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11 Nights / 12 Days
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🌍 12-Day Egypt Tour Cairo, Siwa, Aswan & Luxor
Egypt Tours : 12-Day Egypt Tour: Desert Oases, Nile Cruise. Discover Egypt in depth while traveling smart and easy. ✨ This carefully planned journey blends famous landmarks with hidden treasures. Moreover, it offers rich culture, deep history, and natural beauty. At the same time, it keeps costs friendly and plans simple. As a result, every day feels exciting, smooth, and truly rewarding.
🏺 Why Choose 12-Day Egypt Tour
This tour lets you see Egypt fully without stress. 💸 In addition, you enjoy real local culture, expert guidance, and smooth logistics. Furthermore, the route flows naturally from north to south and west to east. Therefore, your time feels well used, relaxed, and meaningful from start to finish.
🕌 Cairo – Ancient Wonders & City Life
First, begin your adventure in Cairo, Egypt’s vibrant capital. 🕌 Here, ancient history meets modern life. Moreover, you explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza and stand before the Great Sphinx. Then, you discover priceless treasures inside the Egyptian Museum. Afterward, you wander lively bazaars and historic streets, feeling the true pulse of the city.
🏜 Siwa Oasis – Desert Peace & Culture
Next, travel west into the Sahara to reach the peaceful Siwa Oasis. 🏜 This stop offers a refreshing break from busy cities. In addition, you visit the Temple of the Oracle and relax at Cleopatra’s Spring. Then, enjoy thrilling desert safaris across golden dunes. Finally, you experience unique Berber traditions surrounded by calm landscapes and clear skies.
🚤 Aswan – Nubian Charm & Nile Serenity
After that, head south to the beautiful city of Aswan. 🚤 Known for its warm hospitality, Aswan welcomes you with slow rhythms and stunning Nile views. Moreover, you visit the magical Philae Temple and stroll along the riverbanks. Additionally, colorful Nubian villages add charm and culture. Optionally, you can extend your journey with an unforgettable trip to Abu Simbel.
🏺 Luxor – The Grand Finale
Finally, arrive in Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum. 🏺 Here, history surrounds you at every step. You explore the Valley of the Kings, walk beneath the massive columns of Karnak Temple, and visit the iconic Luxor Temple. As a result, your journey ends with awe, wonder, and lasting memories.
💸Egypt Tours : 12-Day Egypt Tour: Desert Oases, Nile Cruise is perfect for Budget Travelers
Overall, this tour offers excellent value without compromise. ✔️ Comfortable hotels, expert guides, and organized transport ensure a smooth experience. Moreover, it suits solo travelers, couples, and small groups alike. In conclusion, this 10-day Egypt budget tour delivers adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments—at a price you can truly enjoy.
⭐ Why Choose This Egypt Tours : 12-Day Egypt Tour: Desert Oases, Nile Cruise?
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Covers Egypt’s key historical sites in one plan 🏛️
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Includes Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum with excellent value 💰
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Combines ancient wonders, coastal scenery & natural beauty 🌊🌿
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Designed for travelers seeking maximum experience at minimum cost ✨
📅Why Pick Egypt Tours : 12-Day Egypt Tour: Desert Oases, Nile Cruise?
We plan every single day. For this reason, you rest. We use fast, clean cars. Also, we use expert guides. They tell very fun stories. Furthermore, the price is better. Yet, the quality is high. Thus, it is a deal. In fact, it is perfect.
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Explore Egypt affordably on a 12-day journey through the Western Desert oases and a scenic Nile River cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.
At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to the great Pyramids area which includes:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.
The Great Pyramid (Extra Ticket to go inside)
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory
Camel Ride
During our visit to the Pyramids, you will experience the transportation of the ancient and will enjoy a camel ride for almost 30 minutes to get the best shots around the pyramids you just need to prepare your camera.
The Magical Sphinx
Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, it’s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.
There have been many and different opinions about the symbol represented by the Sphinx, Old views said that it represents the wisdom of man and the strength of the lion together and these qualities were applicable to “King Khafre“.
The Valley Temple
It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The museum houses a collection of the most valuable Egyptian artifacts ever from various periods of the Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Coptic Egypt, with an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts, including at least 20,000 that will be displayed for the first time ever, including the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces. The Tut collection is on display in a 7,500 m2 section of the museum. Rare pieces that have been restored will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the restoration of which cost $5 million, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu), and the collection of Yuya and Thuyu (parents of Queen Tiye).
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed by a 2.5-hour drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria where you will visit the following.
The Catacombs of Kom Alshaqafa
Discovered accidentally in 1900 when a donkey disappeared through the ground, these catacombs make up the largest-known Roman burial site in Egypt and one of the last major works of construction dedicated to the religion of ancient Egypt. Demonstrating Alexandria’s hallmark fusion of Pharaonic and Greek styles, the architects used a Graeco-Roman approach. The catacombs consist of three tiers of tombs and chambers cut into bedrock to a depth of 35m (the bottom level is flooded and inaccessible).
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The Pmpai`s Pillar
A massive 30m column looms over the debris of the glorious ancient settlement of Rhakotis, the original township from which Alexandria grew. Known as Pompey’s Pillar, for centuries the column, hewn from red Aswan granite, has been one of the city’s prime sights: a single, tapered shaft, 2.7m at its base and capped by a fine Corinthian capital. The column rises out of the sparse ruins of the Temple of Serapeum, a magnificent structure that stood here in ancient times.
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Qait Bay Citadel
The Eastern Harbor is dominated by the bulky walls of Fort Qaitbey, built on a narrow peninsula over the remains of the legendary Pharos lighthouse by the Mamluk sultan Qaitbey in 1480. Finely restored, it has a warren of rooms to explore, and the walk here is just as rewarding. From Midan Ramla it's a 30- to 45-minute stroll along the Corniche with spectacular harbor views along the way.
Lunch will be served during the day tour in a sea view restaurant in Alexandria and then we will continue our tour to visit
Library of Alexandria
Alexandria Library is the most ancient library of classical antiquity. In it, you can find a copy of every book published all over the World. It’s not just a building, it’s a complex where all arts, philosophy, ancient history come together.
Finally, we will transfer you in a private air-conditioned car to back to your hotel
Overnight in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
An early wake up and have breakfast followed by check out at 6 am you will be transported to Alamein on the North Coast of Egypt for approximately 3 hours of driving including coffee breaks to enjoy your informative El Alamein tour by visiting
El Alamein War Museum
This museum is an excellent introduction to the North African campaigns of WWII, including the Battle of El Alamein. The museum has separate halls dedicated to the four main countries involved in the war: Great Britain, Italy, Germany and Egypt.
Another hall contains collections of memorabilia, uniforms, photos and maps. On display outside is a range of tanks and artillery from the battlefield.
Commonwealth War Cemetery
The Commonwealth War Cemetery is a haunting place where more than 7240 tombstones stand in regimented rows between beautifully tended desert plants. Most of the Commonwealth soldiers who lie here died in the Battle of El Alamein at the end of October 1942 and in the period immediately before that. As you enter, a separate memorial commemorating the Australian contingent is to your right. The cemetery is about 1km east of El Alamein's War Museum.
we will take our lunch at a unique restaurant before resuming our road trip to Siwa Oasis. Upon arrival, we will leave our baggage in the eco-lodge and transfer to one of the many natural hot water springs in Siwa Oasis to take a dip that will relax our muscles after a long day's drive. Back to the hotel and overnight.
Overnight in Siwa
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast in the Eco-lodge then you will continue your Siwa Oasis tour from Cairo, enjoy visiting the ruins of the old town of Siwa (Shali). then, you will be transferred to see the Temple of Alexander the Great ( the temple of The Oracle ) at the Aghurmi village dates back to the 26th dynasty and visit the temple of Amun Ra known as the Temple of Um Ubeyda, then experience the priceless Siwan heritage through the Siwa House Museum and lunch will be introduced at the Oasis famous square overlooking Shali at Abdo restaurant you will also visit the Mountain of the Dead ( Jabal el Mawta ) visit the tremendous tombs of the rulers of Siwa Oasis during the 26th dynasty like the tombs of SI Amon, MSW Isis, crocodile tomb, then you will enjoy relaxing afternoon at Cleopatra Spring (Ein Guba) swimming and dipping into the glittering water after that you will be transferred Fitnas Island to enjoy once in the lifetime Sunset view.
Overnight in Siwa
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today is the last day of your Siwa trip. Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then you will move back to Cairo hotel to check in and overnight.
Overnight in Cairo
A new day starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven catch your flight to Aswan where your guide will take you to your hotel to check in and then you will visit the
Aswan High Dam
At Aswan High Dam, you’ll hear from your tour guide the whole story of its construction and how it helped the Egyptians a lot to improve their economic and social state. Then, you’ll move to witness the miraculous:
Philae Temples
Philae Temple was constructed in 690 B.C and it had been relocated with the help of the UNESCO because it was in great danger from the High & Low Dams of Aswan. It was dedicated to goddess Isis.
After having Lunch drive towards Luxor. Upon After the end of the tour, you will be driven to your 5 stars Nile Cruise where you will have your lunch meal and make your check in then the rest of the day is yours. Dinner will be served onboard and overnight in Aswan.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
At the morning, enjoy your breakfast on the cruise then you will join your tour guide to the enchanting “Abu Simbel Temple” which is known to be a true piece of art. The two temples were carved out of the mountainside in 1200 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II the second and his wife Queen Nefertari.
All the carvings, artwork, wall paintings, statues are extremely beautiful and tell incredible stories about Ramses victories at the battle of Kadesh and honor many gods like Ra, Amon, and Ptah.
Abu Simbel Temples
Abu Simbel temple complex includes 2 individual temples that were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. The great temple was built for the king himself to commemorate his coronation and his birthday and it has been built in a very impressive accurate way which makes the whole world await the Sun Festival that occurs only twice a year in the great temple of the Pharaoh to witness the miracle that occurs there. The smaller temple was built as a sign of love & appreciation from the king to his beloved queen Nefertari and she was the only wife of the king for whom he has built a temple.
Enjoy sun bathing and tea time on the deck of the Cruise. Once a shore you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. After this great visit you will return back to the cruise for your dinner being served as it sails majestically towards Edfu.
The temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while it sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: The Temple of Horus.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
You can enjoy an early breakfast. Once the boat is moored you will visit the best preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. After your visit to this superb temple you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock to the city of Esna and continue sailing to Luxor.
Edfu Temple
Edfu temple which was dedicated to Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris and its walls are really impressive with its inscriptions and pictures showing Horus having his revenge from Seth the brother of his father Osiris. It is the best preserved and most complete in Egypt temple and second largest after Karnak.
After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail for Esna. Once you reach Esna you will watch as it sails through the Esna locks. Once through the locks, the boat continues on its course towards Luxor, once the boat is moored you will visit the Temple of Luxor. Then return back to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.
The temple of Luxor
The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festivals and one of the best temples which you will visit. It’s one of the most important and famous ancient Egyptian temples, located in the city of Luxor, which is about 700 km from Cairo, it’s an important tourist destination for its monuments and its distinctive weather, which makes it a wonderful destination for tourists from all over the world.
After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while after dinner you can go out or you can rest in the cruise.
Overnight in Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Optional Tour Sound & light show in Karnak
Enjoy Luxor Tours Watching Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show on the east bank illuminated at night with an audio-visual show that will explain how the temple was built and what life was like in Ancient Egypt. We will give you the chance to discover how life has been thousands of years ago? You will know about them through the splendid Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temples. This spectacle will take about 75-minute first takes you around the temple grounds, and finally, the last act is played while you are seated along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of Luxor as the capital of the ancient world.
In the beautiful morning from your Nile Cruise in Luxor, our tour guide will meet you to take you to enjoy a journey in the west bank of Luxor where you will visit:
The Valley of the Kings
The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt’s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals.
The Tomb of King Tut Ankh Amun
The tomb of the Eighteenth Dynasty king Tutankhamun (c.1336–1327 BC) is world-famous because it is the only royal tomb from the Valley of the Kings that was discovered relatively intact. Its discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter made headlines worldwide, and continued to do so as the golden artifacts and other luxurious objects discovered in this tomb.
The Tomb of King Merenptah
The second-largest tomb in the valley, Merenptah’s tomb has been open since antiquity and has its share of Greek and Coptic graffiti. Floods have damaged the lower part of the walls of the long tunnel-like tomb, but the upper parts have well-preserved reliefs. The corridors are decorated with the Book of the Dead, the Book of Gates and the Book of Amduat. Beyond a shaft is a false burial chamber with two pillars decorated with the Book of Gates.
The Tomb of King Ramses III
One of the most popular tombs in the valley, KV 11 is also one of the most interesting and best preserved. Originally started by Sethnakht (1186–1184 BC), the project was abandoned when workers hit the shaft of another tomb (KV10). Work resumed under Ramses III (1184–1153 BC), the last of Egypt’s warrior pharaohs, with the corridor turning to the right, then left. It continues deep (125m overall) into the mountain and opens into a magnificent eight-pillared burial chamber.
The Tomb of King Ramses IV
Originally intended to be much larger, KV 2 was cut short at 89m on the early death of the pharaoh (1147 BC) and a pillared hall was converted to be the burial chamber. The sarcophagus is in place with a magnificent goddess Nut filling the ceiling above it. Close to the entrance of the valley, this tomb was opened in antiquity and inhabited (there is Greek, Roman and Coptic graffiti), and used as a hotel by many 18th- and 19th-century visitors.
The Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became Pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, Djeser-djeseru “the Holy of Holies” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.
The Colossi of Memnon
These two faceless colossi (the plural of colossus, which just means larger-than-life statue) are the first thing visitors see when they reach the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. This isn't surprising when you hear their dimensions: they tower 60 feet (18 m) above the plains and are estimated to weigh an enormous 720 tons each.
The Complex of Karnak Temples
Built over two millennia between the years of around 2200 and 360 BCE, Karnak is a massive Ancient Egyptian temple complex that was one of the country's most important places of worship under the rules of Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramesses II and Ramesses III.
Lunch will be served at a high-quality restaurant then proceed driving back to your Luxor airport to catch your flight back to Cairo and overnight
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to spirtual cairo area which includes:
El Muizz Street – The Beating Heart of Historic Cairo
El Muizz Street is one of the oldest and most iconic streets in Islamic Cairo, often described as an open-air museum of breathtaking Mamluk, Fatimid, and Ottoman architecture. Walking through this vibrant historic boulevard feels like stepping back in time — where ancient mosques, medieval houses, ornate gates, and bustling traditional markets come together in a magical setting. Whether you're a lover of history, photography, architecture, or authentic Egyptian culture, El Muizz Street is an unforgettable experience that showcases Cairo at its finest.
Khan El Khalili – Cairo’s Legendary Bazaar of Culture & Craft
Khan El Khalili is Egypt’s most famous and vibrant bazaar, located in the heart of historic Islamic Cairo. This centuries-old marketplace is a captivating maze of narrow alleys, traditional workshops, antique shops, silver artisans, spice traders, and colorful souvenir stalls. The atmosphere is filled with the scents of incense, the sparkle of handmade crafts, and the timeless charm of old Cairo’s bustling life.
Visitors can shop for everything from jewelry, perfumes, papyrus, lanterns, fabrics, and authentic Egyptian gifts, or simply enjoy the lively cafés like the legendary El Fishawy, one of Cairo’s oldest.
Coptic Cairo – A Sacred Journey Through Egypt’s Early Christian Heritage
Coptic Cairo is one of the most spiritually rich and historically significant districts in Egypt, offering a peaceful escape into the heart of early Christianity. This ancient area is home to some of the country’s oldest churches, holy shrines, and sacred sites that date back nearly two thousand years.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Experience
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Highlights
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🌍 Explore Egypt from pyramids to oases — all on a budget! 🇪🇬✨🕌 Cairo, Siwa, Aswan & Luxor — Egypt’s best experiences in one affordable trip!🏜️ Desert dunes, 🌅 Nile sunsets, and 🏺 ancient temples — your adventure awaits!✨ Discover Egypt’s hidden gems and timeless wonders without overspending.🔺 From the Great Pyramids to the calm Siwa Oasis — experience Egypt differently!🌄 Where history meets desert magic — join our unforgettable 12-day budget tour!🌴 Oasis vibes, 🚤 Nile charm, and 👑 pharaohs’ secrets — all in one journey.🎒 Adventure, 🎭 culture, and 🧘 relaxation — your perfect Egypt budget escape!🔓 Unlock Egypt’s treasures with a 12-day tour designed for every traveler.💰 See more, spend less — Egypt’s most complete budget tour is here!🌟 From Cairo’s energy to Luxor’s ancient glory… travel smart, live fully.
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🛬🛫 Arrival & Departure Services Meet & assist service at airports on arrival and departure🏨 Accommodation🛏️ 05 nights in Cairo on bed & breakfast basis🛏️ 01 night in Alexandria on bed & breakfast basis🛏️ 02 nights in Siwa Oasis on bed & breakfast basis🚢 Nile Cruise⭐ 03 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise🍽️ Full board basis — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included🚗 Transportation All transfers as per itinerary🚘 Private deluxe air-conditioned vehicles for all transportation👨🏫 Guides Private English-speaking Egyptologist guides as per itinerary🎟️ Sightseeing All entrance fees to sightseeing sites included🍽️ Meals Meals as mentioned in the itinerary✈️ Domestic Flights Cairo → Luxor → Aswan → Cairo💼 Taxes & Fees All applicable taxes included
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✈️ International Airfare International flights to and from Egypt🛂 Egypt Entry Visa Visa fees upon arrival or in advance💼 Personal Expenses🧺 Laundry, telephone calls, and other personal costs💰 Tipping Gratuities for guides, drivers, and Nile cruise crew🏺 Great Pyramid Entry Fee Entrance inside the Great Pyramid is not included🥤 Drinks & Beverages Drinks on board the Nile cruise and during meals🧭 Optional Tours Additional excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
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