Egypt: Nile & Desert Odyssey (13 Days)
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Duration 13 Days / 12 Nights
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Type Private Tour
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Group Size 1
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Languages English , Multi Language
From $1,990.00
About This Tour
This 13-day Egypt tour combines Cairo, a 3-night Nile Cruise, Luxor, and the Western Desert into one comprehensive travel program. Begin with four nights in Cairo exploring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Continue with a domestic flight to Aswan and a three-night Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor, followed by an overnight stay in Luxor.
The journey then continues into Egypt's Western Desert with an overnight camping experience in Bahariya Oasis, including visits to the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, White Desert, Hot Spring, Salt Lake, and the Golden Mummies Hall before returning to Cairo for a final free day and departure.
Included/Exclude
- Meet and greet service at airports
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast
- Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Nile Cruise on Full Board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor with breakfast
- Accommodation for 1 night at Bahariya Oasis Camp
- Domestic flight Cairo – Aswan
- Domestic flight Luxor – Cairo
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Private guided sightseeing tours
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water during sightseeing
- Porterage as needed
- Guest relations assistance throughout the stay
- All taxes and service charges
- Egypt Entry Visa
- Personal expenses
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping for guides and drivers
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed in the arrivals hall by our representative holding a sign marked **"Egypt Magic Tour."** After assistance with arrival formalities and luggage collection, you will be escorted to your private air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer to your hotel.
Check in at Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar). Guest relations assistance remains available throughout your stay.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: None
Visits: Arrival Assistance
Helpful Hint: Keep your passport and arrival documents easily accessible during airport procedures.
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel before meeting your Egyptologist guide.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau and begin your visit to the **Great Pyramids of Giza**, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Continue to the Sphinx Viewing Area for close exterior views of the Great Sphinx and panoramic photographs of the plateau.
Proceed to the Valley Temple, one of the best-preserved structures associated with the pyramid complex. After completing the Giza visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Following lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Explore the museum's extensive galleries before returning to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx Viewing Area, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Helpful Hint: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for today's sightseeing.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel before meeting your guide.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Old Cairo and begin at the **Hanging Church** before continuing to the Church of Abu Serga and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue
After completing the Old Cairo visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC). Following the museum visit, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, Ben Ezra Synagogue, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Helpful Hint: Carry a light layer as museum galleries are air-conditioned.
After breakfast, meet your guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Saladin Citadel. Explore the fortress complex before visiting the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, one of Cairo's most recognizable landmarks.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's historic market district. After time to explore the area, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Saladin Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Helpful Hint: Small cash denominations can be useful for personal purchases.
Transfer to Cairo Airport after breakfast for your domestic flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and travel to the Nile waterfront to board a motorboat to Philae Island. After completing the visit, return to the mainland and continue to the Aswan High Dam.
Following the sightseeing program, transfer to the cruise dock and board Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar). Check into your cabin and enjoy lunch onboard before dinner is served during the evening.
Overnight: Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Island, Aswan High Dam
Helpful Hint: Keep a small carry-on bag with essential items before cabin luggage delivery.
Breakfast will be served onboard while cruising along the Nile.
Disembark with your guide to visit **Edfu Temple** before returning to the cruise. Continue sailing and enjoy lunch onboard.
Upon arrival at Kom Ombo, leave the vessel to visit **Kom Ombo Temple** before returning to the cruise and continuing your journey.
Overnight: Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple
Helpful Hint: The upper deck offers excellent views during sailing periods.
Breakfast will be served onboard while docked in Luxor.
Meet your guide and travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor's East Bank. Begin at **Karnak Temple** before continuing to **Luxor Temple**.
After completing the visits, return to the cruise for lunch and leisure time onboard. Dinner will be served onboard.
Overnight: Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Helpful Hint: Morning visits generally provide the most comfortable temperatures.
Following breakfast onboard, complete cruise disembarkation and meet your guide.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, and conclude the sightseeing program at the Colossi of Memnon.
After completing the visits, transfer to Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor (or similar) for check-in.
Overnight: Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Helpful Hint: Comfortable footwear is recommended for the Valley of the Kings.
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Airport.
Board your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar) for check-in.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Domestic Flight Luxor – Cairo
Helpful Hint: Keep travel documents easily accessible during airport procedures.
After breakfast, depart Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Bahariya Oasis.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before beginning the desert exploration. Continue to the Black Desert, then proceed to **Crystal Mountain** and **Agabat Valley** before reaching the spectacular **White Desert.
Following the sightseeing program, arrive at the desert camp for dinner and overnight camping experience.
Overnight: Bahariya Desert Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Bahariya Oasis, Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, Agabat Valley, White Desert
Helpful Hint: Temperatures can drop significantly after sunset in the desert.
Breakfast will be served at the camp before continuing the Bahariya Oasis exploration.
Visit the Hot Spring, followed by the Salt Lake. Continue to the Golden Mummies Hall before enjoying lunch.
After completing the visits, return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle and check in at your hotel.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Hot Spring, Salt Lake, Golden Mummies Hall
Helpful Hint: Carry sunglasses and sun protection during today's desert touring.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Today is free at leisure with no scheduled sightseeing activities. Spend the day relaxing, exploring independently, or enjoying the facilities available at your hotel.
Overnight: Flamenco Hotel Zamalek (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Free Day in Cairo
Helpful Hint: Use the day to prepare for your departure and organize any last-minute shopping.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out.
At the scheduled time, meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport. Assistance will be provided with departure procedures before boarding your international flight home.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Departure Transfer
Helpful Hint: Arrive at the airport at least three hours before your international departure.
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