The Best of Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh 12 Days 11 Nights

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Trip Description

Experience the wonders of Egypt on an incredible 12-day adventure designed to suit every type of traveler. Whether you are traveling with family, enjoying a romantic getaway, exploring independently, or joining a group, Hight Tours brings together Egypt’s most remarkable historical and coastal destinations in one unforgettable journey.

Begin your adventure in Cairo, where ancient history comes to life at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the legendary Sphinx. Continue to the ancient necropolis of Sakkara and explore the fascinating Grand Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of Egyptian antiquities and the treasures of Tutankhamun.

Your journey then takes you south to Luxor, where you’ll discover some of the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt. Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization before beginning your unforgettable Nile Cruise.

Sail along the legendary Nile and uncover Egypt’s ancient treasures along the way. Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, admire the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, and explore the magnificent temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Continue to Aswan to discover the beautiful Philae Temple, surrounded by the waters of the Nile.

After your cultural and historical adventure, fly to Sharm El Sheikh for three relaxing nights on the Red Sea. Enjoy the beautiful beaches, discover the underwater world through snorkeling, experience exciting desert excursions, or simply unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

With Hight Tours, your entire journey is carefully arranged to make your vacation comfortable and hassle-free. The tour includes private air-conditioned transfers, professional Egyptologist guides, full-board Nile Cruise accommodation, hotel stays, domestic flights, entrance fees, and dedicated tour managers throughout your trip.

From the ancient pyramids and magnificent temples to a relaxing Red Sea escape, the Best of Egypt Tour offers an unforgettable combination of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation for travelers of all ages.

Included & Excluded

Included 

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Domestic flight (Cairo/ Luxor – Aswan /Sharm – Cairo)
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh including bed & breakfast
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours)
  • All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Hight  Tours group
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Meals at hotels, Nile Cruise and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Portage when needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spendings
  • Tipping

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Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Land of Pharaohs

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids & GEM

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum—Egypt’s newest landmark, located just two kilometers from the pyramids and one of the world’s largest and most advanced archaeological museums, housing over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, including the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time. Return back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Day 3: Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo & Salah El-Din Citadel

After a hearty Egyptian breakfast, your expert guide will take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the royal mummies and a remarkable collection showcasing the diverse history of Egypt. From there, you'll head to Old Cairo, where you’ll explore some of the oldest churches in the country. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, continue your journey through history with a visit to the impressive Salah El-Din Citadel, where you’ll explore the grand Mohammed Ali Mosque and take in panoramic views of Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel.

Day 4: Fly to Luxor - East Bank Sightseeing

Today, you will be leaving Cairo and head out to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip to Luxor. Upon landing in Luxor, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, that will offer you a unique experience cruising on the Nile with high-quality service, gastronomy, and accommodation during your stay. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before heading out to your first stop in Upper Egypt which is visiting the famous Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at the East Bank. Return back to your cruise and enjoy a warm and hand-crafted dinner.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 5: Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. Finish the day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After finishing your visits at the West Bank, return back to your cruise and start sailing to Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail; take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Royal Cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast on board your cruise as you sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees. After your visit, head back to your cruise and start sailing to your second stop of the day, Kom Ombo.
Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After your visit, head back to your cruise where you will enjoy an appetizing lunch while sailing to Aswan. As the day comes to an end, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo.

Day 7: Aswan Sightseeing

Enjoy yet another delicious breakfast on board as you sail to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with a visit to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After your visits, you will head back to your cruise and enjoy an appetizing dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful waters.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae.

Day 8: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy your last morning on your cruise with one last scrumptious breakfast on board surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark your cruise and get transferred to Aswan Airport for flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Sharm.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast.

N.B.: Most flight from Aswan to Sharm is indirect flight via Cairo Airport.

Day 9: Sharm El Shiekh Optional Excursions

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour Ras Mohamed park. The park contains some of the best snorkeling and diving locations in the world offering an unparalleled diversity of sea life. Explore several unique location within the park and spend the day snorkeling, swimming and relaxing on the boat. An open buffet lunch will be served on board.
Note:
Incase you would like to add Introductory Diving(1dive) supplement per person 20 US Dollars or you would like to add scuba diving 2 dives supplement per person 40 US Dollars .
Incase you would like to Relish snorkeling at the amazing Ras Mohamed National Park by Vehicle you can do it without extra fee
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Free day, Optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park.

Day 10: Sharm El Shiekh Optional Excursions

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour to one of the natural wonders of the Sinai, the Colored Canyon is majestic. Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purples, reds, magentas and gold. In certain places the canyon walls reach up to 40 meters. You feel as if you are enclosed in a spectacular coloring book.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Free day, Optional tour to the Colored Canyon.

Day 11: Back to Cairo

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and then you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12: Cairo - Fly Back Home

Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

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