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The Ultimate Egypt Experience (12 Days / 11 Nights) – Cairo, Alexandria & 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor
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The Ultimate Egypt Experience (12 Days / 11 Nights) – Cairo, Alexandria & 4-Night Nile Cruise from Luxor
Embark on a 12-day journey through Egypt’s most iconic destinations, blending ancient wonders with cultural experiences. Begin in Cairo with the captivating Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, followed by visits to the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Travel to Alexandria to explore Qaitbay Citadel, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Montazah Gardens, Pompey's Pillar, and the Catacombs before returning to Cairo. Fly to Luxor and embark on a scenic Nile Cruise, discovering Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples before reaching Aswan to visit Philae Temple and the High Dam, with an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Return to Cairo for a free day with optional excursions before concluding your adventure with a departure transfer.
Included/Excluded
- 5★ Hotels & Nile Cruise Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast + Full Board on Cruise
- All Transfers in A/C Vehicles
- Domestic Flights (Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo)
- Professional English-Speaking Guide
- All Entrance Fees & Sightseeing Tours
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet & assist with visa formalities and baggage collection.
- Transfer to your hotel and check-in.
- Free time to relax after your journey.
- Evening Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, an enchanting experience where the history of the Pharaohs comes to life through an audiovisual display at the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cair
Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis & Saqqara
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Sphinx.
- Explore the Valley Temple, associated with the mummification of Pharaohs.
- Continue to Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and visit its open-air museum featuring the colossal statue of Ramses II.
- Visit Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt.
- Return to Cairo and overnight stay
Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun.
- Explore Coptic Cairo, visiting:
- The Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt.
- Ben Ezra Synagogue, an important Jewish landmark.
- Church of Abu Serga, believed to be a resting place of the Holy Family.
- Visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s most famous market, where you can shop for souvenirs, spices, and handcrafted goods.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 4: Overday Trip to Alexandria – Overnight in Alexandria
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean city.
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a grand modern library and cultural center.
- Walk through the Montazah Gardens, a beautiful royal complex with lush greenery and sea views.
- Check-in at your hotel in Alexandria and overnight stay.
Day 5: Pompey's Pillar & Catacombs – Return to Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman column standing in the ruins of the Temple of Serapis.
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground burial site blending Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman styles.
- Drive back to Cairo and check-in at your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 6: Flight to Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temples – Nile Cruise Embarkation
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor.
- Visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Egypt, with its impressive Great Hypostyle Hall.
- Explore Luxor Temple, known for its grand avenue of sphinxes and impressive statues.
- Transfer to the Nile Cruise, check-in, and enjoy lunch onboard.
- Free time to relax on the cruise.
- Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 7: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon – Sail to Edfu
- Breakfast onboard.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Pharaohs, including the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
- Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- Return to the cruise and start sailing toward Edfu.
- Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 8: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples – Sail to Aswan
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Return to the cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo.
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus the Elder.
- Return to the cruise and sail toward Aswan.
- Dinner and overnight onboard.
Day 9: Philae Temple & High Dam – Optional Abu Simbel Tour
- Breakfast onboard.
- Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island accessible by boat.
- Explore the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel controlling the Nile’s flow.
- Optional Abu Simbel Tour:
- Early morning departure for Abu Simbel Temples, the grand rock temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
- Return to Aswan and rejoin the cruise.
- Free evening onboard.
- Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 10: Disembark Nile Cruise – Flight to Cairo
- Breakfast onboard and check-out from the cruise.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for a domestic flight back to Cairo.
- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
- Free time for leisure or optional activities.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 11: Free Day in Cairo (Optional Tours Available)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free day for leisure, shopping, or optional tours, such as:
- Dahshur Pyramids: Visit the Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid.
- Islamic Cairo Tour: Explore Sultan Hassan Mosque, Al-Rifa’i Mosque & Al-Muizz Street.
- Felucia Ride on the Nile for a relaxing experience.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 12: Departure from Cairo
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
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