This 13-day Egypt Cultural Treasures group tour combines Cairo and Alexandria with a three-night Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and four nights on the Red Sea. The route allows separate east- and west-bank days in Luxor and finishes with Cairo’s museums, Citadel and historic market streets.
13 Day Egypt Cultural Treasures Group Tour
Description
Duration
13 Days, 12 Nights
Tour Type
Group Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- Five-Star Hotels
- Full-Board Nile Cruise
Highlights
Explore Giza, Saqqara and Alexandria. Fly to Aswan and visit Abu Simbel. Cruise through Kom Ombo and Edfu. Tour Luxor's east and west banks. Spend four nights in Hurghada with guided snorkeling.
Included
- Four nights at a five-star Cairo hotel
- Three nights aboard a five-star Nile cruise
- One night at a Luxor hotel
- Four nights at a Hurghada hotel
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
- Admission to listed attractions
- Guided snorkeling excursion
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Airport assistance
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities
- Services not listed in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Pyramids Sound and Light Show
Meet the airport representative and transfer to the Cairo hotel. In the evening, attend the sound and light show at Giza, then have dinner and return to the hotel.
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara
Visit the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, then tour the Grand Egyptian Museum. After lunch, continue to Saqqara and explore the Step Pyramid complex before returning to Cairo.
Day 3 - Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel and Library
Drive to Alexandria and visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey's Pillar. Continue to Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, then return to Cairo for the night.
Day 4 - Flight to Aswan, City Highlights and Cruise Embarkation
Fly to Aswan and visit the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. Continue by boat to Philae Temple, then board the Nile cruise for meals and the first night afloat.
Day 5 - Abu Simbel Temples
Leave Aswan early by private vehicle for Abu Simbel. Tour the rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, then return to the cruise in Aswan for lunch, dinner and the overnight.
Day 6 - Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Go ashore at Kom Ombo and explore its paired sanctuaries overlooking the Nile. Later, visit Edfu Temple and follow its ceremonial route through the courts and inner rooms. Rejoin the vessel and continue toward Luxor.
Day 7 - Karnak and Luxor Temple by Night
Disembark in Luxor and explore Karnak Temple, including its monumental courts and Great Hypostyle Hall. After lunch and hotel check-in, visit illuminated Luxor Temple before returning to the hotel.
Day 8 - Luxor West Bank and Transfer to Hurghada
Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue by private vehicle to Hurghada and check in at the Red Sea hotel.
Day 9 - Free Day in Hurghada
Enjoy a full free day at the Red Sea hotel. The group can relax by the beach and pools or arrange optional activities independently.
Day 10 - Group Snorkeling in the Red Sea
Meet a snorkeling instructor and board a boat for a guided trip to selected reef areas. Spend time in the water among coral and fish, then return to the hotel for the evening.
Day 11 - Second Free Day in Hurghada
Keep another day open for the beach, resort facilities or independent activities. Meals are served at the hotel, and there is no fixed sightseeing schedule.
Day 12 - Flight to Cairo and Historic City Tour
Fly to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, then walk along Al Muizz Street and finish in Khan El Khalili. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 13 - Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast and check out. Transfer to Cairo Airport and receive assistance with departure before the group's onward flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Day five is a private road excursion from Aswan to the Abu Simbel Temples.
Four hotel nights in Hurghada are included.
The route includes Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo flights.
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