11 Days 10 Nights
Daily Tour
10 people
English, Espanol, Francais, German, Italian
Your adventure begins in Cairo, the bustling capital where the past meets the present. Witness the majestic Giza Pyramids, the iconic Sphinx, and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Step further into the cradle of civilization with guided visits to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur—home to the unique Bent and Red Pyramids.
Continue your discovery with a full-day tour of Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo, where ancient mosques, churches, and winding bazaars reveal centuries of religious and architectural heritage. Then take a short flight south to Aswan, where your luxury 5-star Nile Cruise begins.
While sailing along the Nile, visit the twin temples of Kom Ombo and the falcon-headed god’s sanctuary at Edfu Temple. In Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum, explore the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples, the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and enjoy an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the West Bank.
Your final destination is the resort town of Hurghada, where you’ll relax for three nights by the Red Sea.
Enjoy all-inclusive luxury, optional snorkeling or diving excursions, or simply unwind on the beach before your departure.
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where our representatives will warmly greet you. Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, followed by a briefing on your tour itinerary. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 9:00 a.m. and take you to spend the day visiting the ancient wonders of Egypt. You will see the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, You will then visit the New Grand Museum, You will have lunch at a local restaurant and then return to your hotel overnight.
After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:30 a.m. and take you to visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, the first pyramid ever built. the oldest and most famous landmarks of Egypt. You will also visit Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. You will also visit the Pyramids at Dahshur, where you will see the Red Pyramid, which shows the development of Ancient Egyptian building techniques. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and then return to your hotel overnight.
After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 9:00 a.m. and take you to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where you will learn about the history and culture of Egypt. You will then visit Islamic and Christian Cairo, where you will see the historical mosques and churches, such as the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, the Church of Abu Sergah and St. Barbara, and the Hanging Church. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and then return to your hotel overnight.
After breakfast, you will check out from your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon your arrival in Aswan, you will be met by our tour guide and transferred to your Nile Cruise, which will be your home for the next three nights. Embarkation will be before lunch. Enjoy dinner onboard and stay overnight on the cruise ship.
After breakfast on board, you will sail to Kom-Ombo, where you will visit the Kom-Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. You will then sail to Edfu, where you will visit the Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky. You will have lunch and dinner on board and sail to Luxor, arriving late at night. You will spend overnight on your cruise.
After breakfast on board, you will visit the Luxor East Bank, where you will see the Karnak Temple, the largest and most impressive temple complex in Egypt, dedicated to the god Amun. You will also visit the Luxor Temple, a magnificent temple that was connected to the Karnak Temple by a long avenue of sphinxes. You will have lunch and dinner on board and overnight on your cruise.
After an early breakfast on board, you will disembark from your cruise and transfer to a hot air balloon ride, where you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Luxor West Bank from the sky. You will then visit the Luxor West Bank, where you will see the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of the pharaohs, where you can enter some of the tombs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. You will also see the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a remarkable temple built by the first female pharaoh of Egypt. You will then have lunch in Luxor City and transfer to Luxor airport to take a flight to Hurghada, a popular resort town on the Red Sea coast. You will check in to your hotel in Hurghada and have dinner.
All day free at leisure, then overnight at the hotel.
All day free at leisure, then overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will check out from your Hurghada hotel and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your departure for an international flight.
Comprehensive itinerary covering Egypt’s top cultural and natural highlights
Luxury 5-star accommodation in Cairo, on the Nile, and in Hurghada
Private guided tours with expert Egyptologists
Seamless domestic flights and ground transfers
Flexible travel dates and limited-time offers available
This tour includes a mix of cultural exploration, relaxation, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Expect moderate walking at historical sites, early mornings for key visits like the hot air balloon ride, and plenty of downtime in Hurghada. The trip is suitable for couples, solo travelers, and families who want a deep, authentic experience of Egypt.
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