15 Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Nile Cruise

Touch down in Cairo! A friendly representative from Egypt Best Vacations will greet you at the airport, expertly navigating you through arrival formalities and visa procedures. Then, settle into your comfortable hotel and prepare to embark on your unforgettable 15-day Egypt tour package.

Meals Plan: No Meals Included

Your 15 days Egypt itinerary kicks off as our professional tour guide collects you from your hotel, initiating your exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the GEM Museum.

Today, you will explore the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built. 

Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer back to your hotel.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most famous Christian churches in Egypt. It is admired for its beautiful wooden ceiling, historic icons, and deep connection to Egypt’s Coptic heritage.

Continue to Abu Serga Church. The Church of Abu Serga, also known as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. It is especially revered because tradition says the Holy Family stayed in a cave beneath the church during their journey in Egypt. End your Coptic Cairo tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue. The Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most famous Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. It is known for its rich history and for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza, a remarkable collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts.

Culminate your day shopping at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. It is one of Cairo’s most famous historic markets. A vibrant place to experience the city’s traditional atmosphere. It is known for its narrow lanes, colorful shops, handmade souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and lively cafés. Then, head back to your hotel.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Your 15-day Egypt vacation continues to Alexandria. Prepare to walk in the footsteps of pharaohs and philosophers. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.

From the catacombs to the Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.

Then proceed to the Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. End your tour to Alexandria highlights with visiting the Library of Alexandria. It stands as a modern tribute to Alexandria’s famous role in the history of learning. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Step beyond the famous Pyramids of Giza and unlock Egypt’s deeper secrets with a captivating Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour. Begin your journey in Saqqara, home of the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s oldest stone monument. Discover how Saqqara became the blueprint for pyramid construction.

Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where history comes alive among open-air statues and colossal masterpieces. Stand before the legendary fallen statue of Ramses II and explore the treasures that once watched over the heart of the Old Kingdom. Your adventure concludes in Dahshur, a tranquil desert site that showcases the evolution of pyramid engineering. Marvel at the Bent Pyramid and the perfectly crafted Red Pyramid, enjoying quiet moments away from the crowds. Then, return back to your hotel.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

A fabulous Nile cruise vacation awaits! For the ensuing four days of your Egypt 15-day tour, you will be cruising along the River Nile aboard a lovely cruise ship. So, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your Aswan tour.

Explore the wonders of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, the largest day was built in 1960s. This dam was built to protect Egypt against floods and to generate hydropower. Then, proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. Philae Temple was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Learn how the ancient Egyptians fashioned their obelisks and statues of gods and kings. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.

Optional tour: Tour to the Nubian Village in Aswan

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a free morning on board your cruise ship or join us on an optional tour to the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel.

Your Nile cruise ship will set sail to Kom Ombo around the lunchtime. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. It was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum, before you go back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Before breakfast, you will take a horse and carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and it was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Visiting Edfu Temple adds a great value to your 15 day Egypt vacation package. Take your carriage back to your cruise ship to set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna. 

Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak. It is the largest temple in Egypt. Its vast halls, towering columns, and sacred sanctuaries reveal the greatness of Thebes during the New Kingdom. Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is one of the most beautiful ancient temples in Egypt. Built mainly by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. It was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the glory of ancient Thebes. Both temples were dedicated to Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Disembarkation, followed by Luxor West Bank tour. Visit the impressive Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the most important highlights not only in Luxor but throughout Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians named it (Ta-Iset-Ma’at), which means “the Place of Truth”. The Valley of the Kings is the necropolis of the great Egyptian pharaohs of the 18th to the 20th Dynasty (1550-1080 BCE). From the Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who served as a sole pharaoh for about 20 years.  Its grand terraces, elegant design, and dramatic setting against the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. End your Luxor West Bank tour at the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Two giant statues once, they stood in front of the main gate of the temple

Trade desert sands for golden shores! Hurghada welcomes you with open arms and shimmering seas. Dive into crystal-clear waters, bask on sun-kissed beaches, and unravel the underwater wonders at your own pace. Four blissful days await in this Red Sea paradise before your 15-day Egypt holiday package concludes in Cairo.

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a free day with your Cairo Alexandria Hurghada Nile cruise tour. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request. Our Hurghada transfers are available on request if you want to go around Hurghada.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy another free day with your Red Sea holiday. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel for the final night of your Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Hurghada cruise.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Conclude your 15-day Egypt tour with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only