12-Day Guided Egypt Tour Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Egypt

• Arrive at Cairo Airport.
• Your tour guide will assist with paperwork and take you to your hotel in a private A/C vehicle.
• Overnight at the hotel.

2nd day: Memphis, Saqqara, and the Pyramids

• After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist tour guide.
• Giza Pyramids Complex: Explore the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
  • The Great Pyramid: King Khufu’s tomb, the tallest structure in Egypt at 147 meters.
  • The Great Sphinx: A lion-bodied statue with Pharaoh Khafre’s face, measuring 73 meters long.
  • Valley Temple: An ancient mummification site.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch with a view of the Pyramids or the Nile.

• Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, designed by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser.
• Explore the City of Memphis, Egypt’s first capital.
• Return to your hotel for the night.

3rd day: City Tour of Alexandria

• After breakfast, discover Alexandria’s treasures with your guide:
  • Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: A three-story mausoleum blending Egyptian and Hellenistic styles.
  • Pompey’s Pillar: A 28-meter red granite column honoring Emperor Diocletian.
• Enjoy lunch at Sea View in Alexandria.
• Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse.
• Explore the Alexandria Library, a modern hub of knowledge.
• Check into a hotel in Alexandria for the night.

Day 4: Heracleion Diving and Return to Cairo

• After breakfast, dive into Heracleion with your guide.
• Explore the underwater city, once an important ancient port.
• Enjoy lunch in an Alexandria restaurant.
• Travel back to Cairo and check into your hotel for the night.

5th day: Fly to Luxor and East Bank Tour

• After breakfast, check out and fly to Luxor.
• Meet your guide and visit the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world.
• Transfer to a 5-star hotel in Luxor for relaxation.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit the Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the goddess Mut, for the Opet festival.
• Return to your hotel in Luxor for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6: West Bank of Luxor and Travel to Hurghada

• After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
• Explore the West Bank of Luxor:
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning temple built in 1479 BC, known as the “Holy of Holies.”
  • Valley of the Kings: The burial place of 63 New Kingdom Pharaohs, including Tutankhamun.
  • Colossi of Memnon: Two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each 18 meters tall.
• Enjoy lunch before heading to your hotel in Hurghada for check-in.

7th day: Diving at the Wreck

• After breakfast, dive with your guide to explore shipwrecks like the Giannis D, El Mina, Salem Express, and SS Thistlegorm.
• Return to your hotel for the night.

Day 8: Hurghada Sahara Super Safari

• After breakfast, embark on a thrilling quad bike adventure in the desert.
• Visit a Bedouin village, enjoy traditional cuisine, and experience live entertainment.
• Return to your hotel under a stunning starry sky.

9th day: Coral Reef Scuba Diving

• After breakfast, dive at top locations like Carless Reef and Shaab Abu Ramada to admire the vibrant coral reefs.
• Return to your hotel for the night.

10th day: Free Day in Hurghada

• Enjoy a relaxing day on the beach in Hurghada.

11th day: Fly to Cairo and Explore

• After breakfast, fly to Cairo and meet your private tour guide.
• Visit:
  • The Egyptian Museum: Home to over 250,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt.
  • Citadel of Salah El Din: A historic fortress with stunning views of Cairo.
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali: Known as the “Alabaster Mosque,” built between 1830 and 1848.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

• Continue to:
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Showcasing 5,000 years of history.
  • The Hanging Church: A sacred site with beautiful 7th–13th-century decorations.
  • Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Ass: The oldest mosque in Africa, built in 641 AD.
  • Synagogue of Ben Ezra: A historic synagogue with unique Jewish art.
  • Khan El Khalili Market: A vibrant bazaar for shopping.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Last day: Departure

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Transfer to Cairo Airport to conclude your 12-day guided Egypt tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch