The Best of Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh
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Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights
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Type Private Tour
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Group Size 1
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Languages English , Multi Language
From $2,169.98
About This Tour
This 10-day Egypt tour combines Cairo
This 10-day Egypt tour combines Cairo, a 3-night Nile Cruise, and a relaxing stay in Sharm El Sheikh. The journey begins with four nights in Cairo at Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar), including visits to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. A domestic flight takes you to Aswan, where you board Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar) for a three-night journey between Aswan and Luxor.
While cruising the Nile, visit Philae Island, the High Dam, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue by flight to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo for a two-night stay at Savoy Sharm El Sheikh (or similar) on an all-inclusive basis before returning to Cairo for your final overnight stay and departure.
Included/Exclude
- Meet and greet service at airports
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar) on Full Board basis
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Sharm El Sheikh on All Inclusive basis
- Domestic flight Cairo – Aswan
- Domestic flight Luxor – Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh
- Domestic flight Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all listed sightseeing sites
- Private guided 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
- Personal expenses
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping for guides and drivers
Tour Plan
You will be greeted at the Cairo International Airport arrivals hall by an 'Egypt Magic Tour' representative. After helping you navigate arrival formalities and collect your luggage, our team will provide porter assistance and accompany you to your private, air-conditioned car.
Transfer to Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar) for check-in. Guest relations assistance remains available throughout your stay.
Overnight:Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar)
Meals: None
Visits: Arrival Assistance
Helpful Hint: Keep your passport and arrival documents readily available during airport procedures.
Start the day with breakfast at Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar) before meeting your Egyptologist guide in the hotel lobby.
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. Enjoy close exterior views of the pyramids and learn about their significance while exploring one of Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites.
Continue to the Sphinx Viewing Area for close exterior views of the Great Sphinx. The monument remains one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient Egypt and offers excellent panoramic photo opportunities overlooking the Giza Plateau.
After completing the Giza visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The museum houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and presents Egypt's history through modern exhibition galleries. Explore the museum with your guide before concluding the day's sightseeing program.
Following the museum visit, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle back to your hotel in Cairo. Complimentary bottled water will be provided throughout the day.
Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx Viewing Area, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes as both the Giza Plateau and GEM involve extensive walking.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Old Cairo and begin at the **Hanging Church**, one of the oldest churches in Egypt. Continue to the Church of Abu Serga, traditionally associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt, before visiting the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
After completing the Old Cairo visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the **Saladin Citadel**. The fortress occupies one of Cairo's highest points and provides panoramic city views. Within the Citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, known for its impressive architecture and elevated location.
Conclude the day at **Khan El Khalili Bazaar**, Cairo's most famous traditional market area, before transferring back to your hotel.
Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Saladin Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Helpful Hint:Carry small cash denominations for personal purchases inside the bazaar.
Following breakfast, transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, meet your guide and travel to the Nile waterfront where you board a motorboat to reach Philae Island. The temple complex occupies a picturesque island setting and is one of Upper Egypt's most important monuments. After completing the visit, return by motorboat to the mainland.
Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant modern engineering projects, before transferring to the Nile Cruise dock.
Board Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar), complete embarkation formalities, receive porterage assistance, and check into your cabin. Lunch will be served onboard followed by free time on the vessel before dinner is served onboard.
Overnight: Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Island, Aswan High Dam
Helpful Hint: Keep essential items in a small carry-on bag until your luggage is delivered to your cabin.
Breakfast will be served onboard while cruising along the Nile.
Upon arrival in Edfu, leave the cruise with your guide and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples from ancient Egypt. After completing the visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing north.
Lunch will be served onboard while the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, disembark and visit Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely positioned beside the Nile River. Following the visit, return to the cruise and continue your journey.
Dinner will be served onboard during the evening.
Overnight: Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple
Helpful Hint: The sun deck offers excellent views throughout the 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, a vast temple complex famous for its monumental halls and towering columns.
Continue to Luxor Temple, one of the most important religious monuments of ancient Thebes. After completing the visits, transfer back to the cruise for lunch onboard.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon onboard before dinner is served while the cruise remains docked in Luxor.
Overnight: Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Helpful Hint: Early morning sightseeing generally offers 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**, the royal burial ground of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most distinctive temple complexes, before stopping at the **Colossi of Memnon**.
After completing the West Bank visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Luxor Airport.
Board your flight to **Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo**. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Savoy Sharm El Sheikh (or similar) for check-in. Dinner is served at the resort as part of your all-inclusive stay.
Overnight: Savoy Sharm El Sheikh (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Helpful Hint: Keep travel documents and essential items in your hand luggage during flight connections.
Breakfast will be available at the resort before enjoying a full day at leisure.
Spend the day relaxing at the resort or making use of the facilities available through your all-inclusive package. Lunch and dinner are included at the hotel.
Overnight: Savoy Sharm El Sheikh (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Free Day in Sharm El Sheikh
Helpful Hint: Sunscreen and a hat are recommended if spending extended time outdoors.
Breakfast will be served at the resort before check-out.
Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar) for check-in.
The remainder of the day is available at leisure before your departure from Egypt.
Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visits: Domestic Flight Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo
Helpful Hint: Use the evening to organize your luggage and travel documents before departure.
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.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Departure Transfer
Helpful Hint: Arrive at the airport at least three hours before your international flight.
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