13 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Sahara Trip

Your trip at a glance

Duration

13 days

Route

Cairo → Giza → Alexandria → Aswan → Luxor → White Desert & Bahariya Oasis

Accommodation

3★ Hotel · 4★ Hotel · 5★ Hotel · Luxury Hotel · Standard cruise · Deluxe cruise · Luxury cruise · Dahabiya cruise

Price

From $1,900 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Explore Egypt in 13 days, explore Egypt’s ancient wonders, sail the Nile, and experience the magic of the Sahara Desert.

• the three Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, including Tutankhamun's collection
• Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria Library,and the Corniche
• Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
• Kom Ombo, Edfu & the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple
• Abu Simbel Temples
• Salah El Din Citadel,Mohamed Ali Mosque.Sultan Hassan Madrassa-Mosque,and Al Rifai Mosque.
• Bahariya Oasis
• The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
• The Hanging Church,Ben Ezra Synagogue,and Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque.
• Al Muizz Street and Al Muizz Street.

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport. * Assistance with immigration and customs procedures. * Private transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. * Check-in and overnight in Cairo.

2. Day 2Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

   Location:

   Giza

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Breakfast at the hotel. * Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. * Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for photographs of all three pyramids. * Explore the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. * Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to discover ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the collection of Tutankhamun. * Enjoy a drive along the Nile before returning to your hotel. * Optional evening Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids or a dinner cruise on the Nile.

3. Day 3Alexandria Day Tour

   Location:

   Alexandria

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Breakfast at the hotel. * Drive to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle. * Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. * Visit Pompey's Pillar. * Lunch at a local restaurant. * Visit Qaitbay Citadel. * Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. * Drive back to Cairo.

4. Day 4 Fly to Luxor – East Bank – Nile Cruise

   Location:

   Luxor

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Overnight:

   Onboard

   * Breakfast at the hotel. * Transfer to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor. * Meet your Egyptologist tour guide upon arrival. * Visit Luxor Temple. * Visit Karnak Temple Complex. * Transfer to the Nile Cruise. * Check in and enjoy lunch and dinner onboard.

5. Day 5Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu

   Location:

   Luxor

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Overnight:

   Onboard

   * Breakfast onboard. * Visit the West Bank of Luxor: * Valley of the Kings. * Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. * Colossi of Memnon. * Return to the cruise. * Sail towards Edfu.

6. Day 6Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

   Location:

   Edfu & Kom Ombo

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Overnight:

   Onboard

   * Breakfast onboard. * Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. * Continue sailing towards Kom Ombo. * Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. * Return to the cruise. * Continue sailing to Aswan.

7. Day 7 Abu Simbel Temples

   Location:

   Aswan

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Overnight:

   Onboard

   * Early morning breakfast box. * Drive to Abu Simbel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. * Visit the two magnificent Abu Simbel Temples: * Great Temple of Ramesses II. * Temple of Queen Nefertari. * Explore the monumental statues, impressive rock-cut architecture and historical significance of the temples. * Return to the Nile Cruise. * Lunch and dinner onboard.

8. Day 8 Aswan Sightseeing – Fly to Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Breakfast onboard. * Check out from the Nile Cruise. * Visit the Aswan High Dam. * Visit the Unfinished Obelisk. * Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. * Lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan. * Transfer to Aswan Airport for the domestic flight to Cairo. * Meet and assist upon arrival. * Transfer to the hotel.

9. Day 9 Islamic Cairo

   Location:

   Cairo

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Breakfast at the hotel. * Visit Salah El-Din Citadel. * Explore the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali. * Lunch at a local restaurant. * Visit Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrasa. * Visit Al-Rifa'i Mosque. * Return to the hotel.

10. Day 10Cairo – Bahariya Oasis – White Desert Camping

    Location:

    Bahariya Oasis

    Meals:

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Overnight:

    Desert Camp

    * Breakfast at the hotel. * Depart Cairo by private vehicle towards Bahariya Oasis (approximately 370 km). * Explore the beautiful landscapes of the Western Desert. * Discover the natural attractions of the Bahariya region, including: * Black Desert. * Crystal Mountain. * White Desert. * Enjoy lunch and dinner in the desert. * Experience an overnight camping adventure beneath the desert sky.

11. Day 11 Hurghada to CairoWhite Desert – Bahariya – Cairo

    Location:

    Cairo

    Meals:

    Breakfast, Lunch

    Overnight:

    Cairo

    * Breakfast at the campsite. * Continue exploring the natural wonders of the Bahariya Oasis and White Desert. * Enjoy the spectacular desert scenery and unique limestone formations. * Stop for lunch. * Transfer back to Cairo. * Check in at the hotel.

12. Day 12Cairo City Tour

    Location:

    Cairo

    Meals:

    Breakfast, Lunch

    Overnight:

    Cairo

    * Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), home to the Royal Mummies Hall. * Lunch at a local restaurant. * Continue exploring Old Cairo: * The Hanging Church. * Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque. * Ben Ezra Synagogue. * Explore Al-Muizz Street. * Enjoy shopping and exploring Khan El Khalili Bazaar. * Return to the hotel.

13. Day 13Final Departure

    Location:

    Cairo

    Meals:

    Breakfast

    * Breakfast at the hotel. * Check out. * Private transfer to Cairo International Airport. * Assistance with departure formalities. * Fly back home.