Egypt 16-Day Tour Package With Nile Cruise

After breakfast, meet your guide for a morning visit to the Ancient pyramids of Giza. You see the three main pyramids from the plateau, then have time to appreciate the scale of the stonework and the careful planning behind each complex. Your guide explains how these royal tombs were built, used and connected to the wider funerary landscape.

Continue to the Iconic Sphinx, carved from the bedrock with the body of a lion and the head of a king. The site is compact, but the setting gives you clear views of the monument and the nearby pyramid field. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water and expect sun exposure, as much of the visit takes place outdoors. Return to your hotel after the tour, with the afternoon free for rest or an optional walk in Cairo.

Leave Cairo after breakfast for the long road journey west to Siwa oasis. This is a full travel day, with the landscape changing gradually from the Nile Valley and cultivated land to open desert. Our driver arranges suitable stops along the way so you can stretch your legs, buy refreshments and take a break during the transfer.

On arrival, check in and enjoy a quieter evening in the oasis. Siwa is known for palm groves, salt lakes, traditional mud-brick architecture and a distinct local culture shaped by its desert location. There is no need to rush the first evening. Settle into your accommodation, take in the cooler air after the drive and prepare for the following day’s sightseeing. Overnight in Siwa.

Spend the morning exploring the oasis with your guide. The route usually includes palm-filled lanes, natural springs and salt lakes, where the changing colours of the water make a sharp contrast with the surrounding desert. You can learn how date palms and olive trees are cultivated in this dry environment and how water has shaped settlement here for centuries.

Later, visit the old settlement area and hear about Siwa’s Berber heritage, traditional houses and position on historic desert routes. Depending on local conditions and the day’s arrangements, there may also be time for a desert drive or a sunset stop among the dunes. The pace is unhurried, with time for photographs and a meal featuring regional ingredients. In the evening, rest at the hotel before the return journey.

After breakfast, begin the return transfer from Siwa to Cairo. The journey takes several hours, so keep essential items, water and any medication in your day bag rather than packed away. On reaching Cairo, our team assists with the onward airport arrangements for your flight to Aswan, subject to the confirmed travel schedule.

Arrive in Aswan and transfer to your accommodation. The city feels smaller and more relaxed than Cairo, with the Nile, granite islands and sandy hills shaping the view. Use the evening to rest or take a gentle walk if energy allows. Your guide confirms the early arrangements for the next day’s excursion and explains what to carry for the temple visit. Overnight in Aswan.

Set out early for the Abu Simbel temples, travelling south through the desert to Lake Nasser. The journey takes several hours each way, but the monuments make the distance worthwhile. At the site, your guide explains how the rock-cut sanctuaries were built for Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, and how they were relocated during the creation of the lake.

Return to Aswan later in the day for a calmer afternoon. Depending on the operating schedule, visit Phiala temple, also known as Philae Temple, on Agilkia Island by boat. The island setting, courtyards and reliefs create a very different experience from the desert temples. Allow time for the boat crossing and wear shoes with a secure grip. Return to the hotel or cruise embarkation point for the evening.

Board your vessel after breakfast and complete the check-in arrangements for the 3 Nights Nile cruise. Once settled, enjoy views of the riverbanks, granite outcrops and small agricultural communities as the boat begins its northbound route. The crew explains the daily schedule, meal times and safety procedures before the ship continues its journey.

The day may include time on deck, where the landscape changes slowly and gives you a useful sense of how the Nile supports life in southern Egypt. Keep your camera and sun protection close, but also leave room for a quiet hour away from the sightseeing schedule. Meals are taken on board, and your cabin provides a comfortable base after the early start of the previous day. Overnight on the Nile cruise.

After breakfast, leave the boat for a guided visit to Edfu. A short transfer brings you to the temple area, where the large entrance pylons, relief-covered walls and inner halls remain remarkably clear. Your guide explains the temple’s connection with the falcon god Horus and points out details in the carved scenes that are easy to miss without context.

Return to the vessel and continue sailing towards Luxor. The timing of departure depends on the cruise schedule, so the rest of the day is suited to a relaxed pace on board. Watch farmers work the narrow strips of land beside the river, while desert hills appear beyond the cultivated fields. Lunch and dinner are served on the boat, and the evening may include simple onboard entertainment. Overnight on the cruise.

Visit Komm Ombo temple, also known as Kom Ombo Temple, during the cruise’s scheduled stop. Its unusual design gives equal importance to two deities, and your guide explains the separate entrances, sanctuaries and carved medical instruments shown on the walls. The riverside location is especially clear from the approach, so allow a little time for photographs before returning to the boat.

Continue towards Luxor while the final stretch of the voyage passes through fertile farmland and riverside villages. After disembarkation, transfer to your Luxor accommodation. This is a practical change of base, so keep valuables and essential items with you during checkout. The evening is free to rest, enjoy dinner or take a short walk near the hotel. Your guide confirms the following morning’s West Bank arrangements. Overnight in Luxor.

Cross to Luxor’s West Bank after breakfast for a morning of royal tombs and ancient funerary architecture. At the Valley of Kings, enter the tombs included in your visit and see painted corridors leading down into the rock. Your guide explains how the decoration supported the king’s passage into the afterlife, while also allowing time for you to study the colours and symbols at your own pace.

Continue to Headwearshepsut temple, properly known as Hatshepsut Temple. Its broad terraces rise against the cliffs, and the layout leads you from the lower approach towards the upper sanctuary. The site involves outdoor walking and some steps, so bring water and wear comfortable footwear. After the visit, return across the Nile and continue by road towards Marsa Alam, with a stop for refreshments during the transfer. Overnight at the coast.

Enjoy a slower morning at the Marsa Alam Resort after the previous day’s sightseeing and road transfer. The resort provides space to rest, use the pool or sit by the Red Sea, depending on the facilities and conditions available during your stay. Breakfast and the day’s arrangements are handled at an easy pace, with no major archaeological visit scheduled.

If you choose to spend time by the water, follow the resort’s guidance about swimming areas, boat trips and sea conditions. You can also take a short walk around the property or arrange an optional local activity through our team. Keep the afternoon flexible; the coast is best enjoyed without filling every hour. Dinner is at your leisure, followed by an overnight stay in Marsa Alam.

Use this day to enjoy the Red Sea coast at your own pace. Travellers who prefer quiet time can read, swim in a designated area or relax in the shade. If you would like more activity, ask our team about available snorkelling or boat arrangements, which depend on sea conditions and local operating schedules.

The day is also useful for catching up on laundry, photographs and rest before returning to Cairo. Bring reef-safe sun protection, a hat and a light cover-up if you spend time outdoors. Staff at the resort can advise on safe swimming areas and any restrictions in force that day. There is no need to leave the property unless you choose to do so, and all meals and free time follow the resort’s own daily schedule.

Have breakfast and enjoy a final quiet period at the coast before checking out. Keep passports, medication, chargers and travel documents in your hand luggage, as the transfer to Cairo takes much of the day. Our driver collects you according to the confirmed arrangement, and the route includes suitable opportunities for rest and refreshments.

As the road moves away from Marsa Alam, the Red Sea landscape gives way to desert roads and then the busier approach to Cairo. On arrival, check in and take the evening to recover from the transfer. If you still have energy, your guide can suggest a nearby restaurant or a short outing, but there is no scheduled sightseeing. Overnight in Cairo, ready for a final full day of cultural visits.

Begin with a museum visit arranged according to the current opening schedule. Your guide helps you focus on key periods of Egyptian history, explaining how objects found in temples and tombs fit into the wider story of the country. Allow time for security checks and for moving between galleries, as museum visits are more rewarding when they are not rushed.

Continue into one of Cairo’s historic areas for a walk through older streets, markets and religious architecture. The route is adjusted to your pace and may include time for tea, lunch or browsing for locally made goods. Roads and pedestrian surfaces can be uneven, so comfortable shoes are useful. Return to the hotel in the afternoon or early evening, leaving your final night free for packing and rest.

Keep your final full day flexible. You may use the morning for a further Cairo visit, return to a museum section you missed or spend time shopping for small gifts. Our team can help arrange a suitable transfer and explain the best way to manage luggage, especially if you are carrying fragile items.

The rest of the day is open for a calm lunch, hotel rest or a final walk near your accommodation. Avoid planning anything that requires a tight connection, since Cairo traffic can change the length of a road transfer. Your guide confirms the airport pickup details and departure procedure before the evening. Pack documents and valuables where they are easy to reach, then enjoy a final dinner in the city.

Have breakfast and complete your hotel checkout according to the property’s schedule. Our team arranges your transfer to Cairo airport with enough time for the road journey, check-in, security and passport procedures. The exact pickup time depends on your flight details, so keep your phone available and follow the confirmed instructions.

Before leaving the hotel, check the room, safe and luggage carefully for passports, chargers and personal items. At the airport, our representative assists with the transfer process as far as permitted, after which you continue through the airline and border-control formalities. Your 16-day Egypt tour ends when you depart Cairo.