14-Day Deluxe Tour: The Best of Egypt

14-Day Deluxe Tour Itinerary

1st day: Welcome to Egypt

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be greeted by an official representative from Egypt Fun Tours. After completing the necessary procedures, your private tour guide will escort you to a 5-star hotel for check-in. Relax until evening, when you’ll enjoy a special dinner on the Nile River, complete with local shows, belly dancing, and folklore performances, before returning to your hotel for the night.

2nd day: Egyptian Pyramids and Fly to Hurghada

After breakfast, embark on a full day of exploration with your guide, visiting:

• Giza Pyramids Complex: Home to the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
• Step Pyramid of Saqqara: The first pyramid ever built in Egypt.
• Memphis City: The ancient capital of Egypt.

After your tour, fly to Hurghada and check into a 5-star hotel for the night.

3rd day: Hurghada Free Day

Enjoy a free day at the beach or explore the city at your leisure.

4th day: Hurghada Scuba Diving

Join a scuba diving expedition with an experienced instructor to explore the vibrant coral reefs and underwater life before returning to your hotel.

5th day: Hurghada Safari Tour

After breakfast, embark on a quad safari to experience the desert landscape, followed by a BBQ meal before returning to your hotel.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank Attractions

Check out of your hotel and travel to Luxor. Visit:

• Karnak Temple: The largest temple complex ever built.
• Check into a 5-star luxury Nile cruise, enjoy lunch on board, and relax before visiting Luxor Temple in the evening.

7th day: Luxor West Bank Landmarks

Explore the West Bank with your guide, visiting:

• Temple of Hatshepsut: A funerary temple dedicated to one of Egypt’s most successful pharaohs.
• Valley of the Kings: The burial site of many pharaohs, featuring 63 royal tombs.
• Memnon’s Colossi: The twin statues guarding Amenhotep III’s Mortuary Temple.

Enjoy dinner aboard your cruise ship before setting sail for the night.

8th day: Edfu and Kom Ombo

• Breakfast on Board
• Horse Carriage Ride to Temple of Edfu
  • Highlights: Located in Edfu, this late-construction temple from the Greco-Roman period is known for its stunning architecture.
• Lunch on Board
• Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Highlights: Dedicated to Sobek and Horus, this temple showcases spectacular Ptolemaic architecture.
• Return to Nile Boat for overnight sailing to Aswan.

9th day: Aswan City Landmarks

• Breakfast on Board
• Tour of Aswan’s Historical Sights:
  • Aswan High Dam: A monumental engineering feat completed in 1971, providing over half of Egypt’s electricity.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: The largest known obelisk, abandoned due to a granite flaw.
  • Temple of Philae: Dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on Agilika Island.
• Return to the cruise ship for lunch and an overnight stay.

10th day: Abu Simbel and Fly to Cairo

• Breakfast Boxes and Check-Out
• Visit the Temples of Abu Simbel
  • Highlights: Two grand temples cut into rock during Pharaoh Ramses II’s reign, showcasing ancient Egyptian architecture.
• Return to Aswan for lunch.
• Flight to Cairo and check-in at a 5-star hotel overnight.

11th day: Explore Old Cairo

• Breakfast
• Tour with Egyptologist:
  • The Egyptian Museum: Home to 250,000 artifacts, including treasures of Tutankhamun.
• Lunch at a Local Restaurant
• Visit iconic sites:
  • Mosque of Amr Ibn Al Aas: Cairo’s oldest mosque, completed in 641 AD.
  • Hanging Church: A significant Coptic site dating back to the 3rd century.
  • Ben Ezra Synagogue: Egypt’s oldest synagogue, built in the 9th century.
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: Explore Egypt’s rich history through unique artifacts.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: The Middle East’s oldest bazaar, perfect for shopping and souvenirs.
• Overnight at a 5-star hotel in Cairo.

Day 12: Islamic Cairo Attractions

• Breakfast
• Visit Historic Islamic Sites:
  • Citadel of Salah El Din: A fortress built to protect Cairo from Crusader attacks.
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali: Known for its stunning alabaster architecture.
• Lunch at a Local Restaurant
• Continued Exploration:
  • Mosque of Sultan Hassan: A masterpiece of Mamluk architecture.
  • Mosque of Al Rifai: An example of outstanding Islamic design, completed in 1912.
• Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Alexandria Attractions Tour

• Private Transport to Alexandria
• Must-See Attractions:
  • Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: Roman burial site known for its elaborate designs.
  • Pompey’s Pillar: A triumphal column dedicated to Emperor Diocletian.
  • Citadel of Qaitbay: A fortress built in the 14th century.
• Lunch at Seafood Restaurant
• Visit Alexandria Public Library: Explore one of the world’s great cultural institutions.
• Return to Cairo Hotel for overnight.

Last day: Departure

• Check-out and Transfer to Cairo Airport
• End of Tour: Bring home unforgettable memories from your 14-day journey through the wonders of Egypt.

This itinerary captures the essence of Egypt, providing you with an enriching travel experience filled with historical treasures and cultural insights. Enjoy your trip!