13-Day Egypt Trip Itinerary
1st day: Arrival in Cairo + Pyramids Sound and Light Show
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, a representative will assist you with paperwork and luggage before transferring you to your hotel in a private A/C vehicle. In the evening, enjoy a captivating sound and light show that narrates the history of ancient Egyptian civilization along the Nile. After dinner at a local restaurant, return to your hotel for the night.
2nd day: Trip to the Pyramids
After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the Giza Pyramids Complex, including:
- The Great Pyramid: Built for Pharaoh Khufu around 2600 BC, it remains the last of the ancient wonders.
- The Great Sphinx: The largest and most famous statue, dating back to Khafre’s reign.
- The Valley Temple: A magnificent structure designed for the mummification process.
Enjoy lunch with a view of the Pyramids, then visit:
- Step Pyramid of Saqqara: The first pyramid built in Egypt, constructed between 2670 and 2650 BC.
- City of Memphis: An ancient capital where the name “Egypt” originated.
Return to your Cairo hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
3rd day: Visit Alexandria
After breakfast, travel to Alexandria with your guide in a private A/C vehicle. Explore:
- Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: Three levels of Roman and Hellenistic tombs from the 2nd century.
- Pompey’s Pillar: A 33.85 m granite column erected for Emperor Diocletian in 300 AD.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit:
- Citadel of Qaitbay: Founded in 1447 AD, it stands on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Alexandria Library: A modern homage to the ancient library, featuring museums and art galleries.
Return to your Cairo hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
4th day: Fly to Luxor – Check into the Nile Cruise
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and flying to Luxor. Meet your guide to explore the East Luxor sights, including:
- Temple of Luxor: Built around 1400 BC for various festivals and ceremonies.
- Temple of Karnak: The largest open-air museum, constructed during the Middle and Ptolemaic Kingdoms.
Check in to your Nile cruise for the night and enjoy meals on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
5th day: Explore Luxor West Bank
After breakfast on the cruise, visit:
- Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut.
- Valley of the Kings: The burial site of famous kings, including Tutankhamun.
- Memnon’s Colossi: Two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Return to the cruise for the night with meals provided on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
After breakfast, visit:
- Temple of Edfu: Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, built between 237 BC and 57 BC.
- Temple of Kom Ombo: A unique double temple dedicated to Horus and Sobek, built between 180 BC and 47 BC.
Enjoy meals on board and spend the night on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
7th day: Discover the Abu Simbel Temples
Start your day early with a breakfast box, then travel to the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses the Great. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site, which was relocated in the 1960s to avoid flooding from Lake Nasser. Return to your cruise for lunch and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
8th day: Visit the Wonderful City of Aswan
Enjoy breakfast aboard the ship, then check out and head to see Aswan’s sights:
- High Dam at Aswan: A monumental structure built in the early 1960s to control floods and generate electricity.
- Unfinished Obelisk: An impressive example of ancient Egyptian engineering, intended for the Karnak Temple but left incomplete.
- Temple of Philae: A UNESCO World Heritage site dedicated to the goddess Isis, showcasing remarkable ancient religious architecture.
After lunch at a local restaurant, fly to Cairo, where you will check into your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
9th day: Discover the Magnificent Structures of Islamic Cairo
After breakfast, explore the following with your Egyptologist guide:
- Citadel of Salah El Din: A grand fortress that served as the administrative seat during the Islamic era for over 700 years.
- Mosque of Mohamed Ali: A stunning Ottoman-style mosque located within the Citadel.
After lunch, continue to:
- Madrassa-Mosque of Sultan Hassan: A prime example of Islamic architecture built in 1363 AD.
- Mosque of Al Rifai: A contemporary mosque serving as a tomb for the Muhammad Ali family, showcasing modern Egyptian and Islamic architecture.
Spend the night at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
10th day: A Bahariya Oasis Safari
After breakfast, embark on a camping excursion to the Bahariya Oasis, located 370 kilometers north of Cairo in the western desert. Explore sites such as:
- Museum of the Golden Mummies
- Black Desert
- Crystal Mountain
- White Desert
Enjoy lunch and dinner during your desert adventure, then set up a tent for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
11th day: Continue Your Trip in Bahariya and Return to Cairo
After breakfast, continue exploring the natural wonders of the Bahariya Oasis. Following lunch, return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
12th day: Cairo Tour of the Highlights
With your guide, visit:
- The Egyptian Museum: Housing over 120,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Opened in 2017, showcasing 40,000 artifacts, including royal mummies.
Enjoy lunch at a local eatery before visiting:
- The Hanging Church: Built on the site where the Holy Family stayed.
- Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Aas: The first mosque built in Africa, showcasing beautiful Islamic architecture.
- Synagogue of Ben Ezra: An ancient synagogue highlighting Egypt’s Jewish heritage.
- Khan El Khalili Market: A historic bazaar filled with unique goods from top artisans.
Return to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Last day: Fly Home After Your 13-Day Trip to Egypt
Your tour concludes after breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
