13 Days Egypt Tours Packages to Cairo, Oases and Nile Cruise

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, your day will begin with a visit to the Giza Plateau to see the iconic Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and Mycerinus. Your licensed Egyptologist will provide you with information about these ancient structures and their purpose, and you can also opt for a camel ride around the pyramids.

The next stop on your tour will be the Sphinx, a fascinating statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion, symbolizing strength and wisdom. You will also visit the Valley Temple, which was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before burial.

After exploring the Giza Plateau, you will head to the Egyptian Museum to see the artifacts and gold treasures of the boy pharaoh, Tutankhamun. The museum is one of the largest and most famous international museums, located in the heart of Cairo.

Next, you will embark on an informative tour of Coptic Cairo, beginning with the Roman fortress of Babylon and the Hanging Church, which is an ancient church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. You will also visit the church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as the Cavern Church, as well as the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is one of the oldest historical sites in Egypt.

After lunch, you will be transported to Islamic Cairo and the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar, one of the oldest markets in Cairo. Here you can shop for souvenirs and experience the vibrant atmosphere of this historic area.

Finally, you will return to your hotel in Cairo for the night, where you can rest and prepare for more exciting adventures in Egypt. The meals included for the day are breakfast and lunch.

After your daily breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 AM to meet your professional guide and start your Egypt Desert Safari Trips in a deluxe vehicle towards the Bahariya Oasis. The journey takes about 4 hours from Cairo.

Upon arrival in Bahariya Oasis, you will visit the Museum of Golden Mummies, which houses mummies coated in gold. You will also explore the Tombs of the Nobles and the Temple of Alexander the Great, which depicts the ruler presenting offerings to the god Amun-Re, an important deity worshiped in the Bahariya Oasis during the Greco-Roman era. The temple may have been built to commemorate Alexander's journey to the Temple of the Oracle in the Siwa Oasis.

Next, you will visit the Temple of Meftella, located near the village of Al-Qasr, named after the nearby Meftella spring to the northeast of the cemeteries.

Enjoy a delicious lunch served by the Bedouins in a Bedouin house before heading to your hotel to relax by the pool. Before sunset, you will go on a 4WD Jeep ride to climb the Black Mountain and see the ruins on top known as "the English House," where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Bahariya Oasis during sunset.

You will spend the night in Bahariya, with dinner included in your tour.

After breakfast, you will visit the salt lake and sand dunes to see the palm trees and fruit fields. Then, you will travel to the White Desert, which is located 170 km south of Bahariya Oasis. The White Desert is so named because it is mostly covered in white chalky rocks and has an area of 3010 square kilometers.

The reserve is famous for its chalky rocks and formations that were created by sandstorms. Along the way, you will pass by the Black Desert, volcanic hills that exploded centuries ago and created volcanic rocks, and the Valley of El Haize to the southernmost village of Bahariya, where you will see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain.

Crystal Mountain is a beautiful area in the heart of Farafra Oasis known for its unique crystal rocks and magnificent views. The mountain and the rocks surrounding it were originally caves that sank and turned into limestone rocks. You will continue to the stunning Valley of Agabat before setting up camp in the White Desert and enjoying the unique beauty of the white limestone formations, such as the rabbit and mushroom formations. You will have a Bedouin-style dinner in the desert before retiring for the night.

All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are included in your tour.

After breakfast, you'll head to Farafra Oasis, a small oasis dating back to the Pharaonic era, where you can take a dip in the hot springs and visit a modern art museum. Then, visit the old town of Al Qasr, an ancient archaeological city that was a meeting point for transport. You'll also visit the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar and beautiful rock-cut tombs at Muzzawaqa. After lunch, explore the old Islamic Village of Al Qasr before relaxing by the pool and visiting the lush Dakhla Oasis. Enjoy a Bedouin tea while watching the sunset and spend the night at a Desert Lodge with a view of the beautiful surroundings. All meals are included.

After breakfast, you will travel to el Kharga Oasis, the largest of the oases and the capital of the New Valley Governorate. There, you will visit Qasr El Labkha, an ancient Roman fortress, and the Kharga Museum, which showcases artifacts from various historical eras. You'll also see the Roman Temple of Hibis & Nadora, which represents Pharaonic, Persian, Ptolemaic, and Roman historical periods.

Next, you'll visit the Bagawat ancient cemetery with well-preserved biblical decorations. After lunch, you'll head to Baris Oasis, which dates back to 5000 BC and features the Temple of Dush, a Roman settlement with a residential area, mud-brick houses, and a fortress dedicated to the goddess Isis and god Serapis.

The day will end with an overnight camping experience in the golden sand dunes of Kharga Oasis. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

After concluding your Egypt Desert Tours, you will travel to Luxor, which is located about 670 km south of Cairo. Upon arrival, you will board the 5-star Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile cruise and have lunch before embarking on Luxor East Bank Tours to visit Karnak Temple. This temple complex is a massive collection of ruins, pillars, and buildings dedicated to the worship of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It is considered the largest man-made religious complex in the world and is located 3 km from Luxor. You'll also visit the magnificent Temple of Luxor, built with sandstone from Gebel el-Silsila area, and is one of the great monuments of Egypt. In the evening, you'll enjoy dinner and entertainment, including a music show, before spending the night on board the Nile cruise ship. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

After breakfast on your Nile cruise, your guide will take you to the West Bank of Luxor to see the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings, also known as Biban el-Muluk. There, you'll visit the famous rock-cut tombs of the pharaohs, including King Tutankhamen's tomb and Ramses II's tomb, which are lavishly decorated with paintings and treasures. You'll then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also called the El Deir El Bahary Temple, which is a memorial temple to the queen. After lunch, you'll sail to Edfu and enjoy a leisurely dinner on board the Nile cruise, where you'll spend the night. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Enjoy breakfast on board the Nile Cruise vessel in Edfu, the second-largest city in Aswan Governorate located south of Luxor. You'll visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to the falcon-headed God Horus, the second largest temple in Egypt. Afterwards, you'll return to the Nile cruise and sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Graeco Roman temple dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek. Lunch will be served on board, and you'll continue sailing to Aswan. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board the Nile Cruise and spend the night. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

After breakfast, you'll meet your guide for Aswan sightseeing tours. First, you'll visit the High Dam, an engineering marvel and one of the most important projects in modern Egyptian history located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. Next, you'll visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis of healing and magic. The temple was constructed during the Greek and Roman times and is located on an island. You'll take a motorboat ride to reach the temple and enjoy learning about one of the greatest temples in Egypt. Finally, you'll be transferred to see the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known obelisk within the granite quarries at Aswan.

In the evening, you'll have dinner and spend the last night on board the deluxe Nile Cruise. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

After breakfast, After leaving the Nile Cruise, you will have time to explore Aswan on your own or take an extra tour to see the Abu Simbel Temples which serve as a lasting monument to the king and his queen Nefertari. If you choose the optional tour, you'll be transferred from Aswan to Abu Simbel by land. Later, you'll be transferred to the Aswan train station to depart for Cairo on a sleeping train. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided on the train. Breakfast and dinner are included.

You'll have breakfast aboard the train as you travel to the Giza train station. Upon arrival, you'll be met and assisted by our representative and accompanied to your hotel. If possible, early check-in will be arranged. You'll spend the night in Cairo. Breakfast is included.

On the day of your departure, you'll have breakfast in Cairo before being picked up by your tour leader and transferred to Cairo International Airport. Breakfast is included.