12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & El Bahariya Oasis

Welcome to Egypt! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by World Travel Path representative holding a personalized sign to ensure a smooth and stress-free welcome.

From the terminal, you’ll be escorted to a private air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Settle in, relax, and take in the bustling energy of Egypt’s capital.

Meals: None

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, meet your certified Egyptologist guide to begin a fascinating day exploring Cairo’s ancient treasures.

Your first stop is the Giza Plateau, home to the timeless pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramid, one of the last surviving wonders of the ancient world, and admire the enigmatic Sphinx, with its lion’s body and royal visage. Explore the Valley Temple, linked to ancient funerary practices and mummification ceremonies.

Enjoy lunch at a well-rated local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world’s largest archaeological museums. 

Discover thousands of artifacts, from monumental statues and royal relics to everyday objects spanning Egypt’s Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. The museum’s state-of-the-art presentation offers a vivid insight into the lives of pharaohs and commoners alike.

Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Optional: Attend the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, where ancient stories come to life under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, ancient Thebes and the heart of the New Kingdom.

Upon arrival, meet your local guide and explore the East Bank. Begin with Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex dedicated to Amun-Ra, featuring colossal columns, sacred lakes, and ceremonial halls filled with intricate hieroglyphs.

Next, visit Luxor Temple, famed for its grand pylons and the Avenue of Sphinxes that once connected it to Karnak.

Later, board your Nile cruise ship, relax in your cabin, and prepare to sail through Egypt’s timeless heart.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Cross the Nile to explore Luxor’s West Bank. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famed tomb of Tutankhamun. Admire the vivid wall paintings and sacred inscriptions.

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a majestic terraced monument built into the cliffs. Conclude with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Return to your cruise for lunch, followed by a relaxing afternoon sailing the Nile.

Optional: Start the day with an early hot air balloon ride over Luxor for panoramic views of the temples and tombs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Begin with a visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved Ptolemaic sanctuaries, dedicated to the falcon god.

Sail onward to Kom Ombo, exploring the dual temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon deity. Discover the symmetrical layout, intricate carvings, and the Crocodile Museum, housing mummified reptiles and religious artifacts.

In the evening, enjoy a Galabeya Party onboard with music, local dress, and dancing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise

After breakfast, explore Aswan’s highlights, starting with the High Dam, a modern marvel that controls Nile flooding and produces hydroelectric power.

Take a boat ride to the Temple of Philae, relocated to Agilkia Island, dedicated to Isis, goddess of motherhood and magic. Admire its exquisite carvings and serene island setting.

Return to the cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxing afternoon onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast onboard before transferring to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to your hotel for some leisure time. You may choose to explore the city independently or simply rest.

Optional: Take a day trip to Abu Simbel, home to colossal temples built by Ramses II.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, journey north to Alexandria, the historic Mediterranean port city.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique underground necropolis blending Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman styles. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman column, and the Serapeum Temple ruins.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Concluded at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library and cultural complex honoring the ancient library’s legacy.

Return to Cairo for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

Note: The library is closed on Fridays and public holidays.

Start with the Salah El-Din Citadel, offering panoramic views of Cairo. Inside, visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture.

Explore Old Cairo, visiting the Church of Abu Serga, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, reflecting Egypt’s diverse religious history.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

Venture into the Western Desert to the lush El Bahariya Oasis. Explore traditional desert villages, mud-brick homes, and relax in natural hot springs.

Visit archaeological treasures such as the Valley of the Golden Mummies and the Greek-Roman necropolis, offering insights into ancient desert life.

Enjoy dinner and overnight in a desert camp under a star-studded sky.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Desert Camp

After an early breakfast, discover the White Desert, famous for wind-sculpted limestone formations resembling animals and mushrooms.

Drive through the Black Desert, noted for its volcanic cones and dark basaltic sands. Witness a spectacular desert sunset before returning to Cairo in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before being transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Thank you for exploring Egypt with us. We hope your journey through ancient wonders, deserts, and the Nile leaves unforgettable memories!

Meals: Breakfast