11-Day Egypt Guided Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Desert Safari

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Wonderful 11-day Voyage Discovering Wonders

Discover the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt on this captivating 11-day Egypt guided tour. Explore the vibrant cities of Cairo and Luxor, sail the Nile, and experience the breathtaking beauty of the White Desert. This comprehensive travel package includes visits to iconic attractions such as Cairo’s historic landmarks, Luxor’s magnificent temples, and the serene landscapes of Aswan. Enjoy a relaxing Nile cruise and delve into the rich history of Dendara and Abydos. Your adventure culminates in an unforgettable camping experience in the stunning White Desert. Join us for an extraordinary journey that blends history, culture, and adventure!

Tour Highlights

Cairo Highlights

Giza Pyramids Complex
Islamic & Coptic Attractions
Memphis City
The Egyptian Museum
Saqqara Pyramid

Luxor Highlights

Valley of the Kings
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Abydos Temple
Dendera Temple

Aswan Highlights

The High Dam
The Unfinished Obelisk
Philae Temple
Abu Simbel Temples

White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Desert Safari trip

Tour Inclusions

Meet and greet service by our employees at the airports.
Accommodation (5-star deluxe)
Entrance fees to all sites are indicated on the itinerary.
Professional Egyptologist tour guide during your trips.
Domestic Flights
All meals are included in the itinerary.
All transfers by private AC cars.
All service charges and taxes.
All tours
All transfers

Tour Exclusions

International Airfare.
Egypt entry visa.
Tipping.
Personal Expenses.
Any other items have not been mentioned.

Tour Itinerary

11-day Egypt guided Tour itinerary

1st day: Cairo Arrival

Meet, welcome, and assist at Cairo Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in.

2nd day: Time: 8:00 am: Cairo Sightseeing Tours—Pyramids:

After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up and start a guided tour to explore the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Saqqara, the Imhotep Museum, the Step Pyramid complex, and Memphis, an ancient city. Lunch will be in a local Egyptian restaurant. Then, we will transfer you back to the hotel.

3rd day: Time: 7:00 am: Aswan-Nile Cruise:

Early breakfast at the hotel. Pick you up and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Arrive in Aswan and start our sightseeing tours to Philae Temple & the Unfinished Obelisk. Transfer to the Nile cruise, check in, and lunch. After lunch, take a Felucca boat ride around Elephantine Island. Dinner on board the cruise ship.

4th day: Sailing-Kom Ombo Temple Tour:

Early morning navigation to Kom Ombo. After breakfast, we started our guided tour to the Kom Ombo temple, which was built by the Ptolemies and dedicated to two different gods. Lunch & dinner onboard the cruise ship.

5th day: Edfu Temple Visit—Sailing to Luxor:

After breakfast on the cruise ship, we start our tour of Edfu Temple by horse carriage. The temple is the second-largest temple in Egypt and one of the very well-preserved temples. Continue sailing to later watch the process of crossing the Esna lock of the Nile. Lunch & dinner onboard the cruise ship.

Day 6: Dendera & Abydos Day Trip:

After breakfast on your Nile cruise ship. Start a private day trip to the temples of Dendara & Abydos. The two temples are still in great condition, with very beautiful colors still seen on the walls and depictions. Transfer back to Luxor on the cruise ship

7th day: Luxor Sightseeing Tours:

After breakfast on the cruise ship, check out and start our guided tour to the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Temple of Medinet Habu, and the Memnon Colossi. Transfer. Transfer to Luxor train station for the sleeper train to Cairo.

8th day: Cairo Sightseeing

After breakfast on board, arrive at Giza train station. Pick you up and start our guided tours to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Islamic & Coptic Cairo, and the tourist bazaar at Khan El-Khalili. Transfer to your Cairo hotel, check in, and overnight.

9th day: Cairo-Bahariya White Desert:

After breakfast in the hotel, we will pick you up and start our trip to El-Bahariya Oasis. Arrive at Bawiti for lunch. After lunch, we start our off-road adventure to see the Black Desert, the Crystal Desert, the Rocky Mountains of Ashgabat, and the old white desert. We then proceed to the New White Desert to arrive there before sunset. A barbecue dinner is prepared by our Bedouin driver. Overnight camping at the White Desert.

Day 10: The White Desert—Cairo:

After breakfast at the White Desert, we start our trip back to Bawiti and then continue to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo hotel, check in, and overnight.

Last day: Departure—Your 11-Day Guided Egypt Tour Comes to an End:

After breakfast at the hotel. Pick you up and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Prices

Price is quoted per person in USD

Solo traveler: +70%
2 to 4 people: 2299
5 to 8 people: 1999

For larger groups, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for your special rate

Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

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Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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