Enjoy the best 12 Day Egypt Tour and visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the wonderful temples betwen Luxor and Aswan such as the Karnak Temple, the File Temple, the Abu Simbel temple, and much more while beeing onboard one of the best nile cruises. Then end your trip to Egypt relaxing on the beach of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt
An Around Egypt Tours representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. You will then be escorted to your hotel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle. The representative will help you check into your hotel, and will review your Egypt travel itinerary to confirm the pickup times for each tour.
Welcome drink upon arrival. 
In the evening, our tour director will pick you up at the hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to attend the sound and light show of the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure. Discover the fascinating history of the ancient Egyptians. It begins with the story of the Sphinx, a guardian who has been guarding the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show also shows the history of the construction of the pyramids and tells the story of famous great figures of Ancient Egypt, such as Thutmosis IV, Akhenaten, Nefertari and Tutankhamen. Back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo. 
 
Activities included: 
• Cairo- Light and sound show

Day 1: Your dream Egypt Tour comes true

After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and your private tour guide will accompany you to start your journey through Egypt visiting one of the best attractions in the country: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure. Then continue your visit to the Sphinx. The tour also includes the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Khafre pyramids. Later, you will go to the Solar Boat, located in front of the Cheops Pyramid. You will make a stop for lunch at a local restaurant of very good quality. And then, you will go to the Saqqara Complex and the first pyramid built (the Pyramid of Djoser). Finally, you will transfer to the Giza train station to take the night train to Aswan. Dinner on board the train. 
 
Activities included: 
• Cairo - Pyramids of Giza 
• Cairo – Pyramid of the Saqqara Complex

Day 2: Pyramids Tours – Train to Aswan

After breakfast, on board the train, a representative of Around Egypt Tours will meet you at Aswan Metro Station for transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise for embarkation in Aswan before lunch. After this, your tour guide will accompany you to start the trip, crossing by boat to the island of Agilkia to visit the Temple of File, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and one of the Nubian temples rescued before the construction of the High Dam. Take in the long colonnades, towers, and reliefs of Philae, including the latest hieroglyphic and demotic descriptions of Egypt. Then, you will return to the boat. Dinner on board. You will spend the night in Aswan. 
 
Activities included: 
• Aswan - Temple of Philae

Day 3: Nile Cruise in Aswan

During the morning, you will enjoy sailing towards Kom Ombo while having breakfast on board. You will arrive at Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Then, back to the cruise, you will have lunch as you make your way to Edfu; there, our guide will accompany you to visit the Temple of Horus through a ride in Kalesh (horse cart). You will explore the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best preserved of all Egyptian temples, made up of many columns, halls, chambers, and chapels. Two statues of Horus flank the entrance gate of the two towers. You will then enjoy delicious afternoon tea as you cruise to Esna. Food and overnight stay on board. 
 
Activities included: 
• Kom Ombo – Temple shared by the two gods Sobek & Haroeris 
• Edfu – Temple of Horus

Day 4: Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu

Very early in the morning, you will sail towards Luxor while enjoying your breakfast on board. You will then get off the cruise to head to the west bank of Luxor. You will visit the royal burial ground of 64 pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings (the original resting place of the world famous boy king Tutankhamen). Afterwards, you will move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only pharaoh queen) at Deir-el-Bahari, built in the 15th century BC, and the two gigantic statues of Memnon. Once you finish your excursion, you will return to the cruise ship for a delicious lunch on board. 
Notice: (The government determined that the three tombs that are visited must be preserved due to the large flow of tourists, therefore, their exhibition rotates throughout the year and it is not possible to confirm which tomb will be available before the tour). 
In the afternoon, you will take a fabulous exploration along the eastern bank of the Nile in Luxor towards the Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site in the world. The equestrian-style hall, with its gigantic columns, is one of Egypt's most famous iconic landmarks. There will be free time to explore the different parts of the huge complex built during various reigns of pharaohs. Then, you will go to the majestic Temple of Luxor, which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for the celebration of rituals and festivals and was dedicated to the God Amun. Dinner on board. You will spend the night in Luxor. 
 
 Activities included: 
• Luxor – Valley of the Kings 
• Luxor - Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 
• Luxor – The Colossi of Memnon 
• Luxor - Karnak Temple 
• Luxor - Luxor Temple

Day 5: Nile Cruise Tours in Luxor

You will disembark from the luxury Nile cruise after breakfast at 08:00 AM. Then, you will transfer to Luxor Airport to fly to Sharm. Upon arrival at Sharm Airport, a representative from Around Egypt Tours will meet you to take you in a private luxury air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Sharm-el-Sheikh. You will spend the night in Sharm. 
 
Meals included: 
• Breakfast 
• Lunch 
• Dinner 
 
 optional tours 
• Luxor- Hot air balloons

Day 6: Flight from Luxor to Sharm el-Sheikh

Enjoy your visit to Ras Muhammad National Park, a terrestrial and aquatic nature reserve. The 480 square kilometer protected area rests at the intersection of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba at the southern tip of Sinai. This spectacular place is home to many rare species of mammals: Dorcas gazelles, Nubian ibex, and red fox. Very easy to see are the resident birds such as terns, herons, seagulls and ospreys. Thousands of white storks pass through Ras Muhammad each year, heading south during the months of September and October, and returning north during April and May. You will spend the night in Sharm. 
Activities included: 
• Sharm - Ras Muhammad National Park Tour

Day 7: Excursion through Ras Muhammad National Park

Free day in Sharm, or enjoy our optional tour to one of Sinai's natural wonders, the majestic Colorado Canyon. Take a walk along the impressive sandstone canyon walls dotted with molten yellows, purples, reds, magentas and golds. In some places, the walls reach 40 meters. You will feel like you are in a spectacular coloring book. You will spend the night in Sharm.
 
 Optional tours: 
• Sharm – Majestic Colorado Canyon

Day 8: Optional tours in Sharm el-Sheikh

Free day in Sharm or join our optional visit to Saint Catherine's Monastery, located in the heart of Sinai and at the base of Jabal Musa, also known as Mount Moses. Surrounded by gardens and cypress trees, the monastery is owned and managed by the Greek Orthodox Church. Its rich library houses the second largest collection of illustrated manuscripts after the Vatican. You will be able to observe a vast number of ancient works of art: priceless icons, beautifully carved doors, exquisite murals and other refined religious ornaments. Overnight stay in Sharm.

Day 9: Optional tours in Sharm el-Sheikh

Breakfast will be offered at your hotel and then you will transfer to Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to fly to Cairo. Upon arrival, a representative from Around Egypt Tours will meet and assist you at the airport to drive you in a private luxury air-conditioned vehicle to your accommodation. You will spend the night in Sharm. 
Meals included: 
• Breakfast

Day 10: Flight to Cairo from Sharm

You will have breakfast at the hotel and then you will start your journey with your private guide to explore the remaining attractions of Egypt on your country vacation. You will visit the Coptic neighborhood of Cairo, where you will enjoy visiting the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then, you'll head to the Egyptian Museum, one of the nation's most famous sites, where you'll explore Tutankhamun's splendid collection along with many other compelling artifacts. Later, you will move to the Citadel of Saladin, which was designed to defend El Cario from the armies of the Crusaders. Afterwards, you will visit the Muhammad Ali or Alabaster Mosque. We will make a stop for lunch in an excellent quality restaurant. Then, you will continue to the area of Islamic Cairo to visit the Khan el-Khalili, the old bazaar of the city, and finally you will return to the hotel. You will spend the night in Cairo. 
 
 Activities included: 
• Cairo – Coptic Quarter of Cairo 
• Cairo - Egyptian Museum 
• Cairo – Citadel of Saladin 
• Cairo - Khan el-Khalili old bazaar

Day 11: Tours of Cairo

After breakfast, you will head to Cairo International Airport for your final departure. End of your holidays in Egypt.

Day 12: Cairo – Return home. End of your holidays in Egypt

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Start your 12 Day Egypt Tour by visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, then Cruise the nile and visit the wonderful temples betwen Luxor and Aswan such as the Karnak Temple, the File Temple, the Abu Simbel temple, and much more. Then end your trip to Egypt relaxing on the beach of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh 12 Day Egypt Tour

Enjoy the best 12 Day Egypt Tour & Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the marvelous Temples in luxor and Aswan then Relax on Sharm El Sheikh beaches. Book Now!

MS Farah Nile cruise

Le Meridien Pyramids &SPA

Concorde El Salam Front Hotel (Sharm)

OCT to APRIL

MAY to SEPT

Accommodation Plan A:

Kempinski Nile Hotel

MS Mayfair Nile cruise

Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh

Accommodation Plan B:

Tour prices are quoted in US dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter Egypt vacations; however, you can pay in Euro or GBP. Moreover, we always update our prices to ensure that you receive the lowest price possible. Once your trip to Egypt is confirmed, no change to the rates is guaranteed from our part.

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There are two domestic flights included on this trip. We usually use Egypt Air or Nile Air for this service. Baggage allowance is as follows:
Checked-in   - 1 Bag, max 23kg
Hand luggage - 1 bag, max 7kg

• Tips for the final departure

On your last day, we would recommend not booking any outgoing international flight until after 3.00 pm, or consider spending an extra night in Cairo. Our Tour Manager can assist with additional services like accommodation and transfers.

Domestic flights

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of the trip price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the trip price
12+ pay full trip price as per adult person
If your Egypt vacation includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.

Children Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to confirm the desired Egypt travel packages. Spaces will be secured as well as Your request will be confirmed upon receiving a deposit of 25 % of the required payment.
During the peak season (X-Mas, New Year), the required deposit will 50%of the required payment. This deposit forms part of your final payment. The remaining balance should be paid up to a week before your arrival date or cash upon arrival.

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