13 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise

13 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise

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13 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan And Nile Cruise

13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo

Visiting: Giza Pyramids, Pyramid of Djoser, Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo Temple, Luxor Temple, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Hurghada

Tour operator:

Egypt Best Vacations

Tour code:

431

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 20

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

0-91

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

Private Available:

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From: $2020

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Elite 13-day Egypt Tour itinerary. Embark on an incredible 13-day Egypt tour that will take you on a captivating journey through the country’s most iconic destinations, including Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan, and a breathtaking Nile River cruise. Get ready to immerse yourself in ancient wonders, explore vibrant cities, relax on stunning beaches, and witness the majestic beauty of the Nile. Begin your 13-day Egypt Tour itinerary (Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada & Nile River Cruise) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Travel from Cairo to Alexandria to discover the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the magnificent sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple, and the beautiful Temple of Philae. Drive from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the Red Sea beaches. Enjoy the magnificent underwater world of the Red Sea. Fly from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your 13-day Egypt Tour package.

Highlights

  • The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

  • The fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum.

  • The Roman Catacombs in Alexandria.

  • The magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

  • The largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple.

  • Relax on the Red Sea beaches and discover its underwater world.

  • The beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan.

  • Awesome Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

  • The first pyramid in the history of King Djoser at Saqqara.

  • Saladin Citadel and the White Mosque of Mohamed Ali.

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Places You'll See

Great Pyramids Of Giza

Step Pyramids, Saqqara

Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria

Catacombs Of Kom El-Shoqafa, Alexandria

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Mohamed Ali Mosque, Cairo

Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo

Red Sea Underwater World

Red Sea Underwater World

Karnak Temple, Luxor

Luxor Temple, Luxor

Nile Cruise

Colossi Of Memnon, Luxor

Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor

Valley Of The Kings, Luxor

Kom Ombo Temple

Mask Of Tutankhamun

Horus Temple, Edfu

Valley Of The Kings, Luxor

Philae Temple, Aswan

Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Egypt

Location: Cairo International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of "Egypt Best Vacations" who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.

Day 2 : Giza Great Pyramids, Sphinx And Saqqara

Location: Giza Pyramids, Pyramid of Djoser

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your actual Egypt 13-day holiday just starts right now.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed? Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Transfer back to your hotel.

Day 3 : Alexandria Highlights

Location: Serapeum and Pompey's Pillar, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today, you are driving to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman era. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs at Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria from outside. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After the tour, you will drive back to Cairo.

Day 4 : Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel And Khan El-Khalili

Location: The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you are exploring the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum. The eye-catching objects such as the golden treasure of Tutankhamen, the silver treasure of Psusennes I, the diorite statue of Khafre and several other pieces are on view.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built-in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You will finish your tour at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Transfer back to your hotel.

Day 5 : Fly To Aswan - Aswan Tour - Nile Cruise

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: 5-star standard Nile cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.

Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6 : Aswan - Kom Ombo

Location: Kom Ombo Temple

Accommodation: 5-star standard Nile cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a free morning on board your cruise ship or explore the city of Aswan by your own.
The Nile cruise will set sail to Kom Ombo around lunchtime. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. It was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.

Back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 7 : Edfu - Esna - Luxor

Location: Luxor Temple, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Karnak

Accommodation: 5-star Nile cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will wake up on the hustle and bustle of the horse carriages waiting to transfer you to the temple of Horus in Edfu. After the tour of the temple, the cruise will set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight is in Luxor.

Day 8 : Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple And Colossi Of Memnon

Location: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from the grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will suggest the best 3 tombs of the opened ones to visit.
From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as solo pharaoh for about 20 years.
You end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Transfer to Hurghada for some relaxation on the Red Sea beaches.

Day 9 : Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Day 10 : Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Day 11 : Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Day 12 : Fly Back To Cairo

Location: Hurghada International Airport, Cairo International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.

Day 13 : Fly Home

Location: Cairo International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Accommodation

    5-star hotels & 5-star Nile cruise

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Drinks with Meals

    Just in Hurghada

  • Entrance Fees

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

    In Cairo

  • Meals – Full Board

    In Hurghada and on the Nile cruise.

What's Not Included

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Drinks with Meals

    In Cairo and on the Nile cruise.

  • International Travel

  • Tipping and Gratuities

Accommodation

5-star standard hotels and 5-star standard Nile cruise ship

Check out our Q&As

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes I can.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    All travelers to Egypt have to produce on the arrival, a Negative PCR certificate NOT older than 72 hours.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes, all the operating hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt meet the local health and safety regulations. All obtained certificates of Safe to operate and work again. These certificates are given by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    No problem changing your holiday dates.

Reviews of this operator

Roxane Hugues (Google Reviewer)  

I have wanted to go...

10-Jan-2024

I have wanted to go to Egypt for as long as I can remember. I took my first Egyptology lessons when I was just a kid, named most of my goldfish Champollion, and never missed an exhibition on Egypt and its treasures. I had to wait a long time to make that dream come true, but was finally able to travel to Egypt last week for the first time. My biggest fear was, somehow, to be disappointed after having spent so many years longing for the trip. I knew exactly what I wanted to see and found the website for Egypt Best Vacations online. The trip ticked all the boxes, so we booked. And I’m really glad we did! I could not be happier with my first-ever trip to the land of the Pharaohs. Egypt Best Vacations delivered on what they promised but actually exceeded our expectations. We were lucky enough to have a private tour, and that was just perfect for me, as I really wanted someone knowledgeable about Egyptology to take the time to answer my questions and focus on those sacred words that cover most of Egypt’s countless temples. What I particularly loved about our trip with Egypt Best Vacations: - Our guides Essam and Mahmoud, their boundless knowledge, kindness, and the time they took to answer all our questions. - Staying in local hotels and restaurants, which allowed us to see the “real Egypt” (and practised my Arabic 😅) - The scenic route from Aswan to Luxor. We have really enjoyed seeing the fields and all those gorgeous landscapes and small villages - The sleeper train to Aswan. Noisy, but what an adventure! Best way to take in some breathtaking Nile views - How personalised the trip was. Egypt Best Vacations was super flexible, and we felt the trip was tailored to our wishes and needs. We’ve been back for 48 hours now and are already looking forward to coming back 🤩 (and not just because it’s 24 degrees there and -1 here 😂)

Giulia Zanca (Google Reviewer)  

We had a great experience...

21-Feb-2024

We had a great experience traveling from Aswan to Luxor on the beautiful dahabiya Ika Dolly. Everything was just perfect from the moment we first got in touch with Egypt Best Vacations and had a very nice and helpful conversation with Abdul-Rahman Mahmoud to the cruise itself. We had a friendly and kind staff on board and, most of all, we had the best tour guide, Essam, an egyptologist with a deep knowledge of the ancient egyptian culture, language and art and always willing to tell us about modern Egypt, too. We enjoyed beautiful moments on the dahabiya, we had great food, so carefully cooked by a great chef, and had the chance to spend a night on the shore, dancing with the boat crew. We also appreciated the interest and attention shown by Egypt Best Vacations to the people living on the Nile: the place where the dinner was held is owned by an old man, who gets paid for hosting us, and we also had the chance to meet Asmaa, a young woman who showed us her house and let us have a tea with her family. We were told we would have a luxurious experience, but our cruise was way more than that. Definitely suggested.

Luke Ralston (Google Reviewer)  

‘Egypt Best Vacations’ is amazing....

27-Mar-2022

‘Egypt Best Vacations’ is amazing. 100% recommended. We spent 15 days travelling with our guide and driver. From picking us up at Hurghada airport and returning us to the airport at the end of the trip we could not have asked for more accommodating, informative, friendly and experienced staff to ensure we had a fantastic holiday. Our journey from Hurghada to Luxor where we were based for most of our stay was so straight forward. Travelling Egypt by road is an incredible way to explore the sites and country especially when in the company of such a knowledgeable guide, who has become a good and trusted friend. Having explored the sites in Luxor including Deir el-Medina and some of the Noble tombs on the West Bank we travelled to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan for an overnight stay before driving to the highlight of the trip Abu Simbel which is breath-taking. The car ride back to Luxor was long but well worth it, with plenty of stops for refreshments and to enjoy the mirages in the desert. A trip to Dendera included overnight in the ‘Flower of Life’ guesthouse in Abydos which provides you with a real Egyptian welcome. We then asked to rearrange our schedule which was not an issue at all, with changes to accommodation and day trips sorted in just a few hours, which included Quad biking and Camel rides on the West Bank of Luxor. We will certainly use ‘Egypt Best Vacations’ again in the future and suggest them to everyone.

Daniele Oldani (Google Reviewer)  

Brilliant team of travel professionals! Essam...

28-May-2024

Brilliant team of travel professionals! Essam and his Egypt Best Vacations team are absolutely brilliant. Essam from the head quarters had arranged internal flights and all accommodation and ground transportation. Everything was from an handpicked itinerary and Essam managed to intelligently incorporate everything I wanted to do in the limited time available. Essam listened carefully and advised on hotel options and even accommodated a last minute flight change request. I received an unexpected birthday cake and singing on the Nile cruise and an upgrade to a pyramid view room in Cairo. Last but not least, Essam paid a surprise visit in Luxor over a cup of delicious Egyptian coffee in a traditional cafe. Our private chaperone Khalaf was a wealth of knowledge in both ancient and contemporary Egyptian history. Khalaf, is not your everyday tour guide. He speaks a couple of European languages and has a degree in Egyptology. Khalaf took care of all the day to day needs, from getting tickets for attractions to seamlessly helping through intimidating security police/military checkpoints. There was not an instant of uncertainty or hesitation in Khalaf; he seemed to know all the places we visited like the palms of his own hands. I have learned so much about Egyptian culture, history and lifestyle. There was always a clear explanation and fascinating anecdotes regardless of whether we were visiting historical sites, bustling cities, museums, artisan shops, etc. Khalaf tailored everything in our itinerary to the needs of the moment and delighted us with bespoke options and additional experiences Finally, a special mention to Sayed: which I can confidently say is one of the best drivers I have ever had in all of my worldwide travels. Sayed managed to smoothly navigate our minivan through Cairo despite the madness of it all. Sayed’s exemplary composure and calm made us feel extremely safe at all times. Sayed’s attentiveness in equipping the van with cool water, hand sanitizer tissues and wet wipes created a safe oasis of calm in the vehicle. Thank you for everything Essam, Khalaf, Sayed and all the other welcoming travel professionals we met in our time in Egypt!

Thomas Doyle (Google Reviewer)  

Choose Egypt Best Vacations, you...

23-Jul-2022

Choose Egypt Best Vacations, you wont be disappointed A great 11-day vacation organised by EBV taking in Cairo, a Nile cruise and Hurghada. Our vacation started in Cairo with visits to the pyramids of Giza and the Step pyramid at Saqqara. Really enjoyed our wander around the Egyptian museum with our guide Hassan. Flying from Cairo to our cruise boat, Blue Shadows in Aswan was seamless, with the EBV representative ensuring everything went smoothly. Our guide Ahmed joined us in Aswan for the cruise and we thoroughly enjoyed his sense of humour and explanations of the history of the temples we visited. Our rooms on the boat were clean and spacious and the food was good with friendly staff. In Luxor the highlight of our vacation was the visit to Karnak Temple where Ahmed ensured we had plenty of time to explore. On our final day in Luxor, we visited the Valley of the Kings before transferring to Hurghada for some relaxing time on the beach.

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  • Free Date Changes

    Egypt Best Vacations allows you to make 20 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Egypt Best Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 25 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of egypt best vacations charges.

    At 100 days before tour starts: Forfeit 0% of booking price.

    At 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.

    At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 50 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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