12 Days Egypt Tour Packages with an Egyptologist Guide
Private 12 days Egypt itineraries with an Egyptologist guide, comfortable hotels and every transfer handled.
Travel Joy Egypt offers 12 days Egypt tour packages as private trips led in Egypt by licensed Egyptologist guides, with comfortable hotels and entrance fees to the listed sites. Routes differ by package: some include a Nile cruise, others add Red Sea beach days, Sinai or Jordan. For other trip lengths, see Egypt tour packages by length and style.
Best 12 Days Egypt Packages
This 12-day luxury tour traces a route from Cairo through Middle Egypt's lesser-visited sites to Luxor and Aswan, combining a private touring itinerary with a…
This 12-day private tour follows a full loop of Egypt's classic sights, running from Cairo and Alexandria south to Aswan and Luxor by Nile cruise before…
This 12-day tour combines a deep dive into Cairo and Upper Egypt's temples with a run of Red Sea and desert days in Hurghada. The trip opens in Cairo with the…
This 12-day tour is built for divers as much as sightseers, pairing Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor's monuments with wreck and reef diving out of Hurghada. The…
This 12-day tour pairs Cairo's ancient and royal sites with Alexandria's coastline and a longer stay in Sharm El Sheikh, including a Mount Sinai sunrise climb.…
This 12-day tour is timed around the Christmas season, combining Cairo and Alexandria sightseeing with a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and a Red Sea stop in…
This 12-day tour widens the standard Cairo-and-Nile route with a run through the Western Desert's Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert and the White Desert…
This 12-day overland tour moves through Egypt's classic Nile sites at a considered pace before turning to the Fayoum region's natural landscapes, closing with…
This 12-day tour runs from Cairo through a Nile cruise to Luxor and finishes with an extended stay in Hurghada, giving roughly equal weight to temples and Red…
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This 12-day tour is framed around a more reflective pace through Egypt's ancient sites, moving from Cairo through a Nile cruise to Luxor before Red Sea time in…
This 12-day Solo Female Egypt tour is meticulously crafted for independent women craving a deep, well-supported exploration of ancient wonders and serene…
This 12-day tour runs from Cairo's pharaonic sites to Luxor's temples and then east to Sinai's Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine's Monastery, closing with the…
This 12-day luxury tour runs from Cairo through Aswan's Nile cruise to Luxor before finishing with several days of leisure in Sharm El Sheikh. The Giza…
Travel Joy Egypt runs this 12 days luxury Egypt tour as a private trip: an Egyptologist guide takes you from Cairo to Aswan, by Nile cruise to Luxor, then to…
This 12-day luxury itinerary pairs Egypt's Nile Valley with Jordan, running from Cairo to a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor before flying on to Jordan for…
This twelve-day trip links Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey into a single continuous route, spending four days around Cairo and Alexandria before crossing into Jordan…
Giza, where the monumental pyramids rise, sets the scene for your 12-day grand tour, an adventure crafted by Travel Joy Egypt. This bespoke itinerary…
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Key Takeaways
- Route: pick the extra destination first, since Sinai, the desert, Jordan and Turkey each appear only in certain packages.
- Nile cruise: not every package includes a cruise, so check the itinerary if one matters to you.
- Flights: international flights are not included, so book them separately, and check each itinerary for flights or trains between cities.
- Hotels and meals: both vary by package, so compare them before you choose.
What Can You Add With 12 Days in Egypt?
You can go beyond the classic Cairo-and-Nile route in 12 days. A Red Sea finish of 2 to 3 nights, in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh, adds snorkelling and diving. Some packages add Sinai, the desert or a second country instead of a Hurghada stay, and one route adds Jordan and Turkey. Hurghada also has day trips and excursions on the Red Sea: see private Hurghada tours and Red Sea excursions.
Abu Simbel is not in every package: the Hurghada and Nile cruise package offers it as an optional excursion. If 12 days is more than you need, look at our 11 days Egypt tour packages.
Which 12 Days Egypt Tour Packages Fit You?
The table groups the packages by type and names the traveller each suits.
| Package type | Main feature | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo, Upper Egypt, Hurghada | Red Sea and desert days | First-time visitors |
| Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm El Sheikh | Longer stay, Mount Sinai sunrise | Travellers wanting Sinai and beaches |
| Nile Valley and Jordan | Nile cruise, then a flight to Jordan | Travellers wanting 2 countries |
| Egypt, Jordan and Turkey | One continuous route | Travellers wanting 3 countries |
| Egypt with a desert stop | Bahariya Oasis, White Desert | Return visitors |
| Christmas holiday | 5-star deluxe Nile cruise | Festive-season travellers |
| Solo woman package | Overnight sleeper train | Women travelling alone |
If none fits, ask for a tailor-made 12 days Egypt itinerary.
Which Packages Include a Nile Cruise?
The Hurghada, Christmas and Nile Valley and Jordan packages include a 5-star Nile cruise, while the solo woman package replaces it with an overnight first-class sleeper train between Aswan and Luxor. For the cruises on their own, see Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan.
Can You Combine Egypt and Jordan in 12 Days?
Yes, some packages add Jordan, and one of them pairs a Nile cruise with Petra. The 12 days Egypt Nile cruise and Jordan tour includes 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise ship, but its price does not cover the flight from Cairo to Amman.
Another package links Egypt, Jordan and Turkey in one continuous route. For the wider choice, compare private Egypt and Jordan tour packages.
What Is Included and What Costs Extra
Most packages share the same core, but meals and hotels differ:
- Guide: licensed Egyptologists from our team of private Egyptologist guides lead your visits in Egypt, and in the Jordan and Turkey packages local English-speaking guides lead the parts abroad.
- Entrance fees: included for every site in the itinerary; only tombs or areas with their own ticket, and optional extras, cost more.
- Transfers: they run in air-conditioned vehicles, with airport meet and assist; check each itinerary for flights or trains between cities.
- Meals: a typical private package includes daily breakfast, and other meals depend on the itinerary, so check the day-by-day plan.
- Hotels: the category depends on the package, with 4-star hotels as standard, 5-star hotels at a higher price and a 5-star cruise on some tours, so check the hotels listed in each itinerary.
- Paid separately: international flights, the Egypt visa, tips and optional extras.
Plan Your 12 Days in Egypt With Us
Travel Joy Egypt adapts any of these 12 days Egypt tour packages to your dates and pace. Message us on WhatsApp +20 106 023 3393 with your travel month, group size and preferred route, and we will reply with a matching itinerary.
What Travelers Say About Travel Joy Egypt
“Travelling with Travel Joy Egypt was one of the best decisions I have made. From the first contact the team was incredibly attentive, professional and passionate about what they do.”
“My first time travelling solo as a woman in Egypt, including night trips and internal flights — I never imagined I would feel this safe. Travel Joy's drivers, guides and leaders are punctual, professional and friendly.”
“During our 4 days in Egypt we had a wonderful experience thanks to the excellent management of Travel Joy. From the very beginning everything was perfectly organized, with personalized attention.”
“An incredible experience exploring Cairo and Giza with Karim and Mito from Travel Joy Egypt. Karim was super friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable about every place we visited.”
“We travelled with Travel Joy in October. Our agent Karim, who supported us in Cairo, was very friendly, helpful and always attentive. The private vans they use are very comfortable.”
“This trip was spectacular. Travelling with Travel Joy was perfect — they really fulfilled everything they promised and more. The service was a 10/10.”
“I told the agency what I wanted to visit and they made me a tailor-made stay, all-inclusive, at a better price than many competitors. Kero was incredibly responsive, helpful and caring throughout.”
“We visited many museums, the pyramids, mosques, the Nile River and the markets. The guides Karim and Mito are true professionals. It is very safe to be with them — you feel like family.”
“A great experience on our 5-day trip with Travel Joy. The best thing about this agency is that they helped us resolve the typical problems of travelling in Egypt — overpriced hotels, transport and souvenirs.”
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Top attractions in Egypt
- 1Philae Temple
- 2Coptic Cairo
- 3Hurghada Marina
- 4Pyramid of Menkaure
- 5Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 6Naama Bay
- 7Valley of the Kings
- 8Mountain of the Dead
- 9Mahmya Island
- 10Dolphin House
- 11Panoramic Viewpoint
- 12Salah El Din Citadel
- 13Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- 14Colossi of Memnon
- 15Pyramid of Khafre
- 16Pompey’s Pillar
- 17Karnak Temple
- 18Mount Sinai