Tour Overview
This best Egypt tour package runs twelve days, opening in Cairo before a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor and closing with four nights in Sharm El-Sheikh. The Egypt tour package with flight pairs Saqqara and Giza with Karnak, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu, then shifts into the Nile cruise and Sharm segment for diving, snorkeling and beach time on the Red Sea. Four nights are spent in Cairo, three aboard the Nile cruise, and four in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Itinerary
This best Egypt tour package begins with arrival in Cairo, where a tour manager handles transportation and hotel check-in from the first moments. Settling into the 5-star hotel marks the start of twelve days spent between the Nile and the Red Sea.
Breakfast opens a day at the Great Pyramids, led by the Pyramid of Khufu, the sole surviving Ancient Wonder of the World, alongside Khafre and Menkaure. The Sphinx and Valley Temple follow, with the Djoser Pyramid at Saqqara rounding out the day.
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A visit to the Egyptian Museum opens the day, with galleries of golden treasures and artifacts spanning millennia. Lunch at a local restaurant follows, before the afternoon continues at the Hanging Church in Old Coptic Cairo, closing with a walk through Khan el Khalili market.
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Arrival in Aswan brings travelers to their Nile cruise, beginning with the Aswan High Dam. The Unfinished Obelisk follows, before the Temple of Philae closes the day, with the ship docking overnight in Aswan as part of this Egypt tour package with flight.
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The cruise sails from Aswan toward Luxor, passing Kom Ombo Temple, a double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. The Edfu Temple follows, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sites dedicated to Horus.
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Breakfast precedes a morning at the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of rulers from the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties, including Tutankhamun. Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple follows, with the Colossi of Memnon standing nearby, before lunch and dinner back aboard the cruise.
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Breakfast opens a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 columns. Luxor Temple follows, with the Nile cruise and Sharm trip continuing as the cruise portion concludes and travelers transfer to Sharm El-Sheikh.
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Arrival in Sharm El-Sheikh opens a free day to choose between poolside relaxation or a trip to the Ras Mohammed Reserve for snorkeling and diving among its coral reefs.
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A further day in Sharm El-Sheikh leaves room for Ras Mohammed Reserve activities not yet tried, or a visit to the town’s markets for souvenirs and jewelry.
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The final full day in Sharm El-Sheikh offers one more chance to dive into the Red Sea, explore hidden coves, join a sunset cruise or browse local markets.
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A final breakfast at the beachfront hotel precedes departure arrangements, closing out the Sharm El-Sheikh segment of this best Egypt tour package.
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This twelve-day best Egypt tour package concludes with departure from Cairo, bringing the Nile cruise and Sharm journey to its end.
Included
- Full airport services: pickup and drop-off from the Airport in Cairo
- 4 nights at a 5-star hotel with bed and breakfast in Cairo
- 3 nights at a luxurious Nile cruise with full board
- 4 nights at a 5-star hotel with bed and breakfast in Sharm El-Sheikh
- All transportation provided through a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Domestic Flight CAI to ASW, LXR to SHR via CAI, SHR to CAI
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All taxes and service charges covered
Excluded
- Personal expenses and optional or extra activities
- International airfare
- No tipping policy
Accommodation & Prices
Notes
A 25% deposit locks in your booking. For festive periods such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance can be paid before departure or settled in cash on arrival.
Credit card payments require a signed authorization letter. The signature must match the one on your credit card and passport.
Approved refunds are returned promptly to the original payment method. No-show bookings cannot be refunded. A standard 6% bank processing fee applies to every refund.
Rates are based on double occupancy. Solo travelers pay a single supplement. All properties are carefully selected for comfort and quality. Prices may change according to market conditions.
Domestic flight times and fares are estimates and may change according to the airline. International flights are not included unless clearly stated.
We aim to deliver a smooth experience. Events beyond our control — such as weather, political situations, or airline changes — are not our responsibility. We will always try to reduce any impact.
Gratuities are completely optional and left to your personal choice. We never pressure guests to tip.
Please speak to your guide immediately if any issue arises. Our Customer Care Manager is available throughout the journey. Written complaints after the tour are handled promptly by our Customer Care team.
- 61+ days before arrival — 15%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 35%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 50%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
- 61+ days before arrival — 25%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 50%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 75%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
Airline fees and a 6% bank charge apply to all refunds.
If a government or airline issues an official travel restriction, you will receive either a full refund or a travel credit for future use. Only airline fees and bank charges will apply.
- Under 2 years — free
- Under 6 years — 25% of the adult rate
- Under 12 years — 50% of the adult rate
- 12 years and older — full adult rate
Airline supplements for children may apply according to carrier policy.
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