11-Day Egypt Tour Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh

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Duration

11 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Embark on an 11-day Egypt tour through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Sharm El Sheikh, from the pastoral landscapes of the Nile to the serene shores of the Red Sea. Marvel at the grandeur of the Pyramids and the ancient city of Saqqara. Sail for four days on the storied Nile, then unwind in the coastal charm of Sharm el Sheikh before delving into the historic tapestry of Old Cairo and its illustrious Museum. Adventurous souls may also venture into the Sinai desert and mountains.

 

11-Day Egypt Tour Details

Duration

11 Days

Destinations

Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Sharm El Sheikh

Tour Availability

Every Day

Pickup Location

Cairo Airport or Hotel in Cairo

Tour Type

Private

Included/Excluded

  • 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast and taxes
  • 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh with breakfast and taxes
  • 2 day tours in Cairo including entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide for Cairo day tours
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per day in Cairo
  • 2 lunches at local restaurants in Cairo
  • All sightseeing tours on the Nile Cruise (High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temples)
  • English-speaking guide on the Nile Cruise
  • Transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Meet and assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival
  • Assistance and transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure
  • Egypt Visa
  • International flight
  • Any Optional tours
  • Tip.

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and whisked away in an air-conditioned vehicle to your luxurious hotel. After check-in, your itinerary and meeting times for tours will be reviewed. Enjoy some leisure time at the hotel.

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up for a captivating tour:

  • Giza Pyramids: Explore the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, including the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
  • Queen Pyramids: Smaller pyramids for the pharaohs’ consorts and other important figures, along with workers' villages and temples.
  • Great Sphinx: The iconic limestone statue with a lion's body and a human head, once painted and adorned with a beard.
  • Valley Temple: Used for the mummification process of the king.
  • Saqqara Pyramid: The step pyramid of Djoser, a pioneering structure built by the legendary architect Imhotep.
  • Bent Pyramid: Located in Dahshur, notable for its unusual shape.
  • Red Pyramid: The transition from stepped to smooth-sided pyramids is evident here. After the tour, return to your hotel.

Begin your day with a visit to:

  • Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: Home to over 25,000 artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.
  • Babylon Castle: A fortress with walls reinforced by Roman emperors, featuring thick walls and towering structures.
  • The Hanging Church: Renowned for its wooden dome resembling Noah's Ark.
  • Abu Serja Church: The oldest church in Egypt, built over a cave where the Holy Family sought refuge.
  • St. Barbara's Church: Houses some of the oldest icons of Coptic art.
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue: Initially a church, sold in the 9th century to fund tax payments.
  • Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque: The oldest mosque in Africa, dating back to 642 AD. After lunch, visit the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Then return to your hotel.

Fly to Aswan and visit:

  • Aswan High Dam: A colossal engineering feat built to control the Nile floods.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: An enormous granite piece intended to be the largest obelisk.
  • Philae Temple: Dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on an island. Return to your Nile Cruise.

Sail to:

  • Kom Ombo Temple: A dual temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus.
  • Edfu Temple: One of the best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus. Enjoy dinner and overnight on the cruise.

Visit:

  • Valley of the Kings: Home to pharaohs’ tombs filled with treasures for the afterlife.
  • Hatshepsut Temple: A stunning temple dedicated to Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
  • Colossi of Memnon: Giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the cruise.

Explore:

  • Karnak Temple: The world’s largest religious complex with structures spanning over 3,000 years.
  • Luxor Temple: Featuring Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic elements. Fly to Sharm El Sheikh and transfer to your hotel.

Relax and enjoy the natural beauty. Optional excursions are available.

A free day to enjoy and relax with the enchanting natural beauty of Sharm El Sheikh.

Please note if you would like to add any excursions during your stay in Sharm El Sheikh.

Check out Sharm El Sheikh Excursions which includes a variety of activities in Sharm El Sheikh.

Fly back to Cairo, where you will be transferred to a hotel for rest.

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)
Multi day

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

You can book the tour online or by calling, emailing, or chatting with us. If you want a custom trip or to change the schedule, please let us know right away and we'll get right on it.

Since each of our tours is a custom-tailored experience, the client is free to make any changes or additions they want to make their vacation truly unique.

We speak your language, so don’t worry we know the importance of language in communication, so all our tours are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, Chinese, and Japanese, and if there is any language required, we will do our best to provide it to you.

When and where the tour happens is completely up to us. If you want to start at a different time, you should write it in the comments section of your booking form or send an email.

We accept credit cards online in a safe way. Wire Transfer and PayPal are also ways to pay us.

You are more than welcome to leave a tip at the end of the trip if you were happy with the service. A gift that makes them feel important and happy would be great.

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