Pyramids & Nile Cruise & Sharm-El-Shiekh

In this fantastic tour package of Egypt, you can enjoy a visit to see the Giza and Sakkara Pyramids, then take a fabulous four-day Nile Cruise. After that, you can explore and relax on the Red Sea with optional days in Sharm el Sheikh before returning to Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo.

Important Info

Tour Duration: 12 Days
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Time Log: Depending upon your flight arrival time
Scheduling: Wed, Sat
Hotel: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, Movenpick Royal Lily Cruise, Maritim Jolie Ville Hotel

Highlights

• Hotel pick up and return
• Experience the first Pyramids at Saqqara, Dashur & Memphis
• Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Horus
• Enjoy a Horse & Carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• View the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Explore the Tombs of the Valley of the Kings

Tour Description

Every: Wednesday 12 Days / 11 Nights

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo 

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

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids & Sakkara & Sleeper Train 

After enjoying your 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, then visit the Valley Temple. Lunch is included. Next, visit Sakkara, where the world-famous Step Pyramid of Djoser is located. After these fantastic tours, you will transfer to Giza Railway Station to board your sleeper train to Aswan. Relax and enjoy dinner on board.

Overnight in sleeper train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Arrival Aswan / High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple 

Enjoy breakfast on board. Upon arrival at Aswan Railway Station, your guide will meet you and transfer you for a fabulous tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis. After your tours, you will be transferred to check into your Nile Cruise.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples 

Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Horus, then continue sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon 

Enjoy breakfast while sailing to Luxor. Upon arrival, your guide will escort you for a brilliant trip to the Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs and the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and see the Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temples 

After breakfast, disembark your Nile Cruise. Your guide will accompany you to visit Karnak Temple and then the fabulous Luxor Temple. After your visit, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, our representative will escort you to your hotel.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Sharm El Sheikh Optional Excursions 

Today you have the option to take a tour of the amazing Colored Canyon. Walk through the colors and fantastic rock formations.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh Optional Excursions

You have a great opportunity today to take an optional excursion to St. Catherine Monastery. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel around 10:30 PM to drive to St. Catherine. Once you arrive, you will climb Moses Mountain and continue to the monastery, where you can explore the historic site.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh Optional 

Enjoy a relaxing day on the beautiful beaches or check out more optional excursions.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Flight to Cairo 

After breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to Sharm Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Cairo Sightseeing Tours 

Your Valley the Kings guide will pick you up for a visit to the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, and the Hanging Church, followed by time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Final Departure 

After breakfast and check out, your representative will escort you to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Every: Saturday, 12 Days / 11 Nights

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo 

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative from Valley the Kings will greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After checking in, they will review your tour itinerary before allowing you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids & Sakkara / Overnight Train 

After breakfast, your private guide will meet you at the hotel for a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. You’ll also see the majestic Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple (lunch included). Next, proceed to Sakkara, home of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest large stone structure in the world. After this remarkable day, you will be transferred to Giza Railway Station to board your sleeper train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner on board as you relax.

Overnight on the sleeper train
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Arrival in Luxor / Explore Luxor & Karnak Temples 

Your Valley the Kings representative will greet you at the railway station and guide you to the splendid Karnak Temples, dedicated to the God Amun. Continue to the impressive Luxor Temple, constructed by Amunhotep III during the 18th Dynasty, and see the Obelisk of Ramses II located in front of the first pylon. After your visits, you will check in to your Nile cruise.

Overnight on board
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon 

Following breakfast on board, visit the West Bank, home to the renowned Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs within the Valley, then continue to the grand Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known as El Deir El Bahari. Visit the Colossi of Memnon that stand by the Nile. After your explorations, your cruise will set sail for Edfu.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples 

After breakfast, sail to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, then continue to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to both Sobek and Horus. After exploring, return to your cruise and sail onward to Aswan.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple 

After breakfast, your Egyptologist guide will meet you for a visit to the impressive High Dam, which controls Egypt’s water resources. You’ll also see the unique Unfinished Obelisk and visit the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, symbolizing health, marriage, and wisdom.

Overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Optional Excursions in Sharm El Sheikh 

Today, consider joining a tour to the breathtaking Colored Canyon, where you can wander through vibrant rock formations shaped by natural erosion.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Optional Excursions in Sharm El Sheikh 

You have the chance to take an optional excursion to St. Catherine Monastery. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel around 10:30 PM for the drive to St. Catherine, which takes about two and a half hours. Upon arrival, you’ll start your climb of Moses Mountain around 2:00 AM and return by 7:00 AM. Following this adventure, explore St. Catherine Monastery, believed to be where God delivered His Ten Commandments. The site includes monk houses, gardens, a church, and a mosque. After your visit, enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Optional Relaxation in Sharm El Sheikh 

Take a day to unwind on the beautiful beaches of Sharm, or if you’re feeling adventurous, check our Valley of the Kings website for additional excursions available on this optional day.

Overnight in Sharm
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Flight to Cairo

After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will be transferred to Sharm Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 11: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Market 

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle for a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to countless artifacts from the Pharaonic period, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. Next, visit Salah El Din Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortress, and see the prominent Mohamed Ali Mosque with its twin minarets. Proceed to Old Cairo to explore The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar before heading back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Departure from Cairo 

After breakfast and checking out, your representative will take you to Cairo Airport for your 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.