12 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise
12 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise
12 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise
12 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser, Alexandria, Citadel of Qaitbay ,Alexandria,egypt, Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Khan el-Khalili, Aswan, Philae Temple, The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Kom Ombo, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hurghada, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
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Tour code:
438
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
1-87
Special diets catered:
MeatVegetarians, Halal
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Top 12-day Egypt Tour (Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada & Nile River Cruise) package. Embark on an extraordinary 12-day Egypt tour that will take you on an immersive journey through the country’s most iconic destinations, including Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan, and a captivating Nile River cruise. Get ready to explore ancient wonders, vibrant cities, stunning coastal landscapes, and the historic Nile River. Begin your 12-day Egypt Tour itinerary (Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada & Nile River Cruise) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Travel from Cairo to Alexandria to discover the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the great sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple, and the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan. Drive from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the Red Sea beaches. Explore the great underwater world of the Red Sea. Fly from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your 12-day Egypt Tour package.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Egypt
Location: Cairo, Cairo International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of "Egypt Best Vacations" who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Day 2 : Great Pyramids, Sphinx And Saqqara
Location: Cairo, The Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Djoser
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your real holiday starts right now.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed? Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Transfer back to your hotel.
Day 3 : Alexandria Highlights
Location: Alexandria, Citadel of Qaitbay ,Alexandria,egypt, Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, you are driving to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman era. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs at Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria from outside. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After the tour, you will drive back to Cairo.
Day 4 : Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel And Khan El-Khalili
Location: Cairo, The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Khan el-Khalili
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you are exploring the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built-in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel.
You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Transfer back to your hotel.
Day 5 : Fly To Aswan - Aswan Tour - Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan, Philae Temple, The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Accommodation: 5-star standard Nile cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 : Aswan - Kom Ombo
Location: Philae Temple, Temple of Kom Ombo
Accommodation: 5-star standard Nile cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free morning on board your cruise ship or explore the city of Aswan by your own.
Your Nile cruise ship will set sail to Kom Ombo around lunchtime. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. It was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.
Back to your river cruise to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 7 : Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Location: The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple
Accommodation: 5-star Nile cruise ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will wake up on the hustle and bustle of the horse carriages waiting to transfer you to the temple of Horus in Edfu. After the tour of the temple, the cruise will set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight is in Luxor.
Day 8 : Luxor - Hurghada
Location: Hurghada, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembarkation. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor. Transfer to Hurghada for beach activities and relaxation.
Day 9 : Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Day 10 : Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Day 11 : Fly Back To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Free time.
Day 12 : Fly Home
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
5-star hotels & 5-star Nile cruise
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Drinks with Meals
Just in Hurghada
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Entrance Fees
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
In Cairo
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Meals – Full Board
In Hurghada and on the Nile cruise
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
In Cairo and on the Nile cruise
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
Accommodation
5-star standard hotels and 5-star Nile cruise ship
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5-star hotels and 5-star Nile cruise
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
All travelers to Egypt have to produce on the arrival, a Negative PCR certificate NOT older than 72 hours.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, all the operating hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt meet the local health and safety regulations. All obtained certificates of Safe to operate and work again. These certificates are given by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
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No problem changing your holiday dates.
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Free Date Changes
Egypt Best Vacations allows you to make 20 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Egypt Best Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 25 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of egypt best vacations charges.
At 100 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.
At 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.
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At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.