13 Day Egypt Tour Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abydos, Aswan and Abu Simbel

Relish your breakfast meal in the hotel, and meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby to start your day tour in the heart of the Old Kingdom in ancient Egypt.

Start from the Saqqara Pyramids Complex, the oldest pyramid complex in Egypt, where you meet the first limestone structure in history, the Djoser Pyramid; the Pyramid of Unas, which is the first pyramid to include the Pyramid Texts; and the Idut Tomb with vivid wall reliefs depicting scenes of everyday life—offering, agriculture, and even papyrus harvesting.

Transfer to Memphis, the legendary first capital of unified Egypt, founded around 3,100 BC by King Narmer (Menes), where you meet the colossal statue of Ramses II lying on the open-air museum ground, beside the Alabaster Sphinx. 

Enjoy your lunchtime at a local restaurant and tasty dishes with rich local flavors.

Proceed to the Giza Pyramids Plateau; Visit the three majestic pyramids—Khufu (the Great Pyramid), Khafre, and Menkaure—and the Great Statue of Sphinx, besides exploring the three Queen’s Pyramids, the Valley Temple of Mummification, and the Mortuary Temple of Purification. 

Accommodation: Restful Night in Cairo Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

After having breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, proceed to the second day of your Cairo tour, which will start at the Egyptian Museum upon your arrival at Tahrir Square. 

Explore the Egyptian Museum; it is not just a museum but a historical landmark in itself. It opened in 1902 and displays many artifacts from prehistory to the Greco-Roman period on two floors, including giant monuments on the ground floor. 

Go ahead to the Saladin Citadel—also known simply as the Cairo Citadel—this massive fortress, which was established in the 12th century, served as the seat of power for Egypt's rulers for over 700 years—from the Ayyubids to the Ottomans. 

Wander through Khan El Khalili Bazaar; it is one of the oldest and most atmospheric bazaars in the Middle East, dating back to the 14th century, teeming with everything from handcrafted jewelry and perfumes to traditional textiles, carpets, and antiques, while maintaining the historical atmosphere.

Accommodation: Restful Night in Cairo Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Relish your breakfast meal in the hotel, and then enjoy our seamless transfer to Cairo Airport, joining a domestic flight to Luxor. Once you arrive at Luxor Airport, you will be greeted by our expert Egyptologist, take your AC seat in the air-conditioned vehicle, and start your Luxor day tour. 

Visit the Valley of the Kings, one of the most awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the world, which served as the royal burial ground for New Kingdom pharaohs—including the legendary Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I.

Afterwards, marvel at the Hatshepsut Temple, also known as Deir el-Bahari, Carved directly into the cliffs of the Theban Mountains with a terraced design that has colonnaded halls that blend harmoniously with the surrounding desert landscape.

After exploring Hatshepsut Temple, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering stone statues, each statue stands like a silent sentinel through 3400 years, is about 18 meters (60 feet) tall and depicts Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty.

Next, take a restful time in a local restaurant for lunch, experiencing delicious Egyptian food. 

Later on, wander through the Karnak Temple, the largest religious site ever built in ancient Egypt—and one of the most awe-inspiring monuments in the world, with the Great Hypostyle Hall, majestic obelisks, sacred lakes, processional avenues, and sanctuaries. 

Conclude your explorations  in the Luxor Temple; the entire temple is illuminated with soft golden lighting, casting dramatic shadows on its colossal columns, statues, and reliefs. The atmosphere is serene and almost spiritual—quiet, less crowded, and deeply immersive.

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Luxor Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Follow your tasty breakfast meal in the hotel by a smooth transfer to Sohag Governorate, north of Luxor, by the AC vehicle with your Egyptologist, arriving at Abydos Temple. 

Explore Abydos Temple, one of the most sacred and historically rich sites in ancient Egypt and the center of the cult of Osiris, the god of the afterlife, resurrection, and eternal life. This temple offers a rare combination of spiritual depth, artistic mastery, and royal heritage. 

Descend to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt, especially its hypostyle hall with massive columns topped by faces of Hathor, still bearing vibrant colors on their ceilings. Also, the inner chambers are filled with detailed carvings depicting rituals, festivals, and divine births. Explore the famous Zodiac of Dendera, a celestial map showcasing how ancient Egyptians viewed the heavens.

Finally, we return back to Luxor, spending the rest of the time at your leisure. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Luxor Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. 

After your breakfast in the hotel, meet your Egyptologist for a new day of discovering new wonders from ancient Egypt. 

Begin at Habu Temple, one of Egypt’s most overlooked treasures—distinguished by its massive size, towering pylons, and exceptionally well-preserved reliefs, many still bearing traces of their original color. The walls are covered with vivid carvings depicting battles, religious rituals, and daily life, especially Ramses III's dramatic victories.

Then, explore Deir El Madina, this village was home to the artisans, craftsmen, and laborers who built and decorated the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens during the New Kingdom (18th–20th Dynasties), where you find their mudbrick houses and beautifully decorated tombs.

Proceed to the Valley of the Queens, the resting place of royal women from the New Kingdom, including queens, princesses, and noble children, where you meet the Tomb of Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramses II.

Next transfer to the Luxor Museum offers a broad and beautifully curated display of artifacts from ancient Thebes, including Royal statues, Mummies of Ahmose I and Ramses I, and Two royal mummies.

Explore also the Mummification Museum with the tools and materials used in the mummification process, detailed explanations of religious beliefs behind embalming, and Mummified animals, including cats, birds, and fish. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Luxor Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

After your breakfast and check-out from the hotel in Luxor, take your cozy seat in the AC vehicle, travelling to Aswan and crossing through Edfu and Kom Ombo. 

Your first stop is at Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, from its massive entrance pylons and open courtyards to its inner sanctuaries and sacred boat shrine, and the second largest temple in ancient Egypt after Karnak Temple.

After that, travel to Kom Ombo Temple; it’s the only temple in Egypt designed for two gods simultaneously—Sobek, the crocodile god of strength and fertility, and Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god of protection and kingship—including dual entrances, halls, and sanctuaries, making it architecturally fascinating.

Arrive at Aswan for lunch and hotel check-in, spending the rest of the day at your leisure. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Relish your breakfast at the hotel and be ready to delve into the amazing culture, fantastic nature, and majestic history of Aswan. 

Start from the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering achievements and one of the 20th-century architectural marvels, stretching over 3.8 kilometers in length and standing 111 meters high, which created Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world.

Proceed to Philae Port, and enjoy a relaxing sailing, arriving at Philae Temple, a masterpiece of Ptolemaic and Roman-era architecture, with elegant colonnades and intricate reliefs, on a tranquil island setting that enhances its sacred atmosphere. The temple complex celebrates Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and healing, and reflects her central role in ancient Egyptian mythology.

Finally, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Transfer from the hotel inAswan after checking out and taking your boxed breakfast, going ahead to Abu Simbel city by air-conditioned vehicle. 

Explore the Abu Simbel Temples, these twin temples were built by Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, features four colossal seated statues of Ramses II, each standing over 20 meters tall, guarding the entrance with divine authority—a masterpiece of rock-cut architecture.

Arrive back at Aswan for a domestic flight to Cairo, and spend the rest of the day at your leisure after the hotel check-in. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

After breakfast at the hotel, take your seat in the modern AC vehicle, which will head to the Mediterranean Sea coast and settle in Alexandria.

Your Alexandria Day tour starts at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, which houses millions of books in multiple languages. It’s also home to museums, art galleries, a planetarium, and a manuscript restoration lab. It has been built to revive the ancient Bibliotheca Alexandrina. 

Proceed to the Roman Amphitheater; this well-preserved structure dates back to the 2nd century AD; during the Roman imperial period, it served as a performance venue for music, poetry, and lectures. It features 13 semicircular tiers of seating, capable of holding around 600 spectators.

Next, discover Pompey’s pillar, this single red granite column dominates the skyline of the ancient Serapeum ruins on Alexandria’s western hill, standing over 26 meters (85 feet) high, it was built in honor of Emperor Diocletian around 297 AD. 

Then, visit Sultan Qaitbay Citadel (from outside), built in 1477 AD by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, designed to defend the city against Ottoman naval attacks, the fortress features thick stone walls, towers, battlements, and inner chambers, all beautifully preserved.

After that, return back to Cairo for a relaxing night in your hotel. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, let your Egyptologist accompany you on this day tour, arriving at the Dahshour district. 

Marvel at the Dahshur Pyramids Complex; it was where the ancient Egyptians perfected the techniques that led to the creation of the iconic Giza Pyramids, since it is the home of the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, both built by Pharaoh Sneferu, father of Khufu (builder of the Great Pyramid), and were the first smooth pyramids built in history. 

Then, proceed to Meidum that marks a crucial step in the evolution from step pyramids to true pyramids ___ a quiet, mysterious site that still allows visitors to enter the inner chambers.

Finally, return back to your hotel in Cairo and relish a relaxing time. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, and then meet your Egyptologist at the lobby for a unique day tour in Old Cairo. 

Explore The Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque, built in 876–879 AD, is the oldest surviving mosque in Cairo in its original form and one of the largest in Egypt, s built on a massive scale using brick and stucco, with a vast hypostyle prayer hall and a peaceful central courtyard.

Visit the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, towering beside the Citadel in Islamic Cairo. It is massive and majestic, featuring a soaring entrance portal, an enormous central courtyard, intricately carved stonework, and a stunning domed mausoleum. Inside, the space is infused with geometric harmony, calligraphy, and natural light. 

Proceed to El Refa’i Mosque, which serves as the royal mausoleum for Egypt’s Muhammad Ali dynasty, including King Farouk. Its interior is richly decorated with marble, gilded domes, and stained glass, blending Ottoman, Mamluk, and European influences into one of Cairo’s most visually stunning sacred spaces.

Later, transfer to the Hanging Church to start your Coptic tour; it is one of the oldest and most iconic Christian sites in Egypt, dating back to the 3rd century AD, built above a Roman fortress gate (the Babylon Fortress), and rich in Coptic art, woodwork, and historical significance.

Visit also the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), one of the oldest and holiest Christian landmarks in Egypt, dating back to the 4th or 5th century AD, built over the crypt where the Holy Family—Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus—are believed to have rested during their flight into Egypt.

Then, explore Ben Ezra Synagogue; the building is beautifully restored, featuring Mamluk-era architecture, intricate wooden carvings, and geometric patterns. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

After breakfast, relish a smooth transfer to Cairo Airport for a final departure to home after creating unforgettable memories. 

Accommodation: A Restful Night in Aswan Hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast