12-Day Egypt Highlights, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh Escape

12-Day Egypt Highlights, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh Escape

Culture, History & Red Sea Relaxation in One Perfect Journey

Enjoy the perfect balance of discovery and relaxation on this carefully designed 12-day Egypt tour, combining the country’s most iconic cultural treasures with a rejuvenating beach escape on the Red Sea.

Begin your journey in Cairo, exploring the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Fly south to Luxor to embark on a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise, sailing from Luxor to Aswan while visiting ancient temples and timeless river landscapes. Finally, unwind in Sharm El Sheikh, where crystal-clear waters, golden beaches, and optional desert adventures in the Sinai Peninsula await.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to see Egypt’s wonders without rushing, combining history, comfort, and leisure.

⭐ Tour Highlights

• Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara & GEM

• 5★ Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

• Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple

• Aswan & Philae Temple

• Relaxing Red Sea stay in Sharm El Sheikh

• Private guided tours in Cairo

🗓️ Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your professional tour manager will meet and assist you through arrival formalities.

Transfer by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to your hotel. After check-in, your tour manager will review your itinerary and confirm pick-up times for all tours.

Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Today, explore the legendary Giza Plateau, home to:

• The Great Pyramid of Khufu

• The pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure

• The iconic Great Sphinx

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, showcasing thousands of artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.

Overnight in Cairo | Breakfast Included

Day 3: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo & Citadel

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), home to the Royal Mummies and artifacts spanning Egypt’s long history.

Continue to Old Cairo, exploring Coptic Cairo, then visit the impressive Salah El-Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, offering panoramic views of the city.

Overnight in Cairo | Breakfast Included

Day 4: Fly to Luxor – East Bank Sightseeing

Fly from Cairo to Luxor. Upon arrival, begin exploring the East Bank:

• Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built

• Luxor Temple, beautifully situated along the Nile

Check in and embark on your 5-star Nile Cruise.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise | Full Board

Day 5: Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

Discover the wonders of Luxor’s West Bank:

• Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs

• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, carved into limestone cliffs

• Colossi of Memnon

Sail south along the Nile in the afternoon.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise | Full Board

Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo

Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s finest temples.

Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder, overlooking the Nile.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise | Full Board

Day 7: Aswan Sightseeing

Arrive in Aswan and visit:

• Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis

• Unfinished Obelisk, offering insight into ancient stone-cutting techniques

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of southern Egypt.

Overnight onboard Nile Cruise | Full Board

Day 8: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh

Disembark after breakfast and fly to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s premier Red Sea resort destination.

Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh | Breakfast Included

Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Excursions

Free day to relax on the beach or enjoy optional activities such as:

• Snorkeling or diving in the Red Sea

• Desert quad biking

• Boat trips to nearby reefs

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh | Breakfast Included

Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Excursions

Another free day to enjoy Sharm El Sheikh’s beaches, pools, and resort facilities, or explore the Sinai Desert and mountains on optional guided tours.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh | Breakfast Included

Day 11: Return to Cairo

Fly from Sharm El Sheikh back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Overnight in Cairo | Breakfast Included

Day 12: Cairo – Final Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home.

Breakfast Included

✅ What’s Included

• Meet & assist at all airports

• Private air-conditioned transfers

• Domestic flights: Cairo–Luxor / Aswan–Sharm / Sharm–Cairo

• 4 nights Cairo hotel with breakfast

• 4 nights 5★ Nile Cruise (full board)

• 3 nights Sharm El Sheikh hotel with breakfast

• Private guided Cairo tours

• Shared guided Nile Cruise excursions

• Entrance fees to all listed sites

• Bottled water during tours

• Portage when needed

• All service charges & taxes

❌ Not Included

• International airfare

• Egypt entry visa

• Optional tours in Sharm El Sheikh

• Personal expenses

• Tipping

✨ Why Choose This Egypt & Red Sea Tour?

• Best of Egypt in one journey

• Perfect mix of culture, cruising & relaxation

• Ideal for first-time visitors and couples

• Carefully paced itinerary with downtime included