Ultimate Egypt Experience 12 Days / 11 Nights — Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

🍳 Breakfast and Hotel Pick-up

After breakfast, your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

🏛️ Great Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx

Explore the legendary Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Stand before the enigmatic Great Sphinx and learn about its mysteries — the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.

🗿 Saqqara Complex

Travel to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Discover the fascinating tombs and hieroglyphics of this ancient necropolis, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep.

🍽️ Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious Egyptian meal at a carefully selected restaurant (drinks not included, available separately).

🏺 Memphis — Ancient Capital

Walk through the open-air museum of Memphis, Egypt's first capital. Admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the giant alabaster Sphinx.

🏨 Return to Hotel & Overnight in Cairo

After a memorable day, relax in your private car as you return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

🍳 Breakfast and Hotel Pick-up

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel. You'll then be picked up in a comfortable air-conditioned car with your Egyptologist guide.

🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum

First, visit the impressive new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the largest archaeological museum in the world — home to over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection.

🍽️ Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical local restaurant (drinks not included, available separately).

🏰 Citadel of Saladin & Mohamed Ali Mosque

Afterward, explore the imposing Citadel of Saladin and the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, with panoramic views over Cairo.

✝️ Coptic Cairo

Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the Church of Saint Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

🛍️ Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Wander through the bustling alleys of the legendary Khan El Khalili market, perfect for picking up authentic souvenirs and handcrafted treasures.

🏨 Return to Hotel & Overnight in Cairo

Transfer back to the hotel for overnight in Cairo.

🚐 Pickup from Your Hotel in Cairo

Start your day with a comfortable hotel pickup in Cairo. You'll be greeted by your expert Egyptologist guide and an experienced driver. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth and comfortable journey to Alexandria (approx. 3 hours).

📸 Arrival in Alexandria

Arrive in Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean gem. Your Egyptologist guide will provide historical context and interesting facts about the city's rich cultural heritage on the way to your first stop.

⚰️ Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Begin your exploration with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. These ancient tombs offer a fascinating glimpse into Alexandria's Roman past, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences in their architecture and decoration.

🏛️ Pompey's Pillar

Next, head to Pompey's Pillar, a stunning Roman triumphal column rising over 25 metres high — one of Alexandria's most famous landmarks.

🏰 Citadel of Qaitbay

Continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, an imposing 15th-century fortress at the entrance of Alexandria's harbour, built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Enjoy beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and coastline.

🍽️ Mediterranean Lunch

Enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant with views of the sea or in the city centre, offering a variety of local specialities (drinks not included, available separately).

📚 Bibliotheca Alexandrina

After lunch, visit the Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), a modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. Explore its vast collection of books, exhibits, and stunning contemporary architecture.

🚐 Return to Cairo

After a wonderful day exploring Alexandria, begin your journey back to Cairo with your Egyptologist guide offering additional insights along the way. Overnight in Cairo.

✈️ Domestic Flight Cairo to Aswan

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

🚐 Arrival in Aswan & Meet Your Guide

Being picked up in a comfortable air-conditioned car with your Egyptologist guide from the airport.

⛵ Motorboat to Agilkia Island & Philae Temple

Take a motorboat ride to reach Agilkia Island, where you will explore the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis — one of the most beautifully relocated temples in Egypt.

🚢 Check-in on Nile Cruise & Lunch on Board

Check in at the Nile Cruise. After lunch on board (drinks not included, available separately), there will be an optional visit to a Nubian Village.

🌅 Relax on Board & Overnight in Aswan

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon on board the cruise and an overnight stay in Aswan. Dinner served on board (Full Board basis).

🌅 Early Morning Pickup

Depart in a comfortable air-conditioned car with your Egyptologist guide from the cruise.

🏛️ Abu Simbel Temples

Travel south of Aswan to Abu Simbel and explore the awe-inspiring Great Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, carved into the mountainside more than 3,000 years ago and relocated by UNESCO to save them from Lake Nasser's waters.

🍽️ Lunch Break on Cruise

Drive back to Aswan and enjoy a hearty lunch after returning to your cruise (drinks not included, available separately). Sail along the Nile towards Kom Ombo.

🏺 Kom Ombo Temple & Crocodile Museum

Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, the double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus, and explore the fascinating Crocodile Museum with its mummified specimens.

🚢 Sail to Edfu & Overnight Stay

Continue sailing to Edfu, where you will dock for the night. Dinner on board (Full Board basis).

🌅 Early Morning — Visit to Edfu Temple

Begin your day with a visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. This is one of the best-preserved and most complete temples in Egypt, offering fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian history and architecture.

🍳 Breakfast on Board

After the visit, return to your cruise ship for a delicious breakfast as you relax on board.

🚢 Sail Towards Luxor

Enjoy a scenic sail towards Luxor along the Nile. Admire the beautiful agricultural landscapes and traditional riverside life passing by.

🍽️ Lunch on Board

Savour a delightful lunch as you continue your cruise towards Luxor, soaking in the views of the surrounding lush farmland and the mighty Nile (drinks not included, available separately).

🏛️ Karnak Temple Complex

Arrive in Luxor and head to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in Egypt, dedicated to the Theban Triad. Walk through the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal columns.

🏺 Luxor Temple

Then, explore the Luxor Temple, known for its magnificent architecture, towering obelisks, and the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes.

🚢 Overnight on Cruise in Luxor

Dinner and overnight on board (Full Board basis).

🎈 Optional — Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Begin your day with a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, offering stunning aerial views of the ancient temples and the Nile (extra cost).

🍳 Breakfast on Board

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast on the cruise, preparing for a day of exploration.

🚐 Luxor's West Bank

Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide to explore the wonders of ancient Thebes.

⚰️ Valley of the Kings

Discover the tombs of three great pharaohs, adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant hieroglyphics. Optional: entry to Tutankhamun's tomb (additional ticket required).

🏛️ Temple of Hatshepsut

Visit the stunning mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture set against dramatic cliffs.

🗿 Colossi of Memnon

Admire the two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing as silent guardians of the past.

🍽️ Energizing Lunch

Enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant, recharging before the journey ahead (drinks not included, available separately).

🚐 Drive to Hurghada (Approx. 4 hours)

Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel to the beautiful Red Sea city of Hurghada, known for its crystal-clear waters and golden beaches. Check in at your hotel for overnight stay.

🏖️ Free Day at Hurghada Resort

Relax and soak up the stunning beach vibes in the magnificent atmosphere of your Hurghada Resort. Enjoy the Red Sea's crystal-clear waters, the resort pools and all the leisure amenities at your own pace.

🌊 Optional Activities

Take advantage of the day to enjoy snorkelling, diving, water sports or a relaxing spa session (extra cost). Overnight in Hurghada.

🏖️ Free Day or Optional Snorkelling Tour

Relax and soak up the stunning beach vibes in the magnificent atmosphere of your Hurghada Resort, or take part in one of the optional tours.

🤿 Optional — Mahmya Island

Spend the day on the pristine Mahmya Island, part of the Giftun protected area, with snorkelling stops over vibrant coral reefs and time to relax on one of the Red Sea's most beautiful beaches (extra cost).

🌊 Optional — Orange Bay

Alternatively, enjoy a full day on the famous Orange Bay with snorkelling, lunch on board and time at the sandy island (extra cost).

🏨 Overnight in Hurghada

Overnight stay in Hurghada.

🏖️ Free Day or Optional Desert Tour

Relax and soak up the stunning beach vibes in the magnificent atmosphere of your Hurghada Resort, or take part in one of the optional desert adventures.

🏜️ Optional — Super Safari

Experience a thrilling Super Safari combining quad biking, camel ride, jeep safari and a visit to a Bedouin village with traditional dinner and folkloric show (extra cost).

🏜️ Optional — Quad Bike Desert Adventure

Alternatively, choose the Quad Bike Desert Adventure for an exhilarating ride across the Eastern Desert dunes (extra cost).

🏨 Overnight in Hurghada

Overnight stay in Hurghada.

🍳 Breakfast and Hotel Check-out

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel and check out at the appropriate time.

🚐 Transfer to Hurghada Airport

Hotel pickup followed by a transfer to Hurghada International Airport for your flight back home.

✈️ Departures & Return Home

Board your flight carrying with you the unforgettable memories of 12 days exploring the wonders of Egypt — from ancient pyramids and Nile cruising to Mediterranean Alexandria and the golden shores of the Red Sea.