12-Days & 11 nights Guided Tour of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada

Package 12 day 11 night to Pyramids, Luxor , Aswan & Hurghada

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Overview

Experience Egypt from three unforgettable angles on this 12 days Egypt tour package, Cairo’s iconic monuments, a scenic Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and beach time on the Red Sea in Hurghada. From the Great Pyramids and Old Cairo to temples along the river, this easy paced journey blends guided sightseeing with relaxing downtime.

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🗺️ What to Expect

This 12 days Egypt tour package starts in Cairo with the world famous Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and the layered history of Coptic and Islamic Cairo. You then travel overnight by sleeper train to Aswan, where the pace shifts to river life as you embark on a Nile cruise and sail north, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor’s legendary east and west bank sites. After the temples of Luxor, you transition to the coast for a laid back stay in Hurghada, with optional water activities like snorkeling and diving on the Red Sea reefs. The trip finishes back in Cairo for a smooth departure, giving you a complete Egypt experience that balances culture, scenery, and relaxation.

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✨ Highlights

• 🧱 Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple
• 🏺 Explore Saqqara’s Djoser Pyramid and visit Memphis, the ancient Old Kingdom capital
• 🖼️ Discover the Egyptian Museum, including Tutankhamun’s treasures, with an optional Mummies Room visit
• 🕌 Visit Saladin’s Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, plus Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili
• 🚆 Travel by sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, with dinner and breakfast served onboard
• ⛵ Sail on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor’s temples
• 🌊 Unwind in Hurghada on the Red Sea, with optional snorkeling, diving, and water sports

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📍 Itinerary

• Day 1, Cairo: Arrival, meet and assist at Cairo International Airport, private transfer to hotel, check in and itinerary briefing. Overnight in Cairo.
• Day 2, Giza and Saqqara: Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, Sphinx, Valley Temple. Lunch, then Saqqara Complex and Djoser Pyramid. Continue to Memphis. Overnight in Cairo.
• Day 3, Cairo sightseeing and sleeper train: Egyptian Museum (optional Mummies Room ticket on spot), lunch, Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue), Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili. Transfer to Giza station for sleeper train to Aswan, dinner and breakfast onboard. Overnight on train.
• Day 4, Aswan: Meet at Aswan station and transfer to hotel. Optional Abu Simbel tour is available but not included. Overnight in Aswan.
• Day 5, Aswan and embark cruise: Embark the Nile cruise before lunch. Visit High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.
• Day 6, Kom Ombo and Edfu: Sail to Kom Ombo, visit the temple shared by Sobek and Haeroris. Sail to Edfu, visit Horus Temple. Afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight onboard.
• Day 7, Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and Colossi of Memnon. Lunch and afternoon tea onboard. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
• Day 8, Luxor East Bank and Hurghada: Disembark after breakfast. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Transfer to Hurghada, approximately 3.5 hours by road. Overnight in Hurghada.
• Day 9, Hurghada: Free day. Optional snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, sailing, or deep sea fishing. Overnight in Hurghada.
• Day 10, Hurghada: Free day. Optional Red Sea activities. Overnight in Hurghada.
• Day 11, Hurghada to Cairo: Breakfast and free time, then first class coach to Cairo, approximately 6 hours. Meet and assist on arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
• Day 12, Cairo: Breakfast, free time, check out, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Note: If you would like to do the optional Abu Simbel tour, it will be done on Day 5, and the Aswan sightseeing tours will be on Day 4.

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✅ What’s Included

• Meet and assist on arrival at Cairo International Airport
• All transfers in an exclusive air conditioned deluxe vehicle
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (hotel listed or same category)
• Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan (hotel listed or same category)
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada (hotel listed or same category)
• 3 nights onboard Nile cruise (cruise listed or same category)
• Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan including dinner and breakfast onboard
• Meals as stated in the itinerary, including cruise meals and onboard train meals
• Guided sightseeing as outlined, including Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and transfers to Hurghada and back to Cairo

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❌ Exclusions

• Optional Abu Simbel tour, not included
• Optional Hurghada activities such as diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, and deep sea fishing
• Egyptian Museum Mummies Room ticket, purchased on spot if desired
• Any items not explicitly mentioned as included

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ℹ️ Important Information

• Difficulty: Easy. This itinerary is designed for comfortable sightseeing with vehicle transfers and guided visits.
• Arrival and meeting point: Cairo International Airport. Your tour manager will meet and assist you on arrival and escort you to your hotel.
• Key logistics: Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan includes dinner and breakfast served onboard. Road transfers include Luxor to Hurghada, approximately 3.5 hours, and Hurghada to Cairo by first class coach, approximately 6 hours.
• Optional experiences: Abu Simbel tour is available but not included. Red Sea water activities in Hurghada are optional and not included.
• Accommodation note: If the mentioned cruise or hotel is not available, it may be replaced with another of the same category.

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🚀 Secure Your Egypt Journey

If you want a well rounded itinerary that combines Cairo’s icons, a relaxing Nile cruise, and time on the Red Sea, this 12 days Egypt tour package is built to deliver. Reserve now to lock in your dates and enjoy an easy paced route through Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada with guided touring and smooth transfers.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: What destinations are included in this tour?
A: The itinerary covers Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and Hurghada. It finishes with a return to Cairo for departure.

Q2: Is this 12-day itinerary suitable for beginners or families?
A: Yes, the difficulty is rated EASY, with guided sightseeing and comfortable transfers. It is a good fit if you want a balanced pace with both touring and relaxation.

Q3: Does the trip include a Nile cruise?
A: Yes, the program includes a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor with visits along the way. It is a core part of the 12 days Egypt tour package experience.

Q4: How do we travel from Cairo to Aswan?
A: You will take a sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan. Dinner and breakfast are served onboard, and you stay overnight in your compartment.

Q5: Are Abu Simbel and Red Sea activities included?
A: Abu Simbel is optional and not included, and Hurghada activities like snorkeling and diving are also optional. If you choose Abu Simbel, the schedule note explains how the Aswan touring days can be adjusted within the 12 days Egypt tour package.