15-Day Egypt Tour

After breakfast, embark on the first and most captivating tour of your 15-day Egypt itinerary. Today, you will visit one of Egypt's most monumental structures and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world: the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, along with the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus in the Giza Necropolis. These pyramids were built during the peak of the Old Kingdom and served as tombs for the ancient Egyptian kings and rulers of the 4th dynasty.

You will also encounter the majestic Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a man, symbolizing power and intelligence in ancient Egyptian culture. Adjacent to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple, which faces this iconic statue.

Following the tour of the Giza Pyramids, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Here, you will find a vast collection of over 120,000 artifacts spanning different epochs of ancient Egyptian history, including the renowned treasures of the Golden Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Conclude your day with a shopping excursion in Cairo's historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport to begin your Luxor adventures, a highlight of your Egypt travel itinerary. Board a flight to Luxor where you'll be greeted and escorted by an air-conditioned vehicle to embark on your Nile cruise. Lunch will be served onboard.

Your exploration of Luxor's East Bank starts with visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, both connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes and considered essential Luxor attractions. After dinner, you'll spend the night aboard the Nile cruise boat in Luxor.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy your breakfast on board your Nile River cruise in Egypt, followed by a visit to the Valley of the Kings. This site houses the magnificent tombs of 62 kings from the New Kingdom period. Next, explore the Temple of El-Deir El-Bahari, originally built as a mortuary temple for Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs and its second female ruler. Afterwards, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing stone statues of King Amenhotep III, father of Akhenaten, one of Egypt's greatest kings known for his promotion of monotheism.

Following lunch, sail to Edfu and enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation aboard the Nile cruise ship.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying your daily open-buffet breakfast, you'll visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon God Horus. Following this, sail to Kom Ombo to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek. Return to your cruise and sail onwards to Aswan, where you'll spend the night aboard the Nile cruise vessel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you'll visit the Aswan High Dam, a crucial modern project in Egypt that safeguards the country from annual Nile floods. Following that, you'll explore the renowned Unfinished Obelisk and then visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. You'll spend the night aboard a Nile cruise boat.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will disembark from your cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, our representative will be there to help you with the check-in process at your Cairo hotel, where you will spend the night.

Meal provided: Breakfast

A representative from Cairo Top Tours will meet you at your hotel in Cairo at 06:00 am after breakfast to begin your exciting Siwa Oasis Desert Safari Trip from Cairo.

First, we'll drive to the World War II Cemetery, the initial stop on our El Alamein tour. Here, we'll visit the Commonwealth WWII cemetery and newly erected memorials by the Australian and New Zealand governments. You'll also explore the battlefield and visit the World War II Military Museum.

Next, we'll continue our journey to the picturesque bay of Marsa Matrouh on the North Coast, where we'll enjoy a delicious lunch before heading towards Siwa Oasis. The drive from El Alamein to Siwa takes approximately 6 hours.

You'll spend the night at a stunning eco-lodge in Siwa, with dinner included.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you'll embark on your Siwa Oasis Desert Safari adventure, starting with a visit to the ancient town of Siwa, known as Shali Fortress, which has seen some erosion over time.

Next, you'll head to the Temple of Alexander the Great, also known as the Temple of the Oracle, located in the ancient Aghurmi village dating back to the 26th dynasty.

Following this, you'll proceed to explore the Temple of Amun Ra at Um Ubeyda, constructed for the worship of the Amun triad.

Immerse yourself in Siwan heritage at the Siwa House Museum, where you can discover the culture of the Bedouin tribes in Siwa. Lunch will be served at Abdo restaurant in the oasis square with a view of the Shali Fortress.

In the afternoon, relax at Cleopatra Spring and take a swim in its natural hot springs. Later, you'll be transferred to Fitnas Island for a breathtaking sunset view.

Overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy an organic breakfast at the eco-lodge before embarking on the Great Sand Sea tour. Our first stop will be at Maraki village to visit a unique archaeological site at the majestic Siwa Mountain, where the first human footprint was discovered. We'll continue our safari through Siwa Oasis, navigating between the dunes until we reach the fossils area, where ancient rocky coral reefs from the Cambrian era are found.

Next, we'll drive to a captivating site within the Great Sand Sea—a stunning lake nestled in the desert. Here, you'll have the opportunity to observe flamingo birds and swim in the refreshing waters, surrounded by the tranquil desert atmosphere.

Following this, brace yourself for an exhilarating sandboarding experience. While not as speedy as snowboarding, with the right wax, you can glide down the massive dunes of the Great Sand Sea and experience plenty of thrills. After sandboarding, we'll unwind in the renowned hot spring known as Bir Wahed, where the 40-degree warm water will soothe and relax our muscles.

As the day winds down, enjoy another breathtaking sunset amidst the dunes of the Great Sand Sea, accompanied by traditional Bedouin tea. Overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy breakfast at the Eco-lodge before continuing your tour of Siwa Oasis from Cairo. You'll start by exploring the rock-cut tombs within the Mountain of the Dead (Jabal el Mawta), where you can visit intriguing tombs dating back to the rulers of Siwa Oasis from the 26th dynasty, such as the tombs of SI Amon and the Crocodile Tomb.

Next, you'll journey to the Bedouin village of Abu Ali to experience the Bedouin way of life. Here, you'll see a one-room school and other facets of their daily lives. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the possible Tomb of Alexander the Great before returning to Siwa.

In Siwa, you'll visit Dakrour Mountain, known for hosting the annual Tourism Festival of El Syaha during the first full moon of October, a celebration significant to the Siwi people.

Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Siwa.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch.

Following breakfast, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo with your tour guide. The remainder of the day is yours to relax at leisure, with the option to partake in one of our excursions in Cairo.

Meal provided: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, our representative will meet you for your full-day trip to Alexandria from Cairo. You'll travel in your private air-conditioned vehicle for approximately two and a half hours to this historic city, often referred to as the shining pearl of the Mediterranean. Alexandria was founded in 332 B.C. by Alexander the Great, who established it as Egypt's capital to liberate the region from Persian rule, following a warm welcome from the Egyptians.

Upon arrival, your first stops will be the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar, both significant Greco-Roman sites. Pompey's Pillar, despite its medieval misnaming, stands as the tallest pillar in Egypt.

Next, you'll visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, constructed by Mamluk King Qaietbay in 1477 to defend Egypt's coastline from Ottoman incursions. The citadel was built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Enjoy a delightful lunch featuring fresh seafood or alternative options such as chicken or mixed grill. Afterwards, your guide will accompany you to the renowned Bibliotheca of Alexandria, a modern marvel designed through an international competition to reflect the glory of its ancient predecessor. Today, the library serves as a beacon of knowledge rising from the Mediterranean.

At the conclusion of your Alexandria tour, you will return to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, and then take the opportunity to relax and enjoy the day at your leisure. You also have the option to book one of our many excursions or activities in Cairo.

Meal provided: Breakfast

Following breakfast, our representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport, ensuring a smooth departure after your 15-day Egypt tour. We trust you've had a wonderful experience and look forward to welcoming you back for more tours in Egypt.

Meal provided: Breakfast