12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise 12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise 12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise 12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise 12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise 12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise
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12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise

★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) 12 Days / 11 Nights Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Sharm El-Sheikh
Trip overview

12-Day Egypt classic tour to Cairo and Sharm El-Sheikh with a Nile Cruise

Enjoy your time on this 12-Day Egypt classic tour, luxury Nile cruise Cairo, and Sharm El-Sheikh. Witness the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the lively bazaar of Khan El Khalili in Cairo. Next, make your way to the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor. Go further south into Aswan and check out the Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, and take an Egypt tour to the spectacular Abu Simbel temples. Conclude this entire journey in Sharm El-Sheikh, relaxing around on the enchanting Red Sea beaches, doing water sports, and discovering beautiful coral reefs. This is an elegant, luxurious trip blending thousands of years of history with really great culture and current relaxing experience time to spend in Egypt.

Trip highlights

What makes this journey special

Expert Egyptologist guides

An expert Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the trip, across Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Sharm El-Sheikh.

Luxury hotels & Nile cruise

Hand-picked hotels across Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Sharm El-Sheikh, plus a full-board Nile cruise for the Luxor–Aswan leg.

Fully protected

Licensed under Egypt's Ministry of Tourism (No. 1538) and an official IATA member.

Flexible & tailored

Every itinerary can be tailored to your dates, pace and group.

The route

Your day-by-day itinerary

Your personal tour guide will greet you at the Cairo International Airport and assist you with all arrival procedures, including the entry visa. After a seamless check-in, the manager will go over the itinerary with you and confirm the pick-up times for each upcoming adventure before you are driven to your hotel in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle.

 

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Included activities
  • Private airport meet & assist
  • Entry visa assistance
  • Hotel transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle

Enjoy a delicious breakfast before exploring the Giza Plateau with your guide. Take in the breathtaking view of the magnificent

Giza Pyramids:

where you'll explore the grand Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, and Pyramid of Menkaure, Giza Pyramids tour

Great Sphinx:

Marvel at the Great Sphinx, the ancient statue with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh, which has been guarding these pyramids for thousands of years. Here you also visit the Valley Temple - the setting for many rituals and mummifications—for stunning views of this incredible landscape, making it an unforgettable part of your Egypt honeymoon tour.

After an authentic Egyptian lunch, travel south to the ancient cemetery of Sakkara and behold the

Step Pyramid of Djoser

It constitutes a significant historical turning point in ancient Egyptian funerary monuments, the Step Pyramid of Djoser revolutionizing stone architecture and royal burials.

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Included activities
  • Giza Pyramids
  • Great Sphinx
  • Valley Temple
  • Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara
Optional activities
  • Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids — from $50

Start your Cairo guided tour with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, located just a short distance from the Giza Pyramids. Explore the magnificent Grand Staircase, Grand Hall, and main galleries while discovering the fascinating history and treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization. Your Egyptologist guide will share the stories behind the remarkable artifacts and monuments displayed throughout the museum.

After your museum visit, enjoy some free time at the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous traditional markets. Wander through its lively narrow streets, browse local handicrafts, souvenirs, spices, and traditional products, and experience the authentic atmosphere of historic Cairo.

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

Included activities
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Egyptian Museum in Downtown Cairo
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Optional activities
  • Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise — from $65

You will take an early morning Luxor tour, Egypt's outdoor museum. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed aboard an awesome Nile cruise, Salacia, where service, comfort, and cuisine all heightened the experience.

After lunch on board, the evening will see you visiting

Karnak Temple:

Wander through this vast complex dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Marvel at Karnak Temple's Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 towering columns, and the sacred lake.

Luxor Temple:

Admire this stunning temple built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, Luxor Temple featuring grand colonnades and the Avenue of Sphinxes.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Early morning flight to Luxor
  • Check-in aboard the Nile cruise Salacia
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple

Enjoy breakfast on board and wake up to a stunning sunrise over the Nile. You now depart for the West Bank of Luxor, which includes the

Valley of the Kings:

On the list of the world's most famous and then some archaeological sites, it is also an ancient royal cemetery for the New Kingdom pharaohs of Egypt, including that most well-known king, Tutankhamun. There are over sixty tombs within the Valley of the Kings and more are being made, all of which have various degrees of decoration and were carved deep into the rock with symbolic artwork, hieroglyphs, and secret chambers intended to assist these pharaohs in entering the afterlife.

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut:
One of the most beautiful and well-preserved of ancient Egyptian temples. this astounding mortuary The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut was built for the purpose of honoring one of Egypt's few female pharaohs. The terraces, statues, and relief carvings of the temple mark the prosperity of her reign and her devotion to the god Amun. As you walk through the temple with your guide, you will be taught the story of Hatshepsut, how she came to power in a male-dominated world, and how her legacy still captivates historians and visitors alike. beautifully set against the dramatic cliffs of Deir el-Bahri. Also,

Colossi of Memnon:

For more than 3,000 years, the Colossi of Memnon have watched over the gateway to the long-lost mortuary temple of Amenhotep III on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor. Standing about 18 meters (60 feet) high, each statue is carved from a single block of sandstone.

After your Egypt tour, you will be taken back to your hotel to rest.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon

After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the countryside to see Egypt's best-preserved

Edfu Temple:

Dedicated to the god Horus, is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, Temple of Edfu containing a magnificent pylon and elaborate carvings.

Kom Ombo Temple:

Visit this temple, peculiarly dedicated to Horus and Sobek, the crocodile god. A Kom Ombo Temple is an essential experience during your Cairo and Nile cruise honeymoon.

Enjoy the old landscape of the Nile, and sail towards Aswan just as the day wanes.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Horse-drawn carriage ride to the temple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple

Explore Aswan's serene glory and historical sites from there, beginning with the enormous

Philae Temple:

Visit this beautiful Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island.

Unfinished Obelisk:

See the largest known ancient obelisk, abandoned in its quarry the Unfinished Obelisk

you can go back to your floating hotel for a great dinner under Aswan's starry skies.

Accommodation

Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Included activities
  • Philae Temple
  • Unfinished Obelisk

Check out and board the flight to Sharm El Sheikh via cairo after your final breakfast by the Nile.Transfer to your hotel room, where you can chill and relax on the shores of the Red Sea.

(Breakfast is only included.)

Accommodation

Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities
  • Flight to Sharm El Sheikh
  • Hotel transfer in Sharm El Sheikh

You can enjoy your day at your hotel or take an adventurous optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park. You can explore the stunning marine environment of Ras Mohammed National Park, which is well-known for its top-notch diving and snorkeling. Explore the vibrant marine life on the reefs, and enjoy a buffet meal while cruising the Red.

(Breakfast is only included.)

Accommodation

Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast

Optional activities
  • Optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park with snorkelling and a buffet meal on board

Enjoy a free day or an exciting optional tour in the breathtaking Colored Canyon, where towering sandstone walls adorned with rich shades of red, purple, and gold await you.

(Breakfast is only included.)

Accommodation

Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast

Optional activities
  • Optional tour to the Colored Canyon

After breakfast, check out and make your way to the Sharm El Sheikh Airport in preparation for your flight to Cairo. Afterward, head to your hotel for one last night in Cairo.

(Breakfast is only included.)

Accommodation

Hotel in Cairo · 1 night

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities
  • Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport
  • Flight to Cairo
  • Hotel transfer in Cairo
Optional activities
  • Cairo Home-Hosted Dinner — from $75

After you have breakfast, our toyr guide will assist you with your transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight.

(Breakfast is only included.)

Meals

Breakfast

Included activities
  • Private transfer to Cairo Airport
What's included

Everything's taken care of

Included

  • Upon arrival at the airport, Your tour manager  will meet you to greet you.
  • Expert Egyptologist guide during your tour.
  • Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included.
  • There are domestic flights (Cairo/Luxor/Aswan/Sharm/Cairo) provided.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
  • All the meals are indicated in the itinerary.
  • Assistance with providing guest relations services throughout your stay.
  • All service charges and taxes are included.  

Not included

  • Tipping.
  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Personal spending.
  • International airfare.
  • Any optional tours.
What travelers say

Stories from real explorers

Don't take our word for it — here's what our guests share after their day with us.

5.0
★★★★★
46 reviews on Tripadvisor
★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hoda was an amazing guide, sharing with us her incredible knowledge about the history and culture of Egypt. She is a warm and caring person, helping us meet our "wish-list' items on this trip!!

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K E Bat
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

I highly recommend Hoda. She is a wonderful guide for English speaking travelers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptian history and culture is infectious. She made my tour of Egypt a trip of a lifetime.

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Valerie S
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hany is a knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful guide. He can tailor a personalized tour to what you want to see, or can plan an entire itinerary. He is incredibly responsive and dependable. Hands down the best way to see E...

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Vicky
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