12 Day Egypt Tour

Your professional Egyptologist guide will meet you to begin an awe-inspiring day of exploration in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Egyptian Museum
Embark on your journey at this treasure house of ancient Egyptian history, home to thousands of artifacts and remarkable Egyptian art collections. Its galleries bring together delicate Old Kingdom statuary, gilded royal furniture, and monumental sculpture spanning millennia of civilization.

Pyramids of Giza
Then discover this legendary plateau, home to the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. This vast royal necropolis brings together three towering pyramids and a network of temples built for the pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty.

Great Pyramid of Khufu
Marvel at this masterpiece, built between 2589 and 2566 BC by the engineer Hemiunu using 2.6 million limestone blocks. It held the title of the tallest man-made structure on earth for nearly 4,000 years, and its scale is best appreciated standing right at its base.

Pyramid of Khafre
Visit this pyramid, standing 136 meters tall, whose entrance was rediscovered in 1818. Look closely near the summit and you can still spot fragments of the original polished limestone casing that once covered the entire structure.

Pyramid of Menkaure
See the smallest of the three pyramids, parts of which remain covered with red granite shipped from Aswan. Its more modest scale offers a fascinating contrast to its larger neighbors and hints at how pyramid construction evolved by the end of the Fourth Dynasty.

Valley Temple of Khafre
Explore this royal mummification facility, built with granite designed to withstand Nile flooding. Its cool, cavernous interior of massive pillars is remarkably well preserved, offering a rare sense of how these sacred spaces looked and felt in antiquity.

Great Sphinx
Encounter this magnificent guardian, carved from a single block of limestone and standing 21 meters high and stretching 73 meters long. Its lion body and human head symbolize strength and intelligence, and it remains one of the most iconic and photographed monuments on earth.

Capture panoramic views before returning to your Cairo hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Meet your tour guide on the cruise ship, ready to escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle, embarking on a fascinating tour of the West Bank, where ancient wonders await.

Valley of the Kings
Delve into the depths of history as you visit the royal burial site where New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest, hidden away in a remote desert valley to protect their tombs from robbers. Feel transported as you explore the pharaohs’ tombs, their majestic columns and painted walls drawn from ancient funerary texts, guiding the pharaoh’s journey through the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to this extraordinary temple, uniquely carved into mountainside cliffs across three grand terraced levels. Its striking colonnaded architecture stands as one of the most celebrated achievements built during the reign of one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs, among other awe-inspiring ancient temple ruins nearby.

Colossi of Memnon
Witness the grandeur of this statue, comprised of two colossal figures representing King Amenhotep III, facing the Nile River. Standing roughly 20 meters tall, they once guarded the entrance to a vast mortuary temple that has long since vanished.

After a day filled with discovery, return to the cruise ship for a comfortable overnight stay.

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

Join your tour guide on the cruise ship as you embark on another great day.

Temple of Horus at Edfu
Your first stop is this magnificent temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed sky god, a sight that will leave you in awe. Buried beneath desert sand for centuries, it stands today as one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient monuments, with stunning reliefs depicting the legendary myth of Horus and Seth.

Kom Ombo
After immersing yourself in the temple’s splendor, return to the cruise ship and set sail towards this site to visit its unique double temple, dedicated jointly to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Its rare symmetrical design combines two complete cult temples side by side, each with its own gateways, halls, and chapels, mirrored perfectly along a central axis.

As the evening unfolds, revel in the joyful atmosphere of a galabiya party aboard the cruise ship. Spend the night onboard, cruising the Nile River.

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

Disembark from your cruise and depart early morning with a breakfast box to Abu Simbel, Egypt’s iconic archaeological site.

Great Temple of Ramses II
Marvel at this monumental temple, built between 1297 and 1213 BC and fronted by four colossal seated statues of the pharaoh. Dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, alongside the deified Ramses II himself, the temple is famous for its astronomical alignment, which creates a spectacular phenomenon twice yearly, on February 22 and October 22, when sunlight penetrates deep into the mountain to illuminate the inner sanctuary.

Temple of Nefertari
Visit this elegant, smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor, standing beside the Great Temple. Its facade and interior showcase beautiful columns crowned with Hathor’s sistrum emblem, along with graceful reliefs honoring the queen, a rare tribute in ancient Egypt to a royal consort on such a grand scale.

Afterward, be ready to catch a domestic flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Start your day with breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable journey to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC. This historic Mediterranean city showcases remarkable Greco-Roman civilization.

Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa
Explore this remarkable burial site, dating to the 2nd century AD. Carved deep into the rock across three underground levels, it blends Roman and ancient Egyptian artistic styles in a way found almost nowhere else, with funerary sculptures depicting Egyptian gods dressed in Roman armor.

Roman Theater
Visit Egypt’s only surviving Roman theater, featuring 13 tiers of gleaming white marble seating arranged in a graceful semicircle, along with ancient Roman public and private baths built using red brick, offering a glimpse into everyday life in the city.

Pompey’s Pillar
Marvel at this towering granite column, standing 27 meters tall and honoring Emperor Diocletian, despite its misleading name. It rises dramatically among the ruins of the ancient Serapeum, once home to a great temple complex.

Qaitbay Citadel
Discover this magnificent fortress, built in 1477 AD on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Constructed partly from the lighthouse’s fallen stones, the citadel commands a striking position at the harbor’s edge, with sweeping views across the Mediterranean.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Conclude at this striking modern library, inaugurated in 2002 near the site of the ancient Great Library, built as a tribute to Alexandria’s legendary role as a center of learning. Its stunning sun-disk architecture tilts toward the sea, and inside it houses millions of books, manuscripts, and exhibits celebrating knowledge and science.

Afterward, return to Cairo for overnight accommodation.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo to start your tour through the city’s history and architectural wonders, traveling in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Citadel of Salah El-Din
Your first stop is this formidable fortress, built in 1175 AD during the Crusades era to defend Cairo from invasions. Explore this historic military outpost, its massive walls and towers still dominating the city’s skyline with sweeping panoramic views across medieval Cairo.

Mohamed Ali Mosque
Next, visit this magnificent mosque, built between 1830 and 1848 AD and standing as one of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks. A masterpiece created by the Turkish architect Yusuf Bushnak, it was commissioned by Muhammad Ali, who ruled Egypt for over 45 years, and is known for the gleaming alabaster panels that sheathe its walls and courtyard, along with soaring domes modeled on the great imperial mosques of Istanbul.

Old Cairo
Conclude your day with a visit to this atmospheric quarter, where centuries of Coptic and Jewish heritage converge along narrow, history-filled lanes.

Abu Serga Church
Discover this ancient church, built above a crypt where the Holy Family reportedly sheltered during their flight into Egypt, its basilica layout and quiet, candlelit interior making it one of the most moving stops in Old Cairo.

Hanging Church
Visit one of Egypt’s oldest and most beloved Coptic landmarks, suspended above the gatehouse of the old Roman fortress, with a beautifully carved wooden ceiling shaped like Noah’s Ark.

Ben Ezra Synagogue
Explore Cairo’s oldest Jewish house of worship, world-famous for its Cairo Geniza manuscripts, a trove of documents preserved for nearly a thousand years.

After an enriching day, return to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Meet your tour guide at your hotel for an unforgettable adventure to Bahariya Oasis, located 365 kilometers from Cairo, traveling comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Bahariya Old Village
Visit this charming traditional village, offering a glimpse into everyday oasis life and the palm groves and springs that have sustained communities here for centuries, before switching to a 4×4 jeep for your Western Sahara exploration.

Black Desert
Venture through this striking volcanic landscape, where dark basalt and dolomite deposits scatter across the dunes and hills, creating a dramatic contrast against the surrounding desert.

El Haize Hot Springs
Continue to these refreshing natural hot springs, a welcome stop for relaxing and taking in the surrounding oasis scenery.

Crystal Mountain
Explore this glittering formation, where naturally occurring quartz crystals sparkle brilliantly across the rock face, one of the more unusual geological sights in the Western Desert.

Agabat Valley
Discover this valley’s dramatic rock formations, sculpted by wind and time into striking shapes that rise unexpectedly from the desert floor.

White Desert
Arrive at your desert camp in this spectacular landscape to witness a breathtaking sunset over surreal, wind-carved chalk-white formations resembling mushrooms, sculptures, and otherworldly shapes. Enjoy a traditional Bedouin-style lunch and dinner before sleeping under pristine starlit skies in this magnificent setting.

Overnight in Bahariya Oasis.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast, prepare for a unique experience in the Black and White Desert. Board your private air-conditioned vehicle and embark on a safari tour.

Black and White Desert
Immerse yourself in these surreal landscapes, witnessing the stunning contrast between the dark volcanic rocks of the Black Desert and the gleaming, wind-carved white limestone formations of the White Desert. The dramatic shift between the two terrains offers some of the most striking and otherworldly scenery in Egypt’s Western Desert.

In the afternoon, you will be comfortably transferred to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch