Itinerary
12 Days - 11 Nights
Cairo - Luxor - Nile Cruise - Aswan - Marsa Alama
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$1479 / U$D
12 Days - 11 Nights
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo to start the Egypt Tour
On your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will come to meet you to guide and assist you through the arrival formalities.
We will make sure that everything will be smooth and hassle-free for you.
After that, we will drive you to your hotel, where you will relax in preparation for tomorrow’s sightseeing tour.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 2: Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, then we will come to pick you up for your whole day tour of Cairo.
Morning: We’ll start the tour in the morning at the Giza Plateau, which is where you will find the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. You will also find the limestone statue of the Sphinx, one of Egypt’s most recognized archaeological sites.
– Next, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy some authentic cuisine
Afternoon: In the afternoon, you’ll continue your tour to the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which houses treasures of Tutankhamun and other ancient artifacts.
We will then send you back to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 3: Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
The third day will be spent exploring the Old Cairo neighborhood. It’s right in the middle of the city and is where you’ll find some historic and religious sites.
Morning: After breakfast, we will take you on a morning tour of Old Cairo. The tour will include sites like the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius, and the Holy crypt. You will be with a local guide who will share insights into the place as you walk through this busy neighborhood.
Afternoon: After lunch, your tour will continue to Islamic Cairo. Here, you will get the chance to visit some mosques and other medieval buildings. At the end of your tour, we’ll take you to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s most famous marketplace, where you can shop for some souvenirs.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 4: Fly to Luxor for Nile River Cruise
After spending 3 days in Cairo, you will then be heading to Luxor to begin your cruise on the Nile River.
Morning: After having your breakfast, a representative will pick you up to send you to Cairo Airport. You will then take a one-hour flight to get to Luxor.
– Upon arrival in Luxor, a representative will pick you up and assist you in checking in for your cruise.
Afternoon: In the afternoon, we will give you time to explore Luxor before your cruise starts. We’ll take you to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, home to the Hypostyle Hall, and into the elegant Luxor Temple, which is more beautiful at night, as it’s illuminated with golden lights.
– Dinner will be served on board your cruise ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 5: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Your adventure trip to Luxor starts in the early morning; by midday, the ship will sail towards Aswan.
Morning: After having your breakfast on the ship, you will start your tour of the West Bank, stopping at the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. This is also where you will find the tombs of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
– After your tour, you will head back to your ship for lunch on board.
Afternoon: Your tour continues towards the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This temple is dedicated to Egypt’s powerful female ruler. You will also stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon.
After your tour, we will take you back to the ship, where you will have your dinner.
Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 6: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
On this day, you will enjoy more time sailing on the Nile, with visits to the magnificent temples of the ancient pharaohs.
Morning: Your day starts with a delicious breakfast on your ship. After that, we’ll take you on a tour of the Temple of Horus at Edfu. This temple is one of the best preserved in Egypt, and you’ll learn about its fascinating history during your visit.
Afternoon: After having lunch on your cruise, your ship continues to sail towards Kom Ombo, your next stop. During your tour, you’ll stop by the unique double temple and the Crocodile Museum.
– Return to your ship for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening as your ship sails toward Aswan.
Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 7: Aswan Highlights
Aswan is the final stop of your cruise to explore the landmarks of the Nubian city.
Morning: After breakfast, we will take you on a morning tour starting at the High Dam. From here, we will then check out the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, which is situated on an island.
– The tour continues with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam.
Back to the Nile cruise for lunch.
Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy a traditional felucca ride on the Nile around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. You will then disembark from your cruise and stay overnight in a hotel in Aswan.
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day 8: Drive to Marsa Alam
You’ll spend 4 nights in Marsa Alam as part of your tour’s itinerary. It’s the perfect place to relax after you tour Egypt.
Morning: Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation to start another Journey through the eastern desert of Egypt.
Next, we will drive to a beautiful Red Sea beach where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Upon arriving in Marsa Alam, we’ll assist you in checking in to your resort. Then you can rest after a long drive.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 9: Marsa Alam Activities and Relaxation
Marsa Alam is a lovely seaside town along the Red Sea, renowned for its idyllic beaches and coral reefs. Spend your days relaxing and trying out some water activities.
Free Day: While you are free to do anything you want during your stay in Marsa Alam, we recommend trying out some activities. The town is known for its colorful coral reefs, so you may want to try snorkeling or diving. One of the most popular diving sites here is the Dolphin House (Sha’ab Samadai). The resort can arrange these activities for you.
-All meals will be served at the hotel, as your stay is All-Inclusive.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 10: Marsa Alam Activities and Relaxation
On your third day, we recommend trying out some land-based activities. You can book a desert safari on a quad bike or a 4×4 jeep. Another is to embark on a relaxing camel ride along the coast or into the desert.
-Enjoy our All-Inclusive plan, with all meals served right here at the hotel.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 11: Marsa Alam Activities and Relaxation
Another day of relaxing and enjoying the beach in Marsa Alam. Since this is your last day, take advantage of your resort’s facilities.
You can go swimming in the pool, or maybe book a spa, a perfect way to unwind after several days of sightseeing.
-All of your meals are included and will be served at the hotel as part of your All-Inclusive experience.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 12: Return to Cairo and Fly Home
This will be your last day in Marsa Alam. After your breakfast, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Marsa Alam Airport for your flight to Cairo. In Cairo, you will then take your onward international flight home.
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Day 1: Arrive in Cairo to start the Egypt Tour
On your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will come to meet you to guide and assist you through the arrival formalities.
We will make sure that everything will be smooth and hassle-free for you.
After that, we will drive you to your hotel, where you will relax in preparation for tomorrow’s sightseeing tour.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 2: Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel, then we will come to pick you up for your whole day tour of Cairo.
Morning: We’ll start the tour in the morning at the Giza Plateau, which is where you will find the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. You will also find the limestone statue of the Sphinx, one of Egypt’s most recognized archaeological sites.
– Next, we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant to enjoy some authentic cuisine
Afternoon: In the afternoon, you’ll continue your tour to the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which houses treasures of Tutankhamun and other ancient artifacts.
We will then send you back to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 3: Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
The third day will be spent exploring the Old Cairo neighborhood. It’s right in the middle of the city and is where you’ll find some historic and religious sites.
Morning: After breakfast, we will take you on a morning tour of Old Cairo. The tour will include sites like the Hanging Church and the Church of St. Sergius, and the Holy crypt. You will be with a local guide who will share insights into the place as you walk through this busy neighborhood.
Afternoon: After lunch, your tour will continue to Islamic Cairo. Here, you will get the chance to visit some mosques and other medieval buildings. At the end of your tour, we’ll take you to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo’s most famous marketplace, where you can shop for some souvenirs.
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 4: Fly to Luxor for Nile River Cruise
After spending 3 days in Cairo, you will then be heading to Luxor to begin your cruise on the Nile River.
Morning: After having your breakfast, a representative will pick you up to send you to Cairo Airport. You will then take a one-hour flight to get to Luxor.
– Upon arrival in Luxor, a representative will pick you up and assist you in checking in for your cruise.
Afternoon: In the afternoon, we will give you time to explore Luxor before your cruise starts. We’ll take you to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, home to the Hypostyle Hall, and into the elegant Luxor Temple, which is more beautiful at night, as it’s illuminated with golden lights.
– Dinner will be served on board your cruise ship.
Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 5: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Your adventure trip to Luxor starts in the early morning; by midday, the ship will sail towards Aswan.
Morning: After having your breakfast on the ship, you will start your tour of the West Bank, stopping at the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. This is also where you will find the tombs of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
– After your tour, you will head back to your ship for lunch on board.
Afternoon: Your tour continues towards the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This temple is dedicated to Egypt’s powerful female ruler. You will also stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon.
After your tour, we will take you back to the ship, where you will have your dinner.
Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 6: Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple
On this day, you will enjoy more time sailing on the Nile, with visits to the magnificent temples of the ancient pharaohs.
Morning: Your day starts with a delicious breakfast on your ship. After that, we’ll take you on a tour of the Temple of Horus at Edfu. This temple is one of the best preserved in Egypt, and you’ll learn about its fascinating history during your visit.
Afternoon: After having lunch on your cruise, your ship continues to sail towards Kom Ombo, your next stop. During your tour, you’ll stop by the unique double temple and the Crocodile Museum.
– Return to your ship for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening as your ship sails toward Aswan.
Overnight: Nile Cruise Ship
Day 7: Aswan Highlights
Aswan is the final stop of your cruise to explore the landmarks of the Nubian city.
Morning: After breakfast, we will take you on a morning tour starting at the High Dam. From here, we will then check out the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, which is situated on an island.
– The tour continues with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam.
Back to the Nile cruise for lunch.
Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy a traditional felucca ride on the Nile around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens. You will then disembark from your cruise and stay overnight in a hotel in Aswan.
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day 8: Drive to Marsa Alam
You’ll spend 4 nights in Marsa Alam as part of your tour’s itinerary. It’s the perfect place to relax after you tour Egypt.
Morning: Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation to start another Journey through the eastern desert of Egypt.
Next, we will drive to a beautiful Red Sea beach where you can relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Upon arriving in Marsa Alam, we’ll assist you in checking in to your resort. Then you can rest after a long drive.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 9: Marsa Alam Activities and Relaxation
Marsa Alam is a lovely seaside town along the Red Sea, renowned for its idyllic beaches and coral reefs. Spend your days relaxing and trying out some water activities.
Free Day: While you are free to do anything you want during your stay in Marsa Alam, we recommend trying out some activities. The town is known for its colorful coral reefs, so you may want to try snorkeling or diving. One of the most popular diving sites here is the Dolphin House (Sha’ab Samadai). The resort can arrange these activities for you.
-All meals will be served at the hotel, as your stay is All-Inclusive.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 10: Marsa Alam Activities and Relaxation
On your third day, we recommend trying out some land-based activities. You can book a desert safari on a quad bike or a 4×4 jeep. Another is to embark on a relaxing camel ride along the coast or into the desert.
-Enjoy our All-Inclusive plan, with all meals served right here at the hotel.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 11: Marsa Alam Activities and Relaxation
Another day of relaxing and enjoying the beach in Marsa Alam. Since this is your last day, take advantage of your resort’s facilities.
You can go swimming in the pool, or maybe book a spa, a perfect way to unwind after several days of sightseeing.
-All of your meals are included and will be served at the hotel as part of your All-Inclusive experience.
Overnight: Marsa Alam resort
Day 12: Return to Cairo and Fly Home
This will be your last day in Marsa Alam. After your breakfast, our representative will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Marsa Alam Airport for your flight to Cairo. In Cairo, you will then take your onward international flight home.
Package Facilities
Accommodation:
- Cairo Hotels: Steigenberger El Tahrir hotel, Hayatt Regency the West Hotel, or Hilton Maadi hotel.
- Nile Cruise: Sonesta Nile Goddess. Concerto Plus, Elite Nile Cruise.
- Marsa Alam: 5* sea beach hotel.
- Hotels and Nile Cruises may be changed according to availability, but any replacement will be of the same or a better standard
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12-Day Trip in Egypt Highlights
- Old Cairo wonders (3 nights): Explore the archaeological monuments with an expert in Egyptology. The Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Sphinx were carved, and the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun were displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Nile Cruise for 4 nights (from Luxor to Aswan): sailed on the historic Nile River on a 5-star cruise. You will discover the secrets of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, be dazzled by the Karnak temples and the huge obelisks, and visit the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
- A magical relaxation on the shore of the Red Sea in Marsa Alam (4 nights): relax on the shores of the sunny, sandy Red Sea. Enjoy the sport of diving and diving at a global level between vibrant coral reefs, or simply relax in the calm of your coastal resort.
- Seamless All-Inclusive Travel: Your package includes all air -conditioned transportation to and from the airport, tours and travel from one site to another, in addition to internal flights to ensure a comfortable and trouble-free flight.
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Your 12-Day Egyptian Adventure:
At Nile Cruisen, we are delighted to offer this 12-day tour of Egypt. It’s a very relaxing tour designed for travelers who want to discover Egypt’s most iconic sights at a slower pace. Your journey begins in Cairo, where you’ll see the Pyramids and many other fascinating sites and museums. Then we’ll fly you to Luxor for your 3-day cruise. During your Nile River cruise, your ship will stop at many interesting sites, such as Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Finally, your 12-day tour ends with a stay at a lovely resort in Marsa Alam, where you’ll enjoy moments of relaxation during your final four days in Egypt. As your trusted travel partner in Egypt, we have designed this itinerary for those who want to experience the very best of Egypt, with plenty of opportunities to relax.
Prices Guides
Low Season: 15 May to 15 September.
- $ 1479 per person, based on three people sharing a triple room/cabin.
- $ 1599 per person, based on two people sharing a double room/cabin.
- $ 2439 for a single traveler in a private room/cabin.
High Season: 16 September to 14 May.
- $ 1779 per person, based on three people sharing a triple room/cabin.
- $ 1929 per person, based on two people sharing a double room/cabin.
- $ 2849 for a single traveler in a private room/cabin.
Prices
- All prices are quoted per person for the entire trip.
- Prices are in U.S. Dollars (USD).
- Rates are not applicable during the peak holiday periods of Easter, Christmas, and New Year.
Children Policy
- Ages 0-5: Free of charge when sharing a parent’s room (Not including flight fare)
- Ages 6-11: Pay 50% of the adult tour price.
- Ages 12 and up: Charged the full adult rate.
- This policy applies to children sharing a room with two adults. Conditions may vary for flights.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- 03 nights’ accommodation in a 5-star Cairo at your hotel, on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 04 nights’ accommodation on a 5-star Nile Cruise ship on a full-board basis ( lunch, dinner, and breakfast).
- 04 nights’ accommodation in a 5-star Marsa Alam at your hotel, on an all-inclusive basis.
- Domestic Flights in Egypt (Cairo to Luxor and Hurghada or Marsa Alam to Cairo).
- Meet and Greet service at all airports in Egypt upon arrival.
- All airport transfers for arrivals and departures are in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- All transfers to and from sightseeing locations and for the Nile cruise check-in/check-out are in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Daily breakfast during your stay in Egypt for the entire trip..
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a professional, licensed Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing tours.
- All entrance fees to the historical sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Guided tour of all highlights as indicated in the itinerary.
- All service charges and current government taxes related to the booking.
Exclusion
- Entry Visa to Egypt: The cost of obtaining an entry visa is not included.
- Personal Expenses: Any expenses of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, laundry, and telephone calls.
- Gratuities (Tipping): Tips for your guides, drivers, and cruise staff are not covered in the package price.
- Optional Tours: Any tours or activities not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Hot Air Balloon, Abu Simbel trip)
Cancellation Policy
- 61 days before arrival: 10% of the total round price.
- 60 to 30 days before arrival: 25% of the total round price.
- 29 to 15 days before arrival: 50% of the total round price.
- 14 to 7 days before arrival: 75% of the total round price.
- Less than 7 days before arrival: 100% of the total round price.
