13 Days Overland Trip Package in Egypt
Tour Details
Duration | 13 Days / 12 Nights |
Tour Location | Giza / Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Luxor / Dendara / Abydos / Hurghada |
Tour Availability | Everyday |
Pickup & Drop Off | Cairo International Airport |
Tour Type | Classic Tour |
Amazing 13 Days Overland Trip Package in Egypt for South African Travelers
13 Days overland trip package in Egypt will be a magical adventure worthy of remembering. The outstanding travel agency Egypt Tours Portal will provide all our South African guests with the most excellent services of a private A/C Vehicle, comfortable accommodations, and a proficient Egyptologist tour guide which is anticipated from the best travel agency in Egypt during your incredible tour. All our South African clients will have the best of Egypt for 13 days of exceptional adventure to cover the most beautiful destinations in the land of pharaohs. Discover the grandeur behind the heavenly Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx then fly to the best historical landmarks in Upper Egypt including the fabulous Philae and Abu Simbel temples in Aswan and capture lifetime memories at the well-known glorious temples and ruins in Luxor city. Watch the remarkable Karnak temple, the breathtaking Hatshepsut temple, the majestic Valley of the Kings and Queens, and many more as well as Dendara and Abydos Temples, and by the end of the tour and enjoy the appearances of allure in Hurghada Red Sea for diving and safari tours. Book this wonderful tour and enjoy every moment of your time in Egypt
Tour Highlights
Giza Attractions
- Giza Pyramids Complex
- The Grand Egyptian Museum
- The Great Sphinx
- Saqqara Step Pyramid
- The Ancient City of Memphis
Cairo Attractions
- The Egyptian Museum
- Salah El Din Citadel
- Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Aswan Attractions
- The High Dam
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel Temples
Luxor Attractions - Part 1
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
Luxor Attractions - Part 2
- Valley of the Queens
- Deir El-Medina
- Habu Temple
Luxor Attractions - Part 3
- Colossi of Memnon
- Dendera Temple
- Abydos Temple
Tour Inclusions
- Domestic flights (Cairo / Aswan), (Hurghada / Cairo).
- Accommodation for 4 nights at 5* hotel in Hurghada on an all-inclusive basis.
- Accommodation 3 nights at 5* hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
- Accommodation 3 nights at 5* hotel in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis
- Accommodation 2 nights at 5* hotel in Aswan on bed and breakfast basis
- 1st class train tickets from Aswan to Luxor.
- The service of greeting and assisting at Cairo airport
- Experienced tour guides through the tours
- Transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- All charges and taxes
Tour Exclusions
- International airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Personal expenses.
- Any optional tours.
Tour Itinerary
Day One: Welcome to our Amazing Country
On arrival to the land of Pharaohs, you will be met, greeted, and assisted by our "Egypt Tours Portal" official representative at Cairo Airport. After finishing the formal procedures and luggage identification, your private tour guide will transfer you to 5* hotel by a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to have a smooth check-in.
Relax at the hotel till you will start your first steps in Egypt at night by enjoying the best special dinner meal over the waters of the Nile River in a very ideal atmosphere while you have a detailed talk with your professional tour guide about Egypt in addition to witnessing some local shows, belly dancing, and folklore concerts.
You will return to your hotel to spend the night.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Two: Trip to Giza Pyramids and Saqqara
Enjoy breakfast then prepare yourself for a full day of non-stoppable attractions with one of our highly qualified tour guides to visit the best of Cairo historical sightseeing including:
The golden legacy of the ancient Egyptian civilization can is seen very vividly across the colossal Giza Pyramids that were created in 2600 BC by the 4th dynasty to stand the test of time in the shape of colossal treasures which include:
The greatness and power of Egypt can be seen across the celestial Great Pyramid of King Cheops (2609 BC - 2584 BC) which was designed to be his immortal tomb by his main vizier and architect Hemiunu in 2750 BC. This colossal pyramid was known to be the only standing member of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the tallest monument in history for over 3800 years. It faces the four cardinal points and riches a height of 146.6 meters (481 feet) through 2.3 million limestone blocks that weigh a total of 6 million tons.
The legendary Great Sphinx has always been an image of the power and wisdom of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) who wished to immortalize his face and strength by carving his facial features on the body of a giant lion in front of his pyramid. It is the oldest and biggest man-made monumental sculpture ever made in history.
The colossal and majestic Valley temple is the key to immortality where the royal members of the 4th dynasty were mummified through the Opening of the mouth ceremony. This very preserved temple has to power to showcase a great deal of information about the mythical beliefs of the ancient Egyptians.
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.
There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.
Have some rest at an Egyptian deluxe restaurant while having a wonderful lunch then proceed to visit:
The blessed Saqqara Step Pyramid started the ages of Pyramid Construction after it was built between 2670–2650 BC for King Djoser by his brilliant vizier Imhotep. The Pyramid was created to have six steps of 63 m and has a one of kind feature known as an open courtyard.
The divine Memphis City marks the unification of Egypt and the start of the immortal Egyptian civilization that lasted for 5000 years. The epic city of Memphis was constructed by Narmer to be the center of religion, trade, and commerce. It was under the heavenly protection of the god of art and craftsmanship Ptah.
You will be driven to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Three: Fly to Aswan and visit Aswan Highlights
You will be transferred to the airport to fly to Aswan after having your breakfast at the hotel and upon arrival to Aswan, your private tour guide will join you to enjoy the best historical landmarks in the Nubian city including:
The incredible Aswan High Dam was made in the 60s to launch an industrial revolution by saving flood waters and generating hydroelectricity.
One of the greatest archaeological monuments that were left uncompleted is the magical unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) which was designed to stand at the Karnak temple but it was left as it is broken.
Have a delicious lunch at a good restaurant on the Nile then move to visit:
The mythical house of the goddess Isis of motherhood Philae Temple was built as one of the last original temples in Egypt which was established between 380-362 BC to narrate the epic story of the rise of Osiris as the ruler of the Underworld from death after resurrected by his wife Isis. It is now located on Agilkia Island which was moved in the 60s by UNESCO.
Check-in 5* hotel to spend the night in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day Four: Abu Simbel Excursion
You will receive your breakfast boxes to enjoy it on the vehicle while you will be driven for around 3 hours to Abu Simbel with your professional tour guide to discover:
The grand legacy of Ramsess the great (1279-1213 BC) a.k.a “Ozymandias” beloved of Amun can be explored in Abu Simbel Temple which was completed in 1264 BC. It was meant to immortalize his legacy for ages to come and honor the vent of the signing of the first peace treaty in history which was completed in 1247 BC.
Return to Aswan for lunch at a super-quality restaurant.
Drive to your hotel for the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Aswan Hotel
Day Five: A trip to the East Bank of Luxor
Breakfast in Aswan then you will check out from the hotel and take the 1st class train to Luxo. After almost 3 hours, you will get to Luxor where you will meet your exceptional tour guide to cover the best monumental sites on the east bank of the Nile including:
The divine Karnak Temple Complex is a religious wonder made between 1971 BC and 30 BC to honor the cult of royal Ka of the 18th Theban triad which is made of Mut, Khunso, and Amun. It has a golden creation of art and architecture which shed a great deal of knowledge through the hypostyle hall and the avenue of sphinxes which leads all the way to Luxor Temple.
Proceed to have lunch at a very good restaurant then check-in at 5* hotel. In the evening, prepare yourself to enjoy:
The lunar living miracle of the temple of Luxor can tell a thousand tales about the epic greatness of the ancient Egyptian kings and gods, It was built in 1400 by a number of kings like Ramses the great, Amenhotep III, and Alexander the great to immortalize the rejuvenation of kingship, hold the Opet festival, and they hold a number of crowning ceremonies.
You will get back to your hotel to spend the night in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Six: A tour to The West Bank of Thebes
After enjoying your breakfast at the hotel, Join your tour guide to visit the must-see attractions in the west bank of Luxor starting by:
The magical temple of Hatshepsut is a golden piece of art that was created in 1479 BC to honor Amu and her immortal legacy that became immortal. The Temple is one of the most complete examples of ancient Egyptian artistic architecture that offers a deep look into the skill of ancient Egyptian artists and builders.
The magical resting place of the ancient Egyptian royals of the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) can be found in underground the Theban necropolis. Valley of the Kings has 63 tombs belonging to Rameses II, Amenhotep I, Seti I, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and many more which is able to shed light on the mythical, religious, funerary, and knowledge of the ancient Egyptians.
Have a tasty lunch on an island so your tour includes a boat ride in the Nile. Then move to witness:
The legendary Colossi of Memnon was established as a magical piece of art and architecture by Amenhotep III (391–1353 BC) in 1350 BC to stand at his temple which no longer exists. It was rebuilt counts time and was famous in the Ptolemaic era for the vocal phenomenon of Memnon.
You will get back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel
Day Seven: Visit Habu and Valley of the Queens
Enjoy your breakfast then you will be escorted by your experienced tour guide to continue your trip in Luxor by a private A/C vehicle and visit:
One of the most beautiful archaeological attractions in Egypt is the magical Valley of the Queens. It holds 93 tombs belonging to the wives and princesses of the Pharaohs of the New Kindom (1570 - 1050 BC) during the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. One of the most captivating temples is the incredible tomb of the beloved Hathor Queen Nefertari (1290–1224 BCE) wife of Ramsess the great.
The epic Temple of Habu holds magical images of the defeat of the sea people by the people who live in this administrative center. It was produced by Ramses III (1187–1156 BC) on the Theban hills on the west bank of the Nile River to honor Amun and contain the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III.
Lunch will be served at a good quality restaurant then move to visit:
The incredible ancient Egyptian workmen's village was the home of the great workers who established the valley of the kings across the New Kingdom (1550–1080 BCE) during the 18th to 20th Dynasties across the Theban necropolis on the west bank of the Nile River. It has the power to shed light on the living and working condition of these workers.
You will be driven to your hotel in Luxor and spend the overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor hHotel
Day Eight: A trip to Dendara & Abydos Temples / Transfer to Hurghada
On your 8th day in the land of pharaohs, let's enjoy your breakfast then you will check out from the hotel and be guided by a deluxe A/C vehicle to witness two of the most inspiring temples in Ancient Egypt:
The epic Dendara Temple was created to be the worship center of Hathor the goddess of love, loveliness, and happiness. It was created between 2250 BC and 343 BC to become a magical symbol of pure art and architecture as it holds magical masterpieces known as Dendera Zodiac, the Dendera light, and more mysterious wonders.
One of the oldest archaeological wonders ever built is the divine Abydos Temple which was seen as the golden entrance of the underground empire of Osiris ruler of the underworld. It holds the magical temple of Pharaoh Seti I (1290 BC - 1279 BC) that contains the Abydos king List which holds the chronological names of Pharaohs dating from Menes to Ramsess I.
Then your lunch will be served at a very good reputable restaurant.
This is the time to be taken to Hurghada by a modern A/C vehicle to check in at the 5* hotel and spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Nine: Free Day in Hurghada
Have a free day to enjoy on the beach or explore the city on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Ten: Scuba Diving in Hurghada
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel then you will be taken to enjoy Scuba Diving excursion with a very professional instructor, witnessing the charming coral reefs and exploring the underwater life then back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Eleven: Safari tour in Hurghada
Have breakfast at the hotel before you will start Desert Safari by quads to experience the majestic desert life and enjoy B.B.Q dinner then return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Day Twelve: Enjoy the best of Cairo
Check-out from the hotel after your breakfast then you will catch the flight to Cairo where you will meet your personal Egyptologist to discover some of the best must-visit sightseeing including:
In the heart of Cairo is the blessed Egyptian Museum that was the first of its kind which was made in 1901 BC to simply showcase the endless archaeological blessings of the golden ancient Egyptian civilization.
Enjoy your lunch at a good local restaurant in the heart of Cairo then move to visit:
The glorious house of power and nobility Cairo Citadel was created by Emperor Salah EL Din Ayyubid between 1176–1183 AD to be the center of the rule and act as a defensive citadel filled with the greatest creations of Islamic architecture and art found in the shape of art galleries, inner museums, and mosques.
The illuminating Mohammed Ali Mosque is an illuminating architectural wonder based on the Ottoman style which was established between 1830 and 1848 AD using alabaster taken from the Giza Pyramids Complex. The castle is able to be seen at any moment in Cairo, standing as a magical symbol of power and independence.
The golden National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) was built in 2020 in the magical city of Fustat to offer everyone the chance to explore all the 50000 golden artifacts and monuments of Egypt that spanned over 5000 years and explore the stories behind the mummies of this blessed civilization.
The cultural labyrinth of Al Muizz Steet was created in the Fatimid era to contain all the houses of the public and showcase their culture and heritage that stood the test of time. Muizz is filled with magical cafes and golden works of art that will make every moment feel like magic.
Within the golden streets of Egypt lies magical wonder that stood the test of time between 1382 AD and 1389 AD. Everyone will get to have the most amazing shopping experience and witness the great skill behind all Egyptian artisans and workshops that uses the history of ancient Egypt to make the most magical souvenirs and crafts.
Check-in 5* hotel to spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Hurghada to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day Thirteen: End Your 13 Days Egypt Trip Package
Sadly, this is the time to leave after breakfast and our representative will transfer you to Cairo International to catch your flight back home.
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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Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Egypt.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
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All our South African clients will uncover the magical heritage of the Giza pyramids, the Sphinx, the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, the National Museum of Egyptian civilization, Cairo Citadel, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak temple, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel temple, Philae Temple, Valley of the Queens, Deir El Medina, Dendera temple, Abydos temple, and many more.
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Our South African guests will have excellent services during this epic adventure across the lands and waters of Egypt.
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Everyone will explore the magical history and culture of Egypt which lasted for over 5000 years.
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Divining in the Red Sea of Hurghada will be explored in the most magical fashion.
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Every moment of your Super Safari will be remembered for many ages to come.
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