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13 Day Egypt Travel Itinerary - Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Dendara, Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel
Explore Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan on this Egypt travel itinerary. A private Egypt vacation tour package for Australians. Enquire today.
- Countries 1 Country · 6 Cities
- Type Private Tour · English Speaking Guide
- Duration 13 Days · 12 Nights
- Runs 2026 - 2027
What makes this trip
13 Day Egypt Travel Itinerary
Trade the long flight from Australia for thirteen unforgettable days along the Nile — this Egypt travel itinerary takes you from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Mediterranean Alexandria, the war memorials of El Alamein, the temple of Dendara, and a full Nile cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, finishing at the colossal temples of Abu Simbel. It's a private journey (with a small-group Nile cruise) built for Australian travellers who want to see Egypt properly, in comfort and without the crowds.
This Egypt vacation tour package opens in Cairo with the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the underground Serapeum, then heads to Alexandria for its catacombs, Pompey's Pillar and the modern Library. You'll pause at El Alamein — a place of real meaning for Australian visitors, where the Commonwealth War Cemetery honours those who fell in the North African campaign — before flying to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the beautifully preserved Temple of Dendara. From there you'll cruise the Nile through the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, visit Abu Simbel, and finish back in Cairo with the Citadel, Khan El Khalili and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Because we know you've flown more than 20 hours to get here, your first day is kept relaxed, and every domestic flight, transfer, entrance fee and expert Egyptologist guide is arranged for you. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, stay in hand-picked hotels, cruise full-board on a five-star ship, and enjoy meals throughout as listed.
Why book with us?
We've been crafting Egypt journeys since 1955, our team is available around the clock across Australian time zones, and every itinerary is tailor-made — add nights, upgrade hotels or adjust the pace to suit you. No pressure, no obligation, and a price with no hidden extras.
The best time to travel is during the Australian summer, when Egypt enjoys its cooler peak season — perfect for escaping the heat back home over the Christmas break.
Ready to make it happen? Enquire now and we'll send you a tailor-made Egypt travel itinerary quote in AUD, with flexible dates and free-cancellation options available.
Day by day
Itinerary
13 Days · 12 Nights
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After the long flight from Australia, your journey begins gently — a smooth
- welcome to Egypt and time to settle in.
- Greeted at Cairo International Airport, assisted through arrival procedures and escorted to your private air-conditioned vehicle
- Transfer to your Cairo hotel for check-in
- Rest of the day at leisure to relax or start exploring the capital at your own pace
Overnight: Cairo ·
Meals: None
- Meals: None
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The day you've flown around the world for — the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, plus a rarely seen underground marvel.
- Giza Plateau — the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus
- The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, where mummification rituals once took place
- Saqqara — the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world's first monumental stone structure by the architect Imhotep
- Serapeum of Saqqara — the underground burial complex of the sacred Apis Bulls, in enormous single-block granite sarcophagi
- Lunch at a quality local restaurant, then return to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara (including Serapeum)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Swap the desert for the Mediterranean in the city founded by Alexander the Great.
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — a striking blend of Pharaonic, Greek and Roman art
- Pompey's Pillar — the largest Roman triumphal column outside Rome
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the modern revival of the legendary ancient Library, overlooking the sea
- Lunch during the tour, then check in to your hotel
Overnight: Alexandria ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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A meaningful day for Australian travellers, tracing the North African campaign along the Mediterranean coast.
- Photo stop outside the magnificent Qaitbay Fort
- El Alamein Military Museum — compelling exhibits on one of WWII's most decisive battles
- Commonwealth War Cemetery — a beautifully kept memorial to the soldiers who fell in the North African campaign
- Lunch, then drive back to Cairo for your final evening before the Nile
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Qaitbay Fort (photo stop), Commonwealth War Cemetery and Military Museum
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Step straight into the largest religious complex ever built, glowing in the afternoon sun.
- Morning flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Karnak Temple — built and expanded by generations of pharaohs over nearly 2,000 years
- Luxor Temple — linked to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes
- Transfer to your hotel for check-in
- Optional: Sound and Light Show at Karnak, where Egypt's history comes alive through narration, music and lighting
Overnight: Luxor ·
Meals: Breakfast ·
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple ·
Optional: Sound and Light Show at Karnak
- Meals: Breakfast
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One of Egypt's best-preserved temples, then board your ship for the most relaxing stretch of the trip.
- Temple of Dendara — dedicated to the goddess Hathor, with its magnificent astronomical ceiling, preserved reliefs and Roman Mammisi
- Return to Luxor and board your luxurious Nile cruise before lunch
- Afternoon free to relax on board, or an optional West Bank II tour to additional sites not in the standard itinerary
- Dinner on board
Overnight: On board Nile cruise ·
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Dendara Temple- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Into the Valley of the Kings, then a gentle afternoon sail south.
- Valley of the Kings — the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, with beautifully preserved tombs
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, carved into the limestone cliffs
- Colossi of Memnon
- Return to the cruise and sail toward Edfu with lunch on board; relax on the sun deck as the Nile Valley drifts by
Overnight: On board in Edfu ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Two of the Nile's finest temples, reached by river.
- Temple of Horus at Edfu — the best-preserved temple from the Ptolemaic period
- Sail toward Kom Ombo
- Temple of Kom Ombo — the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder
- Continue sailing toward Aswan with dinner on board
Overnight: On board ·
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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The gentlest, prettiest part of the Nile, with an optional Nubian afternoon.
- High Dam — the engineering feat that reshaped modern Egypt
- Unfinished Obelisk — insight into ancient stone-working techniques
- Boat ride to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, on Agilkia Island
- Afternoon free, or an optional visit to a traditional Nubian village for local culture, colourful houses and warm hospitality
- Dinner on board
Overnight: On board ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·
Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, Philae Temple
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Save one of Egypt's most jaw-dropping sights for the trip's second half.
- Disembark after breakfast
- Shared coach excursion to Abu Simbel — the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, relocated during UNESCO's famous rescue project to save them from Lake Nasser
- Return to Aswan in the afternoon and check in to your hotel
Overnight: Aswan ·Meals: Breakfast ·
Visits: Abu Simbel Temples
- Meals: Breakfast
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Back to the capital for medieval Cairo and its most famous bazaar.
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Citadel of Salah El Din and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, with panoramic views across the city
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar — colourful alleys of handcrafted souvenirs, spices, jewellery and local cafés
- Return to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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A full day with the world's greatest collection of Egyptian treasures.
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation, with the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, colossal statues and royal collections
- Lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your hotel
Overnight: Cairo ·Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·
Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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An easy final morning before your onward journey home.
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport, with assistance through departure procedures
Meals: Breakfast- Meals: Breakfast
What’s included
Your tour details
Included
Everything you need, covered.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure
- Airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- 4 nights in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- 1 night in Alexandria on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- 1 night in Luxor on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
- 1 night in Aswan on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo)
- Private sightseeing tours in Cairo, Alexandria, El Alamein and Dendara
- All cruise sightseeing tours (sharing the Memphis Tours group)
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout all sightseeing
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Meals as specified
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
Available as custom add-ons.
- International airfares
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours and excursions
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- Tipping
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary
Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.
Prices
Choose your hotel tier
Seasonal rates per person. Pick the tier that suits your style; the itinerary is the same in every tier.
| Room | Summer (MAY-SEP) | Winter (OCT-APR) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | $5089 | $5679 |
| Double | $5117 | $5679 |
| Per Solo Traveler | $8299 | $9399 |
| Room | Summer (MAY-SEP) | Winter (OCT-APR) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | $6299 | $7149 |
| Double room | $6327 | $7179 |
| Per Solo Traveler | $10399 | $11970 |
Before you book
Important information
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2027. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes :
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour, including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager.
Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
- In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.
- Force Majeure
Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.
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