19-Day Egypt Standard Tour: Cairo, Desert Safari, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh

  • 18 Nights / 19 Days
  • Private
  • Every Day
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Egypt Standard Tour: 🌟 The Best Egypt Trip

Egypt Standard Tour: Explore the ancient world with ease. First of all, see the Great Pyramids. Then, walk through old ruins. Throughout the journey, history surrounds you. This grand trip lasts 19 unforgettable days. Without a doubt, you will love every moment.


🏙️ Discover Cairo and Beyond

To begin with, start your tour in Cairo. The city feels alive and full of energy. At first, explore local shops. After that, taste fresh local food. Gradually, history appears on every corner.


🏛️ Visit Iconic Ancient Sites

Next, meet the Great Sphinx. He sits silently in the sand. As you look closer, his face tells stories. Meanwhile, capture beautiful photos to remember the moment.


Egypt Standard Tour 🏜️ Cross the Great Sands

Afterward, travel deep into the desert. The land opens wide. In addition, the dunes rise high. Everywhere you look, nature feels powerful and pure.


⛺ Sleep Under the Stars

As night falls, silence surrounds you. Nature feels close and calm. Soon after, the sky fills with stars. Finally, the sun rises slowly. Truly, it feels like a gift.


Egypt Standard Tour🚢 Sail the Nile River

Later on, board your Nile cruise. The water moves gently. While relaxing on the deck, enjoy the green riverbanks. At the same time, cool air brings peace and comfort.


🏰 Explore Luxor Temples

Soon, the boat stops in Luxor. Then, walk through grand temples. The walls stand tall and strong. Once again, detailed art fills your view. Here, history comes alive.


Egypt Standard Tour 🌊 Relax by the Red Sea

After that, head to Sharm El Sheikh. The sea shines blue. Moreover, the water feels warm. All the while, the sun brightens your days.


🤿 Swim Among Colorful Fish

Next, dive into clear waters. Fish glide past you. With a simple mask, discover bright coral reefs. As a result, every swim feels magical.


Egypt Standard Tour ⚓ Visit Alexandria City

Finally, travel north to Alexandria. The city rests by the sea. The air feels fresh and salty. Meanwhile, a soft breeze follows you along the coast.


Egypt Standard Tour 📚 See the Great Library

In the end, walk across the bridge to the modern Library of Alexandria. This final visit completes your journey. Truly, you have seen it all.


Egypt Standard Tour✨ Egypt is truly special.
Because of this journey, memories will last forever. So, join us today and experience Egypt like never before.

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Egypt Standard Tour: A 19-day Egypt itinerary featuring a Nile cruise ship, the Great Pyramids of Cairo, and a desert safari excursion near Luxor.
From the Sahara sands to the Red Sea: Our 19-day comprehensive Egypt tour.
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.
  • It is said that Egypt is full of Pyramids and after breakfast you will get the opportunity to visit 2 more of them. You will be taken, in an air-conditioned vehicle, to Dashur where you will see the two pyramids built by the Pharaoh Snefru.
    The Red Pyramid
    The Red Pyramid was another project of the 4th Dynasty pharaoh Sneferu. After the completion of the Bent Pyramid, which also stands nearby in the Necropolis at Dahshur, Sneferu set out to correct the mistakes that were made in the construction of his that pyramid and the one at Meidum that collapsed during construction.
    The Bent Pyramid
    The Bent Pyramid is called a ‘transitional’ pyramid because the angle of its sides changes abruptly approximately one-third of the way up. Archeologists attribute this to an engineering crisis during construction. After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built
    The Step Pyramid Of Saqqara
    It’s called also the Step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six layers, It’s height was about 197 feet (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest-scale stone building in the world.
    Pyramid Of Unas
    The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
    Pyramid Complex Of Teti
    Teti (c.2345–2323 BC), the first ruler of the Sixth Dynasty, built his pyramidal complex not far from the Step Pyramid of (c.2667–2648 BC), in Saqqara. Upon completion, it stood 52.5 m tall.
    The Mastaba Tomb Of Kagemni Also Known As Memi
    The Mastaba was discovered in 1843 by Richard Lepsius. It had to wait until 1905 before von Bissing would begin his publication of rooms IV to VIII, which wasn't completed until 1911.
    The Mastaba Of Nikauisesi
    The mastaba of Nikauisesi is situated in the north-east sector of the necropolis of Saqqara tomb was discovered in 1979-80 by the Supreme Council of Antiquities
    The Mastaba Of Ankhmahor
    The mastaba of Ankhmahor is situated on the northern side of Teti’s pyramid at Saqqara in the block of tombs belonging to the officials of the king’s Dynasty VI reign.
    Memphis Open Air Museum
    Memphis was the oldest capital of ancient Egypt, the first one that was founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. The city was founded in the first dynasty (3100 BC). After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.
    Meals: Lunch
  • After breakfast at your hotel we will meet in the lobby and start our unique day tour to the Pyramids of Giza
    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
    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
    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“.
    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.
    After that, continue your day tour from Cairo to Pyramids by paying a visit to:
    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
    It has been announced that the GEM, which is home to the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities worldwide, will open in 2024. However, the museum's Great Hall and Grand Staircase, where the colossal statues are on display, are already accessible to the public. The museum is now partially open to receive limited group visits, and to hold some special events.
    Overnight in Cairo
    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • Departure from Cairo to El Bahariya Oasis (385km) about four hours. Arrival then visits the little museum in Bawiti with some fascinating local finds.
    Then we will enter the marvelous and refreshingly original tomb of Benantui from the 26th. dynasty. Next, to the Amasis chapels which are being preserved in an unusually sympathetic style.
    After a visit to the Temple of Alexander drive to visit the English house , the hot springs and watch the sun go down over the salt lake. Overnight Camping.
  • Breakfast. Then Drive towards the white desert, on the way we will stop by the Crystal and black Mountains for visit and lunch. Visit the White Desert & enjoy seeing the beautiful shapes of lime stone. Overnight in camp in the White Desert.
  • Breakfast. Then we visit the oasis of Farafra, continue driving to reach Dakhla. On the way we visit the Picturesque village of El Qasr, Deir El Hagar and visit the Roman burial Ground of Mozawaka then drive to the painted rock at the yellow desert to enjoy the camel rock. Overnight camping.
  • In the morning we drive to reach Kharga oasis and visit the temple of Hibis, the Christian tombs of Bagawat and then the old town of Kharga have a lunch in a local restaurant at the oasis after lunch drive to visit the Nadora fortress area. Overnight camping.
  • Breakfast. From Kharga we head to Baris oasis 90-km we visit the temple of Dush, picnic lunch and later on we head to Luxor 300-Km. Transfer to the hotel and overnight in Luxor.
  • Breakfast. Transfer to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak. Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Overnight in Luxor.
  • In the beautiful morning after breakfast, 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 Tut Ankh Amun
    Despite the riches it contained, the tomb of Tutankhamun, number 62 in the Valley of the Kings, is in fact quite modest compared to the other tombs on this site, in both size and decoration. This is most likely due to Tutankhamun having come to the throne very young, and even then ruling for only around nine years in total. One can wonder at what riches the much larger tombs of the most powerful kings of the New Kingdom, such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, and Ramesses II once contained.
    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 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 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 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.
    Now our representative will take you back to your Nile Cruise in Luxor to check in and relax onboard.
    Overnight in Nile Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • You can enjoy an early breakfast, while the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock to the city of Esna. Once the boat is moored you will visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt: The Temple of Horus.
    Edfu Temple
    Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC, the Temple of Horus at Edfu is generally regarded to be the best-preserved of the Ancient Egyptian sanctuaries. For 200 years, the structure was buried under almost 40 feet (12 metres) of desert sand and silt from the Nile, which incredibly helped to conserve it to near-perfection.
    After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while it sails onward to Kom Ombo. Enjoy sun bathing and tea time on the deck of the Cruise. Once a shore you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Kom Ombo Temple
    The temple is unique for its dedication to two different deities: the local crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the first "god of the Kingdom", the falcon-headed god Horus the Elder (also called Haroeris). This double dedication was deliberate. Not only is it architecturally duplicated, with two sets of courts, hypostyle halls and sanctuaries, the twin temple is symbolic of the local and Universalist themes that the two different deities represented.
    After this great visit you will return back to the cruise for your dinner being served as it sails majestically towards 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.
    Overnight in Nile Cruise
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • A new day on board starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven to see the High Dam, the world’s largest rock filled dam, and the Temple of Philae moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. At the end of your tour drive back to Aswan Hotel to Check in. After lunch, we will have a chance to enjoy a felucca ride in the Nile and visit the Botanical Island and the Nubian Village.
    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. When construction began on the High Dam in 1960, it was the most heralded part of President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s effort to develop Egypt for all Egyptians. While the dam is certainly not the largest in the world, it is an impressive engineering feat nonetheless, over 360 feet tall and 12,500 feet across. The dam was completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for President Nasser, finished filling in 1979.
    Philae Temples
    This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam and you must ride a water taxi to the island to get to theruins. The temple was moved to its current location following the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently. The careful reconstruction at the current site carefully completed, painstakingly preserving the original appearance and layout of the complex and even landscaping the island to match its former location.
    After the end of the tour, Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Sharm. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Sharm.
    Note: Most flights are indirect flight via Cairo Airport.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    Optional Tour
    The Nubian Village & The Botanical Island
    Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations, traveling by felucca sailboat or modern motorboat, you'll meet locals, visit a traditional house, drink tea, and have free time to explore villages independently while Kitchener’s Island, to the west of Elephantine Island, was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. Kitchener turned the entire island into the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, importing plants from the Far East, India and parts of Africa.
  • Breakfast. Free day.
    (Optional) Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at 10:30 pm by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to drive to St. Catherine city, takes about 3 hours driving. Start climbing the Moses’ Mountain begins at 2:00 am and coming down at 7:00 am.
    Then proceed to visit St. Catherine Monastery which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world and it was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, Saint Catherine who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. Then transfer to Dahab for relaxation. Lunch at local restaurant in Dahab. Then back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
    Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
  • Breakfast. Free day.
    Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
  • Breakfast. Free day.
    (Optional) Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to transfer to Ras Mohamed that commands a panoramic vista of Asia on the left and Africa on the right. It is one of the best diving sites worldwide. Its sparkling stretch of beach has mangroves on its edges, the unique encampment of colorful Bedouins in sight and views of the islands of Tiran scattered through the blue sheet of Aqaba gulf. Ras Mohamed does not contain the best corals in the world but the amount and the variety of fish and sea life that can be seen is like nowhere else in the world.
    Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
  • Breakfast, departure by flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo
  • Your day starts at 7 am 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
    The Catacombs of Alexandria are the largest and most important burial site in Egypt that has a mixture of Roman, Hellenistic, and ancient Egyptian decorative art and elements that were all common during this period in Alexandria.
    The Pmpai`s Pillar
    It’s a column that stands on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria. Pompey Pillar is a triumphal monument erected around 300 AD for the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
    Qait Bay Citadel
    Qaitbay Citadel has been built during the 14th century by (Sultan Qaitbay) to defend Alexandria from the attacks of The Ottoman Empire. You can enjoy the Sea views, wonderful restaurants, and unforgettable touristic items while visiting it.
    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
    Meals: 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
    • Highlights
    • ✨ Experience Highlights
      🏜️ Explore Egypt’s Timeless Wonders First, stand before the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Feel the power of ancient history come alive.
      🏙️ Discover Vibrant Cairo Then, walk through busy streets, colorful markets, and historic neighborhoods full of life.
      🐪 Journey into the Desert After that, cross vast sand dunes and enjoy the beauty of Egypt’s great desert landscapes.
      ⛺ Sleep Under the Stars Next, spend a peaceful night in the desert. Watch the sunset and wake up to a golden sunrise.
      🚢 Sail the Legendary Nile Later on, relax aboard a Nile cruise. Enjoy calm waters, green riverbanks, and timeless scenery.
      🏛️ Visit Iconic Temples Along the way, explore Luxor, Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo temples filled with ancient art and stories.
      🌊 Unwind at the Red Sea Then, slow down in Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy warm waters, sunshine, and seaside relaxation.
      🤿 Snorkel Colorful Coral Reefs Moreover, swim among vibrant fish and stunning coral in crystal-clear waters.
      ⚓ Explore Coastal Alexandria Finally, visit Alexandria’s historic sites and enjoy the refreshing Mediterranean breeze.
      📚 See the Library of Alexandria To conclude, step into one of the world’s greatest cultural landmarks, where past and present meet.
    • Includes
    • 5 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
      1 Night hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis.
      4 Nights hotel accommodation in Sharm on bed and breakfast basis.
      4 Nights on Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan) full board (Sightseeing are included).
      4 Nights camping in the desert full board.
      1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx.
      1 Day tour in Cairo visiting Memphis & Sakkara.
      1 Day tour in Alexandria.
      All transfers in Cairo, Alex, Sharm, Luxor, and Aswan.
      All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
      Expert tour guide.
      All your visits include entrance fees.
      Our prices include all taxes and services.
      Domestic airfare: Aswan / Sharm & Sharm / Cairo.
    • International airfares.
      Egypt entry Visa.
      Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…
      Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.

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