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Around Egypt 15 Days/14 Nights - Code PCAEG3

Around Egypt 15 Days/14 Nights - Code PCAEG3

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Experience the magic of Egypt on an extraordinary journey through its most captivating destinations. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene shores of the Red Sea, this trip is a blend of ancient wonders, vibrant culture, and natural beauty.

Start your adventure in Cairo, where you’ll stand in awe before the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Wander through the halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to incredible treasures, including the golden relics of King Tutankhamun. Explore the less-visited sites of Sakkara and Dahshur, where you’ll discover the impressive Step Pyramid and the unusual Bent Pyramid.

Next, fly to Aswan, where the serene Nile sets the scene. Visit the enchanting Temple of Philae and marvel at the massive High Dam. Board a luxurious Nile cruise and sail towards Luxor, making stops at ancient temples along the way. Explore Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, and admire the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Arriving in Luxor, the open-air museum of Egypt, you'll dive deep into history. Wander through the colossal Karnak Temple, stand in the shadow of the mighty statues of Hatshepsut Temple, and explore the hidden tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest.

After your time in Luxor, relax on the beaches of Hurghada. Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea for some of the world’s best snorkeling and diving, or enjoy a tranquil day soaking up the sun. You’ll also have a chance to explore the desert landscape and experience the traditional Bedouin way of life on a memorable safari.

From here, your journey takes you back to Cairo and then to the stunning Fayoum Oasis, where you’ll take a 4x4 ride through the picturesque Wadi El Rayan and discover ancient whale fossils in the Valley of Whales. Finally, head to Alexandria, where you’ll explore ancient catacombs, the impressive Pompey’s Pillar, and the historic Graeco-Roman Museum before savoring fresh seafood by the Mediterranean.

This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery, showcasing the best of Egypt’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant culture. It’s a journey that promises unforgettable memories and experiences that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.

Highlights

Alexandria : Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Library of Alexandria.

Aswan : Visit the Temple of Philae, Aswan High Dam, and take a relaxing Nile cruise.

Cairo : Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Sakkara, and Dahshur.

Fayoum Oasis : Explore Wadi El Rayan, sand dunes, and the Valley of Whales on a 4x4 Jeep tour.

Hurghada : Relax on the Red Sea, enjoy snorkeling or diving, and experience a desert safari with Bedouin culture.

Luxor : Visit Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.

Nile Cruise : Discover the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu while sailing towards Luxor.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum tour

  • Our representative will pick you up from Cairo Airport and take you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.
  • Later, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the Giza plateau with your Egyptologist guide.
  • Start in the main hall under the 11-metre statue of Ramses II, then climb the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues.
  • Spend most of your time in the Tutankhamun galleries, where more than 5,000 objects from his tomb are displayed together, including the gold mask and the gilded shrines.
  • Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara and Dahshur

  • After breakfast, drive to the Giza Plateau and walk around the Great Pyramid of Khufu, then see the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
  • Stop at the panorama point, where all the pyramids line up in one view.
  • Continue to the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Drive south to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built around 2650 BC and considered the oldest large stone building in Egypt.
  • Finish in Dahshur with Sneferu’s two pyramids: the Bent Pyramid, whose angle changes halfway up, and the Red Pyramid.
  • Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 3: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo

  • Breakfast at the hotel, then drive north to Alexandria (about 230 km, around three hours).
  • Visit the Graeco-Roman Museum which mixes the heritage of both Greek and Roman eras in Alexandria
  • Go down into the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a rock-cut burial complex from the 2nd century AD that mixes Egyptian and Roman styles.
  • See Pompey’s Pillar, a red granite column about 27 metres tall, raised for Emperor Diocletian on the site of the Serapeum.
  • Seafood lunch stop by the Mediterranean, then drive back to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

 

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Day 4: Cairo / Fayoum Oasis

  • Breakfast at the hotel and departure at 8 am. You reach Fayoum at about 10 am.
  • Visit Wadi El Rayan with your guide: two lakes joined by the only waterfalls in this part of Egypt.
  • Switch to a 4x4 Jeep for a drive over the sand dunes.
  • Continue to the Valley of Whales (Wadi El Hitan), a UNESCO World Heritage Site where whale skeletons around 40 million years old lie in the open desert.
  • Lunch during the tour, then return to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 5: Old Cairo

  • Breakfast at the hotel between 7 and 8 am.
  • Walk through Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Church of Abu Serga (where tradition says the Holy Family sheltered), and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
  • Visit the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, a 14th-century Mamluk building known for its scale.
  • Continue to Al-Azhar Mosque, founded in 970 AD and still a working centre of Islamic learning.
  • Lunch stop at a traditional restaurant inside Khan El Khalili, with free time afterwards to walk the bazaar.
  • Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 6: Fly to Aswan/Aswan Highlights/Nile Cruise

  • Check out of your Cairo hotel. Our representative takes you to Cairo Airport for the flight to Aswan (about 1.5 hours).
  • You are met at Aswan Airport and start the tour straight away.
  • Visit the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970, with views over Lake Nasser on one side and the Nile on the other.
  • Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island for the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and moved here stone by stone when the old island was flooded.
  • Transfer to your Nile cruise ship, check in, and have lunch on board.
  • Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

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Day 7: Abu Simbel/Kom Ombo

  • Early start with breakfast from the ship (a breakfast box on very early departures).
  • Drive south through the desert to Abu Simbel, roughly three hours each way.
  • Spend one to two hours at the two rock-cut temples: the Great Temple of Ramses II, fronted by four seated statues about 20 metres high, and the smaller temple dedicated to Hathor and Queen Nefertari.
  • Your guide explains how both temples were cut into blocks and moved to higher ground in the 1960s.
  • Return and continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple shared by the crocodile god Sobek and Horus the Elder, and see the mummified crocodiles in the small museum next to it.
  • Dinner and overnight on board.

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Day 8: Edfu/Sail to Luxor/East bank Highlights

  • Breakfast on board, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, built between 237 and 57 BC and the best-preserved temple in Egypt.
  • Rejoin the ship and sail north through the Esna lock. Lunch on board while sailing.
  • On arrival in Luxor, visit Karnak Temple and walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns.
  • Continue to Luxor Temple, which is at its best in the late afternoon light.
  • Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

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Day 9: Luxor west bank

  • Breakfast on board, then check out of the cruise ship.
  • Cross to the West Bank and start your day at the Valley of the Kings.
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut.
  • Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, where once was a temple for King Amenhotep III.
  • Transfer to your Luxor hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

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Day 10: Dendara-Abydos temples

  • After breakfast, drive north of Luxor to Abydos (about three hours).
  • Visit the Abydos Temple, which still hold some of the finest painted reliefs in all Egypt and its well-known "Abydos King List" of 76 royal names.
  • See the Osireion behind the temple, a sunken structure linked to the god Osiris.
  • Drive to Dendera and visit the Temple of Hathor, known for its cleaned blue astronomical ceiling and the relief of Cleopatra VII with her son Caesarion on the rear wall.
  • Note that the Dendera Zodiac on site is a replica; the original has been in the Louvre since the 1820s.
  • Return to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

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Day 11: West bank part 2

  • Breakfast, then check out of your Luxor hotel.
  • Return to the West Bank for the sites most visitors miss: Medinet Habu (the mortuary temple of Ramses III), the Valley of the Queens, and Deir el-Medina, the village of the craftsmen who cut the royal tombs.
  • Drive east through the desert to Hurghada (about four hours).
  • Check in to your hotel. Overnight in Hurghada.

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Day 12-13: Relaxing and adventure trips

  • Two free days on the Red Sea, with mild weather for most of the year.
  • Spend them on the beach or by the pool, or add an activity from the following optional tours:
    • Sea option: a boat trip for snorkeling over the coral reefs, or a diving day for certified divers and beginners.
    • Desert option: a safari by 4x4 or quad bike to a Bedouin village, with tea, a look at daily Bedouin life, and sunset over the mountains.
  • Overnight in Hurghada on both nights.

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Day 14: Travel to Cairo

  • Breakfast and a free morning on the beach.
  • Check out and travel back to Cairo by private vehicle (about 460 km, five to six hours).
  • Check in to your Cairo hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

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Day 15 : Final departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel and some free time, depending on your flight.
  • Our representative takes you to Cairo International Airport for your international flight home.

Includes & Excludes

Meet and assist service upon arrival at Cairo International Airport with Aladin Tours Representative

All airport pickups & transfers by private A/C vehicle.

Meet and assist at Aswan Airport and transfer to Nile Cruise

Sleeper Train Cairo - Aswan

Accommodation in Cairo at mid-range hotel based on Bed and Breakfast basis.

Accommodation for 3 nights onboard Nile Cruise based on a full board basis.

Accommodation in Luxor

Accommodation in Hurghada

All tours as mentioned in the program.

Egyptology Tour Guides

Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara in Cairo

Tour to Old Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Tour to Aswan Highlights

Tour to visit Abu Simbel Temples

Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.

Tour to West Bank of Luxor.

Tour to Dendara & Abydos Temples

Tour to West bank2

Lunch during day tours in Cairo

Bottled water during all days of tours

All Taxes and Services

International flight tickets

Entry Visa to Egypt

Entrance fees tickets to all sightseeing

Optional tours/excursions

Any personal expenses

Tipping

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

Egypt is a land of unparalleled history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.  Egypt’s fascinating history is woven into its vibrant modern culture, creating an experience that engages all your senses. From exploring majestic ancient monuments and ancient wonders like the Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the treasures of King Tutankhamun to wandering lively streets filled with the aroma of tantalizing foods, every moment in Egypt is unforgettable. Add to that the country’s dynamic and eclectic nightlife, and you’ll find endless ways to immerse yourself in its charm.

To make the most of your adventure, remember, that Egypt goes far beyond the historical landmarks, into vibrant cities, beautiful beaches along the Red Sea, and unique cultural experiences. It’s essential to keep a few things in mind, such as Egypt’s cultural traditions and local customs. The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Don’t worry—Our Blog will provide you with everything you need, from packing and planning tips to advice on health, safety, and etiquette. With a little preparation, you’ll be ready to enjoy an extraordinary experience in this timeless destination. In the meantime. look through our FAQs for general information. If you have something, in particular, you want answers to, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Contact Us

During your visit to Egypt, you can expect a mix of modern conveniences and ancient charm, making Egypt a must-visit destination for travelers.

Yes, Egypt is generally a safe country for tourists and has been titled as one of the best and safest tourist destinations for many years. Major tourist destinations like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts prioritize visitor safety. Surrounded by warm hospitality, and courteous and kind-hearted locals – you’ll feel at home and as safe as you’ll ever be.

The government has implemented stringent measures to ensure that these areas remain secure. Luxor Booking Tours takes additional precautions, including working with trusted local guides and arranging private transportation to provide a worry-free experience. As with any travel destination, it’s important to stay informed, follow local guidelines, and avoid venturing into unfamiliar areas alone. 

The amount of money you should bring depends on your travel style and planned activities. Egypt is known for being budget-friendly, but there are opportunities to splurge if you’re seeking luxury experiences. Based on your level of accommodations, the amount of money you spend reflects this.

For everyday expenses, such as meals, tips, and souvenirs, $50–$100 USD per day per person is a good estimate. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, major restaurants, and shops, but it’s always a good idea to carry some cash for smaller vendors, tipping, and local markets. ATMs are easily accessible in cities and tourist areas for cash withdrawals.

Here’s a general guide to help you know when and how much to tip:

Tour Guides and Drivers:

Tour Guide: 250–375 EGP per day, per person.
Driver: 125–250 EGP per day, per person.

Hotel Staff:

Bellboys: 25–50 EGP per bag.
Housekeeping: 25–50 EGP per night.

Restaurant Staff:

Most restaurants include a service charge, but leaving an additional 5–10% of the bill in cash is customary.

Boat Cruises (e.g., Nile Cruises):

A pooled tip for the entire staff is often suggested, ranging from 250–375 EGP per person, per day.

Miscellaneous Services:

Public Restroom Attendants: 5–10 EGP.
Local Market Helpers or Porters: 10–20 EGP.

Tipping Tips for Travelers

  • Carry Small Denominations: Always have small notes or coins for quick tips.
  • Be Discreet: Hand tips directly to the person you’re thanking.
  • Ask Your Guide: When unsure, ask your guide for advice on appropriate tipping amounts.
  • Plan Ahead: Budget for tipping as part of your trip expenses to avoid surprises.
Optional Tipping
While tipping is appreciated, it’s always at your discretion. If you’re not satisfied with the service provided, you’re under no obligation to tip.

Egypt is a culturally rich and diverse country with traditions deeply rooted in its history. To make the most of your visit:

  • Dress Modestly: While tourist areas are relaxed, it’s respectful to cover shoulders and knees when visiting religious sites or rural areas.

  • Learn Basic Phrases: Knowing a few Arabic greetings, like "Salam Alaikum" (hello) or "Shukran" (thank you), is always appreciated.

  • Tipping (Baksheesh): Tipping is customary in Egypt and a way to show appreciation for services. Carry small denominations for guides, drivers, and restaurant staff.

  • Be Open-Minded: Embrace the vibrant energy of local markets, savor traditional dishes, and take time to learn about Egypt’s fascinating heritage.

While it’s possible to explore Egypt on your own, having a professional guide greatly enhances your experience. A knowledgeable guide can:

  • ●Provide historical context and fascinating stories about the sites you visit.
    Navigate the logistics of tickets, transportation, and timing, making your trip hassle-free.
    Offer insights into local culture, traditions, and hidden gems that you might miss otherwise.
    Ensure your safety and comfort throughout your journey. 

Luxor Booking Tours’ guides are experienced professionals who are passionate about sharing the beauty and history of Egypt, ensuring your trip is both educational and enjoyable.

*The cost of food in Egypt is relatively affordable in comparison to other countries, depending on the type of food you are looking to purchase.

For example, a meal at a high-end establishment such as a hotel dinner would cost starting around 450LE or more per person.

An average lunch in Egypt such as a sandwich and a coffee/soft drink or a pizza is around 100 - 150LE per person. The rate of exchange changes frequently, therefore it's best to keep checking if this is something you want to stay current with.

Here's a link to help you: Currency Exchange Rate to Egypt



*No, tap water is not recommended for drinking in Egypt. It’s best to stick to bottled water, which is widely available and affordable. Avoid ice in drinks unless you’re sure it’s made from purified water.

Egypt is a land of unparalleled history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.  Egypt’s fascinating history is woven into its vibrant modern culture, creating an experience that engages all your senses. From exploring majestic ancient monuments and ancient wonders like the Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the treasures of King Tutankhamun to wandering lively streets filled with the aroma of tantalizing foods, every moment in Egypt is unforgettable. Add to that the country’s dynamic and eclectic nightlife, and you’ll find endless ways to immerse yourself in its charm.

To make the most of your adventure, remember, that Egypt goes far beyond the historical landmarks, into vibrant cities, beautiful beaches along the Red Sea, and unique cultural experiences. It’s essential to keep a few things in mind, such as Egypt’s cultural traditions and local customs. The local currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Don’t worry—Our Blog will provide you with everything you need, from packing and planning tips to advice on health, safety, and etiquette. With a little preparation, you’ll be ready to enjoy an extraordinary experience in this timeless destination. In the meantime. look through our FAQs for general information. If you have something, in particular, you want answers to, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Contact Us

During your visit to Egypt, you can expect a mix of modern conveniences and ancient charm, making Egypt a must-visit destination for travelers.

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Tour Type

Cultural

Destination

Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, Oasis and Desert, Alexandria

Duration

0 Hour

Tour Schedule

Every Day

Guests

15

Guide Languages

English, Dutch, French

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