11 Day Egyptian Tour — Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

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

Duration11 days / 10 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$3,373 pp

Overview

An 11-day trip through Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 4 in Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day 5 in Cairo: Qaitbay Fort, Commonwealth War Cemetery and Military Museum. Days 6–7 in Luxor: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Day 8 on the Nile: Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 9 in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam. Days 10–11 in Cairo: Abu Simbel Temples.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive 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. Meals: None.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara

With your guide, visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 4 Alexandria city tour

With your guide, visit Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Overnight in Alexandria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 5 Alexandria to Cairo via El Alamein

Travel to Cairo. With your guide, visit Qaitbay Fort, Commonwealth War Cemetery and Military Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 6 Fly to Luxor: Nile cruise and East Bank

Fly to Luxor. Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 7 Luxor West Bank, sail to Edfu

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

Day 8 Edfu and Kom Ombo

With your guide, visit Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 9 Aswan sightseeing

With your guide, visit Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 10 Abu Simbel, then fly to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Abu Simbel Temples. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 11 Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure at Cairo International Airport
  • Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay
  • All airport transfers and tours in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • 5 nights' accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
  • 1 night's accommodation in Alexandria with daily breakfast
  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo)
  • Private sightseeing tours in Cairo, Alexandria and El Alamein
  • All cruise sightseeing tours (sharing the our group)
  • Group excursion to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout all sightseeing
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • Lunch at quality local restaurants during tours in Cairo, Alexandria and Abu Simbel
  • Bottled mineral water during day tours
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any optional tours not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, beverages or room service
  • Drinks during meals
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, cruise staff or other service providers

Prices

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

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$3,373$3,475$5,529–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$4,269$4,375$6,999–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$4,375–$7,069$4,479
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$5,719–$9,569$5,829

Where you stay

Golden: Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise, DWA Nile Cruise, Hotel Sheraton Cairo, Hyatt Regency Cairo West, Paradise Inn Windsor Palace Alexandria, Sonesta St George Nile Cruise, Triumph Luxury Hotel or similar. Diamond: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence, Hilton Heliopolis, Movenpick Sun Ray Nile Cruise, Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria or similar.

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

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