12 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise by Flight

Upon landing at Cairo Airport, your personal tour representative awaits you with a sign bearing your name. After fast-tracking your arrival procedures, you are escorted to your private A/C vehicle and transferred comfortably to your hotel.

The rest of the day is at your leisure — relax, recover from your flight, or stroll around the neighborhood to feel the pulse of Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: None

After breakfast, your guide meets you for a journey into Egypt’s ancient world. You begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where thousands of royal treasures, statues, and artifacts reveal the legacy of pharaohs and ancient empires.

Next, you travel to the Giza Plateau. As you approach the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, the sheer scale of these monuments fills the horizon. Explore the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and enjoy panoramic viewpoints perfect for photography.

After lunch at a local restaurant, you return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

After an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide welcomes you and begins your East Bank exploration.

You visit the Karnak Temple Complex, walking through the majestic Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering sandstone columns. Continue along the Sphinx Avenue toward Luxor Temple, where giant statues of Ramses II and atmospheric courtyards illuminate the heritage of ancient Thebes.

After your tour, board your Nile Cruise and enjoy dinner while watching the sun set over the river.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

This morning, cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank — the city of the dead.

Enter the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in richly decorated tombs carved deep into the hillsides. You step inside several tombs, seeing walls painted with texts of the afterlife and celestial symbolism.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece carved directly into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. End the tour at the massive Colossi of Memnon, guardians of the ancient necropolis.

Return to your cruise for lunch as the ship sails southward.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The cruise docks at Edfu, where you ride to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Walk through its monumental gateway, inner halls, and sacred chambers.

Sail onward to Kom Ombo, where the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek (crocodile god) and Haroeris (falcon god) overlooks the Nile.

Evening brings a lively Galabeya Party onboard — Egyptian music, dancing, and traditional attire create a festive night.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up in beautiful Aswan. Begin your tour at the High Dam, a monumental engineering achievement offering sweeping views of Lake Nasser.

Next, board a boat to Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Goddess Isis. Saved from flooding, the entire temple was relocated stone by stone — a marvel of modern preservation.

Return to your cruise for an evening at leisure.
Overnight on Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Check out from your cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Your guide meets you upon arrival and transfers you to your hotel.

Rest and enjoy your evening in the capital.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Your guide picks you up for a scenic drive (approx. 2.5 hours) to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

Start at the Library of Alexandria, a modern tribute to the ancient world’s greatest knowledge center. Continue to Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse.

Stroll through the lush Montazah Palace Gardens, once home to Egypt’s last royal family. Capture photos at Alexandria’s seaside mosque and the statue of Alexander the Great.

Check into your Alexandria hotel.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

A full free day is yours to explore Alexandria at your own pace.

Walk along the Corniche, relax at seaside cafés, or visit optional sites such as the National Museum or the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Meals: Breakfast

Return to Cairo this morning and begin a deep dive into Egypt’s Islamic and Coptic heritage.

Visit the Citadel of Saladin, rising above the city, and enter the magnificent Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque with its Ottoman-inspired domes.

Continue to Old Cairo, where you explore the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. After a cultural afternoon and lunch, return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

A relaxing free day to explore Cairo on your own. You may visit Khan El Khalili market, modern shopping centers, or add optional tours such as:

• Dinner Nile Cruise
• Egyptian Civilization Museum
• Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids
  Overnight in Cairo.
  Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Cairo Airport for your international departure.

You leave Egypt carrying unforgettable memories of 12 days filled with history, culture, and Nile magic.
Meals: Breakfast