12 Days Exceptional Tour in Egypt
Overview
This exceptional 12-day tour offers guests a magical experience across Egypt exploring the golden treasures of ancient civilization.
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 deluxe Nile cruise for the southern half of the trip.
After Giza's pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the route heads west to Fayoum's Lake Qarun before continuing to El Minya to see the tombs of Tuna el-Gabal, the colossal baboon statues at Ashmunein, and the Middle Kingdom tombs of Beni Hassan.
From there the itinerary moves north to Akhenaten's ancient capital at Tel el-Amarna, the Muharraq Monastery near Assiut, and the village of Meir, before reaching Abydos for the Temple of Seti I and Dendera for the Temple of Hathor on the way to Luxor.
In Luxor, the group boards a deluxe Nile cruise for Karnak Temple, an evening visit to a lit-up Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and an early excursion to Abu Simbel, finishing with the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple in Aswan before flying back to Cairo.
The package includes accommodation in 4-star hotels and on the deluxe Nile cruise, meals as specified in the itinerary, transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle and domestic flight, and experienced Egyptologist guides; international airfare, the Egypt entry visa, admission to the sites listed, tips, personal expenses, and optional tours are not included.
Its route through Middle Egypt sites most itineraries skip makes this trip suited to returning visitors and history-focused travelers who want to go beyond the standard Cairo-Luxor-Aswan circuit.
Trip at a Glance
Duration
12 Days
Price
From $2,695
Availability
Daily
Tour Type
Luxury
Route
Cairo → Giza → Fayoum → Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo …
Pickup
Cairo Airport / Any Hotel in Cairo
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Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative from Travel Joy Egypt will greet you and assist with arrival formalities. You'll be escorted to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. That evening, enjoy a downtown dinner cruise on the Nile River with authentic Egyptian entertainment. Overnight in Cairo.
Giza PyramidsAfter breakfast, your private guide will take you to Giza to marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, as well as the Sphinx. Next, experience the Grand Egyptian Museum's treasures before lunch. Afterward, the Grand Egyptian Museum houses invaluable artifacts. Return to your Cairo hotel in the evening.
Travel west to Fayoum and tour its highlights like Lake Qaroun and Fayoum Waterfalls. Stop for lunch. Continue northeast to El Minya and check into your hotel for the night.
Visit the cemeteries of Tuna El Gabal, then Ashmunein and its colossal baboons. Conclude the day touring Beni Hassan's Middle Kingdom tombs before returning to El Minya.
Journey north to the ancient capital at Tel El Amarna, founded by Akhenaten. Lunch in Assiut then tour the Muharraq Monastery and village of Meir. Overnight in Abydos.
See the Abydos Temple's cartouche-filled walls, and receive lunch. Proceed to Dendera Temple, goddess Hathor's home. Continue travel west to check into your Luxor hotel.
Karnak TempleSpend the morning at Karnak Temple Complex before embarking on a deluxe Nile cruise ship. In the evening, see Luxor Temple lit up at night. Dinner and overnight onboard.
Your Egyptologist guide shows the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise ship for lunch, dinner and more nights onboard.
Visit the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo before returning to the cruise ship. Dinner and another night onboard sailing south to Aswan.
Abu Simbel TemplesJourney to Abu Simbel for an early start. Spend the morning marveling at Ramses II's iconic temples carved into the mountainside. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.
Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple island complex. After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo where your hotel awaits one last overnight.
After breakfast and hotel check out, a driver will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your homeward flight, concluding your Egyptian adventure.
Attractions on This Tour
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Highlights
Cairo's Iconic Grandeur
- Nile evening dinner cruise with live entertainment
- Giza Plateau: Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- The Grand Egyptian Museum's national collection
Upper Egypt's Ancient Wonders
- Fayoum's serenely beautiful Lake Qarun
- Tuna El Gabal's historical tombs
- Tel El Amarna, Akhenaten’s short-lived capital
- Abydos Temple's royal cartouches and reliefs
- Dendera Temple of Hathor
Luxor & Nile Valley Immersion
- Karnak Temple Complex's vast halls
- Nile cruise experience through ancient landscapes
- Luxor Temple evening illumination
- Valley of the Kings' pharaonic burial chambers
- Hatshepsut's distinctive architectural marvel
Southern Nile Treasures
- Edfu Temple's well-preserved grandeur
- Kom Ombo's twin temple dedication
- Abu Simbel's colossal rock-cut temples
- Philae Temple's island sanctuary
- Aswan High Dam's modern engineering
Included
- Accommodations in 4* hotels and deluxe Nile cruise
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation by private A/C vehicles and domestic flight
- Experienced Egyptologist guides
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
Excluded
- International airfare
- Entry visa for Egypt
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional tours
Pricing & Packages
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Pricing Information
Rates are quoted in US Dollars (USD) per person. Holiday surcharges apply during peak seasons, including Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Children's Policy
- Under 6 YearsComplimentary
- Ages 6 to 11 Years50% of the Adult Rate
- 12+ YearsFull Adult Rate
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