After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will help you with check-out and transfer you to the airport and help you finish your 12-day Egypt tour at the airport through the final departure formalities.
12 Days Cairo, Alexandria Nile Cruise & Hurghada
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Discover Egypt of a new style through our 12 -day Egyptian tour in Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada. Take advantage of Coptic and Islamic sites in Cairo, then experience the adventure aboard a luxurious Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. All your visits are accompanied by an Egyptian private guide. Take advantage of the secondary part of your trip to Egypt at the Red Sea of Hurghada to spend a moment of relaxation on charming beaches. Do not miss the opportunity and book our Egyptian travel route for 12 days today!
Included/Excluded
- 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation In Cairo.
- 3 Nights Nile Cruise Based On Full Board.
- 3 Nights Accommodation In Hurghada Based On All Inclusive.
- Flight Tickets { Cairo / Aswan – Hurghada / Cairo }.
- Assistance Of Our Personnel During Your Stay And Excursions.
- All Transfers By Modern Air-Conditioned Deluxe Vehicle.
- All Your Tours Are With A/C Car.
- The Service Of Meet And Assist At All Your Destinations.
- Multilingual Expert Egyptologist Guide.
- All Taxes And Services.
- International Airfare.
- Egypt Entry Visa.
- Entrance fees to sites and temples mentioned in the Itinerary
- Any Extras Not Mentioned In The Itinerary.
Tour Plan
Day 1 Arrival at Cairo airport – Check-in 4 * Hotel
Begin your magical 12 day Egypt tour when you will be met upon arrival at Cairo airport by our representative and will transfer you to your hotel and then check into a 4 * hotel.
Join our guide in the evening to enjoy a dinner cruise and then back to the hotel.
Day 2 Visit to the pyramid complex
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, meet your guide to begin your 12-day Egypt tour in Cairo by visiting:
Pyramid complex of Giza
The Giza pyramid complex tour is your gateway to the ancient Egyptian civilization, you will see three pyramids, the great pyramid of Cheops, the middle pyramid of Khafrae and the minor pyramid of Menkaure. So go visit: –
The Magic Sphinx:
The Sphinx is one of the largest and most beautiful statues in the world. Some think it was built with pyramids, but it was renovated during the New Kingdom. Then go to the following: –
The Valley Temple:
The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, so they used the Valley Temple to mummify their dead in order to preserve it. There were large rooms in the temples of the valley, some of which were used for the embalming and sanctification of the king’s body.
After that, you will have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids / Nile, then you will go to:
Step Pyramid of Saqqara:
The step pyramid of Saqqara consisted of six mastabas. It was commissioned by “King Djoser”, it is the first pyramid built in ancient Egypt.
Next, join your guide to visit the first capital founded in ancient Egypt:
City of Menfi:
The city of Memphis is the first capital of Egypt built in the 31st century BC. It was the seat of power of the ancient kingdom of Egypt “from 2686 to 2181 BC” and the special home of the Egyptian pharaohs, who erected the pyramids. Finally, return to your Cairo hotel for the night.
Day 3 Visit of Alexandria – Return to the hotel
Continue your 12 days tour in Egypt by visiting the city of Alexandria which is a great opportunity to discover the beauty of the city and enjoy the Mediterranean Sea, ancient sites and the ancient world.
Start your excursions in Alexandria by visiting:
The Catacombs of Alexandria
The Catacomb of Kom El Shoqafa is an ancient cemetery and one of the treasures of Egypt. It is said that the area called Kom Al-Shqafah was named after the large presence of “Shakaf” pottery. Others say it is the Arabic name given to the region to revive the ancient Greek name. Afterwards, accompany your guide to continue your tour in Alexandria by visiting:
Pompey’s Pillar
It is the largest memorial column in Egypt. Pompey’s Pillar, located in the center of the hall of the Serapeum temple, the main temple of the Greek-Egyptian god Serapis, is a 26.85 m granite column.
Have lunch in a seafood restaurant and then go to:
The citadel of Qaitbay
Qaitbay Castle is a defensive fortress, consisting of three square floors. The first floor of the castle contains the mosque. The second floor contains a series of interior rooms and halls, as well as a series of passages. The third floor contains large stones prepared as seats for the sultan.
Next, explore the House of Books:-
Library of Alexandria
The Library of Alexandria, the first and largest known library in history, with the largest collection of books from antiquity, reached around 700,000 volumes. There is much controversy about who first built the “Alexander or Ptolemy I” library.
Finally, end your visit to Alexandria by exploring:
Mursi Abu Alabass Mosque
Located in the Anfushi region, the Abu Alabass Mosque is notable for its large lighthouse and four domes. It has an area of 3,000 square meters and a height of 73 meters. The ceilings were engraved with Arabic motifs. At the end of your Alexandria tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.
Day 4 Tour to the Museum, Citadel and Khan El Khalili
In the morning and after breakfast at the hotel, continue your 12-day Egypt tour accompanied by your guide to visit the ancient attractions of Cairo.
The Egyptian Museum
When you visit the Egyptian Museum, you will see several collections of architectural art in the museum building between Greco-Roman and French architecture, while the museum contains Pharaonic monuments. The pharaonic character is also reflected in the interiors of the museum rooms. The entrance to the halls simulates the tomb of the Egyptian temples and the rooms resemble the temple of Edfu. After that, you will have lunch and then drive to visit:
Salah El-Din Citadel:
In the citadel of Salah El-Din, the first thing that will attract you is the height of the castle. They are strong and durable walls through the years and eternity. Many important monuments have been erected in Saladin’s Citadel throughout its long history, and the most notable structure of the Citadel is:
Muhammad Ali Mosque:
The Mohamed Ali Mosque is considered one of the most famous tourist sites in Egypt. Inside the mosque are two pulpits. The larger, in wood and gilt, and the smaller, in alabaster, were a gift from King Farouk in 1939. The Egyptian National Museum
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a journey through time where every traveler will make amazing memories among the incredible monuments and artifacts from prehistory, ancient Egypt, Greco-Roman times, Coptic, Islamic, finally major and contemporary. .
End your tour in Cairo by visiting:-
Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
Khan El-Khalili is considered one of the oldest markets in the Arab East, being over six hundred years old.
At the end of the day, your guide will take you back to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Day 5 Flight to Aswan sights – Cruise check-in
Construction of the Philae Temple began in 690 BC. Enjoy lush green plants, beautiful water, marvelous views and unique designs that you can’t see anywhere else but in this temple.
The Unfinished Obelisk is the largest known obelisk in Egypt, the obelisk was commissioned by Hatshepsut. He was measured at around 137 feet 42 meters.
Continue your 12 day tour in Egypt where you will visit:
You can enjoy a spectacular view of the Nile and the Water Gates, which you can see from the high vantage point of the Aswan High Dam. Now it’s time to transfer to your 5 * Nile cruise for check-in and lunch and overnight on board.
Note: Lunch and dinner will be on board your cruise.
Day 6 Abu Simble tour – Return to the cruise
Pick up your breakfast basket in the morning, then your guide will pick you up from your cruise to continue your 12-day Egypt tour by visiting:
Abu Simble temple
Abu Simble Temple is an ancient Egyptian site, located in southern Egypt. It attracts a large number of tourists from different countries every year. Abu Simble consists of two temples carved into the mountain on the west bank of the Nile, it was built between 1290 BC. and 1224 BC
Then return to your cruise for the night. Note: You will have lunch and dinner on board your cruise.
Day 7 Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
In the morning, have breakfast while cruising, then visit with your Egyptologist guide:
Temple of Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo was built on the ruins of an ancient temple. It was built to worship the gods Sobek and the great Horus, both of whom had merged into their own triad.
After that, resume your cruise and sail until you reach:
Edfu Temple
Located 60 km north of Aswan, Edfu is considered one of the best preserved ancient monuments and the second largest temple in Egypt. It is considered the most impressive temple you will see on your journey between Luxor and Aswan. Then return to your cruise and stay overnight.
Day 8 Visit Luxor attractions – Transfer to Hurghada
Nothing in the world compares to the beauty and grandeur of the monuments you will see in Luxor during your 12 days Egypt tour, your Luxor tour will be an unforgettable experience.
Check out after breakfast on your cruise then you will be accompanied by your guide to enjoy Luxor where you will visit: –
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings consists of two branches of valleys on the western shore, divided into two regions. The first region is the Eastern Valley, which contains many important royal tombs and the second region is the Western Valley, which includes two large royal tombs and a number of small tombs of some unknown royal individuals. Then, your guide will accompany you on the following visits:
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut was the queen who originally ruled as a deputy to her son, King Thutmose III, a beloved ruler of her people. The Temple of Hatshepsut is considered one of the great funerary monuments of antiquity due to its design and decoration. It was built in limestone.
You will now transfer to visit the largest statues that exist in Luxor:
Colossi of Memnon
The two Colossi of Memnon are made of sandstone and each consists of a base and a crown. The statue shows the pharaoh seated on the throne with the royal crown. In reality, the statues of Amenhotep III and his wife served to guard the entrance to a large temple complex.
After that you will have lunch and finally head to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy a visit to: –
Karnak Temple
The Temples of Karnak were one of the largest and largest structures dedicated to the worship of the gods in the history of the entire world. The ruins of the Karnak temple give us a clear picture of the history of Egypt in its strength, prosperity, weakness and decline over a period of up to two thousand years, starting with the central state.
Finally, your guide will take you to Hurghada city by private air-conditioned car and check into a 5 * hotel for overnight.
Day 9 Enjoy the Red Sea of Hurghada
Begin a new phase of your 12-day Egypt tour in Hurghada. There are many activities you can do such as diving, snorkeling, watching fish, corals and dolphins and taking a boat ride on the Red Sea.
Day 10 Free day in Hurghada
Enjoy a free day in Hurghada, the day will be yours to experience the adventure you want.
Day 11 Departure from your hotel – Flight back to Cairo
In the afternoon, check out of the hotel in Hurghada, then take the flight to Cairo for an overnight stay in a 5 * hotel where the rest of the day will be yours.