12-Day Egypt Grand Tour
Cairo, a full Nile cruise, and the Red Sea — the complete country, at an unhurried pace.
Twelve days that alternate deliberately — sand and temple stone on sightseeing days, then a Nile cruise and three unstructured Red Sea days to recover.
About this tour
The full country in twelve days: Cairo and Giza, a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and a closing stretch on the Red Sea coast to actually rest before flying home. Built for travelers who want everything without compressing it into a week.
Highlights
- ✦The Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum
- ✦A 4-night Nile cruise, Luxor to Aswan
- ✦Abu Simbel
- ✦3 days on the Red Sea coast to unwind
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Cairo
Airport pickup and rest.
- 2
Giza & Saqqara
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Saqqara's Step Pyramid.
- 3
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo
The Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, and Khan el-Khalili.
- 4
Fly to Luxor, board the cruise
Karnak and Luxor Temples, then boarding the Nile cruise ship.
- 5
West Bank & sail to Edfu
Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then sailing south.
- 6
Edfu & Kom Ombo
The Temple of Horus and the twin temple of Kom Ombo, arriving in Aswan.
- 7
Aswan & Abu Simbel
Philae Temple and the High Dam, with an optional Abu Simbel add-on.
- 8
Disembark, fly to Hurghada
Transfer to the Red Sea coast.
- 9
Red Sea rest day
Beach or reef day, no scheduled sightseeing.
- 10
Red Sea rest day
A second free day on the coast.
- 11
Fly back to Cairo
Return transfer and a final evening in Cairo.
- 12
Departure
Airport transfer for the international flight home.
Where You’ll Go
The main stops, in the order you'll visit them.
Included
- ✓All transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist throughout Cairo/Nile Valley
- ✓Nile cruise cabin accommodation, full board
- ✓Domestic flights where needed
- ✓Entrance fees
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Hotels in Cairo and Hurghada
- ✕International flights
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
Make It Yours
Experiences travelers often add to this itinerary.
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