12 Days Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Nile Cruise And Hurghada

Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Nile Cruise, And Hurghada

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Unravel the Wonders of Egypt: 12-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada Adventure

Set out on an enthralling 12-day adventure through Egypt, where breathtaking scenery, ancient history, and opulent leisure come together. Explore the famous Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the artifacts of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo first. Enjoy the sights of the Nile while taking in the lively streets of Old Cairo on a charming dinner cruise. After that, take a plane to Aswan and board a five-star Nile cruise to see Egypt’s history firsthand. Admire the magnificence of Luxor’s Karnak and Hatshepsut Temples while visiting Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the Valley of the Kings.

Conclude your adventure in the serene coastal paradise of Hurghada. Relax on pristine Red Sea beaches, explore vibrant coral reefs through snorkeling or diving, or take a glass-bottom boat tour. Experience thrilling desert safaris, camel rides, and authentic Bedouin dinners. With expert-guided tours, 5-star accommodations, and all-inclusive comfort, this itinerary seamlessly blends cultural discovery, luxurious travel, and serene relaxation. Egypt awaits—create memories of a lifetime with this unforgettable adventure!

Itinerary At A Glance: 12 Days Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Nile Cruise, And Hurghada

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids / Sakkara

After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your personal guide to the Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus – the Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch will be served in a good quality restaurant, and then proceed to the Sakkara area to visit the Sakkara Complex, and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid).

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara Complex, Djoser Pyramid.

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing / Fly to Aswan

Check out after breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: the Egyptian Museum. Lunch

throughout the tour at a local restaurant. After relishing the magnificent ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures at the museum and enjoying your lunch, you will be driven to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest bazaar, if there is time. Later, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan, meet & assist, and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Khan El Khalili.

Day 4: Free day / optional tour to Abu Simbel

Free day in Aswan Optional (not included) to enjoy a tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel Temples, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II approximately in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his Queen Nefertari.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Optional visit to Abu Simbel Temple.

Day 5: Nile Cruise – Aswan Sightseeing

Breakfast at your hotel in Aswan. Then, transfer to embark on your Nile River Cruise before Lunch, then enjoy visiting the awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known

ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board.

Overnight on board your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk.

Day 6: Kom Ombo / Edfu

Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board, and visit Kom Ombo Temple, a temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, and lunch on board after that Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner on board.

Overnight on board your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Horus Temple in Edfu.

Day 7: Luxor West Bank

Sail to Luxor, have breakfast on board then Visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board.

Overnight on board your Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Royal Cemetery, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Day 8: Luxor East Bank / Hurghada

Breakfast on board. Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast. Then, transfer to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, transfer to Hurghada on the Red Sea. From Luxor to Hurghada is about a 3-and-a-half-hour drive.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hurghada.

Day 9: Hurghada Vacation

Optional tours to experience the exquisite 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, sailing, and deep-sea fishing.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Hurghada, Optional diving and snorkeling tours.

Day 10: Hurghada Vacation

Optional tours to experience the exquisite 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, sailing, and deep-sea fishing.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Hurghada, Optional diving and snorkeling tours.

Day 11: Hurghada & Fly to Cairo

Breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada and then you will be transferred to Hurghada airport, 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.

Day 12: Final Departure

Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – free time before your flight – check out and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

End Of Your 12 Days Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Nile Cruise, And Hurghada

Inclusions: (12 Days Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Nile Cruise, And Hurghada)

• Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Domestic flight Cairo / Aswan – Hurghada / Cairo
• Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by an air-conditioned vehicle sharing Memphis group.
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including bed & breakfast
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Aswan including bed & breakfast
• Accommodation for 3 nights on a 05-star superior cruise on full board
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada including daily breakfast
• Local English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Memphis Tours group
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private tours
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
• Lunch during your trip to Cairo
• Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
• Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
• Portage when needed
• All service charges and taxes

Exclusions: (12 Days Egypt Itinerary To Cairo, Nile Cruise, And Hurghada)

International Airfare

Entry visa to Egypt

Any optional tours

Personal Spending

Tipping