12-Day Egypt Itinerary – Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Dahabiya & Abu Simbel

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

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$3,897 pp

Overview

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

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Day 4 in Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey’s Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Days 5–6 in Luxor: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Days 7–9 on the Nile: El Kab, Temple of Horus at Edfu, Gebel El Silsila and Temple of Horemoheb. Day 10 in Abu Simbel: Abu Simbel Temples. Days 11–12 in Cairo: Philae Temple and High Dam.

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

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive 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 Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Alexandria Day Tour

With your guide, visit Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey’s Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 Fly to Luxor & East Bank Tour

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

Day 6 Luxor West Bank & Dahabiya Embarkation

With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 El Kab & Edfu Temple

Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit El Kab and Temple of Horus at Edfu. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Gebel El Silsila

With your guide, visit Gebel El Silsila and Temple of Horemoheb. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 Kom Ombo Temple & Sail to Aswan

Sail on to Aswan. With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Abu Simbel Excursion & Dahabiya Disembarkation

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

Day 11 Aswan Sightseeing & Fly to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Philae Temple and High Dam. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 Depart Cairo

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

What's included

Included

  • Meet and greet service at airports
  • Assistance from guest relations throughout your stay
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • 5 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
  • 1 night accommodation in Luxor with breakfast
  • 4 nights aboard a Dahabiya Nile Cruise with full board
  • 1 night accommodation in Aswan with breakfast
  • Private sightseeing in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Shared sightseeing aboard the Dahabiya as per cruise schedule
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during sightseeing
  • Porterage where required
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Optional tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

Prices

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

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$4,169$3,897$6,017–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$4,594$4,335$6,765–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$4,629–$6,950$4,359
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$5,194–$7,895$4,925

Where you stay

Golden: Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Golden Tolip Aswan, Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort, Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel, Triumph Luxury Hotel or similar. Diamond: Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Cairo West Hotel, Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo, Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel or similar.

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

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