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12 Days Pyramids, Nile and Sinai

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About 12 Days Pyramids, Nile and Sinai

We are proud to offer this wonderful Egypt travel package to Cairo, Sinai, Luxor and Aswan by Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel. Book Now.

12 days tours in Cairo with a personal tour guide to visit Cairo must-see sights including Giza Pyramids, Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and Sharm El Shiekh.

Tour Package Details

Duration:12 Days / 11 Nights
Cities / Route:Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Sharm El-Sheikh
Primary Start City:Cairo

Tour Highlights

  • This tour will take you to rural Egypt on the Nile and to the shores of the Red Sea. See the Pyramids and Sakkara. Cruis... This tour will take you to rural Egypt on the Nile and to the shores of the Red Sea. See the Pyramids and Sakkara. Cruise the Nile for 4 days and then relax in Sinai before returning to see Old Cairo and the Museum
  • Embark on a leisurely paced 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments... Embark on a leisurely paced 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments in a very peaceful way.
  • this trip is ideal for those who want to have a taste of Egypt’s wonderful sites, as well as a good chunk of time to rel... this trip is ideal for those who want to have a taste of Egypt’s wonderful sites, as well as a good chunk of time to relax by the pristine Sharm El Sheikh
  • Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt. Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt.
  • The comprehensive tour allows you to skip the headache of arranging hotels, plane tickets, and lunch reservations. The comprehensive tour allows you to skip the headache of arranging hotels, plane tickets, and lunch reservations.
  • Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy
  • Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
  • Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders
  • Hotel in Cairo for 3 nights Hotel in Cairo for 3 nights
  • 5* Nile Cruise for 3 nights 5* Nile Cruise for 3 nights
  • Hotel in Sharm El Shiekh for 4 nights Hotel in Sharm El Shiekh for 4 nights
  • Sleeper train for 1 night Sleeper train for 1 night
  • Cruise Boat Cruise Boat
  • Plane Plane
  • Sleeper Train Sleeper Train
  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Horse carriage at Edfu Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Taftaf at Valley of the Kings Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
  • Motor Boat to Philae island Motor Boat to Philae island
  • 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives. Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned archaeological sightseeing. Entrance fees to the above mentioned archaeological sightseeing.
  • Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s). Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s).
  • Domestic Flight Tickets Domestic Flight Tickets
  • Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person. Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s). All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
  • Complementary sim card for mobile internet with 3.5 G.B Complementary sim card for mobile internet with 3.5 G.B
  • All local taxes and services. All local taxes and services.

Places You'll Visit

12 Days Pyramids, Nile and Sinai Itinerary

Upon arrival to Cairo Int. Airport, you will be met with our English-speaking representative who will help and assist you in all formalities and transfer to your hotel, overnight Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast at hotel. Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your first day tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza "Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure", where the greatness has been embodied in three pyramids with a limestone statue of Sphinx guarding the whole area.Then proceed to one of our local restaurant to have your lunch. After that you will proceed to the city of Sakkara, where you will be so excited by exploring The Step Pyramid of king Djoser. This pyramid has a very nice story, when king Djoser asked his chief Architect Imhotep to create something different, so that the king could be buried at. As a result the well-known Architect creates the Step pyramid, which surprised the king so much since it was considered to be a new achievement in this period. Finally you we will drive towards Memphis, where you can visit The Open Air Museum including the marvelous monuments of king Ramses II.After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.Transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Upon arrival at Aswan railway station, our representative will meet you inside the airport, holding a sign of Luxor and Aswan Travel and your name. Then you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will transfer to your Nile cruise for check in & overnight in Aswan.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Motor boat to Agilika Island / Philae

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will be transferred by private A-C van to Abu Simbel. The original site was known as Meha in the ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by king Ramses II. The first temple (the biggest one) was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the second temple (the smaller one) was dedicated to king himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan (distance takes approx. 03 hrs by car). Enjoy your lunch on board the cruise while sailing to Koum Oumbo city, arrive Koum Oumbo & then you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch on the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. After the tour, you will get back to your ship, rest and refresh on board. Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Edfu. Late evening arrive to Edfu and overnight.

Overnight: Aswan / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle transfer

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on the cruise. Then the guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Luxor. Afternoon tour to the East Bank of Luxor (Karnak and Luxor temples): You will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will Luxor airport to fly to Sharm El Shiekh via Cairo. Arrival and transfer to your hotel for check in & Overnight in Sharm.

Overnight: Luxor / Nile Cruise

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Transport: Domestic flight Cairo to Aswan

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Free day in Sharm or join our optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park which is both a terrestrial and an aquatic nature reserve. The 480 square kilometre protected area lies where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba in Sinai’s southern extremity. The arid desert terrain of sand dunes, gravel plains, fossilized corals and granite mountains is home to a number of rare mammal species: Dorcas gazelle, Nubian ibex and red fox. Easier to spot are the resident birds like terns, herons, gulls and ospreys. Thousands of white storks pass through Ras Mohammed each year, heading south during September/October and back north during April/May. About 85 flora species live in the park, including mangroves. Overnight in Sharm.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Free day in Sharm or join our optional tour to one of the natural wonders of the Sinai, the Colored Canyon is majestic. Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purples, reds, magentas and gold. In certain places the canyon walls reach up to 40 meters. You feel as if you are enclosed in a spectacular coloring book. Overnight in Sharm.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Free day in Sharm or join our optional tour to The Monastery of St. Catherine located at the heart of Sinai and at the foot of the Gebel Musa, or Mount Moses. Fronted by gardens and cypress trees, the monastery is owned and run by the Greek Orthodox Church. Its rich library houses the world’s second largest collection of illuminated manuscripts after the Vatican. You can see the Burning Bush and a large number of antique works of art: invaluable icons, beautifully carved doors, exquisite wall paintings and other fine religious ornaments. Overnight in Sharm.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and then you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your day tour by visiting the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza Pyramids. This state-of-the-art complex is the largest archaeological museum in the world, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts that span 5,000 years of Egyptian civilization. Marvel at the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time since their discovery, including his legendary gold mask, jewelry, and royal possessions. The museum features colossal statues, immersive digital galleries, and interactive exhibits, all set within striking modern architecture with panoramic views of the pyramids. Lunch at local restaurant. Then proceed to Old Cairo area, where you can visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, which played as a very important role in protecting Egypt, as it was considered the seat of power for more than 700 years. Then we will accompany you to Khan El Khalili, which consider as one of the stunning bazaars in the Middle East. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast Lunch
Check out from your hotel, then our representative will transfer you to Cairo international airport for final departure.

Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle

Meals Included
Breakfast

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

  • This tour will take you to rural Egypt on the Nile and to the shores of the Red Sea. See the Pyramids and Sakkara. Cruise the Nile for 4 days and then relax in Sinai before returning to see Old Cairo and the Museum
  • Embark on a leisurely paced 3-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. Relax and enjoy seeing the monuments in a very peaceful way.
  • this trip is ideal for those who want to have a taste of Egypt’s wonderful sites, as well as a good chunk of time to relax by the pristine Sharm El Sheikh
  • Your private, Egyptologist guide provides undivided attention and an insider’s perspective of Upper Egypt.
  • The comprehensive tour allows you to skip the headache of arranging hotels, plane tickets, and lunch reservations.
  • Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy
  • Accommodation, lunches, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
  • Tour is suitable for all ages and all genders
  • Hotel in Cairo for 3 nights
  • 5* Nile Cruise for 3 nights
  • Hotel in Sharm El Shiekh for 4 nights
  • Sleeper train for 1 night
  • Cruise Boat
  • Plane
  • Sleeper Train
  • Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Horse carriage at Edfu
  • Taftaf at Valley of the Kings
  • Motor Boat to Philae island
  • 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Meet and assist by English-speaking representatives.
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned archaeological sightseeing.
  • Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s).
  • Domestic Flight Tickets
  • Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person.
  • All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
  • Complementary sim card for mobile internet with 3.5 G.B
  • All local taxes and services.

Not Included

  • Any Extra not mentioned above.
  • All personal expenses like laundry etc.
  • Any optional tours may require.
  • Tipping to tour guide, driver, cruise staff, etc…

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax
$2,867
per person

Couple's Journey

2 Pax
$2,205
per person

Small Group

3 Pax
$2,095
per person

Family Adventure

4 Pax
$1,985
per person

Extended Group

5 Pax
$1,896
per person

Large Group

6–99 Pax
$1,830
per person

Accommodation Tiers & Season Pricing

Assigned Hotels
Cairo Steigenberger El Tahrir
★★★★★
Cairo Cairo Pyramids
★★★★★
Cairo Baron Hotel Cairo
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh Sharm Hills Resort
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh JAZ Neo
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Sara
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Esadora ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Esadora
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Radamis II ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Radamis II
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS A Sara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS A Sara
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Story
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sara II ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Standard Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sara II
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $2,205
Double Room $2,334
Single Room $3,194
September to April Triple Room $2,940
Double Room $3,069
Single Room $4,290

Assigned Hotels
Cairo Holiday Inn Maadi
★★★★★
Cairo Triumph Luxury
★★★★★
Cairo Sofitel Down Town
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh Savoy Sharm
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh JAZ Mirabel
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Premium
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Emperor
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Concerto ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Concerto
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Blue Shadow
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Nile Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Crown Empress
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $2,806
Double Room $2,968
Single Room $4,043
September to April Triple Room $3,825
Double Room $3,986
Single Room $5,488

Assigned Hotels
Cairo Fairmont Nile
★★★★★
Cairo Hyatt Regency West
★★★★★
Cairo Kempinski Nile
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh Sunrise Montemare
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh Sunrise Diamond Beach
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Moon Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Amwaj ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Amwaj
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Legacy
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Minerva
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Steigenberger Regency
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ultra_deluxe Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Le Fayan
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $4,059
Double Room $4,291
Single Room $5,839
September to April Triple Room $5,622
Double Room $5,854
Single Room $7,972

Assigned Hotels
Cairo St Regis
★★★★★
Cairo Waldorf Astoria
★★★★★
Cairo Four Seasons First Residence
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh Royal Savoy
★★★★★
Sharm El Sheikh Sunrise Arabian Beach
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta Sun Goddess
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Sonesta St George
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Princess Farida
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Hamees
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Royal Lily
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Luxury Cruise Mini Bar Sun Deck Restaurant
★★★★★
Nile Cruise MS Movenpick Sunray
★★★★★
Season / Period Occupancy / Room Type Price per Person
May to August Triple Room $4,760
Double Room $5,018
Single Room $6,738
September to April Triple Room $6,580
Double Room $6,838
Single Room $9,230

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Important Information

Children Policy

0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Frequently Asked Questions

This tour package is 12 Days / 11 Nights, covering cultural sightseeing and a Nile cruise.
The package includes visits to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh.
Yes, domestic flight tickets between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor as outlined in the itinerary are included.
Yes, a 5-star Nile River Cruise is included with full board accommodation during the sailing portion.
Breakfasts at hotels and full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) during the Nile cruise are included as detailed in the daily schedule.
International airfare, Egyptian entry visa, personal extras, and optional gratuities are not included.
0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

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