Private 12 Days Tour:Giza Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan Nile cruise & Hurghada

Come and experience the history of Egypt by visiting Cairo. See the striking Pyramids and also take in Old Cairo. Journey on to Aswan to embark on a fabulous Nile Cruise and see the breathtaking scenery as you glide along the Nile. Now carry on to Hurghada on the stunning Red Sea and enjoy snorkeling and the relaxing beach.

Important Info

Tour Duration: 12 Days
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Time Log: Depending on your flight arrival time
Scheduling: All week
Accommodation: All accommodation info in itinerary.

Highlights

• Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
• Experience the first Pyramids at Saqqara, Dahshur & Memphis
• Gaze in awe at the Abu Simbel Temples
• Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
• Experience Nubian life from ages past
• Visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples
• View the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Enjoy crystal clear water

Tour Description

Itinerary Schedule: Every Sunday, Tuesday & Friday

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo 

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, your Valley the Kings representative will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your hotel by A/C vehicle. After checking you in, they will discuss the agenda for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Saqqara & Dahshur

After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the world-famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Then journey south to explore Dahshur and Saqqara, visiting the open-air museum and seeing the huge fallen statue of Ramses II. Discover the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, learning about their unique histories.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Egyptian Museum & Islamic and Coptic Cairo 

After breakfast, your Valley the Kings Egyptologist guide will pick you up for a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to many artifacts from the Pharaonic period, including the Tutankhamun collection. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque before exploring Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Enjoy shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple 

After breakfast and check-out, your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your personal guide will meet you and take you to the High Dam, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple, built in honor of the Goddess Isis. After your tours, you will check into your Nile Cruise for lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Optional Day to Abu Simbel 

At approximately 4:30 AM, after collecting your breakfast box, your personal guide will meet you for a tour to Abu Simbel. Explore the magnificent temples adorned with statues and hieroglyphics. After this fabulous tour, return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples 

Breakfast on board, then visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. Afterward, sail to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, known for its ancient inscriptions and sacred drama scenes. After your tours, sail on to Luxor.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon 

After breakfast, check out and disembark from your Nile Cruise. Accompanied by your experienced guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. After your visits, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor for one night.

Overnight at Hotel in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Karnak/Luxor Temples & Hurghada 

After breakfast and check-out, visit the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples. After your visit, you will be transferred to Hurghada by A/C vehicle.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Hurghada 

Enjoy the opportunity for a submarine tour or sightseeing in Hurghada, or simply relax on the beach.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Hurghada 

Choose to enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful Red Sea to see coral reefs and marine life or relax on the stunning beaches.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Back to Cairo 

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Final Departure 

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Itinerary Schedule: Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo 

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, your Valley the Kings representative will be waiting to meet and assist you and accompany you to your hotel by A/C vehicle. After checking you in, they will discuss the agenda for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Saqqara & Dahshur 

After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the world-famous Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue to view the silent majesty of the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Then journey south to explore Dahshur and Saqqara, visiting the open-air museum and seeing the huge fallen statue of Ramses II. Discover the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, learning about their unique histories.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple 

After breakfast and check-out, your representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your personal guide will meet you and take you to the High Dam, then visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple, built in honor of the Goddess Isis. After your tours, you will check into your Nile Cruise for lunch.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Optional Abu Simbel Tour 

At approximately 4:30 AM, after collecting your breakfast box, your personal guide will meet you for a tour to Abu Simbel. Explore the magnificent temples adorned with statues and hieroglyphics. After this fabulous tour, return to your Nile Cruise for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples 

Breakfast on board, then visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. Afterward, sail to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, known for its ancient inscriptions and sacred drama scenes. After your tours, sail on to Luxor.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon 

After breakfast, check out and disembark from your Nile Cruise. Accompanied by your experienced guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. After your visits, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor for one night.

Overnight at Hotel in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Karnak/Luxor Temples & Hurghada 

After breakfast and check-out, visit the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples. After your visit, you will be transferred to Hurghada by A/C vehicle.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Hurghada 

Enjoy the opportunity for a submarine tour or sightseeing in Hurghada, or simply relax on the beach.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Hurghada 

Choose to enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful Red Sea to see coral reefs and marine life or relax on the stunning beaches.

Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Back to Cairo 

After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Egyptian Museum & Islamic and Coptic Cairo 

After breakfast, your Valley the Kings qualified Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel for a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to many artifacts from the Pharaonic period, including the Tutankhamun collection. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque before exploring Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Enjoy shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Final Departure 

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.