Egypt Vacation: The Best 12-Day Egypt Itinerary

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Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery Tuesday
From$4,359 pp

Overview

A 12-day classic trip through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–2 in Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Days 3–4 in Luxor: Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Day 5 on the Nile: Temple of Horus at Edfu and Temple of Kom Ombo. Days 6–9 in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Temple of Kalabsha and Temple of Beit El Wali. Day 10 in Abu Simbel: Kasr Ibrim, Great Temple of Ramesses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Days 11–12 in Cairo: the Temples of Abu Simbel.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. It is the classic route in comfortable hotels and ships, with guiding and entrance fees included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Fly to Luxor, Embarkation & East Bank Temples

Fly to Luxor. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Luxor West Bank & Sailing to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings. Overnight in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Edfu, Kom Ombo & Sailing to Aswan

Sail on to Aswan. With your guide, visit Temple of Horus at Edfu and Temple of Kom Ombo. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple

With your guide, visit Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Transfer to Lake Nasser & Embarkation

With your guide, visit the High Dam. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Kalabsha, Beit El Wali & Sailing to Wadi El Seboua

Sail on to Wadi El Seboua. With your guide, visit Temple of Kalabsha, Temple of Beit El Wali and Kiosk of Kertassi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, Meharakka & Amada

With your guide, visit Temple of Wadi El Seboua, Temple of Dakka, Temple of Meharakka, Temple of Amada, Temple of Derr and Tomb of Pennut. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Kasr Ibrim & Abu Simbel from the Water

With your guide, visit Kasr Ibrim, Great Temple of Ramesses II and Temple of Queen Nefertari. Overnight in Abu Simbel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11 Abu Simbel to Cairo

Travel to Cairo by domestic flight. With your guide, visit the Temples of Abu Simbel. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 Departure from Cairo

Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

Included

  • Met and assisted at Cairo airport upon arrival and departure by our Representative
  • Expert assistance and guidance during your stay by our Personnel, including all tours mentioned
  • All airport transfers by private deluxe A/C vehicle
  • Accommodation for 3 nights at a Cairo Hotel on buffet breakfast basis
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on board Nile Cruise on full board basis
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on board Lake Nasser cruise on full board basis
  • Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor — Aswan to Cairo) are included
  • All shore excursions are conducted in small groups
  • Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
  • Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
  • Tour to the Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae
  • Tour to the Temples of Abu Simbel
  • Tour to the temples of Amada and Derr
  • Tour to Tomb of Penout
  • Tour to Wadi El Seboua and Temples of Dakka & Meharakka
  • Tour to the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, Kiosk of Kertassi
  • Lunch meals during tours
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Admission fees to the sights throughout the tours
  • Applicable taxes for all hotels and Nile cruises included in the price

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Personal spendings
  • Optional excursions
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonSingle roomDouble roomTriple room
October to April$7,379$4,539$4,359

Where you stay

Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino, Ms Salacia, M/S Prince Abbas Movenpick Lake Cruise or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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