12 Days Cairo, Hurghada, Sahara & Nile Cruise Tour
Tour Details
Duration | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
Tour Location | Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sahara & Hurghada |
Tour Availability | Everyday |
Pickup & Drop Off | Cairo Airport |
Tour Type | Historical & Recreational Tour |
A Heaven 12 Days Vacation Across Egypt Gems
12 Days Cairo, Hurghada, Sahara & Nile Cruise tour will be an entertaining voyage of bliss and marvel. The treasures of Egypt are infinite and showcase historical & cultural importance and natural allure worthy of exploring across a magical 12 days Cairo, Hurghada, Sahara & Nile Cruise tour. The outstanding travel agency Egypt Tours Portal will provide all our guests with the most excellent and Luxurious services of a private A/C Vehicle, excellent Nile Cruise, comfortable accommodations, and a proficient Egyptologist tour guide which is expected from the best travel agency in Egypt during these heavenly twelve days. All our clients will head to the legendary cities of Cairo and witness the great Pyramid complex, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Salah el-Din citadel, Khan el Khalili bazaar, and many more. Discover the wonders of the Sahara in an illuminating Super Safari across the Bahariya. Board a heavenly and fully equipped Nile River cruise across Aswan and Luxor home of the legendary Philae temple, Abu Simbel, Edfu & Kom Ombo temples, Valley of the king, Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, and more, plus the waters of the red sea in Hurghada will be the ultimate chance to observe the underwater marine like through an entertaining snorkeling trip. Enjoy the endless wonders of Egypt and book this magical 12 days holiday.
Tour Highlights
Giza Attractions
- Giza Pyramids
- The Sphinx
- The Valley Temple
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- Saqqara Pyramid
- Memphis City
Cairo Attractions
- The Egyptian Museum
- Salah El-Din Citadel
- The National Museum of Egypt
- The Hanging Church
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Luxor Attractions
- Karnak Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi Of Memon
- Edfu Temple
Aswan Attractions
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Philae Temple
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Aswan High Dam
- Kom Ombo Temple
Tour Inclusions
- 4 nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
- 3 nights accommodation on 5* deluxe Nile Cruise board Full board.
- 3 nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Hurghada on All Inclusive Basis.
- 1-night camping in the desert.
- Domestic Flights { Cairo – Aswan / Hurghada - Cairo}
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
- All your tours and excursions by a modern A/C car.
- The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
- Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours.
- All transfers by modern cars.
- Admission fees to all the sights mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
- International Airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Tipping.
Tour Itinerary
Day One: Arrive to Cairo Airport + Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, your tour representative will be waiting for you and assist you in finishing all the necessary paperwork and entry visa then you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel for check-in.
In the evening time, you will enjoy a marvelous Sound and Light Show across the legendary Pyramids of Giza. After finishing the sound & light show, enjoy your dinner at a restaurant in Cairo.
You will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Two: Tour to the Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis
After you had your breakfast, you will join your private Egyptologist tour guide to start your Egypt tour at one of the 7 Wonders of the World:
The Giza Pyramids complex is a holy ground that consists of three main pyramids named after each king of the 4th dynasty in 2400 years B.C. It has the Grand Sphinx, six little pyramids, and the Valley Temple.
The Great Pyramid of Giza holds the Tombs of "Pharaoh Khufu" close to the stars. It is the most ancient and biggest pyramid in the Giza Complex. It holds the position as one of the greatest wonders of the ancient world and the only one remaining of the seven. The Khufu pyramid has a height of 147 m and the limestone blocks used were 2.3 million.
The Great Sphinx is one of the biggest and oldest man-made statues on earth with dimensions of 20 m height and 73 m. length, and 19 m width. It has the facial description of King Khafre and the body of a lion like an ancient Greek creature known as the Sphinx.
The Valley Temple is a palace of preparation to travel to a new world, a mortuary temple used by Egyptian royal families to perform the mummification process on their bodies, and the design of the Temple remains very unique.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :
The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium & Gift show.Â
There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.
Have your lunch at a magical Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:
The Saqqara Step Pyramid is the oldest pyramid of its kind with its own complex in the history of Egypt, dating back to the rule of Pharaoh Djoser during the 27th century B.C. It was designed by Imhotep to consist of 6 steps called Mastaba’s built on top of one another to reach the height of 62m.
Memphis City is the first united capital of Egypt, created by King Menes as the home of the first dynasty. Memphis was the watch and guard of the god of creation and artworks Ptah.
Finally, we drive you back to your hotel overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Three: Baharia Camping Tour
Enjoy your breakfast, join your tour guide on a Camping trip by private car head to:
The Bahariya Oasis or the Northern Oasis is 370 km north of Cairo in the western desert, dating back to the middle kingdom (1975 BC-1640 BC) and Greco-Roman times. It is filled with many great attractions such as the white desert Sahara Suda, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, the Museum of the Golden Mummies, and many more.
You will have your lunch before you start your journey into the heart of the oasis.
Once you arrive, you will have at night your dinner and camp in the white desert then spend the overnight there.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camping in the Desert
Day Four: Bahariya Oasis Camping
You will begin your day by having your breakfast then you will start your exploration and meditation tour across the natural wonders of the Bahariya Oasis all day.
Enjoy a tasty lunch meal at the camping.
You will finally transfer back to your hotel where you will spend the overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Five: Fly to Aswan – Visit Attractions – Board Nile Cruise
In the morning enjoy your breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide to continue your 12 days Egypt tour in Aswan by visiting the beautiful Aswan tourist attractions starting by:
Aswan High Dam is a modern tool constructed across the Valley of Nile River in Aswan between the years of 1960 and 1970 to produce power which in turn had a positive impact on the future and culture of Egypt.
The Unfinished Obelisk is the biggest obelisk in existence built for Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) weighing 1090 tons and 42 m (38 ft) long to stand hand in hand with the other Obelisk found at the Karnak complex which can be found in Rome at the Lateran Palace.
Philae temple is the worship place of the goddess Isis of Love, pleasure, and beauty built in the 6th century BC. The temples tell the epic mythical story of Osiris and Isis as carved on the walls of the temple.
You will check-in at a 5* deluxe Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch & dinner and spend the overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day Six: Abu Simbel Temples Tour + Sail to Kom Ombo
In the early morning, you will have your breakfast boxes then head with your private tour guide to explore:
The two Temples of Abu Simbel are one of the world’s greatest monuments. The Temples are known to be rock-cut construction in the bedrock of a mountain. It was constructed to honor King Ramses II in 1200 B.C and create the famous sun festival event. The big temple is dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses the great, while the smaller temple is for his famous wife Queen Nefertari. The artworks, statues, and decorations are the best of what the ancient Egyptian Civilization has produced, a true sight to behold.
Return to your cruise to have your lunch & dinner meals, start sailing, and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day Seven: Explore Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples + Sail to Luxor
Breakfast then begin a guided trip to visit:
The Kom Ombo temple has an incredible view over the Nile. The temple is home to the Hours the sky god and Sobek the founder of the Nile that’s why the temple is composed of two entrances, two sanctuaries, and two hypostyle Halls.
Keep sailing to visit:
The Edfu temple is where the fate of Ancient Egypt was decided by the battle of the sky God Horus and his uncle the evil god Seth. It is the most preserved temple dating to the Greco-Roman period built between 237 and 57 BC.
Lunch & dinner on the cruise and sail to Luxor, arrive late at night, and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Day Eight: Discover Luxor Attraction + Head to Hurghada
After your breakfast and check-out from the Nile cruise. You will head with your private tour guide to continue your Egypt tour by visiting Luxor tourist attractions such as:
The Karnak Temple Complex is 247 acres of pure art and magic, known as the most selected of Places and home of the Deities of Ancient Egypt like Amun, Mut, and more. It is the most visited place in Egypt as it is filled with countless temples, pylons, chapels, and Chambers
The Valley of the Kings is the eternal resting ground of Egypt's royal families for 3 dynasties across the 18th dynasty to the 20th dynasty for 400 years, some of the most famous names in the valley are pharaoh Ramses the great and Tutankhamun. The valley is found at the heart of a hidden hill filled with tombs filled with all kinds of treasures.
Hatshepsut Temple was carved in the bedrock of a mountain to become one of the most enchanting & preserved temples on earth. It has three levels filled with great statues of her in a male form and statues of Amun and Horus.
Lunch is served at a Nile view restaurant, then continue your trip by discovering:
Colossi of Memnon is composed of two big statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They are carved from huge quartzite sandstone blocks that were dragged from Cairo to Luxor across 700 KM.
You will head to the beautiful Hurghada city, then check in at a 5* hotel to spend the overnight. Dinner meal will be in your hotel in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Nine: Hurghada Snorkeling Excursion
A snorkeling adventure under the relaxing climate of Egypt, The red sea in Hurghada is home to all kinds of natural marine treasures in different colors and shapes where everyone will observe the colorful fish and incredible coral reefs found in the underwater ecosystem. Overnight will be in your hotel in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Ten: Super Safari Trip in Hurgaha Sahara
Enjoy the legendary adventure in a guided safari tour across the Sahara in Hurghada. Every traveler will cross the sand seas by an equipped quad bike, learn about the ways of an incredible Bedouin village, ride on a camel and feel the heavenly sunset view during a delicious barbeque dinner, accompanied with mineral water, plus some soft drinks then watch the starry sky by night.
Finally, you will head back by private car to your hotel in Hurghada for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Eleven: Fly to Cairo Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will transfer you from Hurghada to Cairo by flight and upon arrival, you will join your private tour guide to visit some tiptop Cairo tourist attractions such as:
The Egyptian Museum offers a journey across time and space all the way back to more than 5000 years of pure art, history, and culture of the greatest ancient civilization on the face of the earth.
The Cairo Citadel is the guarding eagle of Egypt, standing on the highest point. It was built between 1176 and 1182. It was Egypt's central ruling headquarters of gov office still the 1860s, Salah El Din Citadel is a wonderful fortress filled with many mosques and museums on the inside.
Mohamed Ali Mosque is a true piece of art that was built between 1830 & 1848, the mosque is known as "The Alabaster Mosque" as the walls are pure white alabaster and hold some of the most impressive Islamic and foreign designs and architecture.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit:
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a time capsule filled with ancient, historical, and contemporary artifacts from all ages. The museum has the power to shed light on the mesmerizing History, art, and culture dating back more than 4500 years across all ages through the latest advanced methods of museology.
The holy Church of the Virgin Mary a.k.a. the Hanging Church is the core of the Coptic culture in Cairo. It came to be on the southern wall of a roman fortress Babylon during the 5th century AD. It towers over Cairo with 30 ft of height. It has many incredible decorations between the 7th and the 13th centuries.
Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque is the starting point of the Islamic era in Egypt. It was built in 641 AD and remains an active house of worship at the current moment. It was reconstructed various times throughout the 7th century and everyone can track the Islamic architecture evolution across the ages.
Ben Ezra Synagogue is a rare monument dating back to the 19th century. It began as a church and then transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD. The synagogue is filled with rare Jewish designs and decorations.
In the core of Islamic Cairo is the heavenly Al Muizz Street which has a magical social and cultural gathering found next to Khan El Khalili Bazaar which was created in the Fatimid era in the 10th century AD within the street has a number of magical houses, works of art, and shops filled with epic goods.Â
Khan El-Khalili bazaar is a divine road filled with glowing treasures and the best architecture from the Islamic period. The bazaar is a national treasure, the oldest in the Middle East, constructed in 970 AD, the same year when Cairo came to be.
At the end of the day, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Hurghada to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Twelve: End of Your 12 Days Egypt Tour
You will have your Breakfast at the hotel then you will transfer to the airport to catch your flight home and end your 12 days Egypt tour.
Meals: Breakfast
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What to Pack
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Hat.
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Camera.
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Umbrella.
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Medication.
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Comfortable Shoes.
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Sunblock & Sunglasses.
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Warm clothes in winter.
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Cotton clothes in summer.
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Valid Passport for 6 months.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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Everyone will enjoy the most thrilling super safari trip across Bahariya Oasis and the eastern desert from Hurghada.
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Our guests will discover the great majesty and magnificence of the Giza Pyramids Complex, Saqqara step Pyramid, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo Citadel, Amr Ib al-As Mosque, Hanging church, The national Egyptian museum, the valley of the kings, Hatshepsut temple, Karnak temple, Philae temple, Edfu temple, Abu Simbel Temples, and many more.
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All our clients will get the most ideal and relaxing services on this golden tour across all the hotels and the facilities of the Nile Cruise.
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Everyone will explore the divine beauty of the Red Sea in Hurghada through snorkeling.
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The blessed art, rich history, and diverse culture of Egypt which dates to more than 5000 years will be explored on this magical tour.
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