12-Day of Cairo, Nile Cruises & Hurghada Holiday

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, one of our professional Egyptologist guides will meet you to begin your full-day private tour to Memphis, Saqqara, and Giza Pyramids. You’ll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you head to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt’s Old Kingdom and an essential stop on any Classic Egypt tour package.

Spend time exploring the ruins and learning about this historic city before moving on to Saqqara, where you will visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the oldest pyramid in Egypt and a highlight of almost every history of Egypt tour.

Next, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the best local restaurants in Giza awaits you. Then, you will ascend the Giza Plateau, a destination almost as legendary as the pyramids themselves. Your guide will walk you through Egypt’s most iconic sites: the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. This Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour is simply unforgettable and a must for every visitor to Egypt trip.

After your Egypt tour, you'll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel to spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Check out after breakfast from your hotel in Cairo Begin this day with another wonderful breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.

Next move to Coptic Cairo where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which dates back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon".It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.

Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" which is believed to have been built on the spot (The Crypt) where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt tour.

And ending the Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Storeroom) was found during the 19th century and contains a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar where traders have been selling their ware ever since the 14th century. If there is anything in particular you want to buy at Khan El Khalili bazaar, your Egypt tour guide will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Even if you don’t want to do any shopping, the bazaar is a great place to walk around or to sit down for some coffee while you watch the locals going about with their daily lives

Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.

Overnight inside your compartment on the train.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Your classic Egypt tour continues as you Arrive at Aswan Railway station, then transfer to your hotel, Optional (not included) Abu Simbel Temple Egypt with its unique style, is considered to be the masterpiece of ancient Egypt tour. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to cooperate to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramesses II. The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called the Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II, and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor, and the Sun God together as one. Then transfer you back to your hotel in Aswan and Overnight in Aswan.

NB: In case you would like to do Abu Simbel Tour, you will do it on day 5 and the Aswan sightseeing tours will be on day 4.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast.

Your classic Egypt tour continues with a relaxing morning as you enjoy breakfast on board our Egypt luxury Nile River cruises for another magnificent day in Egypt trip.

You start the day by visiting the Temple of Philae. Dedicated to the gods Osiris and Isis, the temple has some magnificent features including many pylons gigantic decorated stone capitals, and many other wonders. The whole complex was relocated after the construction of the High Dam to its current location at Agilkia Island.

Your next visit would be to the High Dam, one of the greatest accomplishments of modern Egypt. Former president Gamal Abdel Nasser constructed the High Dam to preserve the water of the River Nile and produce electricity in the 1960s.

Overnight on the Nile cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Your Egypt tour continues as you Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board. This segment of your classic Egypt tour takes you deeper into the timeless wonders of Upper Egypt, exploring two of the most impressive temples of your Egypt trip. First visit Kom Ombo Temple, to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haeroris. Famous for its crocodile god and the many marvelous stone carvings, the temple is never to miss while in Egypt.

Sail to Edfu, and lunch on board after that Visit the Edfu temple to discover the secrets of the Temple of Edfu, among the best-preserved all over Egypt. Constructed over 20 centuries ago, the temple is featured with the cult of the god Horus and has many distinctive features and elements. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Your classic Egypt tour reaches one of its most extraordinary destinations as you sail to Luxor, the heart of ancient Thebes and a must-visit on any Egypt trip. After breakfast on board your luxury nile curise, you begin your immersive Egypt tour of the West Bank, exploring the wonders of the Valley of the Kings, the most impressive royal necropolis of ancient Egypt. Established more than 3000 years ago, during the reign of the 18th dynasty, the tombs are quite remarkable with their colors and various decorations.

Your next visit would be to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most charming mortuary temples of all time. You will be exploring the terraces of the temple, admiring the statues of the queen disguised as a Pharaoh, in addition to the Punto section, the Chapel of Anubis, the Chapel of Goddess Hathor. and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Your Egypt tour continues as you disembark from your Nile cruise and explore some of the most monumental temples in ancient Egyptian history — a must on any classic Egypt tour or Egypt trip after Breakfast on board. Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast. Then, transfer to visit Karnak Temples, which is the largest Pharaonic temple in the whole world and history. Although established in the Middle Kingdom, the Karnak took around 2,000 years to be completed. You enjoy exploring the huge columns of the Hypostyle Hall, the avenues of the sphinxes, the sacred lake, and many other features.

You move on to the Luxor Temple, one of the finest ancient Egyptian structures of all time! This is where you view the huge colossi of Ramses II at the entrance, in addition to several other impressive sections.

In the afternoon, transfer to Hurghada on the Red Sea. From Luxor to Hurghada is about a 3 hour and a half drive.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

After days of discovering ancient wonders, your Egypt tour transitions into relaxation and adventure by the stunning Red Sea. This is the perfect time during your classic Egypt tour to unwind or dive into thrilling water activities that elevate your overall Egypt trip experience. Optional tours to experience diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and see some amazing rare fish in Hurghada city. Or choose one of the many other activities such as windsurfing/ kitesurfing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast.

Your Egypt tour continues with another free day in Hurghada, a top destination in every classic Egypt tour for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. This part of your Egypt trip allows you to experience the magical underwater world of the Red Sea or simply enjoy leisure by the beach. Optional Hurghada day tours to experience diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and see some amazing rare fish. Or choose one of the many other activities such as windsurfing/ kitesurfing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing, enriching your overall Egypt travel experience.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast.

Your classic Egypt tour is nearing its final chapter as you enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada. After breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada your egypt tour continues with free time at leisure and then you will be transferred to the bus station to take the first class coach to Cairo (about 6 hour’s drive), upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted, then transferred to your hotel for free time at leisure.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, marking the end of your unforgettable Egypt tour. Free time before your flight - check out and then transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure, bringing your classic Egypt trip to a smooth and memorable close.

Meals: Breakfast.