Luxury tours covering Cairo, a Nile cruise, and the Oasis. holiday

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Overview

The 13-day journey through Egypt which you will experience with Cairo Top Tours leads to historical sites and cultural locations and natural environments through our VIP travel services. Our Luxury tours which include Nile cruises and Oasis visits and Nile cruises through Cairo. The holiday brings visitors to Egypt by taking them to its most important sites which are situated throughout the country.

Your journey starts in Cairo which will lead you to famous sites that include the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Egyptian Museum contains an extraordinary display of ancient artifacts that includes the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Beyond the monuments, you can experience the energetic spirit of Cairo which comes alive through its dynamic streets and its authentic market areas.

The expert guides who accompany you will provide essential information about Egypt's diverse cultural heritage which they will share throughout your entire trip. Our Egypt travel packages provide travelers with comfortable experiences through our selected accommodations which offer high-quality dining and efficient transportation services.

The complete Egyptian experience which this tour presents to visitors has been designed with purpose. The journey begins at ancient historical sites, continues through the beautiful Nile River, and ends with the peaceful ambiance of desert oases, which create lifelong memories that stay with travelers.

Inclusion

Upon arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by representatives from Cairo Top Tours at airports and hotels.

All entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums are included during tours in Egypt.

Accommodation in Bahariya Oasis includes half-board for one night.

Enjoy a full-board camping experience in the White Desert for one night, with all necessary camping equipment provided.

Accommodation in Dakhla Oasis includes dinner and breakfast for one night.

Accommodation in Kharga Oasis Camping includes full board for one night.

Accommodation aboard a Nile River Cruise boat includes all meals for four nights.

Travel from Aswan to Cairo includes accommodation on a sleeping train for one night, half-board.

Camping equipment such as sleeping bags, camel blankets, and well-ventilated tents is provided.

Private air-conditioned vehicles are used for transportation throughout our Egypt travel packages.

Inside the Oases, transportation is provided by Jeep 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Privately guided tours are conducted in Cairo, the Oases, and during the Nile Cruise.

Bottled mineral water and soft drinks are provided during all Egypt Day Tours and Packages.

Professional tour guides accompany you throughout.

Meals provided in hotels, on the Nile cruise, and in the oasis are as specified in the itinerary.

Shopping tours are included in Cairo.

Snack stops are available upon request.

All taxes and service charges are included in the prices of the 13-day luxury tours to Cairo, Nile Cruise, and the Oasis.

Exclusion

International flights to Egypt are not included.
Visa fees for entry into Egypt are not included.
Beverages during meals are not included.
Tipping is not covered in the prices of your luxury tour of Cairo, Nile Cruise, or the Oasis.

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be pleased to greet you. Assistance with your luggage will be at your command as our representative escorts you to your hotel in Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

At the hotel, a refreshing welcome drink will be served upon your arrival. Our representative will assist with a smooth check-in process and will go over your full itinerary, confirming the pickup times for your upcoming tours.

Overnight in Cairo.

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel to start your day before leaving for your Giza sightseeing tour. On the Giza Plateau, your expert guide will guide you through this classic landscape and have you standing in front of the legendary Pyramids of Cheops, feeling the greatness of these ancient wonders.

Near are the pyramids of Chephren and Menkaure, known also for the famous Great Sphinx which guards the royal necropolis. The whole site includes the Valley Temple of Chephren-the only surviving temple from his pyramid complex.

Finish your day with Coptic Cairo, known for being home to the city's oldest religious places. Highlights here include the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary Church), the Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga), and the Ben Ezra Synagogue-all located in the same historic district.

After having lunch, the Egypt Museum is waiting to be explored with a huge array of Pharaonic masterpieces. Following this, head towards the Khan El Khalili Bazaar- Cairo's oldest and liveliest market.

Apparently the next visit could be to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After an early breakfast sessioning at the clock, check out from the property and start your desert safari in Egypt. The tour guide will meet you at the hotel and drive you to the Bahariya Oasis with a modern air-conditioned vehicle. It takes about four hours from Cairo.

Upon arrival, start the tour by seeing some of the oasis's highlights, including the Museum of Golden Mummies, the Tombs of the Nobles—housing the final resting places of ancient rulers of the oasis—the Temple of Alexander the Great, and the Temple of Meftella, dedicated to the god Bes, one of Ancient Egypt's protective deities.

Take lunch at a local restaurant of the Bedouin sort. After lunch, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in, and you will have some free time to relax.

Towards the end of the day, you will climb up the Black Mountain just before the sun is due to set over the desert. Explore the ruins of the English House atop the hillock and enjoy the beautiful panoramas of Bahariya Oasis with the sun setting over the great desert.

Overnight in Bahariya.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Having breakfast, the first visit of the day will be to the stunning salt lake where visitors may enjoy the sights and should be encouraged to take a few unforgettable and precious photographs. Afterwards, it will then be possible to climb palm trees in the grandeur of a gold-colored desert.

Your first stop as you make your way to the White Desert will be at the Black Desert, known for the black stones that make up the volcanic hills. Following are Valley of El Haize, south of Bawiti in Bahariya Oasis.

At Crystal Mountain, one can witness the extraordinary quartz formations and a visit to the stunning Valley of Agabat. By the end of the day, the White Desert will be reached, with its myriad snow-white limestone and chalk formations, where camp will be set up.

Enjoy a traditional Bedouin dinner under the desert night sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with a typical breakfast preceded by a refreshing mint tea, all prepared by local hands. Now onwards toward the Farafra Oasis, where you can go for a refreshing dip in the natural sulfur spring of Bir Setah (Setah Well).

During your stay at Farafra, plunge into the absorbing mud-brick museum of local artist Badr and walk down the historical lanes of the town. Then, around 3 hours drive to Dakhla Oasis to explore the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar constructed during the 26th Dynasty and the tombs of El-Muzawwaqqa.

Enjoy lunch, then stroll around Al-Qasr, a scenic Islamic village built around the 12th century. Wander through narrow lanes with old houses, an ancient oil press, a traditional wheat grinder, a medieval courthouse, and a prison. The village also offers some old schools and mosques from the Ayyubid era, sealing its rich heritage.

Indulge in a tranquil soak in the hot springs, nestled amongst the lush farms of Dakhla amidst golden dunes, whilst the ultimate desert experience reaches its climax with the setting sun in the Great Sand Sea from the panorama up near Oasis Hot Springs.

For an unforgettable farewell, Desert Lodge Hotel in Dakhla can be a last-ditch refuge with awe luck vistas of the town and the pink mountains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the sixth day of your itinerary, after enjoying breakfast, you'll begin your tour from Dakhla Oasis to Kharga Oasis. Your first stop will be Qasr El Labkha, a Roman fortress situated along the ancient caravan route known as the 40-day road, linking Egypt to Sudan (Darb el Arbein). You'll also visit the renowned Kharga Museum.

Next, explore the Temple of Hibis and the Nadura Roman Exterior, followed by a visit to Bagawat, the world's oldest Christian cemetery adorned with chapels featuring remarkably preserved Old Testament Biblical murals.

Continuing onwards, we'll journey to Baris Oasis, the smallest and most charming of the Western Desert oases, where you'll visit the Temple of Dush. Camping amidst the golden sand dunes in Kharga promises an unforgettable experience. The dunes are not only stunning but the campsites offer spacious and comfortable accommodations. There's also a variety of activities to enjoy, including hiking, swimming, and birdwatching.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

You will be up early to witness the splendid, wonderful views of the Golden Sand Dunes before your departure in an air-conditioned vehicle to visit the city of Luxor, one of the world’s best-known ancient cities. Board a luxurious 5-star Nile cruise, which will be your base from where you will explore in comfort.

Lunch will be served while you are aboard the cruise ship. Your afternoon will be spent on the eastern part of Luxor and will surely be unforgettable with the visitation of the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes ever built, and the Temple of King Amenhotep III. This is one of the highlights of your visit to Luxor.

Spend your free time having dinner, then go to bed for the night on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your day starts with breakfast and fantastic views of the Nile while you get yourself ready for an eventful day in Luxor on board your Nile River cruise.

Start your day at the West Bank of Luxor to visit the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Amenhotep. In the Valley of the Kings, 62 pharaoh tombs from the New Kingdom are waiting to be explored, including those of the great boy pharaoh, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II. Carved into the mountainside and filled with fantastic art, these tombs are a tantalizing glimpse into royalty and ancient Egyptian art. Pay attention to the priceless artifacts they contain.

You can then visit the dramatic Temple of Hatshepsut, which she constructed for herself to glorify her remarkable reign and enduring legacy.

Cruise while lunch is served and ensure relaxed dining on your cruise tonight while you sail onward to Edfu.

Overnight on Nile Cruise.

What Meals! Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with a hearty breakfast aboard the Nile Cruise before heading to the remarkable Edfu Temple, a well-preserved Ptolemaic site dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky.

Next, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique double temple honoring Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board as you sail toward this captivating destination.

Continue cruising toward Aswan, taking in the scenic Nile views along the way. Dinner aboard the Nile Cruise completes your day, offering a relaxing end to an unforgettable journey.

Overnight stay on the Nile Cruise.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The morning would be spent relishing a wholesome breakfast on the Nile Cruise before setting out to explore Aswan. The first stop would be at the great Aswan High Dam, a crucial example of modern Egyptian engineering.

Then, a leisurely boat ride takes you to the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. The visitor will walk through its wonderfully preserved halls and chambers. Proceeding from here, one can pay a visit to the closest granite quarries an individual can see anywhere, playing host to the largest known obelisk, and see where ancient kings obtained blocks to make their monuments.

Return to the Nile Cruise for dinner and a night of relaxation in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile River Cruise in Egypt and enjoy some leisure time in Aswan. Optionally, you can join a tour to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan by road.

Later, savour a delightful dinner onboard the sleeper train as you travel to Cairo.

Meals included: breakfast, dinner

Breakfast will be served aboard the train en route to Giza station.

Upon arrival, your tour leader will meet you at the station to transfer you to your hotel.

You have the option to select from our range of optional day tours or half-day tours in Cairo according to your preference.

Stay overnight in Cairo.

Meal included: Breakfast

On the last day of your Luxury Egypt Tour, you'll have a morning breakfast at your hotel before departing, accompanied by our tour leader's transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Meal included: Breakfast