11 Days in Cairo, Bahariya Oasis, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada

Begin your day with an astonishing visit to the stunning Giza Pyramids, which is among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Appreciate the magnificent construction of the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkure, which have been around for more than four and a half thousand years. In the course of going around the plateau, there is also the Great Sphinx, an enormous limestone statue whose body is a lion, and the head of a pharaoh. It is clear that this place is a tribute to the ancient civilization of Egypt and its wonderful architectural accomplishments. In addition, one may opt to enter the Great Pyramid’s inner chambers or take a ride on a camel instead across the dunes.

On the other hand, the Egyptian Museum is the next stop to appreciate the country’s rich culture and history. As part of the best Cairo tours, this museum is arguably one of the best in the world, featuring everything from the most common cooking utensils to the most glimmering artifacts, such as the death mask of King Tutankhamun. As you walk through its rooms, you will discover the history that lies beneath every statue, piece of jewelry, and mummy that depicts the splendor of ancient Egypt.

Enjoy lunch in one of the local eateries and then carry on to Coptic Cairo, an ancient district with great religious significance. Start with a trip to the Hanging Church which is a rising work of art built over a Roman fort. There is a beautiful wooden roof as well as several beautiful decorations which create a calm and holy feeling. In the vicinity, there is the Church of Saints Serge and Bacchus (Abu Serga), another church dedicated to a region of Size which is said to be the one that harbored the Holy Family during their time in Egypt.

End your day with a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, a vital religious site in the history of Cairo’s Jewish community. It is famous for its beautiful interior design and historical importance since it is positioned in the place where the infant Moses was discovered in the reeds in the Nile.

Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your day will commence with breakfast and after that, you will embark on an excursion to the White Desert, together with your personal Egyptologist guide.

The White Desert salient features many covered layers of limestone and chalk, which explains the justification of its name. Its mystical landscapes make it a sight to behold even in the twilight. You will also see the shifting golden sand dunes, surprisingly, a salt lake as well as a green oasis of date palm groves, which the oasis is famous for, seeking local palm trees and fruit gardens. Our expedition will also cover the Black Desert:

This desert receives that name because of the presence of the black powdery in color substance that covers its mountains which is in turn dolerite. We will also proceed to El Haize Valley which is about 50 kilometers away from Bahariya Oasis’s central village Bawiti.

We will proceed to visit Crystal Mountain and its impressive quartz crystals:

This place, located around 160 kilometers from Bahariya Oasis, is called the desert’s jewel because of the 12 varieties of crystal found here. As part of a safari tour in Egypt, we will also visit the beautiful Valley of Agabat. Refuging in the White Desert includes several activities, and you will enjoy a pleasant dinner while taking in the stunning views at dusk.

You will camp for the night in the White Desert. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Start your day with breakfast in the desert and then complete your White Desert tour. After this, you will be taken to the White Desert region, where you will see many interesting formations such as mushrooms, chickens, rabbits, and trees or tents. It will be encouraged to take a photograph of the incredible limestone rocks and cutting. After this, you will come back to Bahariya Oasis. Get ready, because the tour leader will send you by a private air-conditioned vehicle from Bahariya to your hotel in Cairo for one night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will be taken to owe flight at Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. As you reach the Aswan Airport our representative will receive you and assist you in clearing the airport formalities. Afterward, you will meet your English-speaking Tour guide and Start your Aswan Sightseeing tour beginning with the Aswan High Dam.

The dam’s construction began in 1960 under the regime of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser and was completed in 1971. It aims to protect Egypt from flooding and serves as the source of the most important electric power in the country. Your Aswan sightseeing continues with a visit to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. This temple is exceptional because it was one of the last places where the ancient religion of Egypt was practiced, even after the advent of Christianity. After finishing your day tours, the Aswan tours conclude, and you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Well, after breakfast provided by the hotel, it’s time to check out and meet the tour guide, who will take you to the Temple of Edfu. This temple was built in honor of the falcon God Horus around the Greco-Roman period using sandstone blocks. Later, after the visit, you will be transferred back, heading to your accommodation in Luxor for an overnight stay, completing another highlight of your Egypt vacation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your amazing day of tours in Luxor will begin with a visit to Karnak Temple.

Built on the East Bank of the River Nile by the New Kingdom’s King Amenhotep III about 3400 years ago. Its construction was later completed by his successor, King Ramses II.

Then you will carry on with your sightseeing on this side of the River Nile and go to the Luxor Museum.

This museum was opened in 1975 and contains an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian objects excluding the available objects related to the reign of Amenhotep III, Coptic items of the 5th century, and Mamluk period Islamic art. You will then be returned to your hotel in Luxor for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Upon your breakfast, you will be taken to appreciate the breathtaking views during the Luxor West Bank Tour. The first stop to explore Luxor attractions is the Colossi of Memnon, built in remembrance of King Amenhotep III when Egypt was at its peak of art and economy.

Then, you will proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. One of the most notable temples was built by one of the most powerful women in Egypt. During your tour, you will learn the story of this great queen, and her rivalry with her stepson Tuthmosis III after which most of her statues were destroyed.

In the sequence of places, you will be taken to the impressive Valley of the Kings where the tombs of the ancient kings were built, being considered the entrance into eternity for these ancient pharaohs. This place is of great importance and houses over 62 burial chambers of famous ancient kings with King Tutankhamun’s burial site attracting attention for the full find of his belongings. In conclusion, you will be transferred to Hurghada for hotel check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada. The rest of the day is free for you. You may also take a variety of excursions and activities in Hurghada, making it a perfect addition to your trips to Egypt. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be taken to Hurghada Airport to catch a flight to Cairo International Airport, where you will have a free day until the evening. You can also book excursions as part of your Egypt classic tours, exploring Islamic Cairo, going shopping at the oldest market in the Middle East, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or simply enjoying a peaceful dinner on a boat while watching a mesmerizing show on a cruise along the Nile River. You will spend the night in a hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

After the last breakfast offered in the hotel, you have an appointment for a meeting with your tour leader for a transfer to the airport in Cairo for your international flight.

Meals: Breakfast.