13 Days Egypt Tour Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

After breakfast, begin your Cairo sightseeing tour, a journey through Egypt’s land of wonder and adventure, starting with the magical:

Giza Pyramids Complex

Built during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, mainly in the 26th century BC, the Giza Pyramids Complex stands as a monumental testament to ancient Egyptian civilization, serving as a sacred landscape reflecting royal afterlife beliefs and divine kingship.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built around 2570 BC from approximately 2.3 million limestone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.6 tons. It stood 138.5 meters (454 ft) high, the tallest structure on Earth for nearly 3,800 years.

The Magical Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC), was carved from a single limestone outcrop. It was uncovered in the early 19th century and remains one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments.

After that, head to the mummification process took place:

The Valley Temple

After the Pharaoh’s death, his body was mummified and prepared in the Valley Temple before being transferred to the adjacent Funerary Temple, where the ‘Opening of the Mouth’ ritual was performed, the deceased entered the coffin room and was placed in the coffin.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a beautiful vessel of magical beauty and excellence, located in the celestial embrace of the magnificent Giza Pyramids Complex which was completed in 2023 for the cost of one billion dollars. The museum houses some of the world’s most remarkable artifacts which include about 100,000 artifacts that convey several amazing facts and the most vivid pieces of art.

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Lunch Meal

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant offering a panoramic view of the Nile and the Pyramids, then move to the oldest Pyramid in history:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Saqqara Step Pyramid has contributed a great deal of innovation and creativity to the way ancient Egyptian royalty ascends to the heavens. The pyramid was created during the reign of King Djoser by his vizier Imhotep. It was made around (2670–2650 BC) and is made of 330.400 cubic meters of stone and mud and has an epic complex.

Overnight

At the end of the day, return to your Cairo hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast at your hotel, your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin your full-day tour of Cairo to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a place of honor and majesty, located in the golden heart of the colossal and lively city of Cairo, where visitors can explore priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt.

Lunch Meal

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant, then head to the mighty:

Salah El-Din Citadel

Salah El-Din Citadel is a magnificent creation of pure wonder made between 1176–1183 AD on the highest spot in Cairo overlooking the entire city. It remained the center of power for Egyptian rulers up to the mid-1800s. The Cairo Citadel holds an endless trove of heavenly treasures of blessed art and architecture showcased across all the mosques, houses, museums, and more.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

Mohamed Ali Mosque, a.k.a "The Alabaster Mosque," was constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD by Muhammad Ali Pasha .Its design was inspired by the Ottoman style of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Cairo's historical, archaeological, and tourist attractions. The mosque is famous for its large central dome, twin minarets, and elevated position overlooking Cairo.

End your tour in Cairo with a visit to the one of the oldest streets in the Middle East: the magical 

Al Muizz Street

Al Muizz Street is a vibrant spot of Fatimid beauty and divinity, made as a central street for the capital around 970 AD which later transformed into a maze filled with mosques, madrasas, mausoleums, and bazaars that reflect the glory of Cairo's past.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Khan El Khalili Bazaar is more than just a place to buy souvenirs; it is a living museum that showcases the rich heritage and diversity of Egypt that spanned thousands of years. It was established in the mamluk era between 1382 AD and 1389 AD to hold anything from spices and perfumes to jewelry and antiques across magical shops and alleys.

At the end of the third day of your 13-day Egypt tour, you will transfer back to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then check out, and we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to take your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist tour guide to visit the stunning:

Aswan High Dam

Aswan High Dam stands as a modern masterpiece reflecting Egypt’s timeless ingenuity. Constructed between 1960 and 1970, this monumental structure transformed the nation’s relationship with the Nile, taming its mighty waters, powering the country through hydroelectricity, and revolutionizing agriculture and irrigation across the land.

Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk, often associated with Queen Hatshepsut, is an extraordinary ancient monument still attached to the granite bedrock of Aswan, showcasing the skill of the ancient Egyptian artisans and craftsmen. The obelisk was destined to be the biggest one in existence, at around 42 meters and 1,200 tons if completed.

Enjoy your 13-day Egypt tour with a historical trip to the amazing:

Philae Temple

Philae Temple was built to be the worship center for the goddess of motherhood, "Isis", during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, and is currently found on "Agilkia Island". The temple consists of several other temples, the most important and largest of which is the Temple of Isis, which is central to the architectural group and is surrounded by several smaller temples or compartments.

Meals & Overnight

At the conclusion of the day's activities, you will be transferred to the 5-star deluxe Nile cruise for check-in and an overnight stay. Both lunch and dinner will be served onboard the cruise.

Continue your fantastic 13-day Egypt tour. In the early morning, join your private Egyptologist tour guide, then transfer by an A/C car with your breakfast boxes to visit "The Two Temples of Abu Simbel".

Abu Simbel Temples

The miraculous temples of Abu Simbel are mythical gems that represent the greatest innovation in the form of ancient Egyptian architecture, made in the core of the mountainside in 1264 BC during the golden reign of the beloved of Amun, Ramses II," Ozymandias. All the heavenly pieces of gigantic statues, artworks, and wall paintings have the power to narrate the most magnificent battle in the History of Egypt, the "Battle of Kadesh" in 1274 BC. The second temple is dedicated to his lovely wife, Nefertari, the beloved of Hathor.

Meals & Overnight

Enjoy your day in this fantastic place, then return to your cruise for lunch and overnight. Dinner will be on board the cruise.

Continue sailing until you reach the majestic temple called:

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple is a masterpiece of artistic architecture during the Greco-Roman period, which was made between 180 BC and 47 BC to honor Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Horus the elder. The temple has a symmetrical design, with two entrances, two hypostyles, two sanctuaries, and two sets of reliefs which shed light on the medical tools used by the Egyptian doctors.

Then, turn your eyes to the splendid temple called:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple remains the most beautiful and captivating piece of mythical art, as the "Osiris Myth" can be seen carved across its gigantic walls between 237 BC and 57 BC, plus the battle between Horus, the falcon sky god of protection, and Set can be seen on the temple walls. It is by far one of the most preserved wonders that can shed light on the art, religion, and language of the ancient Egyptians during the Greco-Roman period.

Meals & Overnight

Continue sailing until you reach Luxor and have your breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board the cruise. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Enjoy your breakfast, check out from the cruise, and join your tour guide to visit the biggest house of worship in the world, the holy:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is a gigantic creation of beauty and divinity. Construction began around 1971 BC and continued to 30 BC across 247 acres filled with the most marvelous collections of temples, chapels, huge columns, and other buildings. The complex is dedicated to several gods and deities, but mainly the Theban triad, which is Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.

Lunch Meal

Have your lunch and accompany your tour guide to:

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is a mysterious and fascinating attraction made in the core of a hidden great hill that represents the Ben-Ben, where about 63 tombs belonging to marvelous rulers of the New Kingdom from the 18th to the 20th dynasties were buried in living pieces of art that convey the most magnificent tales and facts about true immortal cities. 

Then transfer to cast your eyes on one of the beautiful mortuary temples:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut Temple is a beautiful monument that reflects the celestial and everlasting allure and grandeur of one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful queens. Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) was able to complete this glorious wonder around 1479 BC, creating a miraculous vision of allure and grandeur across every piece of its three levels.

End your Luxor tour with a splendid tour of the guards of the Amenhotep III temple:

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are a divine creation of strength and wonder made in the figure "Pharaoh Amenhotep III" (1391–1353 BC), which was carved in Cairo from quartzite and then moved 700 km to Luxor. across the sides of these two seated statues is a combination of amazing carvings and inscriptions conveying many epic facts.

Overnight

Finally, you will transfer to the 5-star hotel in Hurghada by a private A/C car to enjoy the second part of your 13-day Egypt tour.

Start a new phase of your 13 days in Egypt, where you will spend some amazing time on Hurghada's charming beaches. The mesmerizing waters and shores of the Red Sea in Hurghada will offer the golden chance for a lifetime to enjoy the ultimate beach sight and enjoy the most thrilling activities, which include kite surfing, stand-up paddling, and other gorgeous, fun water activities.

Enjoy one of the most fun days on your 13-day Egypt tour. Snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of Hurghada is a fun and relaxing activity that enables everyone to have the finest marine adventure, where all the colorful fish and coral reefs will be exhibited in the most amazingly beautiful fashion.

The marvelous Safari trip by quad across the eastern Sahara will be the most blessed travel adventure showcasing all the natural treasures found in these heavenly dunes that contain an honorable civilization that has a great sense of hospitality, where everyone will enjoy the most delicious BBQ dinner and drinks while surrounded by the most captivating and relaxing atmosphere.

Enjoy your breakfast, check out of the hotel, and then we will transfer you to Hurghada Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo and check in at a 5-star hotel.

In the morning, have your breakfast at the hotel, then join your tour guide to have a tour of the second capital of Egypt, "Alexandria". Your tour guide will take you to the enchanting:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are a magical attraction found in the divine lands of Alexandria, which lie underground and serve as a prominent Roman burial site, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The catacombs are known to have some of the finest models of ancient Egyptian and Hellenistic forms of exquisite art. 

Continue your tour by observing the glorious:

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar is a magnificent wonder that was no equal, which is carved of granite and made to be a triumphal column for Emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD, and is found on the eastern part of Alexandria's Serapeum.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a seaside restaurant, and after that, keep your tour going by visiting:

Qaitbay Citadel

The Citadel of Qaitbay is a magnificent stronghold that holds some of the most amazing works of artistic architecture, which are found on the Mediterranean seacoast, and was built by the Sultan (Al-Ashraf Qaitbay) between 1477 and 1479 AD. It has several astonishing Islamic artifacts and designs dating to the Mamluk era.

End your entire tour with a visit to the magnificent:

Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library was established in 2002 across the marvelous banks of the Mediterranean Sea to honor the original library of Alexandria. The great library is home to a collection of the most magical artifacts and several marvelous books that hold several rare editions.

Overnight

At the end of the day, we will return you back to your hotel in Cairo by a private A/C Car.

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel, then check out and transfer to Cairo airport, where our employee will finalize all the necessary formalities to end your 13-day Egypt tour.