Expedition Tour To Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day

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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day

Experience the Wonders of Egypt

Embark on an Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day, a journey that immerses you in the rich history and vibrant culture of Egypt. This extraordinary tour includes visits to iconic landmarks, breathtaking landscapes, and a luxurious cruise along the Nile River, making it the perfect getaway for adventure seekers and history lovers alike.

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

Upon your arrival in Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt, you will be greeted by our friendly tour guide who will assist you with your transfer to the hotel. Prepare for an exciting journey ahead as we kick off our Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day.

Key Highlights of Your Stay

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to countless ancient artifacts.
  • Explore the historic Islamic Cairo, with its stunning mosques and vibrant bazaars.

Day 2: The Great Pyramids of Giza

No trip to Cairo is complete without witnessing the majestic Giza Pyramids. During your Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day, you’ll have the opportunity to explore these wonders of the ancient world, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the enigmatic Sphinx.

Day 3: Travel to Alexandria

On the third day, we will head to Alexandria, the Mediterranean gem of Egypt. Here, you will discover the city’s historical significance and its unique coastal charm.

Highlights in Alexandria

  • Visit the impressive Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress.
  • Explore the Library of Alexandria, a modern architectural marvel.

Days 4-11: Nile Cruise Experience

Set sail on a luxurious Nile cruise for the next portion of your tour. This segment of your Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day allows you to relax while enjoying stunning views of the Nile and visiting ancient temples.

Daily Activities During Your Cruise

  • Stop at Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings.
  • Visit Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in the world.

Day 12: Return to Cairo and Departure

Your adventure concludes as you return to Cairo for your departure. This Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alex & Cruise for 12-Day promises to leave you with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for Egypt’s rich heritage.

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With our Expedition Tour to Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise for 12 Days, experience the best of Egypt from the ancient pyramids to the Nile’s scenic beauty. This tour promises not just sightseeing but a deep dive into Egypt’s rich culture and history. Don’t miss the chance to explore Egypt’s wonders – book your expedition today!

Tour Details

Duration

12 Days

Destinations

Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Alexandria

Tour Availability

Every Day

Pickup Location

Cairo Airport or Hotel in Cairo

Tour Type

Private

 

Price:

The price is quoted per person in US dollars but you can pay in euro or pounds sterling as well.

  4 Stars 5 Stars
Price per person in DBL 1665 $ 2050 $
Price per Single 2430 $ 3065 $

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and Assist in the airport.
  • Our assistance during your stay.
  • All transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on Cruise + all meals included.
  • Domestic Flights – Cairo / Luxor & Aswan / Cairo
  • Private guided tours.
  • Local Lunch in a good local restaurant.
  • Entry fees to all sites as per itinerary.
  • Bottled water during trips.
  • Local SIM card with WIFI.
  • All service charges & taxes.
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative, who will then escort you in an air-conditioned vehicle to your five-star hotel in the city.

Once you arrive at your hotel, our representative will assist you with check-in, then review your itinerary and schedule meeting times for the tours.

Enjoy some free time in your hotel

In the morning, a tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car to start your wonderful tour visit as follows...

Giza Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still preserved today, and therefore one of the most famous buildings in the world. The three major pyramids of Giza include the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Mycrinus.

Queen Pyramids

Some other smaller secondary pyramids, where for example the women of the pharaohs were buried, as well as labor villages, temples, and tombs.

Great Sphinx statue in Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the largest Egyptian statue. It was carved from the limestone of the Giza plateau and represents a recumbent lion with a human head and the so-called veil of a name. Originally, the Sphinx was painted red ocher and had a chin beard, but this fell into antiquity.

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

Your trip will continue with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, where artifacts from the Pharaonic era are located. The museum displays a rare collection of 5,000 years of art, considered the most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world.

More than 25,000 artifacts are on display, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's treasure, furniture, and jewelry, kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before being discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.

lunch

We'll take a break and take the opportunity to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant and Egyptian food (drinks not included).

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

After visiting the Egyptian Museum go see the beautiful Khan El Khalili, the famous Cairo main market. It is always crowded with tourists and locals alike. It is the beating heart of the Egyptian capital. Unleash yourself in the different markets where you will actually find everything and buy some nice local handicrafts.

After the tour, we will take you back to the hotel.

In the morning, our representative and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Luxor City.

Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, our tour guide and driver will be waiting for you, you will go to Nile Cruise first to check in and leave your luggage, and they will take you in a private air-conditioned car to start your wonderful tour of the beautiful city of Luxor.

Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple is the largest in the world, and it has ruins dating back to the twenty-first century BC, in addition to many other monuments covering the seventh century AD. In other words, nearly 3,000 years of history in one temple.

Luxor temple
Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and then expanded by Ramses II, is the only temple with Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic monuments.

After that, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise. 

In the morning, a tour guide and driver will pick you up from a Nile cruise by a private air-conditioned car to start your wonderful tour visit to...

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings, where wonderful tombs were discovered, those tombs were dug in the rocks of the desert, richly decorated and full of treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Continue the tour to visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, this magnificent temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh rises from the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the limestone cliffs that surround it.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two colossal stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and the reason behind their construction was to protect the funerary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

After completing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will transfer you to your Nile cruise in Luxor.

Dinner on board and overnight on the Nile cruise.

In the morning, a tour guide will take you from the Nile cruise to start your wonderful tour to visit to...

Kom Ombo Temple

On the banks of the Nile stands the Temple of Kom Ombo from the Ptolemaic period. It is a unique temple. It is the only double temple in ancient Egypt, where the falcon of Horus and God Sobek is the Temple of Kom Ombo in Egypt. Of great importance because it is one of the most important sanctuaries of the Pharaonic era dedicated to Sobek.

This crocodile-headed deity was the god of the Nile and, according to some legends, the creator of the whole world.

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple is dedicated to the god Horus. It is considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and the most important after the Karnak Temple of Edfu was hidden under the sand for centuries until it was rediscovered by the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette in the mid-19th century.

After completing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will transfer you to your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Dinner on board and overnight on the Nile cruise.

In the morning, a tour guide on your holidays in Egypt will take you from the Nile cruise to start your wonderful tour to visit it...

Aswan High Dam

The Aswan Dam is a massive construction dating back to the 20th century, completed in 1970 and built to save Egypt from the annual floods caused by the Nile, the longest river in the world.

Unfinished obelisk

Our next stop will be the unfinished obelisk, located in the red granite quarry that was exploited during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. This obelisk was designed to be the largest in ancient Egypt, with a height of 42 meters and a weight of 1,200 tons.

Philae Temple

You will go to the island of Philae, between the old and new Aswan Dam, where the beautiful Temple of Philae is located. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis and is one of the four places where the myth of Isis, Osiris, and Horus revolves.

After completing your visit, our Egyptologist tour guide will transfer you to your Nile cruise.

Overnight Nile cruise.

You will have your breakfast. Then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to travel to Cairo, when you arrive, our representative and driver will pick you up from Cairo Airport in a private, air-conditioned car to take you to your hotel in Cairo.

Open day in Cairo.

Please note if you wish to add any excursions upon arrival in Cairo.

Check out our Cairo Day Tours featuring a variety of activities in Cairo.

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in a private car and transfer you to Alexandria.

Alexandria is a beautiful city that is three hours from Cairo. It is the second most important city in Egypt and was founded by Alexander the Great in the fourth century BC. It was one of the most important cultural and commercial centers in ancient times.

Upon arrival in Alexandria in the morning, we will start our tour with a visit to...

Catacombs

The catacombs in Kom El Shoqafa, built in the Roman era, have three levels, and their decoration juxtaposes the Egyptian and Roman pantheon.

Roman Theater

The Roman theater in Alexandria was built by the Nabateans at the beginning of the first century AD. The Romans expanded and improved it soon after they annexed the kingdom in AD 106. They did this by dividing a street of houses or cemeteries to widen the rear of the hall, which could then accommodate 3,000 people.

Alexandria Library

We will visit the new Library of Alexandria, whose design refers to the god Amun-Ra, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. In addition to several libraries, there are a planetarium, three museums, a laboratory, and a printing press.

Note: The library is closed on Friday and Saturday (it is visible from the outside only).

Abu al-Abbas Mosque

We will also pass the beautiful Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, an architectural marvel constructed between 1929 and 1945, influenced by the buildings of ancient Egypt in Cairo.

Then go to lunch at a local restaurant.

Lunch
We will take a break and have lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean to replenish our energy. The meal usually consists of Egyptian dishes, and options include meat dishes, rice, and salads (drinks not included)

Qaitbay Citadel

From the outside, we will also visit the Citadel of Qaitbay at the site of the ancient pharaohs (Light House) in Alexandria, a defensive fortress built in 1480 by Ashraf Abu al-Nasr and Seif al-Din Qaitbay who was enslaved.

After the tour, we will take you back to the hotel in Cairo.

Open day at Leisure to explore Cairo.

Please note if you wish to add any excursions upon arrival in Cairo.

Check out our Cairo Day Tours featuring a variety of activities in Cairo.

After your delicious breakfast, you'll take a private car with an experienced tour guide to visit...

Salah El-Din Citadel

Salah El-Din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, built by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, were the center of Egypt for more than 700 years.

Hanging Church

The Hanging Church is the most famous in the Coptic Quarter. It is known as the Hanging Church because it is built on one of the doors of the Roman castle, and the wooden dome of the church is in the form of Noah's Ark, as described in the Old Testament.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

It was initially a church, but in the ninth century, it was sold to Abraham Ben Ezra, who gave it his name, for the money needed to pay the high taxes demanded by the Roman government.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque is the oldest mosque in the African continent. Its origins go back to the year 642 when the territory of Cairo occupied Fustat, the capital of Egypt that had recently been established at that time.

lunch
We'll take a break and take the opportunity to eat and recharge. Lunch will be in a restaurant and Egyptian food (drinks not included).

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

After visiting the Egyptian Museum see the beautiful Khan El Khalili, the famous Cairo primary market. It is always crowded with tourists and locals alike and is the beating heart of the Egyptian capital. Unleash yourself in the different markets where you will find everything and buy some excellent local handicrafts.

After that, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo

Open day at Leisure to explore Cairo.

Please note if you wish to add any excursions upon arrival in Cairo.

Check out our Cairo Day Tours featuring a variety of activities in Cairo.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for final departure.

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)
Multi day

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

You can book the tour online or by calling, emailing, or chatting with us. If you want a custom trip or to change the schedule, please let us know right away and we'll get right on it.

Since each of our tours is a custom-tailored experience, the client is free to make any changes or additions they want to make their vacation truly unique.

We speak your language, so don’t worry we know the importance of language in communication, so all our tours are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, Chinese, and Japanese, and if there is any language required, we will do our best to provide it to you.

When and where the tour happens is completely up to us. If you want to start at a different time, you should write it in the comments section of your booking form or send an email.

We accept credit cards online in a safe way. Wire Transfer and PayPal are also ways to pay us.

You are more than welcome to leave a tip at the end of the trip if you were happy with the service. A gift that makes them feel important and happy would be great.

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