The Best of Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh
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The Best of Egypt Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh

The best of Egypt tour hits it all: Cairo's Pyramids, Luxor's Karnak, Aswan's Philae & Sharm El Sheikh beaches in 12 days. Private guides. Plan your trip today!

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Duration

12 Days
11 Nights

Run

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of egypt
12 Days · 11 Nights

The best of Egypt tour was made for every kind of traveler — families, couples, solo adventurers, and groups who want the complete story of Egypt told across 12 extraordinary days. Memphis Tours designs every stage of this Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Sharm El Sheikh journey to be engaging, accessible, and deeply rewarding for all ages. Spend time in Cairo discovering the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the ancient necropolis of Sakkara, and the Grand Egyptian Museum — where Tutankhamun's treasures leave even the youngest travelers speechless. Fly to Luxor, visit Karnak Temple and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, then board your Nile Cruise for a sailing adventure through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae Temple in Aswan. End with three restorative nights in Sharm El Sheikh — snorkeling,desert excursions, and pure relaxation. Memphis Tours provides private AC transfers, Egyptologist guides, full-board cruise dining, hotel accommodation, all domestic flights, all entrance fees, and attentive tour managers. Every generation will find something extraordinary on the best of Egypt tour.

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Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

12 Days · 11 Nights

Day 01 Cairo
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Day 1: Welcome to Land of Pharaohs

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will …

Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02 Sleeper Train
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Day 2: Pyramids & GEM

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Gi…

After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum—Egypt’s newest landmark, located just two kilometers from the pyramids and one of the world’s largest and most advanced archaeological museums, housing over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, including the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the first time. Return back to your hotel.


Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Day 03 Nile Cruise
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Day 3: Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo & Salah El-Din Citadel

After a hearty Egyptian breakfast, your expert guide will take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the royal mummies and a remarkable collection showcasing the diverse history of Egypt. From t…

After a hearty Egyptian breakfast, your expert guide will take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the royal mummies and a remarkable collection showcasing the diverse history of Egypt. From there, you'll head to Old Cairo, where you’ll explore some of the oldest churches in the country. After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, continue your journey through history with a visit to the impressive Salah El-Din Citadel, where you’ll explore the grand Mohammed Ali Mosque and take in panoramic views of Cairo.


Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel.

Day 04 Day 4
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Day 4: Fly to Luxor - East Bank Sightseeing

Today, you will be leaving Cairo and head out to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip t…

Today, you will be leaving Cairo and head out to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip to Luxor. Upon landing in Luxor, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, that will offer you a unique experience cruising on the Nile with high-quality service, gastronomy, and accommodation during your stay. Enjoy a delicious lunch on board before heading out to your first stop in Upper Egypt which is visiting the famous Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at the East Bank. Return back to your cruise and enjoy a warm and hand-crafted dinner.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 05 Nile Cruise
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Day 5: Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings…

Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, head out to explore the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. Finish the day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After finishing your visits at the West Bank, return back to your cruise and start sailing to Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail; take advantage of the amazing facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Royal Cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Day 06 Shram El Shiekh
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Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast on board your cruise as you sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnifi…

Enjoy a mouth-watering breakfast on board your cruise as you sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees. After your visit, head back to your cruise and start sailing to your second stop of the day, Kom Ombo.
Touch down on the shores of Kom Ombo and walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of the town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After your visit, head back to your cruise where you will enjoy an appetizing lunch while sailing to Aswan. As the day comes to an end, enjoy a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.


Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo.

Day 07 Sharm El Shiekh
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Day 7: Aswan Sightseeing

Enjoy yet another delicious breakfast on board as you sail to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with a …

Enjoy yet another delicious breakfast on board as you sail to the colorful city of Aswan. Upon arrival, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city, meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with a visit to the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After your visits, you will head back to your cruise and enjoy an appetizing dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful waters.


Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae.

Day 08 Sharm El Shiekh
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Day 8: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy your last morning on your cruise with one last scrumptious breakfast on board surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark your cruise and get transferred to Aswan Airport for flight to …

Enjoy your last morning on your cruise with one last scrumptious breakfast on board surrounded by the calm waters of the Nile. After breakfast, disembark your cruise and get transferred to Aswan Airport for flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Sharm.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast.

N.B.: Most flight from Aswan to Sharm is indirect flight via Cairo Airport.

Day 09 Sharm El Shiekh
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Day 9: Sharm El Shiekh Optional Excursions

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour Ras Mohamed park. The park contains some of the best snorkeling and diving locations in the world offering an unparalleled diversity of sea life. Explore several u…

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour Ras Mohamed park. The park contains some of the best snorkeling and diving locations in the world offering an unparalleled diversity of sea life. Explore several unique location within the park and spend the day snorkeling, swimming and relaxing on the boat. An open buffet lunch will be served on board.
Note:
Incase you would like to add Introductory Diving(1dive) supplement per person 20 US Dollars or you would like to add scuba diving 2 dives supplement per person 40 US Dollars .
Incase you would like to Relish snorkeling at the amazing Ras Mohamed National Park by Vehicle you can do it without extra fee
Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Free day, Optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park.

Day 10 Cairo
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Day 10: Sharm El Shiekh Optional Excursions

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour to one of the natural wonders of the Sinai, the Colored Canyon is majestic. Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purple…

Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or join our optional tour to one of the natural wonders of the Sinai, the Colored Canyon is majestic. Take a walk among dramatic sandstone canyon walls streaked with melting yellows, purples, reds, magentas and gold. In certain places the canyon walls reach up to 40 meters. You feel as if you are enclosed in a spectacular coloring book.

Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Meals: Breakfast.

Visits: Free day, Optional tour to the Colored Canyon.

Day 11 Cairo
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Day 11: Back to Cairo

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and then you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and then you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

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Day 12: Cairo - Fly Back Home

Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.


Meals: Breakfast.

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The best of Egypt tour hits it all: Cairo's Pyramids, Luxor's Karnak, Aswan's Philae & Sharm El Sheikh beaches in 12 days. Private guides. Pl…

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    Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports

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    All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

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    Domestic flight (Cairo/ Luxor – Aswan /Sharm - Cairo)

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    Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast

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    Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board

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    Accommodation for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh including bed & breakfast

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    All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours)

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    All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing Memphis Tours group

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    Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary

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    Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship

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    Meals at hotels, Nile Cruise and during tours as mentioned in the itinerary

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    Portage when needed

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    All service charges and taxes

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MAY-SEPT

Per Person in Triple Room

$2310

Per Person in Double Room

$2375

One Person Traveling Alone

$3490

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$2685

Per Person in Double Room

$2745

One Person Traveling Alone

$4299

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$2975

Per Person in Double Room

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One Person Traveling Alone

$4960

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Per Person in Double Room

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Liam

It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.

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John Williams

“Great Experience”

 The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.  

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Molly

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good experience.

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Evans

“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.”

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.

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K. Louis

“ Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals”

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.

Travel Date: May 2023
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Karen

“Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip”

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!

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Jess

“Exceeded our expectations ”

The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.

Travel Date: Apr 2023
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Marline

“Great Tour and Amazing Guide    ”

Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.  

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Olivia

“Safe travel”

Great guides, great countries. Never imagined that Jordan is so magical. I really really really loved it. I and my girlfriends went on this trip alone. Traveling with Memphis was very safe for us.  

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Michael Miller

“Super Great Trip”

The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.   

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