12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile & Oasis

Start your adventure with a visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, where the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the panoramic desert views await.

Delve into the ancient mysteries and admire the architectural marvels of the pharaohs.

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where a vast collection of artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, are displayed.

This modern and expansive museum brings Egypt’s past to life like never before. Return to your hotel in Cairo for an evening of relaxation.

Once your tour is complete, you will be transferred to your hotel in comfort.

Overnight in Cairo.

Overnight Option 1: Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (nighttime).

Overnight option 2: 2-hour Nile Cruise dinner and folk dance show.

Your guide will be waiting for you at your hotel in Cairo. Then you will be transferred to the airport, ready for your flight to Luxor.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you at Luxor airport, holding a sign of United Guides Travel.

Then you will be taken to your private A/C vehicle, ready to start your tour.

First, you will stop at the East Bank to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor. Walk through Luxor Temple to admire its outstanding courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses II.

Following on to visit the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns and the fascinating temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus pattern architecture.

Once the tour is complete you will be comfortably transferred to the cruise.

Overnight in a cruise.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to take you to your private A/C vehicle.

The tour will start at the West Bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and many different amazing Ancient Temple Monuments.

In the Valley of the Kings, you will be taken back in time entering the tombs of the Pharaohs that contain painted pillars and walls. Then to see the Colossi of Memnon.

Consisting of two massive monumental statues that represent King Amenhotep III, looking towards the Nile river.

Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to the cruise.

Overnight on a cruise.

Day 4 Option: Hot Air Balloon (approx. 30-45min)* – Drift over the Valley of Kings.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you on the cruise.

First, you will visit the outstanding Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Then back to the cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the temple used by both gods Sobek and Haroeies.

In the evening the cruise has a Galabya party.

Overnight in a cruise.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you on the cruise.

At the first stop, you will visit the High Dam, which has amazing views of Lake Nasser.

Then you will visit the Philae Temple, that was surprisingly removed from its original resting place.

Once the tour is complete you will be comfortably transferred to the cruise.

Overnight in Cruise.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you on the cruise, ready to transfer you to the domestic airport to take your flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 7 Option: Abu Simbel Temple Tour.

Overnight option: 2-hour Nile Cruise dinner and folk dance show.

Journey to Alexandria, the ancient city founded by Alexander the Great. Begin your exploration at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground labyrinth of Greco-Roman burial chambers.

Then, marvel at Pompey's Pillar, a striking Roman triumphal column that dominates the skyline.

Proceed to the iconic Qaitbay Citadel, a fortress built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. From here, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean coast.

End your Alexandria experience with a visit to the world-renowned Alexandria Library, a modern tribute to the ancient Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Once the tour is complete, you will be transferred back to your hotel in comfort.

Overnight in Cairo.

Note: The Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays and public holidays.

After your delicious breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will be waiting for you and ready to take you to Cairo via a private air-conditioned car.

In the first stop, you will visit Salah El-Din Citadel, which was built by Salah El-Din on the Mokattam Hills in 1183 AD, and was established as a military site to protect Cairo from invaders.

Then you will visit the amazing Muhammed Ali Alabaster Mosque designed by Turkish architect Yusuf Bushnaq, the designer from Istanbul who built this amazing mosque for Muhammed Ali, the ruler of Egypt for over 45 years.

Finally, visit Old Cairo to see the Church of Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Once the tour is complete, you will be transferred comfortably to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Your tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel, ready to transfer you to El Bahariya Oasis by A/C vehicle.

At the first stop, you will tour the ancient village. Then you can admire the famous sunset and use the hot springs.

Then visit the antique sites of the Oasis. You will visit the Roman Mummies, Valley of Mummies Temple, Greek Roman Cemetery, Ain El Maftells Temple & the Banatiu Tomb.

Overnight Camping.

At the commencement of your tour, you will be taken to your private A/C vehicle.

You will be taken to the Black & White desert for a safari tour, then you will watch the sunset.

Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo Airport in time for your departure.