Luxury Egypt Tour: Cairo, Oberoi Philae & Red Sea

Luxury Egypt Tour: Cairo, Oberoi Philae & Red Sea

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Duration

12 Days
11 Nights

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of Egypt
12 Days · 11 Nights

Discover a 12 Day Luxury Egypt Tour through Cairo, aboard the Oberoi Philae, and at the Red Sea with this refined 12 Day Luxury itinerary in Egypt.

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

12 Days · 11 Nights

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Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Memphis Tours Manager will meet you at the immigration and customs area, holding a personalized name sign alongside the Memphis Tours sign for easy recognition. He wil…

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Memphis Tours Manager will meet you at the immigration and customs area, holding a personalized name sign alongside the Memphis Tours sign for easy recognition. He will assist with your Egypt entry visa before escorting you privately to your hotel. On arrival, he will ensure a smooth check-in and review your itinerary with you, confirming the pick-up times and arrangements for each scheduled experience.

Overnight in Cairo

No Meals

Note: Personalized airport welcome, included Egypt entry visa for eligible nationalities, private transfer and hotel check-in support.

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Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza & GEM

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and begin your discovery at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids, the Sphinx and Valley Temple. Enjoy a complimentary professional photo session at the Pyram…

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and begin your discovery at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids, the Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Enjoy a complimentary professional photo session at the Pyramids, followed by lunch at a carefully selected restaurant. Continue to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and explore its extraordinary collection, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Return privately to your hotel for a relaxed evening.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum.
Premium Experience: Great Pyramid interior entry can be arranged at additional cost.

 

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Day 3 – Fly to Aswan - Optional Abu Simbel by Air - Embark Oberoi Philae

After breakfast, transfer privately to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, guests may enhance the journey with an optional Abu Simbel excursion by air, visiting the magnificent temples of Ramses II a…

After breakfast, transfer privately to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, guests may enhance the journey with an optional Abu Simbel excursion by air, visiting the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari before returning to Aswan.

Later, you will be escorted to the elegant Oberoi Philae for embarkation and the start of your four-night luxury Nile journey. After lunch on board, visit the Nubian Museum, whose beautifully curated collection offers an engaging introduction to Nubian history, art and culture. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, followed by the evening program and dinner

Overnight in Oberoi Philae – Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Nubian Museum

Note: Included domestic flights allow 1 checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb.) and 1 cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lb.) per guest, subject to airline conditions.

Optional Premium Experience: Abu Simbel by air, subject to flight schedules and cruise embarkation timing.

 

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Day 4 – Philae Temple, High Dam & Kom Ombo

Begin your day with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, followed by the Aswan High Dam. Return to the Oberoi Philae and sail north toward Kom Ombo. After lunch, explore the remarkab…

Begin your day with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, followed by the Aswan High Dam.
Return to the Oberoi Philae and sail north toward Kom Ombo. After lunch, explore the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, before continuing toward Edfu.

Overnight in Oberoi Philae – Edfu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple

Note: Shore excursions are enjoyed in an intimate small-group setting with fellow Oberoi guests.

 

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Day 5 – Edfu & Sail to Luxor

After breakfast, visit the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s finest surviving ancient temples. Return to the Oberoi Philae and enjoy an unhurried afternoon sailing north through the lan…

After breakfast, visit the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s finest surviving ancient temples.
Return to the Oberoi Philae and enjoy an unhurried afternoon sailing north through the landscapes of Upper Egypt and onward through Esna toward Luxor.

Overnight in Oberoi Philae – Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Temple of Horus at Edfu

Note: Leisurely Nile sailing through Esna to Luxor.

 

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Day 6 – Luxor’s Royal Treasures

Begin an exceptional day on Luxor’s West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI, followed by Deir El Medina, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the Ob…

Begin an exceptional day on Luxor’s West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI, followed by Deir El Medina, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.

Return to the Oberoi Philae for lunch before exploring the monumental Karnak Temple and elegant Luxor Temple.

Overnight in Oberoi Philae – Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, Ramses VI Tomb, Deir El Medina, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple

 

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Day 7 – Disembarkation - Luxor at Leisure

After breakfast, disembark the Oberoi Philae and transfer privately to your selected luxury hotel in Luxor.  Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps unwinding beside the Nile or spend the afternoon on an o…

After breakfast, disembark the Oberoi Philae and transfer privately to your selected luxury hotel in Luxor. 
Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps unwinding beside the Nile or spend the afternoon on an optional private journey to the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera, renowned for its richly decorated chambers, astronomical ceiling and exceptional ancient reliefs.

Overnight in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

Optional Premium Experience: Dendera Temple- Additional Cost.

 

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Day 8 – Luxor to the Red Sea

After breakfast, leave the Nile Valley behind and travel by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle through Egypt’s Eastern Desert to your luxury Red Sea resort. Upon arrival, settle into your resort and enjoy the re…

After breakfast, leave the Nile Valley behind and travel by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle through Egypt’s Eastern Desert to your luxury Red Sea resort.

Upon arrival, settle into your resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure beside the turquoise waters of the Red Sea.

Overnight in Red Sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Note: The private drive from Luxor to the Red Sea takes approximately 4 hours, depending on traffic and resort location.

 

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Day 9 – Red Sea at Leisure - Optional Giftun Island Snorkeling

Enjoy a relaxed day at your resort or discover the Red Sea’s celebrated marine life on an optional Giftun Island snorkeling excursion. Cruise across clear turquoise waters to selected snorkeling sites, with opportun…

Enjoy a relaxed day at your resort or discover the Red Sea’s celebrated marine life on an optional Giftun Island snorkeling excursion.
Cruise across clear turquoise waters to selected snorkeling sites, with opportunities to swim among colorful coral reefs and tropical fish before enjoying time to relax by the sea.

Overnight in Red Sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional Experience: Giftun Island snorkeling excursion at additional cost.

 

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Day 10 – Red Sea at Leisure | Optional 4×4 Super Safari

Enjoy another leisurely day by the Red Sea, or venture into the dramatic Eastern Desert on an optional 4×4 Super Safari. Travel by Jeep through the desert landscape, experience Bedouin traditions, enjoy a camel ride …

Enjoy another leisurely day by the Red Sea, or venture into the dramatic Eastern Desert on an optional 4×4 Super Safari.
Travel by Jeep through the desert landscape, experience Bedouin traditions, enjoy a camel ride and quad-bike adventure, and watch the sunset before a barbecue dinner and evening under the desert sky.

Overnight in Red Sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visits: At leisure

Optional Experience: 4×4 Desert Super Safari at additional cost.

 

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Day 11 – Fly to Cairo - Final Luxury Overnight

Enjoy breakfast and your final hours by the Red Sea before your private transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your Memphis Tours representative will meet you and escort you privately to …

Enjoy breakfast and your final hours by the Red Sea before your private transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival, your Memphis Tours representative will meet you and escort you privately to your luxury hotel. The remainder of the day is intentionally left at leisure, providing a relaxed and comfortable conclusion before your international journey home.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Note: Hurghada–Cairo domestic flight and private airport transfers are included; the same 23 kg checked + 7 kg cabin baggage allowance per guest applies

 

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Day 12 – Final Departure

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your Memphis Tours representative escorts you by private deluxe vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. Leave Egypt with memories spanning the Pyra…

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your Memphis Tours representative escorts you by private deluxe vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. Leave Egypt with memories spanning the Pyramids, an intimate Oberoi Nile journey, Luxor’s royal treasures and the tranquil shores of the Red Sea.

Meals: Breakfast

Note: Private airport transfer according to your international flight schedule.

 

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    Meet-and-greet service by Memphis Tours representatives at airports.

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    Assistance from Memphis Tours Guest Relations throughout your journey.

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    Egypt entry visa upon arrival for eligible, non-restricted nationalities.

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    All airport and land transfers by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi where available.

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    Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.

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    Complimentary professional photo session at the Giza Pyramids.

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    Accommodation for 4 nights aboard Oberoi Philae on a full-board basis.

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    Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor at a selected luxury hotel, including breakfast.

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    Accommodation for 3 nights at a luxury 5-star Red Sea resort on Soft All Inclusive basis: breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected soft drinks/non-alcoholic beverages.

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    Domestic flights Cairo–Aswan and Hurghada–Cairo in economy class.

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    Private deluxe road transfer Luxor–Red Sea.

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    All Cairo sightseeing on a private guided basis.

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    Oberoi Philae shore excursions in an intimate small-group setting with fellow cruise guests and expert onboard Egyptologists.

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    Private English-speaking Egyptologist for included Cairo sightseeing.

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    Entrance fees to all sites specifically listed as included.

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    King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI tomb entries as included.

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    Lunch during the Cairo sightseeing program as indicated.

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    Bottled water during private sightseeing and road transfers.

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    Wi-Fi at hotels, aboard the cruise and in Memphis Tours vehicles where available.

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    Portage when required.

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    All applicable service charges and taxes.

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Available as custom add-ons.

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    International airfare.

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    Private Dendera excursion in Luxor.

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    Giftun Island snorkeling excursion.

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    4×4 Desert Super Safari.

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    Personal expenses.

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