13-day Egypt Tour of Culture and Beach Itinerary
1st day: Welcome to Egypt
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be greeted by our representative from “Egypt Fun Tours.” After completing the formalities, your private tour guide will take you to a five-star hotel in a luxurious, air-conditioned car. Relax at the hotel until evening. Enjoy a special dinner overlooking the Nile. Discuss Egypt with your knowledgeable guide and enjoy local performances like belly dancing before returning to your hotel for the night.
2nd day: Giza and Saqqara
After breakfast, prepare for a full day of exploration. First, visit the Giza Pyramids Complex. These iconic pyramids symbolize Egypt and were built during the 4th Dynasty. Next, see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, made of over 2,300,000 stone blocks. Then, explore the Great Sphinx, a monument of Pharaoh Chephren, symbolizing power and knowledge.
Afterward, visit the Valley Temple, known for its preservation and significance in mummification. Enjoy lunch at a fine restaurant. Then, head to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, the first pyramid ever built. Finally, explore the Ancient City of Memphis, the Old Kingdom’s capital. Return to your hotel for the night.
3rd day: Fly to Aswan
After breakfast, fly to Aswan. Your guide will meet you to explore the city’s highlights. First, visit the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering achievement. Next, see the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk ever attempted. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant along the Nile. Then, visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Check into a five-star hotel for the night.
Day 4: Abu Simbel
Receive breakfast boxes for your trip to Abu Simbel. This site features two magnificent temples carved into the mountains during Pharaoh Ramses II’s reign. After exploring, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, return to Aswan and check into your hotel for the night.
5th day: Luxor’s East Bank
After breakfast, board a first-class train to Luxor. Meet your guide and visit the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious structure ever built. After checking into a five-star hotel, enjoy lunch at a fine restaurant. In the evening, visit the Temple of Luxor at night, a stunning reminder of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 6: Explore Thebes’ West Bank
After breakfast, meet your tour guide to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Start with the Temple of Hatshepsut, honoring Egypt’s only female pharaoh. Next, visit the Valley of the Kings, home to 63 royal tombs from dynasties 17, 18, and 19.
Enjoy a delicious lunch on an island with a boat ride on the Nile. After lunch, see the Colossi of Memnon, the guardians of Amenhotep III’s Mortuary Temple. Return to your hotel for the night.
7th day: Discover Habu and the Valley of the Queens
Enjoy breakfast, then travel in a private A/C car to the Valley of the Queens. This site features 90 tombs for royal queens and aristocracy. Next, visit the Temple of Habu, built by Ramses III. This well-preserved structure served as a walled city during conflicts. Have lunch at a reputable restaurant before exploring Deir El-Medina, the ancient settlement of royal tomb artisans. Return to your hotel in Luxor for the night.
8th day: Dendara and Abydos Temples, Then to Hurghada
After breakfast and checking out, enjoy a drive to the Temple at Dendera, which is dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Then, visit the Temple of Abydos, considered one of ancient Egypt’s holiest sites. Have lunch at a top-notch restaurant. Afterward, travel to Hurghada in a modern A/C car and check into a 5-star hotel for the night.
Day 9: Free Day in Hurghada
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or exploring the city at your leisure.
Day 10: Scuba Diving in Hurghada
Enjoy breakfast, then embark on a scuba diving expedition with a qualified instructor. Discover the vibrant coral reefs and underwater life before returning to your hotel.
Day 11: Hurghada Safari Excursion
After breakfast, set off on a quad safari to explore the stunning desert landscape. Enjoy a barbecue meal before returning to your hotel.
Day 12: Discover Cairo
After breakfast, fly to Cairo and meet your Egyptologist. Start at the Egyptian Museum, home to over 250,000 artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun. Have lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Citadel of Salah El Din, built to protect the city from Crusaders. Explore the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, a stunning Islamic monument. Next, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see Egypt’s cultural treasures. Finally, shop at the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar before checking into a five-star hotel for the night.
Last day: Departure
After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Our representative will take you to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
End of the 13-Day Egypt Tour of Culture and Beach
