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12-Day Amazing Egypt - Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh

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Overview

One of the top tours to Egypt, where you will have a chance to visit Cairo, enjoy a Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and spend four nights in Sharm El Sheikh to enjoy watersports in this coastal city.

This well-designed Egypt holiday package will allow time to relax whilst exploring the unique collection of monuments of one of the most famous civilisations ever known in ancient human history.

This stunning tour package to Egypt is like a merge between the classical sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and the sun and sea style in Sharm El Sheikh. You'll start your tour in Cairo to see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the historical Coptic monuments and more other fascinating sites.

You will then take a sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan to embark a five-star Nile cruise and sail to Luxor including visits to the High Dam, Temple of Philae, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, Karnak and Luxor Temples.

The last part of this awesome Egypt tour will be in the charming city of Sharm El-Sheikh in the heart of Sinai, where you can enjoy the marvellous beaches, the richest underwater environment, and exciting nightlife.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Adventure
Diving

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cairo!

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Welcome to Cairo!

On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be met by your professional representative, who will help you and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo. Check-in, rest and refresh. The rest of the day is free at leisure to explore the city on your own or relax at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    The Oasis Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in CairoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cairo International Airport to Cairo

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    Destinations

    Al Giza Desert

    Cairo

Day 2

Giza, Saqqara & Memphis Museum then Sleeper Train to Aswan

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Giza, Saqqara & Memphis Museum then Sleeper Train to Aswan

Today your will start your tour in Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara and the Open-Air Museum in Memphis. Later on, in the late afternoon, your driver will transfer you to Giza train station to catch your sleeping train to Aswan. Once onboard, you'll settle in and have dinner on the train.

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    Accommodation

    Watania Sleeping Trains & Catering Services3 star

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    Activities

    Giza Necropolis

    Great Pyramid of Giza

    Great Sphinx of Giza

    Saqqara Necropolis

    The Museum Of Memphis

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cairo to El Giza Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Al Giza Desert

    Giza Governorate

    Giza

    Cairo

Day 3

Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk Tour then Board Nile Cruise

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Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk Tour then Board Nile Cruise

This morning you'll have breakfast onboard the train. On arrival at Aswan train station, you’ll be met by your local tour guide who will take you to visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. After the day tour, your driver-guide will transfer you to your Nile Cruise ship for check-in. You'll overnight in Aswan before setting sail down the Nile.

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    Accommodation

    Radamis II Nile Cruise Boat5 star

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    Activities

    Aswan Dam

    Temple of Philae

    Unfinished Obelisk

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Aswan to Aswan

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Cairo

    Aswan Governorate

    Aswan

    Giza Governorate

Day 4

Temple of Sobek, Temple of Horus in Edfu & Egyptian Folkloric Show

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Temple of Sobek, Temple of Horus in Edfu & Egyptian Folkloric Show

This morning, you will visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, followed by the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Both astonishing sights are must-sees when in this region of Egypt. In the evening, you'll have some free time to enjoy the Egyptian folkloric show on the ship with a belly dancer and many other entertaining performances.

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    Accommodation

    Radamis II Nile Cruise Boat5 star

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    Activities

    Temple of Sobek and Horus

    The Temple of Horus at Edfu

    Egyptian Folkloric Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Giza Governorate

    Kom Umbu

    Edfu

Day 5

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor Temples

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Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor Temples

After breakfast, you will visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. You will then get back to your ship for lunchtime. After lunch, you will visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples. The evening is yours to relax on board the ship and spend your time however you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Radamis II Nile Cruise Boat5 star

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    Activities

    Valley of the Kings

    Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

    Colossi of Memnon

    Karnak Temples

    Luxor Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Giza Governorate

    Luxor Governorate

    Luxor

Day 6

Diembark Your Nile Cruise & Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh

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Diembark Your Nile Cruise & Fly to Sharm El-Sheikh

Today, you'll have breakfast on board, then disembark from your Nile cruise. Then, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for flight to Sharm El-Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore the town on your own or relax at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Oasis Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Sharm El-SheikhOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Luxor to Luxor International Airport

    Plane from Luxor International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh International AirportRequest to Book

    Private Driver from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Sharm El-Sheikh

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Giza Governorate

    Sharm El-Sheikh

Day 7

Ras Mohamed National Park or Relax

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Ras Mohamed National Park or Relax

Today is free at leisure. You can relax by your hotel pool, head to the beach or join the optional tour to Ras Mohamed National Park which is both a terrestrial and an aquatic nature reserve. You can also enjoy the regular sea activities on the beach or enjoy swimming on the amazing Red Sea. There's plenty to do in and around Sharm El Sheik so you'll be spoilt for choice!

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    Accommodation

    Grand Oasis Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Ras Mohamed Nature ReserveOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 8

Tour to the Coloured Canyon or Relax

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Tour to the Coloured Canyon or Relax

Today is another free day at leisure in Sharm El Sheikh. You'll have the option to join the tour to one of the natural wonders of the Sinai, the Coloured Canyon, a majestic sight outside of the town with unique formations that have been carved out by millennia. If you stay in Sharm El-Sheikh, you can also go snorkelling or swimming in the Red Sea among the coral that can be found just off shore.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Oasis Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Coloured Canyon from Sharm El-SheikhOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 9

Tour to the Monastery of St. Catherine

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Tour to the Monastery of St. Catherine

Today is another free day at leisure in Sharm El-Sheikh. You'll be able to join the 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. If you want to take it steady today and soak up some sun, you can also relax at the beach or do some snorkelling.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Oasis Resort4 star

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    Activities

    Sharm El-SheikhOptional Activity

    Saint Catherine's MonasteryOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 10

Fly Back to Cairo

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Fly Back to Cairo

This morning, you'll check out after breakfast. You will then transfer to Sharm El-Sheikh Airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo. On arrival to Cairo Airport, you’ll be met by your representative, who will transfer you to your hotel. Once settled, you'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to spend as you wish. You may want to head out to see some of the sights.

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    Accommodation

    The Oasis Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in CairoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sharm El-Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

    Plane from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Cairo International AirportOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Cairo International Airport to Cairo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    Al Giza Desert

    Cairo

Day 11

Cairo City Tour

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Cairo City Tour

Today, you'll begin exploring Cairo. Your day will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum to see the artefacts and learn the basics of Egyptology in one of the world's most impressive museums. After that, you'll visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Later on, you'll have lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit Old Cairo area. After the tour, you will return to the hotel and you will have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    The Oasis Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

    Salah El Din Citadel

    Old Cairo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Al Giza Desert

    Cairo

    Cairo Governorate

Day 12

Departure from Cairo

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Departure from Cairo

This morning, you'll check out from your hotel in Cairo after having breakfast. Later on, you’ll be met by your representative, who will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to back home after completing this wonderful Egypt holiday package.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cairo to Cairo International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Al Giza Desert

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 19 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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