Magical 12-Day Egypt Vacation

The whole of Egypt in one trip - Cairo, Alexandria, the Nile and the Red Sea

4.9 (413) • Multi-Day Packages • Multi Day Tours

From 1808 USD / person

About this activity

12-day complete Egypt vacation: Cairo, Alexandria, a 3-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Luxor and 3 nights in Hurghada. Our most complete single-trip itinerary.

Full description

For travelers making a single big trip to Egypt rather than returning multiple times, this 12-day itinerary is our most complete: Cairo's monuments and museums, a full day in Alexandria, a 3-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel included, both banks of Luxor, and three closing nights in Hurghada with a desert safari. Nights on land are spent in boutique guesthouses in Cairo and Hurghada - modest outside, comfortable and…

What's included

5 nights in boutique guesthouses in Cairo, 3 nights aboard your Nile cruise cabin, and 3 nights in Hurghada
Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan, and Hurghada back to Cairo
Guided Abu Simbel excursion during the cruise
A full-day Alexandria tour, plus a day tour of Old Cairo
A desert safari in Hurghada
Egyptologist tour guide with meet-and-assist at every airport
All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles

Not included

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites (paid locally)
International flights
Egypt entry visa
Tipping
The motorboat ride to Philae Temple

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

5 nights in boutique guesthouses in Cairo, 3 nights aboard your Nile cruise cabin, and 3 nights in Hurghada

Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan, and Hurghada back to Cairo

Guided Abu Simbel excursion during the cruise

A full-day Alexandria tour, plus a day tour of Old Cairo

A desert safari in Hurghada

Egyptologist tour guide with meet-and-assist at every airport

All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles

Highlights

✓Cairo, Alexandria, a Nile cruise, Luxor and Hurghada - one trip, no repeat visits needed
✓3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise with an Abu Simbel excursion included
✓3 closing nights in Hurghada with a desert safari

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo: Land at Cairo Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse for check-in.
2 Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara: A full day with your guide at the Giza Plateau and Saqqara's Step Pyramid.
3 Day 3 - Alexandria Day Tour: A private air-conditioned car takes you to Alexandria for the day, roughly 3 hours' drive from Cairo.
4 Day 4 - Cairo Museums & Citadel Tour: A day dedicated to Cairo's museums and the Citadel of Salah El-Din, with a private guide throughout.
5 Day 5 - Fly to Aswan & Embark on Your Nile Cruise: A flight south to Aswan, checking in aboard your Nile cruise ship for the nights ahead.
6 Day 6 - Abu Simbel Excursion: An early drive to the Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the rock for Ramses II and Nefertari.
7 Day 7 - Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples, Sail to Luxor: The cruise continues north, stopping at Kom Ombo's double temple and Edfu's Temple of Horus, with an overnight sail to Luxor.
8 Day 8 - Luxor's East & West Banks, Transfer to Hurghada: Disembark to explore Luxor's East and West Banks, then transfer by private car to your Hurghada beach guesthouse.
9 Day 9 - Hurghada: Red Sea Adventure: A day of snorkeling or optional diving in crystal-clear waters teeming with coral reefs and marine life.
10 Day 10 - Desert Safari in Hurghada: A quad-bike or jeep desert safari through Hurghada's surrounding landscapes.
11 Day 11 - Fly Back to Cairo: A flight north to Cairo for your final night.
12 Day 12 - Departure Day: A transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure, ending your 12-day Egypt vacation.