From the Pyramids to the Beach: An Unforgettable 12-Day Tour of Egypt for Seniors
If you are a senior looking for an adventure, you are in for a treat! Join us for a 12-day Cairo, Nile cruise, and Hurghada where the Nile flows, the temples whisper stories of ancient civilizations, and the desert holds secrets of the past. Egypt is a magnificent country and a treasure trove of wonders, where you can explore ancient ruins, enjoy vibrant culture, and indulge in Egyptian culture. Make sure that Trips In Egypt Team will take care of all the details from arranging transportation, booking exceptional accommodations, and Nile cruises, offering reps, and arranging an itinerary that suits your needs and interests as a senior traveler. By booking your vacation with Trips In Egypt, you will appreciate the calm and contemplative atmosphere of this amazing destination, which is imbued with history and spirituality.
Tour Highlights
Inclusions and Exclusions
- 4-night accommodation at a 5* hotel in Cairo.
- 3-night accommodation at a 5* hotel in Hurghada.
- 4-night Nile cruise accommodation based on deluxe full board.
- Domestic Flight tickets {Cairo-Hurghada/ Aswan-Cairo}.
- The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
- All transfers are made by modern, air-conditioned, deluxe vehicles.
- The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
- Expert Egyptologist guide.
- All your visits include entrance fees.
- All taxes and services.
- International airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Tour Itinerary
Once you land at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will be there to help you with all the necessary formalities, such as passport control, identifying your luggage, and carrying it for you. After that, we will arrange for a comfortable and private air-conditioned vehicle to transfer you from the Airport to your hotel, where you will check in at your hotel and relax.
Sound & Light Show
In the evening, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy “The Sound and Light Show.” The show features a captivating narration that explains the history and significance of the Pyramids, accompanied by captivating music and stunning lights, and projections that bring the story to life.
Dinner Meal & Overnight
Then, we will drive you to have your dinner on the Nile, and after finishing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
- Meals: Dinner
- Overnight: Cairo Hotel
After having your delicious breakfast, your private tour guide will accompany you from your hotel to enjoy Egypt's most popular attractions in Giza, such as:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The Giza Pyramid Complex is a testament to the greatness of ancient Egypt. The complex consists of three pyramids, each built for a pharaoh of the Old Kingdom, along with the Great Sphinx and other structures. The complex serves as a reminder of the power and ambition of the pharaohs and the skilled workforce who built them.
The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid is a true wonder of the ancient world and a symbol of the power and ambition of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The Pyramid of Khufu was built over 4,500 years ago, the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Pyramid Complex.
The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is a massive statue that boasts a remarkable height of 20 meters, an extensive length of 73 meters, and a width of 19 meters. The Great Sphinx still attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world who are fascinated by its magnificence and the enigma surrounding its creation and significance.
The Valley Temple
The Valley Temple at Giza is a fascinating ancient Egyptian structure located near the Great Sphinx. The Valley Temple was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre, and it was used for the mummification process of the pharaoh's body before it was taken to the nearby pyramid for burial.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest archaeological museums in the world. The museum will showcase Egypt's rich history and culture, including artifacts from the Pharaonic era and treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Lunch Meal
Then you will have your lunch at a Pyramid / Nile view, and after finishing, join your tour guide to visit:
Saqqara Step Pyramid
The Saqqara Step Pyramid is a unique ancient Egyptian structure that was built during the Third Dynasty by the Pharaoh Djoser and is considered to be the world's oldest monumental structure. The Step was made up of six mastabas and was constructed using limestone blocks.
Memphis City
Memphis City, founded over 5,000 years ago, was the first capital of Ancient Egypt and a thriving hub of culture, religion, and politics during the Old Kingdom. For nearly two millennia, it stood as a powerful religious center, home to important temples such as the Temple of Ptah.
Overnight
Then we will drive you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Hurghada. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
- Flights: From Cairo to Hurghada
- Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Hurghada has a stunning array of marine life. Enjoy your time on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and appreciate the beauty of the underwater world.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Soft Drinks
- Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
Enjoy your free day in Hurghada.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Soft Drinks
- Overnight: Hurghada Hotel
After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be transferred to Luxor City by a A/C modern vehicle. Your private tour guide will be waiting for you to witness some of the most important monuments in the world, such as:
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is one of the most impressive and important archaeological sites in Egypt. Although its earliest structures date back to the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055–1650 BC), the majority of the complex was built and expanded during the New Kingdom, continuing through to the Ptolemaic period. The Great Temple is a vast complex of sanctuaries, halls, pylons, and shrines that developed over more than 2,000 years, reflecting the contributions of many pharaohs.
Lunch on board
Then we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise to check in, have your lunch on board, and relax.
Luxor Temple at Night
Visiting the Temple of Luxor is a truly magical experience to enjoy at night. The temple is one of the most impressive ancient Egyptian structures, and it is particularly stunning when lit up at night. The temple is illuminated by a series of lights that highlight its intricate carvings, columns, and statues, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere.
Dinner & Overnight
Return to your Nile Cruise for dinner and overnight on board.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
After having your breakfast onboard in the morning, you will embark on your 12-day senior tour by accompanying your private tour guide to explore the West Bank of Luxor, such as:
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is an ancient burial ground that contains over 60 tombs of pharaohs and nobles from the New Kingdom. The valley is made up of two parts: the East Valley and the West Valley. The East Valley is the most visited part of the valley and contains the most famous tombs, including the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is one of the most unique and impressive ancient Egyptian structures that was built during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom and is dedicated to the worship of the God Amun. Originally, statues depicted Queen Hatshepsut in male attire with a false beard, as was customary for pharaohs.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are ancient Egyptian statues that were constructed during the 14th century BC, during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The two statues portray Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on his throne, with hands resting on his knees and wearing the royal headdress.
Lunch Meal & Overnight
After touring, return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and overnight on board.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Breakfast on board, then join your tour guide to experience the magnificent Edfu and Kom Ombo temples up close.
Edfu Temple
Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus, was built during the Ptolemaic period, between 237 and 57 BCE, on the site of an earlier temple that dated back to the Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC). The temple was dedicated to the god Horus, who was associated with the pharaohs and the kingship.
Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo Temple is a unique temple that was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty between 180 and 47 BC. Unlike most Egyptian temples, which are dedicated to a single deity, Kom Ombo Temple is dedicated to two Gods: Sobek, the crocodile God, and Horus the Elder, who was associated with the pharaohs and the kingship.
Lunch Meal & Overnight
Then you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have lunch & enjoy sailing to Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Get your breakfast box in the early morning, then join your private tour guide to visit:
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel Temples are one of the most magnificent and impressive ancient Egyptian temples. The temples were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BCE, and they were dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to Ramesses II himself after his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. These temples were relocated in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Lunch Meal & Overnight
Return to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch, and overnight on board.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard the Cruise
Morning time, enjoy your breakfast, then check out. Join your private tour guide to visit the following:
Philae Temple
Philae Temple was primarily constructed during the Ptolemaic period in the 3rd century BCE, with later additions made under Roman rule. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the complex showcases a blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles, along with inscriptions and carvings in multiple languages.
Aswan High Dam
The Aswan High Dam is a massive dam that was constructed with the primary goals of controlling the Nile River's flooding, producing hydroelectric power, and providing water for irrigation. One of the most significant achievements of the Aswan High Dam is its ability to prevent the flooding of the Nile River, which has historically caused widespread destruction and loss of life in Egypt.
Lunch Meal
After an eventful day of sightseeing, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in Aswan before flying to Cairo.
Overnight
Then, we will transfer you to Aswan Airport to catch your flight to Cairo, and overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch
- Flights: From Aswan to Cairo
- Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Have your breakfast at the hotel, then join your tour guide to visit Cairo's tourist attractions, such as:
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum houses an incredible collection from thousands of years old, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt. Visitors can see iconic pieces such as the Narmer Palette. The Egyptian Museum provides displays designed to help seniors learn more about ancient Egyptian history and mythology.
The Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is one of the oldest churches in Egypt, as it was built in the 7th century AD. The Hanging Church has played an important role in the history of Christianity in Egypt as it was the seat of the Coptic Patriarchate until the 11th century AD, and it continues to be an important place of worship and pilgrimage for Coptic Christians.
Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque
Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque is the oldest mosque in Egypt, built in 642 AD by the Arab conqueror Amr ibn al Aas. The mosque features a simple yet elegant design with a spacious courtyard and intricate arches.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Ben Ezra Synagogue is a historic Jewish landmark in Cairo, traditionally dated to the 9th century. While much of the structure has been rebuilt over later centuries, it still preserves unique architectural features and holds an important collection of Jewish manuscripts, artifacts, and documents that reflect the community’s rich heritage.
Lunch Meal
Enjoy your lunch and continue visiting:
Al-Muizz Street
Al-Muizz Street is one of the oldest and most historic streets in Cairo, dating back to the Fatimid era in the 10th century AD. Along Al-Muizz Street, visitors can see stunning examples of Islamic and Mamluk architecture, including mosques, madrasas, and other religious and cultural institutions.
Khan El-Khalili
Khan El-Khalili is known for its vibrant and colorful markets, where visitors can shop for a wide range of traditional crafts, textiles, jewelry, and spices. The district is particularly famous for its gold and silver jewelry, which is crafted by skilled artisans using traditional techniques. It is also home to traditional coffeehouses and spice shops
Overnight
Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Enjoy your free morning in Hurghada and check out. Then, you will be transferred to Hurghada International Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival, you will meet our tour guide to visit:
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a fascinating museum that houses a collection of over 50,000 artifacts that showcase the rich history of Egypt from prehistoric times to the present day. Do not miss visiting the "Hall of Mummies", where you can see real mummies and learn about the mummification process.
Cairo Tower
Cairo Tower is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cairo, and it offers stunning panoramic views of Cairo. The tower itself is also a beautiful sight to behold, with its unique modernist design and impressive height of 187 meters.
Lunch Meal
Enjoy your lunch and continue visiting:
Baron Palace
The Baron Empain Palace, built in 1911 in Heliopolis, is one of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks. Inspired by Hindu architecture, this unique palace features intricate designs and impressive gardens that make it a remarkable place to explore and enjoy.
Overnight
Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Have your breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then our representative will drive you to the airport, helping with your departure procedures so that you can return home at the end of your 12-day senior tour in Egypt.
- Meals: Breakfast
What we Provide in Your Tour
- Comfort Triumph Plaza or Barcelo Or Pyramids Park Resort or similar.
- Premium Steigenberger Pyramids/ Concorde El-Salam/ Movenpick Media City / Tulip Golden Plaza / Hilton Pyramids Golf - Helnan Dreamland Hotel - or similar
- Elite Hyatt Regency / Triumph Elite or Hilton Conrad / Hilton Heliopolis or similar.
- Majesty St. Regis Cairo / Nile Rits / Four Seasons Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House
- Comfort Mercure Hurghada or similar
- Premium Continental / Swiss Inn or similar.
- Elite Hilton Hurghada Plaza / Marriot Hurghada or similar.
- Majesty KaiSol Romance Resort / Pickalbatros Palace Hurghada
- Comfort MS/ Royal Beau Rivage - M/S Royal Signature - M/S Esmeralda - M/S Royale Elite - M/S Nile Style or similar.
- Premium Saturdays: MS/ Royal Beau Rivage - M/S Royal Signature - H/S Moon Dance or similar.
- Elite M/S Acamar - Movenpick Lily - Movenpick Lotus - M.S Serenity - or similar.
- Majesty M/S Farah - M/S Tamr Henna Nile Cruise.
- Expertise: Professional tour guides with extensive knowledge of Egypt’s history, culture, and attractions.
- Licensed Guides: All guides are officially certified and licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
- We Speak Your Language: Professional guides are available in English, Spanish, French, German, and other major languages.
- Personalized Service: Friendly and attentive assistance tailored to travelers' interests, preferences, and travel style.
- 11x Breakfast
- 10x Lunch
- 8x Dinner
- Comfortable: Modern, air-conditioned vehicles ensure a safe and comfortable journey throughout Egypt.
- Convenient: Door-to-door transportation with professional drivers and well-maintained vehicles.
- Reliable: Punctual and comfortable transfers designed to make your travel experience seamless.
- Safe: Professional drivers and quality vehicles provide a secure and worry-free journey.
- Premium: Travel in comfort with clean, modern, and fully equipped transportation services.
What You Will Love About This Tour?
- Discover iconic landmarks and hidden gems with expert local insights.
- Enjoy a carefully planned itinerary designed for comfort and convenience.
- Experience authentic culture, history, and local traditions.
- Capture unforgettable moments at breathtaking destinations.
- Travel stress-free with professional support throughout your journey.

