12 Days Egypt Adventure Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Red Sea & Nile Cruise

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From $3,450 per person (based on 2 pax)
Explore Egypt’s Best Sites in 12 Days – Pyramids, Temples, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Relaxation
Egypt Adventure Packages | Cairo to Aswan Tours | Nile Cruise Holidays | Egypt Red Sea Vacations



🌟 Tour Highlights:

  • Explore all three Giza Pyramids & the Great Sphinx

  • Visit Abu Simbel, Philae, and Edfu Temples

  • Cruise the Nile River in comfort and style

  • Discover ancient tombs in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings

  • Relax at the Red Sea in Hurghada with beach and marine adventures

  • Experience both Egypt’s ancient heritage and modern-day culture

12 Days
Egypt
Nile Cruise
All Year Round

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt

Begin your 12 days Egypt tour with a warm welcome at Cairo International Airport. Our tour coordinator will assist you through immigration, baggage, and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo. Enjoy the evening at leisure or choose an optional dinner cruise on the Nile.

Overnight in Cairo – 5★ Hotel.Meals: Dinner

2

Cairo – Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Saqqara Step Pyramid

Start your Egypt adventure by visiting the legendary Giza Pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and Menkaure. Then see the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. In the afternoon, head to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in the world.

Overnight in Cairo.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3

Cairo – Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Discover Egypt’s ancient treasures at the Egyptian Museum, home to King Tutankhamun’s golden mask and mummies of pharaohs. Next, visit the Saladin Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali. End your day at the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar for traditional souvenirs.

Overnight in Cairo.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

4

Fly to Aswan – Philae Temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk

After breakfast, fly to Aswan. Visit the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, followed by the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, which reveals ancient construction techniques.

Overnight in Aswan – Nile Cruise begins.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5

Abu Simbel Temples Excursion – Cruise to Kom Ombo

Embark on an early morning road trip to the Abu Simbel Temples, Egypt’s most famous rock-cut monuments. Return to your Nile Cruise and sail to Kom Ombo to explore the dual temple of Sobek and Horus.

Overnight on Nile Cruise.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

Edfu Temple – Cruise to Luxor (East Bank)

Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Continue your journey to Luxor, stopping along the Nile’s scenic stretches.

Overnight on Nile Cruise in Luxor.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7

Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon Colossi

Visit the Valley of the Kings, burial site of famous pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Explore Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, then see the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your ship for a final cruise lunch.

Overnight in Luxor (hotel stay or cruise depending on timing).Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

8

Luxor East Bank – Karnak & Luxor Temples – Drive to Hurghada

Tour Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt, and walk the Avenue of Sphinxes to Luxor Temple. After lunch, travel overland to Hurghada, Egypt’s Red Sea resort town.

Overnight in Hurghada – 4★ Red Sea Resort.Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

9

Red Sea Leisure – Snorkeling or Optional Desert Safari

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hurghada. You may opt to relax on the beach, take a snorkeling boat trip to Giftun Island, or join a Bedouin-style desert safari with camel rides and quad biking.

Overnight in Hurghada.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

10

Red Sea Relaxation or Optional Scuba Diving Tour

Take another free day to unwind. For the adventurous, a scuba diving session can be arranged, with full gear and instructor support available for beginners and pros alike.

Overnight in Hurghada.Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

11

Drive Back to Cairo – Free Afternoon

After breakfast, drive back to Cairo via a modern air-conditioned vehicle (approx. 5–6 hours). Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening or optional Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids.

Overnight in Cairo.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

12

Departure from Cairo – End of Egypt Adventure Tour

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight. Your 12 days Egypt adventure concludes with unforgettable memories and once-in-a-lifetime photos of ancient wonders.

End of Tour.Meals: Breakfast

What's Included

  • 5★ & 4★ accommodations throughout
  • Domestic flights (Cairo–Aswan)
  • 3-night Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor)
  • Private Egyptologist guides
  • All ground transportation with A/C vehicles
  • Entry fees to all sites mentioned
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Egypt visa fee ($25 USD)
  • Tips, personal expenses, travel insurance
  • Optional activities (diving, safaris)

Important Information

  • This tour is organized by the tour operator.
  • The exact itinerary sequence, details, and pricing of this tour depend on availability.
  • If a selected accommodation is fully booked, the operator will recommend a comparable alternative.
  • The operator reserves the right to adjust the rates advertised on this website.
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