15 Day Egypt Tour Pyramids Nile Cruise and Red Sea

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and pickup in Cairo
1 stop
1
Cairo International Airport
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, meet your Egyptologist guide and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel. After checking in, enjoy free time to rest or explore Cairo at your own pace, with a briefing from your guide about the journey ahead.
34 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Explore Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids, and the Grand Egyptian Museum
6 stops
2
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
After breakfast, visit the Saqqara Necropolis and explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt’s oldest pyramid. Learn about Pharaoh Djoser and Imhotep, the architect behind this groundbreaking monument that influenced later Egyptian pyramids.
1 hour 35 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Giza Necropolis
Continue to the iconic Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Explore these ancient wonders with your Egyptologist guide while learning about their history, construction, and the pharaohs who commissioned them.
1 hour 35 minutes • Admission ticket not included
4
Great Sphinx
Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, the iconic monument with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh. Admire this ancient limestone statue while learning about its history, mysteries, and connection to Pharaoh Khafre.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, one of Egypt’s best-preserved Old Kingdom monuments. Explore its massive limestone and granite structures while learning about the ancient funerary rituals performed here and its connection to Pharaoh Khafre.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
End your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Explore its galleries, admire the Grand Staircase and royal statues, and discover treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb while learning about Egypt’s ancient civilization.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Cairo
After enjoying the day to the fullest, you will be driven back to your hotel. Relax and recharge, as another amazing journey awaits you the next day.
34 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Alexandria day tour
5 stops
8
Alexandria
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle from Cairo to Alexandria, the historic “Pearl of the Mediterranean.” Enjoy the scenic journey and begin exploring this coastal city, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and once a major center of ancient learning and culture.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Egypt’s largest Roman burial sites. Descend into the underground chambers to see intricate carvings and a fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Pompey's Pillar
Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a towering 27-meter (88-foot) granite column within the ancient Serapeum. See the column and surrounding ruins while learning about Alexandria’s fascinating Greco-Roman history and the origins of its misleading name.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Citadel of Qaitbay
Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a striking 15th-century fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Admire its impressive exterior, harbor views, and historic connection to the legendary Pharos Lighthouse while learning about Alexandria’s maritime heritage.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Cairo
Enjoy lunch at a waterfront restaurant along Alexandria’s Mediterranean Corniche, with local cuisine and views of the sea. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront before returning to Cairo by private vehicle.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Free time in Cairo and transfer on sleeper train to Aswan
1 stop
13
Cairo
Enjoy a free day in Cairo to relax, shop, revisit a favorite landmark, or arrange an optional activity. In the evening, transfer to Cairo Railway Station and board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan, enjoying views of the Nile Valley along the journey.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Upon arrival in Aswan, begin exploring the Philae Temple, followed by cruise embarkation
3 stops
14
Aswan
Arrive in Aswan after breakfast aboard the sleeper train and meet your Egyptologist guide at the station. Discover the tranquil “Jewel of the Nile,” known for its scenic Nile landscapes, Nubian culture, colorful villages, and traditional felucca sailboats.
13 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Philae Timple
Visit the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, reached by a short motorboat ride across the water. Explore its courtyards, carved pylons, and sanctuaries dedicated to Isis while learning how the temple was relocated to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Board your five-star Nile cruise in Aswan and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a welcome drink, relax on the sun deck as the sun sets over the Nile, and savor a dinner featuring Egyptian and international cuisine as your cruise begins.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Optional experience of Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo temple
2 stops
17
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
For an additional cost, join an early-morning excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples. Travel through the Nubian desert to admire the colossal statues of Ramesses II and explore the Temple of Nefertari while learning how both temples were relocated to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
18
Temple of Kom Ombo
After the optional Abu Simbel excursion, return to your Nile cruise and sail toward Kom Ombo Temple. Explore this unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, admiring its symmetrical halls, ancient carvings, medical inscriptions, and the adjoining Crocodile Museum.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Find out about the Edfu temple and Esna Lock
2 stops
19
Temple of Horus
After breakfast, arrive in Edfu and take a traditional horse-drawn calèche to the Temple of Edfu. Explore this remarkably well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, admiring its towering entrance, detailed hieroglyphics, and ancient sanctuaries while learning about Egyptian mythology.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Luxor
Return to your Nile cruise and sail toward Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock, where your ship adjusts to the changing water levels. Relax on board, enjoy afternoon tea, and take in the scenic Nile views as you continue toward Luxor.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Explore Luxor highlights then fly to Sharm El Sheikh
5 stops
21
Valley of the Kings
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise and cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings. Visit elaborately decorated royal tombs and learn about the pharaohs buried here, including Tutankhamun, Ramesses II, and Seti I.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a striking mortuary temple built into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Explore its three grand terraces and learn about Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most influential female pharaohs.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Colossi of Memnon
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two towering 18-meter (59-foot) statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Admire these iconic landmarks and learn about their history and the mysterious “singing” phenomenon once associated with them.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Temple of Karnak
End your Luxor adventure at the Karnak Temple Complex, one of Egypt’s largest and most impressive ancient religious sites. Explore its towering pylons, colossal statues, Sacred Lake, and the famous Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns while learning about its rich history.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
Sharm El Sheikh
After exploring Luxor, transfer by private vehicle to Luxor International Airport for your included flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel to relax and enjoy the Red Sea surroundings.
12 hours 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Free day in Sharm El Sheikh
1 stop
26
Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh at your own pace. Relax on the beach, swim in the Red Sea, or explore optional activities such as snorkeling, a boat trip, a quad-bike safari, or a glass-bottomed Seascope experience.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Second free day in Sharm El Sheikh
1 stop
27
Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy another free day in Sharm El Sheikh. Relax on the beach or by the pool, or choose optional activities such as a city tour, quad-bike safari, snorkeling, or diving to explore the Red Sea and Sinai desert.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Fly to Cairo and enjoy a historic Cairo tour
5 stops
28
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer by private vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your included flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your guide and private vehicle for a comfortable transfer into central Cairo.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
29
Coptic Cairo
Explore Coptic Cairo, one of the city’s oldest historic districts. Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue while learning about Egypt’s rich Christian and Jewish heritage and the area’s connection to the Holy Family.
1 hour 25 minutes • Admission ticket included
30
Islamic Cairo
Explore Islamic Cairo along historic Al-Muizz Street, lined with medieval mosques, madrasas, and Mamluk-era monuments. Continue to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar to browse local crafts, spices, jewelry, and textiles, with an optional stop for traditional mint tea at El-Fishawy Café.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
31
Cairo Citadel
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a historic medieval fortress overlooking Cairo. Explore the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque, known for its alabaster-clad interior and Ottoman-style domes, while enjoying panoramic views of Cairo and the Nile.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
32
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
End your Historic Cairo exploration at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat. Explore exhibits spanning Egypt’s history and, when accessible, visit the Royal Mummies Hall to see the preserved remains of celebrated pharaohs and queens.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Adventure to Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert and Desert Camp
2 stops
33
Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle from Cairo to the Bahariya Oasis, a lush desert oasis surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Explore the Valley of the Golden Mummies, relax in natural hot springs, and continue by 4x4 into the striking Black Desert for sunset.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
34
Explore the Black Desert by 4x4 and discover the sparkling Crystal Mountain, a striking natural formation surrounded by golden sands. End the day at a Bedouin desert camp with a traditional dinner, campfire, and an overnight stay beneath the stars.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 13
Explore white desert and return to Cairo
2 stops
35
After a Bedouin breakfast, continue by 4x4 to White Desert National Park. Explore its surreal white chalk and limestone formations, shaped by wind and erosion into unique natural sculptures, before beginning your scenic return journey to Cairo.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
36
Cairo
After exploring the Western Desert, drive back to Cairo and transfer to your five-star hotel. Relax, enjoy dinner, and rest before your final departure the following morning.
4 hours 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Free Day in Cairo
1 stop
37
Cairo
Enjoy a free day in Cairo to relax, shop, revisit a favorite landmark, or explore optional activities. Choose from a guided Khan El-Khalili shopping experience, a museum visit, or an evening Nile dinner cruise with traditional Egyptian cuisine, music, and Tanoura dancing.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 15
Final Departure
1 stop
38
Cairo International Airport
After breakfast, check out of your Cairo hotel and transfer by private vehicle to Cairo International Airport according to your flight schedule. Bid farewell to Egypt after an unforgettable journey through its ancient monuments, temples, Nile landscapes, Red Sea shores, and desert scenery.
34 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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