12 Days Hurghada, Cairo & Nile Cruise Holiday Package
12 Days / 11 Nights
Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Hurghada
12 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Hurghada tour package will offer a golden journey of a lifetime filled with the vision of the most enchanting natural and historical spectacles. Spirit Egypt Tours will provide all our guests with the most ideal services of a private A/C Vehicle and a professional Egyptologist tour guide. All our clients will open their eyes to the real beauty of Egypt and experience the true meaning of entertainment through our 12 Days Egypt tour of Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada. Everyone will witness the extraordinary bliss and beauty of the Giza Pyramids Complex and explore the phenomenal destinations & the artifacts of Cairo such as Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo Citadel, the National Museum of Egyptian civilization, and more, have a look at the breathtaking monuments of Luxor and Aswan which include Karnak temple, Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, and various more while boarding our majestic Nile cruise, and rejoice in the natural tropical magnificence of Hurghada while enjoying all the amazing activities such as snorkeling and super Safari so everyone can have the adventure that they really deserve. Book a magical tour package to Egypt to witness the miraculous heritage of ancient Egypt.
Trip Highlights
- ✦Giza Pyramids Complex
- ✦The Sphinx
- ✦The Grand Egyptian Museum
- ✦The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- ✦Abu Simbel Temples
- ✦Philae Temple
- ✦Edfu Temple
- ✦Kom Ombo Temple
- ✦Valley of the Kings
- ✦Hatshepsut Temple
- ✦Karnak Temple
- ✦Unfinished Obelisk
- ✦Colossi of Memnon
- ✦The Egyptian Museum
- ✦Salah El-Din Citadel
- ✦The Valley Temple
- ✦Saqqara Step Pyramid
- ✦Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- ✦Mohamed Ali Mosque
- ✦Al Muizz Street
- ✦The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage. From the airport, you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel for check-in.
- Dinner Time:
- Evening time, we will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a Dinner Cruise, sit back and relax while enjoying a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band, featuring the unforgettable Tannoura spin, in keeping with Egypt's whirling dervishes' tradition.
- Overnight:
- You will be transferred back to your hotel for the overnight.
- Meals:
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Cairo Hotel
After breakfast, you will join your private Egyptologist tour guide to start the exploration of your 12 Days Egypt tours at one of the 7 Wonders of the World:
- Giza Pyramids Complex:
- The blessed Giza Pyramids complex is an illuminating open-air museum that stood the test of time it was built in 2600 BC by the members of the 4th dynasty.
- The Great Pyramid:
- The eternal Great Pyramid of King Khufu is a colossal wonder that was built in 2750 BC by King Kufu which was designed by his main architect “Hemiunu” which remains the only standing wonder of the ancient world seven wonders. The great pyramid of Giza holds from within the Queen’s chamber, the King’s chamber, the grand hall, the big void, and various more.
- The Great Sphinx:
- The Horus of the Horizon “ Sphinx ” is a royal guardian from the heavens that is famous for being a man-made statue on earth made for King Chephren (2558 BC - 2532 BC) which was carved from a single limestone block in the shape of magical creation plus in 1401 BC Thutmose IV’s dream Steele was added.
- The Valley Temple:
- The mythical Valley Temple was made for the 4th dynasty to perform the mummification process and the purification rituals on the bodies of royal kings, queens, princes, and princesses.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum:
- The Grand Egyptian Museum is a magnificant building that is loaded with precious archaeological marvels, aligned with the golden pyramids of Giza, and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. It serves as a gateway to 5,000 years of history, illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East, along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone can marvel at treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun.
- Lunch Time:
- Proceed to have your Lunch at a Pyramids / Nile view restaurant, then move to visit:
- Saqqara Step Pyramid:
- The earliest large-scale cut stone monument ever built in the history of Pharaoh Djoser (2649 BC - 2611 BC) and designed by his brilliant architect vizier Imhotep to be 62 m tall and possess six-step with its own complex that launched the golden age of Saqqara step pyramid constructions.
- Overnight:
- Finally, we drive you back to your hotel for the overnight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation:
- Cairo Hotel
Morning time, enjoy your breakfast, then check out from your hotel and we will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Aswan- Upon arrival, you will meet your tour guide to continue your 12 days Egypt tour in Aswan by visiting the beautiful Aswan tourist attractions starting by:
- The High Dam:
- The blissful Aswan High Dam is a giant advanced construction that was built between 1960 and 1970 AD and had a positive impact on the economy and innovation of Egypt.
- The Unfinished Obelisk:
- The open-air museum Unfinished Obelisk was constructed by Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) to stand at Karnak temple but unfortunately was cracked during construction and it is able to showcase the incredible construction methods of the ancient Egyptian craftsmen.
- Philae Temple:
- The mythical Philae temple is a golden piece of art and history showcasing the illuminating tale of “ Myth of Osiris ”. It is highly preserved as it was built in 280 BC by king Ptolemy II but was relocated to Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project between the 60s and 70s. At the end of the day, we will transfer you to check-in at a 5* deluxe Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch & dinner and spend the overnight on board. Flight From Cairo to Aswan
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Onboard the Cruise
Early morning, have your breakfast boxes then join your private tour guide to visit one of the most historical places in the world:
- Abu Simbel Temples:
- The celestial Abu Simbel temple is a glorious symbol of divinity and grace that achieved immortality which was constructed by Ozymandias Pharaoh Ramses II in 1200 B.C to honor the gods of ancient Egypt Amun, Ptah, and Re-Harakty and immortalize his victory in Kadesh and achievements. The great temple of King Ramses II is home to the great sun festival that happens on annually the 22nd of February and October and the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari. Return to your cruise to have your lunch & dinner meal, and start sailing, and overnight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Onboard the Cruise
Breakfast then begin a guided trip to visit:
- Kom Ombo Temple:
- The very unique double temples of Kom Ombo Temple were built between 180 BC and 47 BC and are dedicated to Haroeris “Horus the Elder” and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile. The hill of gold is able to explain facts about the medical, artistic, and astronomical fields of ancient Egypt.
- Edfu temple:
- The gigantic Edfu temple is dedicated to the sky falcon god Horus which showcases a number of amazing tales and art that came to be between 237 BC and 57 BC. The Great Temple was constructed on the same glorious land that witnessed the battle between Horus and Set. Have your lunch & dinner on the cruise and sail to Luxor, arrive late at night, and overnight on board.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Onboard the Cruise
Disembarkation at 8:00 a.m after breakfast and check-out from the Nile cruise. Then join your private tour guide to continue your journey by visiting Luxor tourist attractions such as:
- Karnak Temple:
- The eternal Karnak Temple complex is the largest and most ancient religious capital in the world that it’s construction process started from the middle kingdom to the Greco-Roman period between 2000 BC and 30 BC on 247 acres of sacred land dedicated mainly to the Theban triad that consisted of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The golden complex is an everlasting work of ancient artistic architecture showcased across the heavenly Avenue of Sphinxes that leads to the beautiful Luxor Temple, the Precinct of Amun-Re, the great hypostyle hall, and various more.
- Valley of the Kings:
- The Valley of the Kings is an underground labyrinth of tombs found in the belly of a divine hill filled with 63 royal tombs to kings and queens of the new kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) across 500 years of the rule which include Ramses the great, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Tutankhamen, and various more. All of the tombs acted as a history book showcasing a great deal of information about the history and art of the ancient Egyptian royalty.
- Hatshepsut Temple:
- The divine holy of the holies of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC) is the most perfect example of the classical architecture of the new Kingdom which was built in 1479 BC to honor the creator sun god Amun and immortalize her achievements and identity forever.
- Colossi of Memnon:
- Colossi of Memnon is a rare monument that endured a lot across time built in the image of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386 - 1349 BC) in 1350 BC to stand as a forgotten ruined massive piece of art. It exhibits a number of artistic decorations on its sides reflecting his family, heritage, and the Nile god Hapi. Lunch will be served at a Nile view restaurant during the tour, then transfer to the beautiful Hurghada city, check-in 5* hotel to spend the overnight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Hurghada Hotel
Take advantage of the marvelous warm weather in Hurghada with a snorkeling excursion on the Red Sea, admiring the dazzling colors, odd shapes, and psychedelic patterns as you observe the fish, coral, and plants.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Hurghada Hotel
Enjoy an epic adventure during a guided safari tour in Hurghada. Cross the mighty sand dunes by quad bike, explore the mysteries of a traditional Bedouin village and know about their life and traditions, ride a camel and witness the amazing sunset view with barbeque dinner, mineral water, and soft drinks then enjoy watching stars by night while driving back from Bedouin village to your hotel in Hurghada.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Hurghada Hotel
Free day to explore Hurghada on your own. Overnight in Hurghada.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Hurghada Hotel
Embarking on a free day tour in Hurghada promises a delightful blend of relaxation and exploration.
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Hurghada Hotel
Enjoy your breakfast and afternoon, check-out from your hotel then you will be transferred to Hurghada airport for flight to Cairo. You will join your private tour guide to visit some tiptop Cairo tourist attractions such as:
- The Egyptian Museum:
- The majestic Egyptian Museum is a divine construction built in 1901 and filled with golden monuments and artifacts that date to more than 4500 years.
- Lunch Time:
- Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit:
- Salah El Din Citadel:
- The dominant Salah El Din Citadel is an angelic symbol of bliss, royal power, and allure that is found on the greatest point in Cairo constructed between 1176 to 1182 AD by the honorable ruler Salah ad-Din which served as Egypt's seat of government till the 1860s. The golden fortress holds a number of great castles, museums, and art displays that showcases the shining legacy of Cairo.
- Mohamed Ali Mosque:
- Mohamed Ali Mosque "The Alabaster Mosque" came into existence between 1830 and 1848 AD its walls were made out of pure alabaster taken directly from the Giza Pyramids and found inside the citadel as a magical example of Ottoman architecture as it was a replica of the Turkish Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
- The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:
- The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is an extremely advanced museum that exhibits the finest most advanced forms of museology. It holds 50,000 pieces of artifacts and within the mythical hall of mummies are 28 royal kings and queens.
- Al Muizz Street:
- Al-Muizz street is an astral attraction reflecting the historical legacy of the golden Islamic age dating to the 10th century AD in the Fatimid dynasty. It is located next to the magical khan El Khalili bazaar which reflects the most incredible examples of history and culture of the golden Islamic age.
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar:
- The enriching Khan El-Khalili bazaar is a commercial center filled with the blessed riches from the golden Islamic heritage of Egypt that came between 1382 and 1389 AD. Everyone will get to live the most mesmerizing shopping experience through all the miraculous shops on the streets of Cairo.
- Overnight:
- At the end of the day, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight. Flight From Hurghada to Cairo
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation:
- Cairo Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel then you will transfer to the airport for the flight home and end your 12 days Egypt tour.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
What's Included
Includes
- Meet and greet service at the Airport.
- All transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
- Domestic flight (Cairo / Aswan - Hurghada / Cairo).
- 3 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo.
- 3 Nights accommodation on 5* deluxe Nile cruise.
- 5 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Hurghada.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
- Private Egyptologist tour guide throughout your tours.
- Mineral water and soft drinks.
- Safari by Quads.
- Snorkeling excursion.
- All service charges & taxes.
Excludes
- International Airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Tipping.
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