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18 Days Cairo, Desert Safari, Sharm El Sheikh & Nile Cr...

18 Days Cairo, Desert Safari, Sharm El Sheikh & Nile Cruise

★★★★★
18 Days Everyday

Tour Highlights

6 Nights in Cairo

3 Nights Nile cruise Aswan – Luxor

1 Night in Aswan

1 Night in Luxor

2 Nights in Sharm El- Sheikh

3 Nights camping in the desert

1 Night in St. Catherine

Tour Itinerary Description

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside tours, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo

Breakfast, Start your Tour visiting: The step Pyramid of Sakkara followed by a visit to The Pyramids of Unas. Then visit Memphis the ancient capital of The Egyptian Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC). Then continue to Old Cairo, visit The Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and we will also visit The Old Jewish Synagogue Ben Ezra Synagogue. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo

Breakfast, Free day.Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo

Breakfast, start your tour visiting: The Egyptian Museum, which houses more than 250,000 artifacts displaying a rare collection of Egyptian art spanning over 5,000 years. The museum features an exceptional range of antiquities, including statues, mummies, and priceless relics that reflect the richness of ancient Egyptian civilization, offering a fascinating insight into Egypt’s timeless heritage.

Then visit The Great Pyramid – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Where you will see the only standing wonder for the ancient world. Then precede to The Sphinx the mysterious monument which has human face and lion’s body. Then continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaars.

Shops in this district are legendary for fine border brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques. Back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 5: Touring El Alamein & the Siwa Oasis

Our guide will escort you to visit Alamein, after that you will move directly to visit the Siwa Oasis, for around 5 hours by driving from Alalamein to Siwa oasis, then upon your arrival you will move to take your dinner and overnight in Siwa.

Day 6: Siwa Oasis

At the early morning you will be escorted to visit the Old City of Siwa (Shali), the Mountain of the Dead and the Crocodile Tomb.

After that you will move to visit Abu Sherouf, visit Cleopatra’s bath and the Alexander Temple, dinner and overnight in Siwa.

Day 7: Bahariya Oasis

Today you will move to Bahariya Oasis aboard a 4×4 Jeep, then you will move to take your dinner and overnight in Bahariya.

Day 8: Tour to Bahariya Oasis

At the early morning you will move to visit the old village, the Tombs of the Nobles. After that you will move to the White Desert, then you will visit the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain and the petrified wood and volcanic rocks in the Valley of Agabat. Transfer back to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 9: Aswan

Breakfast. Transfer to take the flight to Aswan. Arrival and then transfer to visit The High Dam which was completed in 1964. From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser.

The Philae Temple on the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Aswan.

Day 10: Aswan - Edfu

Breakfast. Free morning.

(Optional not included) Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments.

The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade.

Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King's wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan.

Then transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, Embarkation. Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo, Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu – Dinner on board – Disco party. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 11: Edfu - Luxor

Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor, Afternoon tea, dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 12: Luxor

Breakfast on board. Start your tour visiting: The West Bank of Luxor where you will enjoy visiting Deir El-Bahari and Valley of Kings which is The New Kingdom (1549–1069 BC) Necropolis. Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure, afternoon tea. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 13: Luxor

Breakfast and disembarkation.

(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather

Transfer to the hotel & overnight in Luxor.

Day 14: Luxor - Sharm El-Sheikh

Breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport to take your plane to Sharm El-Sheikh. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.Note: Most flights are indirect flight via Cairo Airport.

Day 15: Sharm El-Sheikh

Breakfast, Free day.Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Day 16: Sharm El-Sheikh/ St. Catherine

Breakfast, transfer by car, driving through the Sinai Desert to St Catherine Monastery, at the evening climb to the top of Mountain Sinai for sunrise. Overnight in St. Catherine.

Day 17: St. Catherine - Sharm - Cairo

Breakfast, visit of the Monastery and Transfer from St. Catherine to Sharm airport. Transfer by flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 18: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Includes:

6 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on B&B basis.3 Nights Nile cruise Aswan – Luxor on F.B basis (sightseeing included).1 Night hotel accommodation in Aswan on B&B basis.1 Night hotel accommodation in Luxor on B&B basis.2 Nights hotel accommodation in Sharm El- Sheikh on B&B basis.3 Nights camping in the desert.Overnight tour visiting the St. Catherine Monastery and Mosses Mountain.1 Day tour you’re in Cairo visiting Sakkara, Memphis & Old Cairo.1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, annd Khan el Khalili.All transfers in Cairo, Safari, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El-Sheikh, St. Catherine.All your tours and excursions are by an A/C Car.Expert tour guide.All entrance fees.Transfer by an A/C car: Sharm El-Sheikh / St. Catherine .Domestic Flights: Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Sharm - Sharm / Cairo.

Excludes:

Visa Entry for Egypt. (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)International Flights.Personal items.Tipping.Any other items not mentioned.Any Optional tours.Drinks during meals.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Everyday

Accommodation Plans & Price Variations

Hotel ratings in Egypt differ from USA/Europe. We always recommend our Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options for international-standard comfort.

Plan A
5-Star Standard Hotels & Rating Tiers
★★★★★
Star Rating Options
Cairo:Le Méridien - Steigenberger Pyramids- Ramses Hilton- Helnan - Barcelo Pyramids- Pyramisa Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara
Rate Category / Room Occupancy 3 Stars 4 Stars 5 Stars
Price per person in DBL / TRPL Room $3820 $3900 $4015
Solo Traveler $6110 $6240 $6425
Christmas & Easter — DBL / TRPL Room $4585 $4705 $4820
Christmas & Easter — Solo Traveler $7330 $7490 $7710
Plan B
Luxury Hotels
★★★★★+
⭐ Recommended
Cairo: Kempinski - Fairmont Cairo - Hilton Curnrad -Marriott Sheraton- Hilton Golf pyramids Luxor: Hilton - Sonesta St. George. Nile Cruises: MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.
Rate Category / Room Occupancy All Year Round ($) Christmas & Easter ($)
Price per person in DBL room $5900 $7080
Solo Traveler $9440 $11325
Plan C
Ultimate Luxury Flagship
★★★★★★
👑 VIP Elite
Cairo: Four Seasons -Marriott Mena House - Kempinski Nile Deluxe - Fairmont Nile Premium - Hyatt Regency Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace. Nile cruises: Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises - Sonesta Cruises - Le Fayan - Ms Farah -MS Acamar
Rate Category / Room Occupancy All Year Round ($) Christmas & Easter ($)
Price per person in DBL room $8890 $10670
Solo Traveler $14225 $17070

Trip Notes

Children Policy
0-2 years: Free of charge (unless flights included). 2-6 years: 25% of tour price. 6-12 years: 50% of tour price. 12+: Full adult price.
Payment Policy
We accept Visa, MasterCard, CIB bank transfer, wire transfer & Bitcoin. Tour prices are in USD but can be paid in Euro or GBP.
Visa Service
We provide visa upon arrival service. Skip queues and have your visa prepared by our rep. Valid if you hold a Schengen, USA, or UK visa.
High Season Dates
Christmas: Dec 15 – Jan 7. Easter: Mar 20 – Apr 20. School Midterm: Oct 20–31. Check-in 14:00, Check-out 12:00.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend travel insurance. AIG Travel Guard available: 1 week ($25/person), over 1 week ($50/person).
Cruise Schedule
Sailing times may vary due to Nile conditions. All sights will still be covered, possibly in a different order. Domestic flight timings are approximate.

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