12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada and Nile Cruise

Tour itinerary

• 1 Reach Cairo

  Our tour guide will meet you at Cairo International Airport, where a Glovita Travel agent will greet you and arrange for your transfer to your Cairo hotel. They will assist you with a swift check-in process and review your Egypt Tours Packages itinerary to ensure all pick-up times are accurate. Rest overnight and prepare for tomorrow's exploration of the Pyramids of Egypt.

  A complimentary Welcome Drink will be offered at the hotel. 

• 2 A trip to the Pyramids and Sphinx

  Next morning, have a good breakfast in the hotel and meet your guide in the hotel lobby. With the help of your guide visit the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx. According to experts and researchers, it was considered a portrait of King Chephren, the son of Khufu who built the second-largest pyramid. 

  Be mesmerized by the beauty of the Giza Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world built more than 4500 years ago in reverence to the Pharaohs: Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, with the last one raising the third biggest pyramid in the Giza Necropolis. Have a scrumptious lunch at a local restaurant and then retire for the night at the hotel in Cairo. Enjoy your meals: 

  Breakfast, Lunch.

• 3 Visiting Alexandria

  Upon rising and taking your breakfast, you will be transported in our luxurious air-conditioned vehicle for a 2-hour ride to Alexandria from Cairo. This fine Mediterranean city was founded by Alexander the Great and was formerly featured on the list of the most beautiful cities in the world. You will visit various historical places attributed to this period, such as the Catacombs, ruins of the Roman temple, Pompey's pillar, and the magnificently constructed Citadel of Qaitbay. After that, you will be taken to an important cultural center in Egypt, the modern Bibliotheca of Alexandria. You will enjoy a delicious fresh seafood lunch at a quality restaurant, followed by checking into your hotel in Alexandria for the night. 

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

  Enjoy your Alexandria day tour!

• 4 Cairo: Explore the Egyptian Museum and Travel by Train to Aswan

  After breakfast, drive back to Cairo to spend the rest of this great day exploring. We will transfer you to visit the magnificent downtown Cairo Egyptian Museum. It is a must-place for any tourist visiting Egypt; it has the most extraordinary collection of Egyptian antiquities worldwide. Further, visitors will be allowed to witness the perfectly preserved treasures saved for the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. The museum was established in 1898 by the great French scientist Auguste Mariette and officiated in 1902. 

  Take your lunch at a local restaurant before embarking on the train for an overnight journey to Aswan.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• 5 Welcome to Aswan: Discover Exciting Excursions

  After enjoying a delicious breakfast on the train, you will arrive at the Aswan train station. Aswan, a stunning city in Egypt, offers a unique perspective of the Nile River and a chance to explore the rich Egyptian history. Today's itinerary includes exciting Aswan day tours to the most captivating sites. You will visit the Aswan High Dam, constructed in 1960 to protect Egypt from annual floods, followed by a tour of Philae Temple with its remarkable scenes and inscriptions that have stood the test of time. These ancient relics offer a glimpse into the strength and advancement of our ancestors. 

  Finally, you will be taken to your hotel in Aswan for check-in and an overnight stay.

  Meals During the day: Breakfast, Lunch.

• 6 A journey to Abu Simbel Temple

  After breakfast, your day begins with a short drive to Abu Simbel Temples. The two massive temples were built in the 13th century BC, during the reign of Ramesses II, and dedicated to the king himself and his queen Nefertari. Iconic rock relief figures in these two temples immortalize the victory of this one-time powerful king at the Battle of Kadesh. In 1968, the complex was transferred to the artificial mount per the order of a Polish archaeologist. Then, you will return to your hotel in Aswan for overnight after that fabulous journey.

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

• 7 From Aswan to Luxor: Explore the Majestic Luxor Temple

  Get ready for an amazing day in Luxor! Begin with a lovely breakfast at your Aswan hotel before heading to Luxor for an unforgettable day tour. Visit the impressive Temple of Luxor, built by King Amunhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramesses II in the 19th Dynasty. After exploring the temple, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor for check-in and an overnight stay. 

  Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch 

   

• 8 Explore Karnak Temple and Luxor West Bank then drive to Hurghada

  Discover the eastern bank of Luxor by visiting the magnificent Karnak Temples that showcase the splendor of Egypt's history. 

  This temple complex was built over many centuries by different pharaohs, from the Middle Kingdom to the Greco-Roman era. Then begin your West Bank tour with the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri. Dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty, this temple was built of limestone to serve as a memorial and funerary shrine for Amun-Ra. Make sure to visit the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon before traveling to Hurghada, where you will spend the night in your hotel.

  Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

• 9 Submarine Excursions in Hurghada: Dive into Underwater Adventures

  Enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable day trip in Hurghada. 

  Explore the Red Sea's marine life, colorful coral reefs, and diverse fish species as we descend 22 meters below sea level. No need to be a scuba diver to experience this incredible journey. After the tour, we'll transfer you back to your hotel in Hurghada. Meals included: 

  Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

• 10 Relax and Unwind: Enjoy a Free Day in Hurghada

  Start your Hurghada day tour with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, then feel free to enjoy your day however, you like or join one of our exciting Hurghada day tours. Have a great time in Hurghada!

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

• 11 Flying from Hurghada to Cairo

  After you finish your breakfast, you will be taken to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo International Airport. Once you arrive, you will have plenty of options for how to spend the rest of your day. You can explore the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar on a Cairo shopping tour, enjoy a delightful Nile cruise dinner aboard a sailing restaurant with a captivating dance show, or take a fascinating Coptic Cairo tour. Your personal tour manager can help you book any of these activities. You will spend the night at a hotel in Cairo.

  Meal included: Breakfast.

• 12 Final Departure: Saying Goodbye to Your Egyptian Adventure

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

  We hope you have enjoyed your time on our 12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, the Nile, and Hurghada Travel!

  Meals: Breakfast