21 Day Egypt Tour Package

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted and assisted by our “Egypt Best Vacations” representative, who will guide you through the arrival and visa procedures. Following that, you will be transferred to your hotel, allowing you some free time in Cairo to kickstart your 21-day Egypt tour.

Meals Plan: No Meals Included

The curtain rises on your 21-days Egypt itinerary! Your friendly tour guide awaits at your hotel, ready to whisk you away to the awe-inspiring realm of the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Prepare to stand face-to-face with these ancient giants, gaze into the enigmatic eyes of the Sphinx, and delve into the mysteries of Saqqara’s necropolis. Brace yourself for a journey that will transport you through time and leave you breathless. 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 hear 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. This citadel 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 churches in Coptic Cairo. It is admired for its beautiful architecture, rich Christian heritage, and peaceful spiritual atmosphere.

From the Hanging Church to Abu Serga Church. Abu Serga Church is one of the most important churches in Old Cairo and holds great religious significance. It is believed to stand over the cave where the Holy Family stayed during their journey through Egypt. End your Old Cairo tour at Ben Ezra Synagogue. Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most important Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. It is famous for its rich history and for the discovery of the Cairo Geniza. A remarkable collection of ancient manuscripts.

Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili. Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is one of Cairo’s oldest and most vibrant markets, filled with history, color, and local charm. It is the perfect place to explore traditional shops, buy handmade souvenirs. Enjoy the lively spirit of Islamic Cairo. Then, head back to your hotel.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

On this day of your Egypt 21 day vacation package, you will explore the enchanting City of Alexandria. Alexandria, once the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman period. Upon arrival visit 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. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then check into your hotel and free evening in Alexandria.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch 

Breakfast at the hotel then visit 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.

Then to the Library of Alexandria. The Library of Alexandria is a great library and culture center, not only in Alexandria but on the Mediterranean coast and the whole world. It is not only a library, but also a center for learning, exhibitions, museums, and guided visits in Alexandria.

You will end your tour at the Roman Amphitheatre of Kom El-Dekka. The Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria is one of the great highlights of the beautiful city of Alexandria. The Amphitheaters were not just popular in Egypt, they were popular in other countries as Italy, Greece, Jordan and Turkey. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Today, with your 3 week Egypt tour package, you will 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

Savor your breakfast at the hotel, then visit the National Museum of the Egyptian Civilization. The NMEC Museum showcases the full story of Egypt, from prehistoric times to the modern era. Walk through beautifully curated galleries and discover the iconic Royal Mummies Hall, where ancient pharaohs rest in a carefully preserved environment. This tour offers a deep, enriching look into Egypt’s cultural evolution, blending modern presentation with timeless heritage.

Continue to the Palace of Mohamed Ali at Manial Island. Wander through its lavish halls, stunning architecture, and beautifully decorated rooms that reflect 19th-century luxury. This tour offers a peaceful escape into history, showcasing one of Cairo’s most charming and underrated royal residences.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Time to swap ancient marvels for aquatic adventures! The second part of your 21-day Egypt tour package with Nile cruise whisks you away to Hurghada, a vibrant Red Sea resort. Dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with coral reefs and colorful fish. Bask on sun-kissed beaches, and indulge in watersports galore. Four blissful days await before you continue your Egyptian exploration. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy the Red Sea beaches on your own. Our Hurghada day tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy the Red Sea beaches during your 21day Egypt tour package with a relaxing stay in Hurghada. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, 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 the Red Sea beaches on your own. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A stunning Nile cruise vacation awaits! The next segment of your 21-day Egypt tour package with Lake Nasser cruise is on the horizon: the Nile River cruise. Following a few days of leisure in Hurghada, your journey continues. Embark on a transfer to Luxor, initiating your 4-night Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

Upon arriving on board, you will check into your room. After that, you’re invited to explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak. Karnak Temple is one of most impressive temple complexes in ancient Egypt. It is famous for its massive columns, sacred halls, and remarkable reliefs that reflect the glory of the pharaohs.

Then, proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is a magnificent ancient temple on the east bank of the Nile in Luxor. It is renowned for its grand statues, elegant colonnades, and beautiful evening atmosphere when the temple is illuminated. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the open ones to visit.

From the magnificent Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who ruled as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. Hatshepsut Temple is one of the most beautiful and distinctive monuments in Luxor’s west bank. It is famous for its elegant terraces, dramatic cliffside setting, and connection to Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s greatest rulers.

You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues that have stood on Luxor’s west bank for thousands of years. They once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and remain one of the most iconic ancient landmarks in Luxor. Then return back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu through the Lock of Esna. Overnight in Edfu. 

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you will take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the most intact temple in Egypt and was built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. This visit adds a great value to your Cairo Alexandria Hurghada Nile cruise tour.

Take your carriage back to your river cruise to sail up to Kom Ombo. Visit the twin Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. It is famous for its symmetrical design, beautiful riverside setting, and fascinating carvings that reflect daily life and medical practices in ancient Egypt. Then proceed to the Crocodile Museum in the vicinity of the temple. After the tour, the ship will sail up to Aswan where it moors for the next two days.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Welcome to the lovely City of Aswan. Your Aswan tour includes the largest engineering project in the 1960s, the High Dam. The High Dam in Aswan is one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering achievements. It helped control the Nile floods, generate electricity, and create Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

Then proceed to the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan offers a fascinating look at how ancient Egyptians carved massive monuments from solid granite. If completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever built in ancient Egypt.

End your Aswan tour at the awesome Temple of Philae. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, the goddess of Magic and Love in ancient Egypt. It is admired for its graceful columns, rich carvings, and stunning island setting near Aswan. Then, transfer back to your cruise for a free evening to wander through the city.

Optional tour: Tour to the Nubian Village in Aswan

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Time to trade river currents for open waters! After disembarking from your Nile River cruise, a desert adventure awaits. Prepare to journey to, where Lake Nasser, a shimmering haven carved into the ancient landscape, beckons. Board your majestic Lake Nasser cruise. Set sail on a three-night odyssey amidst breathtaking scenery and timeless wonders with your Cairo Alexandria Hurghada Egypt package.

Have lunch on board. Visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The temples of Abu Simbel are considered among the most celebrated achievements of ancient Egypt. The two temples were cut in the cliffs about 310 Km south of Aswan. The Great Temple was built for Ramses II (1279-1213 BC), while the Small Temple was built for his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari.
Overnight in Abu Simbel.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

The Lake Nasser cruise sets sail from Abu Simbel to Qasr Ibrim, which you will view from the top deck. Prior to the construction of the High Dam south of Aswan, Qasr Ibrim stood on the highest of three headlands on the east bank of the Nile some 70 meters above the River. Today, it is usually an island, though at times the lake as revealed a land bridge joining the island to the shore. Then, set sail to Amada to overnight there.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today at Amada, you will visit the Temple of Amada. This temple was built during the 18th Dynasty (c. 1550–1295 BC) in the New Kingdom, the temple of Amada is one of the oldest of the ancient Egyptian monuments lying along the shores of Lake Nasser. The reliefs and inscriptions of the temple are very well preserved because they were covered with a layer of plaster when it was converted into a church.

At Amada, you will also visit the tomb of the Viceroy of Nubia, Pennut. The Tomb of Pennut is an important ancient tomb at Aniba in Nubia, dedicated to Pennut, a high official under Ramses VI. It is known for its detailed scenes and inscriptions.

Then set sail to Wadi Es-Seboua. This temple is named “Es-Seboua”, which means “Lions” and its name is justified due to the presence of the rows of lion-headed sphinxes before the entrance of the temple. Wadi Es-Seboua is significant because it preserves important temples from ancient Nubia. It shows the power of Ramses II in southern Egypt. 

Visit the Temple of Dakka. The Temple of Dakka is a remarkable Nubian temple dedicated to Thoth, the ancient god of wisdom and knowledge. Continue to the Temple of Maharaqa. The Temple of Maharraqa is a fascinating Nubian temple from the Roman period, known for its elegant design and unusual spiral staircase. Then, return back to your Lake Nasser cruise ship to set sail to Aswan.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Disembarkation, then visit the New Kalabsha area. Begin with Temple of Kalabsha. Temple of Kalabsha is one of the largest and best-preserved Nubian temples near Aswan, dedicated mainly to the Nubian god Mandulis. Continue to Temple of Beit El-Wali. This temple is a remarkable rock-cut Nubian temple built by Ramses II and dedicated to several important Egyptian gods. It is especially valued for its vivid reliefs. Then, proceed to the Kiosk of Kertassi. The Kiosk of Kertassi is a small but elegant Roman-era monument, admired for its graceful columns and beautiful architectural details. It is one of the rescued Nubian monuments moved to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

Head to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, and upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for the final two nights of your Egypt long tour package.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Enjoy a free day in Cairo. Enjoy the final night of your Egypt travel package 21 days.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

As the sun sets on your 21-day Egypt tour package, memories etched in sand and stone come alive. A bittersweet farewell awaits as we transfer you to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only