Stunning Egypt 12-day vacation with a Nile cruise from the USA. Explore the great attractions of Egypt’s famous cities, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Sail the peaceful Nile for three nights on a 5-star cruise ship from Aswan down to Luxor. Relax in Hurghada and enjoy the sunny beaches and the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea.
Begin your Egypt 12-day vacation from the USA in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the great sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor.
Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, and the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Rove through the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple.
Drive from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the beaches of the Red Sea. Explore the wonderful underwater world of the Red Sea. Fly from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your 12-day tour to Egypt from the USA.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Your actual Egypt 12-day vacation with a Nile cruise from the USA just starts right now.
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. Are you ready to explore it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built. Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Explore the fabulous contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Thousands of artifacts from all periods of Egyptian history are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Back to your hotel for a free evening in Cairo.
Today you will fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour. Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae Island, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Tour to the Nubian Village in Aswan
Enjoy a free morning on board your cruise ship or join us on an optional tour to the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel.
The Nile cruise will set sail to Kom Ombo around lunchtime. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. Then set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
You will wake up on the hustle and bustle of the horse carriages waiting to transfer you to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. After the tour of the temple, the Nile cruise will set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight is in Luxor.
Disembarkation. Visit the great tombs of the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor.
Transfer to Hurghada for beach activities and relaxation.
Optional tour: Sunrise hot air ballooning over Luxor
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
