The Sphinx and a pyramid at GizaKom Ombo Temple on the NileChalk rocks of the White Desert at sunsetA Nile cruise boat sailing between the cliffs of the riverThe pylon of Luxor Temple lit up at dusk
Tour package · 12 days, 11 nights

12 Days, 11 Nights Egypt Holiday: Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise and the White Desert

12 days, 11 nights
Starts any day
Cairo airport pickup
Nile cruise and desert camp
English-speaking guide

The complete Egypt in twelve days. Cairo, Giza and Alexandria, a flight to Aswan for a 3-night Nile cruise to Luxor, Old Cairo, and a night under the stars in the White Desert, with free time at the end.

Hotels in Cairo, the cruise with full board, the desert camp, domestic flights, transfers, the guided tours and entry tickets are included.

Highlights

  • The Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara
  • A day in Alexandria
  • A 3-night 5-star Nile cruise
  • Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor
  • A night camping in the White Desert
  • Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1: Arrival in Cairo

    Meet and assist at Cairo airport and transfer to your hotel.

  2. 2

    Day 2: Giza and Sakkara

    The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Sakkara, with lunch.

  3. 3

    Day 3: Alexandria

    A day trip to Alexandria on the Mediterranean.

  4. 4

    Day 4: Aswan and the cruise

    Arrive in Aswan, board the 5-star cruise and visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae.

  5. 5

    Day 5: Kom Ombo

    Sail north and visit the double temple of Kom Ombo.

  6. 6

    Day 6: Edfu

    Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and sail to Luxor.

  7. 7

    Day 7: Luxor

    The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple, then leave the cruise.

  8. 8

    Day 8: Old Cairo

    Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, the great mosques and Khan El Khalili.

  9. 9

    Day 9: The White Desert

    Drive to Bahariya and by 4×4 through the Black Desert to a camp in the White Desert.

  10. 10

    Day 10: Back to Cairo

    Breakfast at the camp and drive back to Cairo.

  11. 11

    Days 11–12: Free days and departure

    Free time in Cairo, then transfer to the airport.

Your 12 days in Egypt

Cairo and Alexandria, the Nile, and the Western Desert.

What is included

    Included

  • 5 nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast
  • 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise, full board
  • 1 night camping in the White Desert, full board
  • Flights Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo
  • 4×4 through the Black and White Deserts
  • Transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor and Bahariya
  • Guided tours with an English-speaking guide
  • Entry tickets to the sites in the itinerary
    Not included

  • International flights and the Egypt visa
  • Abu Simbel and other optional tours
  • Drinks
  • Tips

Good to know

  • The price is per person sharing a double room and cabin.
  • Bring warm layers for the night in the desert.
  • Bring your passport for the flights and the desert checkpoints.
  • The free days can be used for the Grand Egyptian Museum or shopping.

Your guide to 12 days in Egypt

Twelve days lets you see nearly every side of Egypt: the capital, the Mediterranean, the Nile and the desert. Here is how the trip flows.

Cairo and Alexandria

You begin with the Pyramids and Sakkara, then spend a day in Alexandria with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Mediterranean corniche.

Three nights on the Nile

From Aswan you sail north on a 5-star boat with all meals on board, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor with a guide. Read the best time for a Nile cruise.

A night in the White Desert

After the cruise, a 4×4 takes you from Bahariya to the White Desert for a sunset among the chalk rocks and a night at a camp.

Best time to go

October to April suits every part of this trip; desert nights are cold in winter.

Prices

Price per person in US dollars. Per person sharing a double room; one person pays the single room rate. For 7 or more people, ask us on WhatsApp for a group price.

1 person 2 people 3 people 6 people
Hostel (economy) $2,380 $1,565 $1,390 $1,250
3-star hotel $2,725 $1,770 $1,590 $1,455
4-star hotel $3,320 $2,130 $1,950 $1,815
5-star hotel $4,880 $3,095 $2,920 $2,780

Questions about this tour

How much is the 12-day Egypt holiday?

Prices start from $1565 per person sharing, with hostel (economy). See the price table on this page for every level and group size.

Are the domestic flights included?

Yes, Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.

Where do we sleep in the desert?

In a tent at a camp in the White Desert.

Can I add Abu Simbel?

Yes, as a day trip from Aswan.

Can I replace the desert with the beach?

Yes. Ask us to swap the desert nights for Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.

Plan your visit

$1565per person

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