A woman in a bikini enjoying a sunny day by the sea with open arms in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

The Best of Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh 12 Days


Overview

12 days / 11 nights

6 cities

Private tour (English speaking guide)

Every Monday and Friday

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs – Cairo Arrival
Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport.
Private transfer in deluxe A/C vehicle to your hotel.
Check-in assistance and itinerary review with tour manager.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Exploration
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx & Valley Temple.
Lunch at a local authentic Egyptian restaurant.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid

Day 3: Museums of Egypt – GEM & Egyptian Museum
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – limited access.
Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.
Explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
Optional visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar (if time permits).

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: GEM, Egyptian Museum, (Khan El Khalili – optional)

Day 4: Fly to Luxor – Nile Cruise & East Bank Temples
Morning flight to Luxor.
Embark on your 5★ Nile Cruise – Salacia.
Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple on the East Bank.

Overnight on board in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 5: West Bank Wonders
Visit the Valley of the Kings (Royal Tombs of Pharaohs).
Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
Cruise sails to Edfu.
Overnight on board in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon

Day 6: Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
Horse carriage to Edfu Temple of Horus.
Sail to Kom Ombo; visit the twin Temples of Sobek and Haroeris.
Continue sailing to Aswan.

Overnight on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple

Day 7: Aswan Sightseeing
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple (Isis & Hathor).
Leisure time aboard the cruise.

Overnight on board in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple

Day 9: Optional – Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Tour Free day or optional boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park. Snorkeling, swimming, sunbathing. Optional scuba or introductory diving available (extra charge). Optional vehicle-based visit (no extra fee). Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. Meals: Breakfast Visits: Optional Ras Mohammed Park Tour

Day 10: Optional – Colored Canyon Adventure Free day or optional desert trip to the Colored Canyon. Explore towering canyon walls in vibrant natural colors. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. Meals: Breakfast Visits: Optional Colored Canyon Tour

Day 10: Optional – Colored Canyon Adventure
Free day or optional desert trip to the Colored Canyon.Explore towering canyon walls in vibrant natural colors.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Optional Colored Canyon Tour

Day 11: Return to Cairo
Transfer to Sharm Airport and fly back to Cairo.
Check-in at hotel and leisure evening.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Final Departure
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Accommodation

Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Jaz Jubilee Nile Cruise
Ivy Ceren

May – Sep
Single Room
USD 2520
Double Room
USD 1560

Oct – Apr
Single Room
USD 2768
Double Room
USD 1730

Movenpick Media City Radamis 1 Nile Cruise Celopatra Luxury Hotel

May – Sep
Single Room
USD 2815
Double Room
USD 1760

Oct – Apr
Single Room
USD 3168
Double Room
USD 1980