13 Days Culture Trip to Egypt

Your trip at a glance

Duration

13 days

Route

Cairo → Giza → Alexandria → Luxor → Aswan → Abu Simbel

Accommodation

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

Price

From $2,100 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Explore Egypt in 13 days, discovering Cairo’s pyramids, Alexandria’s historic landmarks, and the magnificent temples of Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy a Nile cruise, Abu Simbel excursion, and Egypt’s rich ancient and cultural heritage.

• the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum, and Step Pyramid of Djoser
• the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
• Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk
• Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
• the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple
• the Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al-Muizz Street, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Arrival in Cairo – Dinner Cruise

   Location:

   Cairo

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport. * Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the 5-star hotel and check in. * In the evening, enjoy a Nile dinner cruise with dinner and a traditional Tanoura show.

   Included today: * Meals: Dinner * Overnight: Cairo hotel

2. Day 2Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara

   Location:

   Cairo

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Breakfast at the hotel. * Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. * Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). * Lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the pyramids. * Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. * Return to the hotel.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch * Overnight: Cairo hotel

3. Day 3Alexandria Sightseeing

   Location:

   Cairo to Alexandria

   Overnight:

   Cairo

   * Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a private drive to Alexandria. * Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. * Explore Pompey's Pillar. * Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay. * Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant. * Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. * Return to Cairo.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch * Overnight: Cairo hotel

4. Day 4Fly to Luxor – East Bank Temples

   Location:

   Luxor

   Overnight:

   onboard

   * Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport. * Fly to Luxor. * Visit Karnak Temple. * Embark on the 5-star Nile cruise and enjoy lunch onboard. * Visit Luxor Temple in the evening. * Return to the cruise.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

5. Day 5Sailing to Kom Ombo

   Location:

   Kom Ombo

   Overnight:

   onboard

   * Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard. * Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the Nile scenery as the cruise sails towards Kom Ombo. * Arrive late in the evening.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

6. Day 6Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Aswan

   Location:

   Kom Ombo

   Overnight:

   onboard

   * Breakfast onboard. * Visit Kom Ombo Temple, the distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. * Return to the cruise and sail towards Aswan.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

7. Day 7Abu Simbel Temples

   Location:

   Abu Simbel

   Overnight:

   onboard

   * Early-morning departure with breakfast boxes for an excursion to Abu Simbel. * Explore the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. * Return to the cruise for lunch. * Spend the rest of the day relaxing onboard.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

8. Day 8Aswan Sightseeing

   Location:

   Aswan

   Overnight:

   onboard

   * Breakfast onboard. * Visit the Aswan High Dam. * Explore the Unfinished Obelisk. * Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. * Return to the cruise.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

9. Day 9Sailing to Edfu

   Location:

   Edfu

   Overnight:

   onboard

   * Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard. * Sail along the Nile towards Edfu, enjoying the river landscapes and onboard facilities. * Arrive late in the evening.

   Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

10. Day 10Edfu Temple

    Location:

    Edfu

    Overnight:

    onboard

    * Breakfast onboard. * Visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples, dedicated to Horus. * Return to the cruise and enjoy the remainder of the day.

    Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner * Overnight: Nile cruise

11. Day 11Luxor West Bank – Fly to Cairo

    Location:

    Cairo

    Overnight:

    Cairo

    * Breakfast onboard and check out from the cruise. * Visit the Valley of the Kings. * Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. * Stop at the Colossi of Memnon. * Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. * Transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo. * Check in at the hotel.

    Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch * Overnight: Cairo hotel

12. Day 12Historic and Cultural Cairo

    Location:

    Cairo

    Overnight:

    Cairo

    * Breakfast at the hotel. * Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. * Explore the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. * Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. * Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). * Explore Al-Muizz Street and its historic Islamic architecture. * Discover Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for shopping and traditional crafts. * Return to the hotel.

    Included today: * Meals: Breakfast, Lunch * Overnight: Cairo hotel

13. Day 13Final Departure

    Location:

    Cairo

    * Breakfast at the hotel. * Check out and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for departure.

    Included today: Meals: Breakfast