13 Day Egypt Travel Itinerary - Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Dendara, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

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

Duration13 days / 12 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$5,089 pp

Overview

A 13-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 1–2 in Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara. Day 3 in Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day 4 in Cairo: Qaitbay Fort, Commonwealth War Cemetery and Military Museum. Day 5 in Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple ·. Day 6 in Dendera: Dendara Temple. Day 7 in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Day 8 on the Nile: Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 9 in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple. Day 10 in Abu Simbel: Abu Simbel Temples. Days 11–13 in Cairo: Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili and Grand Egyptian Museum.

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.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and the Serapeum

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

Day 3 Alexandria city tour

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

Day 4 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 5 Fly to Luxor: East Bank

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

Day 6 Dendara Temple, embark the Nile cruise

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Dendara 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. 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 highlights

With your guide, visit Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 10 Disembark, Abu Simbel excursion

Check out of the boat after breakfast. With your guide, visit Abu Simbel Temples. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast ·.

Day 11 Fly to Cairo: Citadel and Khan El Khalili

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 12 Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 13 Departure

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

What's included

Included

  • Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
  • Airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 4 nights in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • 1 night in Alexandria on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • 1 night in Luxor on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
  • 1 night in Aswan on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo)
  • Private sightseeing tours in Cairo, Alexandria, El Alamein and Dendara
  • All cruise sightseeing tours (sharing the our group)
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout all sightseeing
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Optional tours and excursions
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks during meals
  • Tipping
  • Any items not mentioned in the itinerary

Prices

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

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$5,089$5,117$8,299–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$5,679$5,679$9,399–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$6,299–$10,399$6,327
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$7,149–$11,970$7,179

Where you stay

Golden: Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise, Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Hotel Sheraton Cairo, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Rixos Alexandria Hotel, Sofitel El Gezirah Cairo Hotel, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel or similar. Diamond: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis Hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Movenpick Sun Ray Nile Cruise, San Stefano Hotel Alexandria, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel, Sonesta St George Nile Cruise or similar.

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

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