12 Day Egypt Tour Itinerary
✨ Luxury Egypt Tour: Cairo – White Desert – Luxor – Aswan – Abu Simbel
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Egypt’s most iconic destinations — from the vibrant streets of Cairo to the surreal White Desert, and from the timeless Nile to the majestic temples of Upper Egypt.
🗺️ Tour Overview
Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Start / End
From anywhere in Egypt
Style
Luxury Tour + Desert Safari + Nile Cruise + Cultural Exploration
Accommodation
Luxury Hotels + Desert Camp + 5★ Nile Cruise
Transport
Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle + 4×4 Jeep
Difficulty
Easy
Best for
Luxury travelers, couples, culture lovers, first-time visitors
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📍 Tour Itinerary • 12 Days Luxury Experience
A refined 12-day journey through Egypt’s most iconic destinations, blending luxury stays, desert adventure, Nile cruise elegance, ancient wonders, and authentic cultural experiences from Cairo to Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and beyond.
✈️ Meet and assist at Cairo Airport.
🚗 Private transfer to your hotel in Giza.
🌆 Enjoy a Downtown Cairo tour.
🍽️ Lunch at a luxury restaurant.
🌇 Visit Cairo Tower for sunset views.
🚢 Dinner cruise on the Nile with live entertainment.
🏨 Overnight in hotel.
🚗 Early departure to Bahariya Oasis.
🚙 Begin your 4×4 desert safari.
🏜️ Explore the Black Desert.
♨️ Visit El-Haiz hot spring.
🍽️ Enjoy a Bedouin-style lunch.
💎 Visit Crystal Mountain.
🏞️ Discover Agabat Valley.
🏄 Sandboarding adventure.
🤍 Explore the White Desert.
🌇 Sunset photography in the desert.
⛺ Camp under the stars.
🔥 Dinner, music, and overnight in camp.
🌅 Enjoy sunrise and breakfast in the desert.
🚗 Return to Bahariya Oasis.
🚗 Transfer onward to Luxor.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight at hotel.
🏛️ Visit Karnak Temple.
🏛️ Explore Luxor Temple.
🍽️ Lunch during the tour.
🏨 Overnight in Luxor.
🌅 Sunrise hot air balloon ride.
🚢 Board your 5★ Nile cruise.
🍽️ Enjoy full-board meals onboard.
⛵ Optional felucca ride.
🛏️ Overnight on cruise.
🏛️ Visit the Valley of the Kings.
🏛️ Explore Hatshepsut Temple.
🗿 Visit the Colossi of Memnon.
⛴️ Sail to Edfu.
🍽️ Meals onboard.
🐎 Visit Edfu Temple.
🏛️ Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
⛴️ Sail to Aswan.
🍽️ Dinner and overnight onboard.
🏛️ Visit Philae Temple.
🏗️ Explore the High Dam.
🪨 Visit the Unfinished Obelisk.
🏘️ Discover a Nubian Village.
🏨 Overnight in Aswan.
🚗 Visit Abu Simbel Temples.
✈️ Return to Cairo by optional flight, train, or private transfer.
🌇 Free evening in Cairo.
🏨 Overnight stay.
Option 1: 🔺 Pyramids + Sphinx + Saqqara + Memphis.
Option 2: 🔺 Pyramids + Sphinx + Grand Egyptian Museum.
🍽️ Lunch with pyramid view.
🏨 Overnight stay.
🏰 Visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din.
🕌 Explore Mohamed Ali Mosque.
🛍️ Wander through Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
🚶 Enjoy a Downtown Cairo walking tour.
🍽️ Traditional Egyptian lunch.
🏨 Overnight stay.
🚗 Transfer to airport.
✈️ End of tour.
💼 Tour Includes
- Luxury hotel accommodation (Pyramid view)
- 5★ Nile cruise (full board)
- Desert camping experience
- Hot air balloon ride
- Abu Simbel excursion
- Nubian village visit
- All private transfers
- 4×4 jeep desert safari
- All meals & beverages
- Entrance to White & Black Desert
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Cairo full tours + airport transfers
- Bottled water throughout
🚫 Not Included
- Entrance tickets (Pyramids, GEM, NMEC, Luxor & Aswan sites)
- Domestic flight/train (optional)
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- Camel rides
- Tips and gratuities
Flexible & Customizable
The itinerary can be customized to include or exclude sites based on your preferences.
Get Ready for a Journey Through Time!
Luxury Meets Adventure in the Heart of Egypt
✨ From desert nights under the stars to cruising the Nile in style — this journey offers the perfect balance of comfort, culture, and adventure.
🐪 Discover Egypt in the most unforgettable way possible.
FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about your tour
Is this a private luxury tour?
Yes, this tour is designed as a fully private luxury experience with dedicated vehicles, expert guides, and a flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences.
What level of accommodation is included?
The tour includes luxury hotels in Cairo and Aswan, a 5-star Nile cruise, and a fully equipped premium desert camp in the White Desert.
Is the hot air balloon ride included?
Yes, a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor is included as part of the experience.
Are entrance tickets to historical sites included?
Entrance tickets to the White and Black Desert are included. However, tickets for the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian museums, Luxor, and Aswan temples are not included.
How will I travel between cities?
All transfers are arranged in private air-conditioned vehicles. Travel from Aswan to Cairo can be arranged by flight, train, or private car based on your preference.
Is the Nile cruise all-inclusive?
Yes, the Nile cruise includes full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) along with luxury accommodation onboard.
Is this tour suitable for couples or honeymoon trips?
Absolutely. This itinerary is ideal for couples, honeymooners, and luxury travelers seeking a romantic and unique experience.
Is desert camping comfortable?
Yes, the desert camp is fully equipped with comfortable tents, bedding, and all necessary facilities, offering a safe and memorable luxury camping experience.
What should I pack for this trip?
We recommend comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, swimwear, a light jacket for desert evenings, and comfortable walking shoes.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes, this luxury tour is fully customizable — you can upgrade hotels, add flights, extend your stay, or include additional experiences.
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