple
Day 6
Edfu Temple & Luxor West B…
Day 7
Luxor East Bank Tour & Tra…
Day 8
Hurghada Open day
Day 9
Hurghada Open day
Day 10
Hurghada Open day
Day 11
Hurghada Open day & Back t…
Day 12
Alexandria Day tour From C…
Day 13
Tour to Islamic and Coptic…
Day 14
Final Departure
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
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:
6 stops today
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 giant Egyptian sculpture ever. Carved in the limestone of the Giza Plateau, it depicts a lion with a human head wearing a headdress. Over the centuries, the Sphinx has lost its chin and 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 wonderful monuments. The Saqqara necropolis includes the oldest pyramid in the world, the Pyramid of Djoser, or the Step Pyramid, with a variety of 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 huge 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
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:
4 stops today
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, who are 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
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:
3 stops today
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
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
After your delicious breakfast on the trip, our Egyptology tour guide will accompany you to start a unique experience by visiting:
4 stops today
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 the edifice.
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
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:
2 stops today
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
A delicious breakfast at your accommodation.
Open day in Hurghada.
Optional: (Bedouin Village Desert Safari Tour)
Meals: Breakfast
Night Stay In Hurghada
A delicious breakfast at your accommodation.
Open day in Hurghada.
Optional: (Bedouin Village Desert Safari Tour)
Meals: Breakfast
Night Stay In Hurghada
A delicious breakfast at your accommodation.
Open day in Hurghada.
Optional: (Bedouin Village Desert Safari Tour)
Meals: Breakfast
Night Stay In Hurghada
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
After a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will start your wonderful day tour to Alexandria by meeting your private tour guide specializing in Egyptology in a private A/C vehicle to start visiting the following:
4 stops today
Catacombs at Kom el Shoqafa
The Romans built the catacombs in Kom el Shoqafa in the shape of a triangle, and their decorations reflect a mixture of elements from the Egyptian and Roman pantheons.
Alexandria Library
The Library of Alexandria is one of the most important offices in the world and even the most important of them in the ancient era. The god Amun-Ra and the Lighthouse of Alexandria were referred to in the architecture of the new Library of Alexandria. There are several museums, a printing factory, a laboratory, a planetarium, and libraries.
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).
Citadel of Qaitbay
Sultan Qaitbay built this picturesque castle during the 14th century to defend Alexandria from the encroaching Ottoman Empire. It is now one of the most important monuments in Alexandria due to its excellent location and the beauty of its design.
Pompey's Pillar
The magnificent Pompey's Pillar that adorns one of the sites in Alexandria refers to a place once a vast and magnificent temple, built of marble and decorated with precious metals inside. Some of the tunnels around the complex are still open for tourists to explore.
After these fruitful visits, we will return you to your accommodation in Cairo to relax and spend a peaceful night.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Night Stay In 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:
2 stops today
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
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
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
Accommodations
✓6 Nights Accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
✓3 Nights Accommodation on Cruise with breakfast
✓4 Nights Accommodation in Hurghada with breakfast
Meals
✓Breakfast everyday
✓8 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
✕ Not included
✕International Airfare
✕Entry visa to Egypt
✕Any optional tours
✕Personal Spending
✕Beverage
✕Tipping (It's recommended)
Rates
Choose your standard
★★★★
4 Star Accommodation
$2300Per person in DBL Room
Solo Traveler$3790
Christmas & Easter - DBL Room$2750
Christmas & Easter - Solo Traveler$4400
Where you sleep
Cairo6 nightsPyramids by Jaz - Swiss In - Helnan
Nile cruise3 nightsRadamis - Princess Sarah - Royal Princess
Hurghada4 nightsContinental Hotel - Mövenpick Resort or Similar
Travelling with childrenWhat each age pays of the adult rate
Up to 2 years
Free
Age from 2 and below 6 years
25% of adult
Age from 6 up to 11 years
50% of adult
Ages 12 and Up
Adult rate
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a groupYour own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your datesThe balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hoursConfirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
Talk to Maro
Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
Not quite the itinerary you had in mind? Tell Maro your dates and what you want to see — he and the team will rework this trip around them, at no extra cost.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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
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.
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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Egypt was a dream come true, and our 14-day tour was nothing short of extraordinary. Cairo's ancient history came alive with the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. Alexandria's coastal beauty and rich history were captivating. The Nile cruise was a voyage through time, with Luxor and Aswan's temples and tombs leaving a lasting impression. Hurghada was a perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the Red Sea's beauty. Our guides and the tour operator made this trip seamless and unforgettable!
★★★★★November 7, 2023
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Victoria
Solo traveller
My 14-day adventure in Egypt was a dream come true! The tour was well-organized, and the guides were knowledgeable. I loved exploring the pyramids in Cairo and the stunning temples along the Nile. The cruise was a highlight, and the Red Sea in Hurghada was simply breathtaking. A fantastic experience for any solo traveler!
★★★★★October 31, 2023
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Lily
Solo traveller
I can't say enough about my incredible journey through Egypt. Cairo's rich history, Alexandria's charm, the Nile Cruise's breathtaking views, and the relaxing time in Hurghada – it was a perfect blend of history and relaxation. The tour operators were top-notch, ensuring a memorable experience for solo travelers like me.
★★★★★October 27, 2023
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Beatrice
Group traveller
Our 14-day journey through Egypt was nothing short of spectacular. We had the privilege of visiting remarkable historical sites, including the Pyramids and the stunning temples along the Nile. Our guide, Fatima, was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. The Nile Cruise was a serene and enchanting experience, and the vibrant city of Hurghada provided the perfect contrast. This trip exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommended!
★★★★★October 22, 2023
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Elizabeth
Solo traveller
Egypt exceeded all my expectations! The tour allowed me to see the best of Cairo and Alexandria, and the Nile Cruise was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Red Sea in Hurghada was like paradise. As a solo traveler, I felt safe and well taken care of throughout the journey. Highly recommend this tour!
