Egypt Tour (11N 12D)

Our representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and transfer you to your hotel in a private car. Enjoy the rest of your day in leisure and stroll around the city.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Find any street food vendor or explore any restaurant there for lunch and dinner.

Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx – Around 3- 4 hrs
Egyptian Museum – Around 3-4 hrs
Khan El Khalili Bazaar – Around 1.5-2 hrs

After breakfast, our journey at the beating heart of Cairo, the homeland of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. These ancient giants rise from the desert and have become immortal in the stories we hear till date.

As the sun dips low, wander around the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the vibrant market where you see the locals living their daily lives.

At the Egyptian Museum, we come face to face with the past of golden masks,  pharaoh like Tutankhamun keeping his gold treasures and are still preserved today.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Salah El-Din Citadel – Around 2-4 hrs
Mosque of Muhammad Ali – Around 1.5 hrs
Hanging Church – Around 1-2 hr
Ben Ezra Synagogue – Around 1-2 hr

Full from breakfast, we explore Islamic Cairo, starting with the Salah El-Din Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Explore the narrow-street Old Cairo where the sun makes the stones dances under its rays. Take a look at the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue where historical events have been stored in every little things that you see-from the scripture to the faded carvings.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina– Around 4-5 hrs
Citadel of Qaitbay– Around 1.5 hrs
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa- Around 1- 1.5 hrs
Montaza Palace and Gardens- Around 2-3 hrs

Take an early morning train to Alexandria, and start this day with a visit to the famous ancient library keeping the Mediterramean knowledge alive in Bibliotheca Alexandrina. There is nothing like the grandiose of a royal escapade with the sea as the backdrop at Montaza Palace and Gardens.

As you take your looking around, stop by the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fortress built from the remains of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. This is not just a run-down in history, but also a way to keep the history written in tombs and stones alive, check the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa  to understand it.

Return to Cairo in the evening by train.

Overnight at the hotel of Cairo.

Philae Temple- Around 3-4 hrs
Unfinished Obelisk- Around 1 hr
Felucca ride on the Nile- 1 hr

Take a morning flight or an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Appreciate the Nubian culture here combined with the surreal scenery around you. From here, take a boat for a few hours to get in tune with the temple surrounded by water, the Philae Temple, a dedicaton to Goddess Isis.
When the sun starts to go down, let the wind and the water take you into a calm escapade, in a classic one-hour felucca ride on the Nile.

Overnight at the hotel of Aswan.

Abu Simbel– Around 5-7 hrs
Aswan High Dam– Around 4 hrs
Kalabsha Temple- Around 3 hrs
Nile Cruise– 3-4 days

The following morning, wake up early to explore Abu Simbel and the Aswan High Dam. Observe the Kalabsha Temple located by the shores of Lake Nasser.  Moving forward with this trip, your vehicle becomes this lavish Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor (with stops at important temples en route) or take a train from Aswan that takes three hours.

Overnight at the cruise from Aswan to Nile to Luxor.

Kom Ombo Temple– Around 1-2 hrs
Crocodile Mummy Museum– Around 30 mins-1 hr
Edfu Temple– Around 2 hrs

Embark on your journey to the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple honoring Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus. Let the animal god and the spirit of the sacred temple guide you through your journey. Also explore the Crocodile Mummy Museum.

Pass the last bit of the afternoon on the sun deck, taking you through the Nile cruise and its beautiful sunset into the Luxor. Following lunch on the boat, keep cruising toward Edfu Temple, which is among the most well-preserved temples in Egypt.

Overnight at the cruise of Nile.

Valley of the Kings– Around 2-3 hrs
Temple of Hatshepsut– Around 1 hr
Colossi of Memnon– Around 30 mins- 1 hr

The following morning, set off on a memorable hot air balloon journey above the West Bank of the Nile. Here, beneath the golden sands, rest the tombs of kings and queens.

Upon arrival, discover the Valley of the Kings, home to the tomb of Tutankhamun. Explore the breathtaking cliff-side Temple of Hatshepsut, admire the towering Colossi of Memnon, and enjoy a tranquil afternoon immersed in the enchanting surroundings. As the day draws to a close, take in your last Egyptian sunset and let the burdens of history permeate your being. Wander through the souls of Luxor and grab some last-minute souvenirs.

Overnight at the hotel of Luxor.

Karnak Temple– Around 2-3 hrs
Luxor Temple– Around 1-2 hrs

Disembark the cruise in the morning and head to Luxor Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and discover the Roman columns still stand among pharaonic ruins.

Then, explore the Karnak Temple and head into the depths of the culture her, with the Great Hypostyle Hall. You will witness great faith in this place, with both of these temples created as a dedicated to the Theban Triad: Amun (god of the sun and air), Mut (the mother goddess), and Khonsu (the moon god).

If you want to see real royal mummies, then the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization houses all of the Egyptian artifacts.

Flight back to Cairo in the evening.

Overnight at the hotel of Cairo

Now that the final breakfast of the trip is done, you will be taken back to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Wishing you a safe flight back home and hope to see you soon.