12-Day Egypt Group Tour Package Itinerary
1st day: Arrival in Cairo & Sound and Light Show
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will assist guests with luggage and passport formalities. The group will then transfer to their reserved 5-star hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to check in and relax.
In the evening, the group will visit the Giza Pyramid Complex for a spectacular sound and light show that narrates the story of ancient Egyptian civilization along the Nile. After the show, enjoy dinner before returning to the hotel for the night.
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Cairo
2nd day: Explore Memphis, Saqqara, and the Giza Pyramids
After breakfast, the group will set off in a private A/C vehicle to explore:
- Giza Pyramids Complex: Home to the Great Pyramid, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Great Sphinx.
- Valley Temple: Built for mummifying royal members of the 4th dynasty.
After lunch with views of the Pyramids and the Nile, continue to:
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara: Designed by Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser, marking the beginning of pyramid construction.
- City of Memphis: Egypt’s first capital, dedicated to Ptah, the god of craftsmanship.
Return to the hotel for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Cairo
3rd day: Discover Cairo’s Eternal Wonders
Following breakfast, the group will visit:
- The Egyptian Museum: Established in 1901, it houses magnificent relics and mummies from ancient Egypt.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to
- Citadel of Salah El Din: a historic fortress with stunning Islamic art.
- Mosque of Mohamed Ali: A beautiful example of Ottoman architecture within the Citadel.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: opened in 2017, showcasing 50,000 artifacts and royal mummies.
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar: A vibrant market known for its artisan workshops.
After dinner, return to the hotel for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Cairo
Day 4: Fly to Aswan
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide to explore:
- Aswan High Dam: Constructed in the 1960s to generate hydroelectric power and control flooding.
- Unfinished Obelisk: A fascinating site that showcases ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.
- Temple of Philae: dedicated to Isis, built during the Ptolemaic era.
After the tour, check into your 5-star Nile cruise for lunch and dinner, followed by an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight on the cruise
5th day: Visit Abu Simbel Temples and Sail to Kom Ombo
The group will receive breakfast boxes before traveling in a private A/C vehicle to visit:
- Abu Simbel Temples: Constructed in 1264 BC to honor Pharaoh Ramses II, featuring stunning architecture and historical significance.
After the visit, return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and dinner, spending the night onboard.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight on the cruise
Day 6: Sail to Luxor after Visiting the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on the Nile Cruise before visiting:
- Temple of Kom Ombo: These twin temples, built between 180 BC and 47 BC, honor the gods Sobek and Horus the Elder and provide insights into ancient Egyptian scientific and medical practices.
- Temple of Edfu: Completed between 237 BC and 57 BC, this magnificent temple is dedicated to Horus, showcasing ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.
Return to the cruise for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight on the cruise
7th day: Explore Luxor’s Heavenly Wonders
After breakfast, check out from the Nile Cruise and join your tour guide to explore Luxor’s remarkable sites, including:
- Sacred Complex of Karnak: Constructed over 1,700 years ago, this temple complex served as the center of worship for the Theban triad of gods. Notable features include the Hypostyle Hall and the Avenue of Sphinxes.
- The Kings’ Valley: home to the tombs of 63 kings and queens from the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great.
- Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning mortuary temple carved into the cliffs, exemplifying ancient Egyptian architecture.
- Memnon’s Colossi: two massive statues of Amenhotep III, standing 18 meters tall.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before traveling to Hurghada in a private A/C vehicle, where you will check into your 5-star hotel for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Hurghada
8th day: Scuba Diving in Hurghada’s Red Sea
After breakfast, the group will meet their snorkeling instructor to explore the vibrant underwater world of the Red Sea, home to stunning fish and coral reefs. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay.
- Meals: Soft drinks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Hurghada
9th day: Exciting Super Safari in the Sahara
Experience warm hospitality with a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars, enjoying the mesmerizing night sky filled with distant suns. After the safari, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
- Meals: Soft drinks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Hurghada
Day 10: Free Day in Hurghada
Enjoy a relaxed day in Hurghada. The group will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel, with plenty of free time to explore the resort city.
- Meals: Soft drinks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Hurghada
Day 11: Fly from Hurghada to Cairo
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer in a private A/C vehicle to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Flight: Hurghada to Cairo
- Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Cairo
Last day: Conclusion of Your 12-Day Egypt Group Tour
On the final day, enjoy breakfast before being transported to the airport for your flight home.
