This 11-day Egypt masterpieces tour with Nile cruise reaches well beyond the standard route. Alongside Giza, Luxor and Abu Simbel, it includes Dahshur, Dendera, Abydos, the Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu, Deir El-Medina, Aswan’s islands and a detailed architectural walk through historic Cairo.
11 Day Egypt Masterpieces Tour With Nile Cruise
Description
Duration
11 Days, 10 Nights
Tour Type
Out of the Ordinary Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Abu Simbel Excursion
- Dendera and Abydos
- Four-Night Nile Cruise
Highlights
Explore Giza and the Bent and Red Pyramids. Visit Dendera and Abydos from Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Queens and Deir El-Medina. Sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Abu Simbel. Tour Aswan's islands and historic Cairo in depth.
Included
- Accommodation 4 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis
- Accommodation 2 nights at 5* hotel in Luxor on Bed and Breakfast basis
- Accommodation 4 nights on 5* deluxe Nile cruise on full board
- Domestic flights {Cairo-Luxor/ Aswan-Cairo}
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours
- Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- All charges and taxes
Excluded
- International Airfare
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- Tipping
- Personal Expenses
- Any Optional Tours
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs
After arrival and hotel check-in, the evening brings an open-buffet Dinner Cruise on the Nile with whirling dervishes and belly dancing shows. Guests are then driven back to their hotel.
Day 2 - Visit Giza Pyramids and Dahshur
A guided day begins at the Giza Pyramids Complex, exploring The Great Pyramid of Khufu, The Great Sphinx, and The Valley Temple. After lunch and The Grand Egyptian Museum, the tour continues to The Pyramids of Dahshur, home of the Bent and Red Pyramids, before an overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 - Experience Luxor East Bank
A flight to Luxor opens the East Bank, starting at the vast Karnak Temple dedicated to Amun. After lunch and hotel check-in, guests visit Luxor Temple by Night, decorated by Ramses II, before returning to the hotel.
Day 4 - Witness Luxor West Bank
The Luxor West Bank day explores the Valley of the Kings with its painted royal tombs, the classical Hatshepsut Temple at Deir El Bahari, and the twin Colossi of Memnon. The night is spent at the Luxor hotel.
Day 5 - Explore Dendara & Abydos Temples
After check-out guests visit the well-preserved Dendera Temple in Qena, then the sacred Abydos Temple built by Seti I as a pilgrimage center for Osiris. They return to Luxor to board a 5-star Nile cruise for lunch, dinner, and the overnight.
Day 6 - Continue with Luxor Best Highlights
This Luxor day covers the Valley of the Queens, the burial place of queens and royal children, the vast Habu Temple mortuary complex of Ramses III, and Deir El-Medina, the artisans' village. Guests return to the cruise to sail and overnight, with lunch and dinner onboard.
Day 7 - Sail to witness Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
A horse carriage brings guests to the Edfu Temple dedicated to Horus, then the cruise sails to the double Kom Ombo Temple honoring Sobek and Horus. The vessel continues to Aswan with meals onboard and an overnight on the cruise.
Day 8 - Impress Abu Simbel Temples
An early three-hour drive leads to the Abu Simbel Temples, the great temple of Ramses II and the smaller temple of Hathor and Nefertari. Guests then return to the Nile cruise for the overnight.
Day 9 - Explore Aswan Highlights
After check-out guests explore The Nubian Village to meet its people and traditions, then Kitchener Island with its botanical gardens, and Elephantine Island, an ancient trading center. After a Nile-view lunch they fly back to Cairo for an overnight.
Day 10 - Enjoy the Best of Old Cairo
A full Old Cairo day takes in The Egyptian Museum and The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, then the historic Al Muizz Street with the Al Aqmar Mosque and Al Hakim Mosqu. Guests also visit the elegant Bayt Al Suhaymi house and the Gayer-Anderson Museum before shopping in the Khan El Khalili Bazaar and returning to the hotel.
Day 11 - Final Departure & End Your Tour
After check-out guests transfer to Cairo International Airport to fly home and end the Egypt trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation 4 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis, Accommodation 2 nights at 5* hotel in Luxor on Bed and Breakfast basis, Accommodation 4 nights on 5* deluxe Nile cruise on full board, Domestic flights {Cairo-Luxor/ Aswan-Cairo}, Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport, Professional Egyptologist tour guide during the tours, Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles, Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary, Meals mentioned in the itinerary, All charges and taxes
This is a 11-day itinerary. We can tailor the length and pace to your schedule.
Yes. Every Egypt Voyages tour can be tailored — hotels, dates, activities and group size are all flexible.
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