12 days trip Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and Sharm El Sheikh

Once you have finished breakfast at the hotel in Cairo, your private tour guide will meet you to begin your Cairo Day Tours. You will head to the famous Giza Plateau where you will see the only remaining monument of the seven man-made wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Additionally, you will visit the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, who were the descendants of Cheops and Snefru. Snefru was the founder of the 4th ruling family in ancient Egypt's old kingdom. You will also see the Great Sphinx and the mummification temple, also known as the Valley Temple, which faces the imposing statue. During the Giza pyramids tour, you will have the opportunity to take a panoramic view and capture the best photo session together. You may also choose to have a camel ride in Giza Pyramids, which is an optional activity.

Let's visit the Saqqara Necropolis, where we can see the Djoser's step pyramid, the first building made entirely of stone in the world, as well as the impressive Teti Pyramid from the sixth dynasty, which has a stunning interior. We'll also explore the Tombs of the Nobles at Saqqara, built for the husbands of King Teti's daughters, where we can learn about daily life in ancient Egypt through the detailed inscriptions and paintings on the walls and corridors of these 4000-year-old tombs.

After lunch, prepare yourself as we will be heading to Memphis, the capital of the pharaohs for a thousand years and a significant religious and cultural hub throughout the three thousand years of ancient Egyptian civilization. Our destination is the open-air museum, renowned for the alabaster sphinx, which is the second-largest one made from an 80-ton block of marble, and the colossal shattered statue of Ramses the second.

We will return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart from the hotel in the early morning and proceed to Cairo International Airport. Board a plane to Aswan where you will be greeted by our local representatives and transferred to the Cruise. Enjoy your lunch on board before embarking on Aswan day tours to see the High Dam and Philae temple. Sail to Kom Ombo, have afternoon tea and visit the temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Edfu to see the captivating temples. Dinner will be served on the cruise and you can end the day by joining the disco party.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast is served aboard your deluxe Nile Cruise, we will visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most impressive monument dedicated to the worship of Horus, the god of the sky and the protector of kingship in ancient Egypt, known for his falcon form. Following the visit, we will cross the lock and sail to Luxor. Enjoy your afternoon tea and dinner onboard before attending the Galabya party.    

Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Breakfast, lunch. dinner

Begin your day with breakfast on the boat before embarking on a west bank of Luxor tour . Here, you'll explore the Valley of the Kings and have the opportunity to enter the tombs of various dynasties from the new kingdom. Next, visit  the Temple of Deir El Bahari before continuing on to the East Bank of Luxor tour. Here, you'll witness the impressive Karnak complex, which was built by many kings as the throne of Amun-Re, a solar disk deity in ancient Egyptian religion. You'll also visit the Luxor Temple, where you'll be amazed by the courtyard, columns, and granite statues of Ramses the Great. On your way back, the journey will stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues representing Amenhotep III and facing the Nile. Afterward, enjoy lunch on board the Nile Cruise and spend the night reflecting on the wonderful Luxor day tours.

Enjoy afternoon tea followed by an overnight stay in Luxor.

An optional hot air balloon ride.

Enjoy an afternoon tea and spend the night in Luxor.

An optional Hot air balloon ride.

Meals Breakfast, lunch. dinner

Once you have finished your delicious breakfast, prepare yourself for the Disembarkation process. You will then be taken to Luxor Airport to catch a flight to Sharm, where you will continue with your Egypt travel packages. Upon arrival at Sharm Airport, you will check in at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and spend the night there.

Meals: Breakfast

N.B: Most flights from Luxor to Sharm are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.

You can either spend a free day in Sharm El Sheikh or choose to participate in our optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park. This park is a protected area of 480 square kilometers that includes both terrestrial and aquatic nature reserves. It is located at the southernmost point of Sinai, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. Every year, thousands of white storks travel through Ras Mohammed, flying south in September/October and returning north in April/May. The park is home to around 85 different types of plants, including mangroves.  

Overnight in Sharm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You can either enjoy a relaxing morning without any plans or choose to participate in an optional tour at 2:00 pm that includes a pick up from your hotel and a 15-minute drive to the Quad Bike Centre. Once there, you will receive brief safety and driving instructions before embarking on the Quad Bike adventure.

Embark on a drive through the Sinai desert and marvel at the breathtaking scenery. Pause at the peak of Wadi Al-Aat, which takes approximately an hour to reach, for a break and a taste of authentic Bedouin herbal tea. The journey back to Sharm will be on bike and you will be transported back to your accommodation. The night is free for you to enjoy, with an overnight stay in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You can either spend a day at leisure in Sharm or choose to participate in our optional tour to visit The monastery of Saint Catherine, which is situated in the heart of Sinai at the foot of Gebel Musa (Mount Sinai), where Moses is said to have received the commandments. The monastery is surrounded by gardens and cypress trees and is operated by the Greek Orthodox Church.

The library is rich and contains the second-largest collection of illuminated manuscripts in the world, following the Vatican. Visitors can view a variety of antique works of art including priceless icons, intricately carved doors, stunning wall paintings, and other religious decorations. Among the notable pieces is the Burning Bush.

Overnight in Sharm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh before heading to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Begin your Cairo trip by having breakfast at your hotel in the early morning. Your private tour guide will then accompany you to the Egyptian Museum, which houses the world's largest collection of Egyptian antiquities and the only fully intact royal treasure - the Treasures of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamen. This is included in all of our Egypt Classic Tours programs.

We will now go to the Citadel of Saladin, where we'll see the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque and enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo's Islamic district, which features centuries-old mosques, minarets, and domes - some of which are over a thousand years old.

Take the Coptic Cairo tour and explore the historic Roman fortress of Babylon. Admire the Hanging Church that is suspended above the ancient towers, and visit the church of St Sergius which housed the holy family for almost three months. Also, witness the spring that was the source of their water supply. Finally, head to the Ben Ezra Synagogue that is believed to be the former location of the pharaoh's palace where Moses was found in a basket floating on the Nile River.

After lunch, we will visit the Islamic district of Cairo and admire its ancient walls, barriers, and streets dating back to the 10th century. Our walk will conclude with a delightful tea at Fishawy, the oldest cafe in Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar. At the end of the day, we will return to the hotel and spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel after you have had your last breakfast, and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure at the end of your Egypt vacation.

Meals: Breakfast