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12 Days Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh with Nile Cruise Tour Package

Experience Egypt's wonders with EgyVacations, which matches the Best of Egypt: Cairo, Solaris II Nile Cruise & Sharm el-Sheikh tour, spanning 12 days and 11 nights.

Duration
12 days 11 nights
Route
Cairo 3NNile cruise 4NSharm El Sheikh 3NCairo 1N
Guide language
English · Spanish · French · Italian · German · Portuguese

About this tour

Experience Egypt's wonders with EgyVacations, which matches the Best of Egypt: Cairo, Solaris II Nile Cruise & Sharm el-Sheikh tour, spanning 12 days and 11 nights. This private tour begins in Cairo, where you'll explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, followed by a flight to Luxor to embark on a luxurious Nile cruise. During the cruise, visit archaeological treasures such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Temple of Philae, all while enjoying high-quality onboard service. After the cruise, relax in the stunning resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, where optional excursions to natural wonders like Ras Mohammed National Park and the Colored Canyon await. The tour concludes with your return to Cairo and departure, making for an unforgettable journey through ancient history and breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights

  • Arrival in Cairo; assistance at the airport and check-in at the hotel.
  • Tour the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Sakkara Complex
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue), and Khan El Khalili bazaar.
  • Fly to Luxor; board the Nile cruise and visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon; sail to Edfu.
  • Visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple; enjoy scenic sailing along the Nile.
  • Sightseeing in Aswan, including the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Temple of Philae.
  • Fly from Aswan to Sharm El Sheikh; transfer to hotel.
  • Free days in Sharm El Sheikh; optional tours to Ras Mohammed National Park or Colored Canyon.

Itinerary, day by day

Day 1: Welcome to Land of Pharaohs

Cairo

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

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Day 2: Pyramids Tour

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Check out after breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then meet your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, Famous Sphinx and Valley Temple facing the great statue. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant, then proceed to the Sakkara area to visit the Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid).

Back to your hotel Overnight in Cairo.

Pyramids Tour
A traveler sitting in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza, showcasing iconic Egypt tourism and historical landmarks
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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing

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Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo and then you will be escorted by your private tour guide to visit: Egyptian Museum where you will see many fascinating artifacts. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 4: Fly to Luxor - East Bank Sightseeing

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Today, you will be leaving Cairo and head out to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip to Luxor. Upon landing in Luxor, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, that will offer you a unique experience cruising on the Nile with high-quality service, gastronomy, and accommodation during your stay.

Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before heading out to your first stop in Upper Egypt which is visiting the famous Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at the East Bank. Return back to your cruise and enjoy a warm and hand-crafted dinner.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 5: Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

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After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. Finish the day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon.

After finishing your visits at the West Bank, return back to your cruise and start sailing to Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail; take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo

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Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast on board your cruise as you sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees.

After your visit, head back to your cruise and start sailing to your second stop of the day, Kom Ombo. Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After your visit, head back to your cruise where you will enjoy an appetizing lunch while sailing to Aswan. As the day comes to an end, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.

From one of the wonderful pictures to Edfu Temple
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amazing shot of a group of tourists at kom ombo temple
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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 7: Aswan Sightseeing

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Enjoy yet another delicious breakfast on board as you sail to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with visit the famous High Dam and then head to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt.

After, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After your visits, you will head back to your cruise and enjoy an appetizing dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful waters.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 8: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh

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Enjoy your last morning on your cruise with one last scrumptious breakfast on board surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark your cruise and get transferred to Aswan Airport for flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Sharm.

N.B.: Most flights from Aswan to Sharm are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh Optional Excursions

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Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park which is both a terrestrial and an aquatic nature reserve. The 480 square kilometre protected area lies where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba in Sinai's southern extremity. The arid desert terrain of sand dunes, gravel plains, fossilized corals and granite mountains is home to a number of rare mammal species: Dorcas's gazelle, Nubian ibex and red fox.

Easier to spot are the resident birds like terns, herons, gulls and ospreys. Thousands of white storks pass through Ras Mohammed each year, heading south during September/October and back north during April/May. About 85 flora species live in the park, including mangroves.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh Optional Excursions

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Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour to one of the natural wonders of the Sinai, the Colored Canyon is majestic. Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purples, reds, magentas and gold. In certain places the canyon walls reach up to 40 meters. You feel as if you are enclosed in a spectacular coloring book.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 11: Back to Cairo

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Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and then you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo.

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Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day 12: Cairo - Fly Back Home

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Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accommodation & Pricing (September to April)

Below prices not applicable during Christmas, New Year, or Easter

4★ Hotel + Standard Cruise

Double room, per person$2,360
Single room, per person$3,780
Cairo Hotel
Cairo Pyramids – Barcelo Cairo – Triumph Plaza or similar.
Cruise
Magic Nile Cruise – Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar
Sharm Hotel
Continental Plaza Sharm - Grand Oasis Sharm - Sonest Club Sharm or similar

5★ Hotel + Deluxe Cruise

Double room, per person$2,460
Single room, per person$3,980
Cairo Hotel
Safir Hotel Cairo – Hilton Golf Pyramids – Steigenberger Pyramids, or similar.
Cruise
Solaris I Nile Cruise – Radamis I Nile Cruise – Esmeralda Nile Cruise or similar
Sharm Hotel
Four Seasons Resort - Sunrise Arabian Beach - Movenpick Resort Sharm or similar

Hotel star ratings in Egypt don’t map one-to-one to European or US ratings. If you’re unsure which tier fits, ask — we’ll tell you honestly which one your trip needs.

Included / Excluded

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  • Meet and Assist service at the Airport.
  • All Transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5* Cruise on full board.
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh with breakfast.
  • Domestic Flights (Cairo to Luxor - Aswan to Sharm - Sharm to Cairo)
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
  • English-speaking tour guide during the visits.
  • Bottled water during the visits.
  • All service charges and taxes.
Not included4 items
  • Entry Visa to Egypt
  • Any Optional tours.
  • All personal Expenses.
  • Tipping (Recommend).

Policies, in plain English

All rates listed by EgyVacations are quoted in U.S. Dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise. However, we accept payment in other major currencies such as EUR and GBP, based on the daily exchange rate at the time of payment.

  • Our prices are based on current market rates, seasonal variations, and availability, and are subject to change without prior notice. Rates are only confirmed once full payment or a deposit has been received.
  • Package rates generally include accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and meals, as outlined in your detailed itinerary. Please refer to your specific booking for a full list of inclusions and exclusions.
  • Holiday Season Supplement: A 25% holiday surcharge applies to all Nile Cruise and tour package bookings during Christmas, New Year, and Easter periods.
  • Domestic Flights: The price we quote is an average and the timing is approximate. Changes to your flight may result in changes to the price.

Frequently asked questions

How much will it cost to tour Egypt?

The cost of touring Egypt depends on the type of experience you want. Budget travelers can spend as little as $50 to $100 per day, while luxury tours may range between $200 and $400 daily. At Egy Vacations, we offer customized packages, starting from affordable group tours to exclusive private adventures.

Is it safe to tour Egypt now?

Yes, Egypt is safe to visit! The government prioritizes the safety of tourists, and popular areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts are secure and welcoming. With Egy Vacations, we ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from the moment you arrive.

How many days do you need to tour Egypt?

For a comprehensive experience, 7 to 10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, and Aswan, and even enjoy some relaxation by the Red Sea. Shorter itineraries of 3–5 days can also cover key highlights, perfect for travelers with limited time.

Which month is best to visit Egypt?

The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April. This period offers pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing at the Pyramids and the ancient temples of Upper Egypt.

Is Egypt safe for female tourists?

Absolutely. Female tourists will find Egypt to be safe, especially if they respect local customs and dress modestly in more conservative areas. Joining guided tours like those offered by Egy Vacations adds an extra layer of safety and convenience.

Is Egypt cheap or expensive?

Egypt is generally affordable, especially compared to many other popular tourist destinations. While luxury experiences and accommodations can be costly, local food, transportation, and sightseeing are budget-friendly. At Egy Vacations, we aim to deliver unforgettable experiences within your budget.

Travellers, in their own words.

Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.

iwanna v Couple · posted on TripAdvisor

It was the best choice ever

We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.

Ruth B Solo traveller · posted on TripAdvisor

What a great team!

They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.

Lethabo Nelwamondo Couple · posted on Google

Had a great time

Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.

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