21 Day Egypt Itinerary With 7 Nights Nile Cruise

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our “Egypt Best Vacations” representative, who will guide you through the arrival and visa procedures. Following that, you will be transferred to your hotel, allowing you some free time in Cairo to kickstart your 21-day Egypt itinerary with 7 nights Nile cruise. ...more ...less

The curtain rises on your 21-day Egyptian odyssey! Your friendly tour guide awaits at your hotel, ready to whisk you away to the awe-inspiring realm of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Prepare to stand face-to-face with these ancient giants, gaze into the enigmatic eyes of the Sphinx, and delve into the mysteries of Saqqara’s necropolis. Brace yourself for a journey that will transport you through time and leave you breathless.
Today, you will explore 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 exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Today you will hear about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built.
Then on to the first pyramid in history of humanity, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. Then, transfer back to your hotel.

Explore the fabulous contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Thousands of artifacts from all periods of Egyptian history are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to defend 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. Then, transfer back to your hotel.

On this day of your 21-day Egypt expedition, you will explore the enchanting City of Alexandria, once the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman period. Upon arrival visit the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then check into your hotel and free evening in Alexandria.

Breakfast at the hotel then visit the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks.
Then to the Library of Alexandria. The Library of Alexandria is a great library and culture center, not only in Alexandria but on the Mediterranean coast and the whole world. You will end your tour at the Roman Amphitheatre of Kom El-Dekka. The Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria is one of the great highlights of the beautiful city of Alexandria. The Amphitheaters were not just popular in Egypt, they were popular in other countries as Italy, Greece, Jordan and Turkey.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.

Today, you are exploring the Pyramids of Dahshur, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid which were built by pharaoh Senferu, father of Khufu. You will find out if the Bent Pyramid was planned to be bent or was a failure. While the Red Pyramid is the first complete pyramid in Egypt.
Then to the Open Air Museum in Memphis, the first capital city of United Egypt. Located in the heart of the ruin field, the Open Air Museum of Mit Rahina consists mainly of a modern display area dedicated to a permanent collection of 81 stone artifacts of large size. Then, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

Time to swap ancient marvels for aquatic adventures! The second part of your 21-day Egypt tour package whisks you away to Hurghada, a vibrant Red Sea resort. Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with coral reefs and colorful fish, bask on sun-kissed beaches, and indulge in watersports galore. Four blissful days await before you continue your Egyptian exploration. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Enjoy the Red Sea beaches on your own. Our Hurghada day tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Enjoy the Red Sea beaches with your Hurghada vacation. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. Our Hurghada transfers are available on request if you want to go around Hurghada.

Enjoy the Red Sea beaches on your own. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Stunning Nile cruise vacation awaits! The next segment of your 21-day Egypt tour package is on the horizon: the Nile River cruise. Following a few days of leisure in Hurghada, your journey continues as you embark on a transfer to Luxor, initiating your 4-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Upon arriving on board, you will check into your room. After that, you’re invited to explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Overnight in Luxor.

Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the open ones to visit.
From the magnificent Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who ruled as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then return back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu through the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu.

After breakfast, you will take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.
Take your carriage back to your river cruise to sail up to Kom Ombo. Visit the twin Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Then proceed to the Crocodile Museum in the vicinity of the temple. After the tour, the ship will sail up to Aswan where it moors for the next two days.

Welcome to the lovely City of Aswan. Your Aswan tour includes the largest engineering project in the 1960s, the High Dam. Then proceed to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. End your Aswan tour at the awesome Temple of Philae. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, the goddess of Magic and Love in ancient Egypt. Then, transfer back to your cruise for a free evening to wander through the city.

Visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The temples of Abu Simbel are considered among the most celebrated achievements of ancient Egypt. The two temples were cut in the cliffs about 310 Km south of Aswan. The Great Temple was built for Ramses II (1279-1213 BC), while the Small Temple was built for his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. Then, return back to your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Your Nile River cruise will set sail to Kom Ombo, then the new guests can visit Kom Ombo temple. After that, it will sail down to Edfu for overnight.

Enjoy the sailing from Edfu to Esna to go through the Lock of Esna, then continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Disembarkation, followed by visiting the Valley of the Queens, the magnificent temple of Habu and Valley of the Workers in Luxor West Bank. (This tour is not in the original itinerary).
Transfer to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo.

Enjoy a spiritual tour to the Community of Religions in Cairo. The tour includes the famous Hanging Church. Cairo’s Church of the Saint Virgin Mary was built on the ruins of the Roman Babylon Fortress. Because of its location over the ruins of the fortress, it is known as Al Mo’llaqah Chruch or the “Hanging Chruch.”
From the Hanging Church to the nearby Abu Serga Church. Abu Serga church was built around the end of the fourth century or the start of the fifth century AD. The church was named after the two saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred near Syria in the 4th century AD after accepting Christianity during the reign of the Roman Emperor Maximian. The Abu Serga Church is a basilica with an entrance, a nave, and three altars.
You will end your Cairo Spiritual Tour at the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, (sometimes is closed due to restoration). The Synagogue is named after the great Jewish Rabbi Ezra the Scribe. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of Egypt’s largest synagogues. The synagogue was originally an orthodox church that was sold to Jews for 20,000 Dinars in 882 AD, to pay the taxes levied by Egypt’s ruler, Ahmed Ibn Tulun. Then, transfer back to your hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Cairo

Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.