13-Day Egypt Guided Tour Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Egypt

• Arrive at Cairo International Airport.
• Meet your representative for assistance with passport control and luggage.
• Transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for check-in and overnight stay.

2nd day: Tour of the Pyramids and Memphis City

• Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
• Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex:
  • The Great Pyramid of Cheops is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
  • The Great Sphinx is the largest monolith statue in the world.
  • The Valley Temple, site of mummification processes.
• Lunch at a restaurant with a pyramid view.
• Visit the Saqqara Step Pyramid, built by King Djoser.
• Explore Memphis City, the ancient capital, and see the statue of King Ramses II.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

3rd day: Tour to Alexandria Landmarks

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Travel to Alexandria, known as the Bride of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Visit:
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt.
  • Pompey’s Pillar, a legendary column erected for Emperor Diocletian.
  • Qaitbay Citadel was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
• Lunch at a seafood restaurant.
• Explore the Alexandria Library, a major cultural center.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Day 4: Fly to Luxor; Check in the Cruise; Visit Luxor East Bank Highlights

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Fly to Luxor and meet your tour guide.
• Visit Karnak Temple, a vast complex of temples and chapels.
• Check in to your 5-star Nile Cruise for lunch.
• Evening visit to Luxor Temple, known for its stunning night show.
• Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

5th day: Sailing to Kom Ombo

• Enjoy a relaxing day on board your Nile Cruise.
• Sail to Kom Ombo and arrive late at night.
• Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

Day 6: Visit Kom Ombo Temple

• Breakfast on board.
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to two sets of gods.
• Sail to Aswan and overnight on board your Nile Cruise.

7th day: Abu Simbel Tour

• Early breakfast boxes.
• Excursion to Abu Simbel, visiting two iconic temples dedicated to Ramses II.
• Return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and spend the rest of the day on board.
• Overnight on the Nile Cruise.

8th day: Tour to Aswan Attractions

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Visit the High Dam:
  • Constructed between 1960 & 1970, this dam is crucial for controlling flooding, irrigation, and hydroelectric power, significantly impacting Egypt’s economy and culture.
• Explore the Unfinished Obelisk:
  • Discover this massive obelisk, one-third larger than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk, showcasing ancient stone-working techniques with visible tool marks.
• Tour Philae Temple:
  • A significant site dedicated to the cult of Isis was relocated to Agilikia Island to save it from the Nile’s floods.
• Return to your Nile Cruise for an overnight stay.

9th day: Sailing to Edfu

• Afternoon sailing towards Edfu.
• Arrival late at night.
• Overnight on your 5-star Nile Cruise.

10th day: Visit Edfu Temple

• Breakfast on board.
• Tour Edfu Temple:
  • One of the best-preserved temples, built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, features inscriptions that reveal insights into language and religion during the Hellenistic period.
• Return to your Nile Cruise for an overnight stay.

11th day: Visit Luxor West Bank Landmarks; fly to Cairo

• Breakfast and check out from your Nile Cruise.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings:
  • A major archaeological site with rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom Pharaohs, including East and West Valleys.
• Explore Hatshepsut Temple:
  • A stunning temple dedicated to Amun and Queen Hatshepsut, located beneath cliffs near the Valley of the Kings.
• See the Colossi of Memnon:
  • Twin statues depicting King Amenhotep III.
• Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.
• Check-in at your 5-star hotel overnight.

12th day: Visit Cairo Tourist Attractions

• Breakfast at your hotel.
• Explore the Egyptian Museum:
  • Located in Tahrir Square, housing the greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.
• Visit Salah El Din Citadel:
  • A medieval Islamic fortification is known for its mosques and museums.
• Tour Mohamed Ali Mosque:
  • Located within the Citadel, features unique architecture by a Turkish architect.
• Enjoy lunch, then visit:
  • The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Showcasing treasures dating back over 4000 years in El Fustat.
• Experience Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
  • The largest open-air market in the world, perfect for shopping for Egyptian antiques, clothes, and spices.
• Return to your hotel for a restful night.

Last day: End Your Egypt Guided Tour Package

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Fly back home, concluding your unforgettable Egyptian adventure.

With this itinerary, you’re set for an enriching experience, exploring the depths of Egypt’s history and culture!