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18 Days Egypt Grand Tour: Cairo, Siwa & Bahariya Desert Safari, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo, El Giza, Saqqara, Memphis (Egypt), Old Cairo, El Alamein, Siwa, Bahariya Oasis, White Desert National Park, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, The West Bank of Luxor, Sharm El-Sheikh, Saint Catherine (Egypt),
Duration

18 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-20 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate Egyptian adventure on this extraordinary 18-day journey that combines the country's ancient wonders, breathtaking desert landscapes, the timeless Nile River, and the spectacular Red Sea coast.

Begin in Cairo, where you'll stand before the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis, and the historic districts of Old Cairo. Venture deep into Egypt's Western Desert to explore the peaceful Siwa Oasis, the dramatic Bahariya Oasis, Crystal Mountain, the Valley of Agabat, and the surreal White Desert on exciting 4x4 desert safaris.

Continue your journey with a luxurious Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, visiting the High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple.

Complete your adventure on the beautiful shores of Sharm El Sheikh, where you can relax beside the crystal-clear Red Sea or enjoy optional snorkeling, diving, and desert excursions. Visit the sacred St. Catherine Monastery and climb the legendary Mount Sinai before returning to Cairo.

This carefully crafted itinerary offers the perfect combination of archaeology, history, culture, natural beauty, desert exploration, luxury cruising, and beach relaxation—making it one of the most comprehensive Egypt experiences available.

Activities
Canyoning Safari River Cruise Discovery Explorer Historical In-depth Cultural Museum Family

Tour Features

Duration
18 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-20 people

Tour Code
3100

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Cairo

Pickup Time:

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Saint Catherine (Egypt)

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis, and the world-famous Egyptian Museum

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Cairo, the gateway to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your TravelShopBooking representative, who will assist you with airport formalities before transferring you to your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

After check-in, enjoy a welcome drink and take the remainder of the day to relax after your international flight. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to join an optional Nile Dinner Cruise featuring traditional music, belly dancing, and Tanoura performances.

Meals: Welcome Drink

Accommodation: Cairo

Day 2

After breakfast, begin your unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt.

Visit the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the legendary Great Sphinx, the timeless guardian of the Giza Plateau.

Continue to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to more than 120,000 priceless artifacts, including the spectacular treasures of King Tutankhamun, royal mummies, statues, jewelry, and ancient manuscripts.

Return to your hotel after an incredible day discovering Egypt's greatest archaeological treasures.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cairo

Day 3

Following breakfast, travel to Saqqara, home to the remarkable Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest stone monument and the birthplace of pyramid construction.

Continue to the ancient capital of Memphis, once the political and cultural center of ancient Egypt, where you'll admire the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.

In the afternoon, explore the fascinating district of Old Cairo, visiting the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the historic streets that tell the story of Egypt's Christian and Islamic heritage.

Return to your hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cairo

Day 4

Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

Relax at your hotel or choose from a variety of optional experiences including:

  • Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Alexandria Full-Day Tour

  • Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids

  • Nile Dinner Cruise

  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar Shopping Tour

This free day allows you to personalize your Egyptian holiday according to your interests.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cairo

Day 5

After an early breakfast, depart Cairo for the Mediterranean coast.

Visit El Alamein, famous for its World War II battlefields and memorials, before continuing through Egypt's western desert to the peaceful Siwa Oasis, one of the country's most remote and beautiful natural wonders.

Upon arrival, enjoy dinner and experience the peaceful atmosphere of this unique desert paradise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Siwa Oasis

Day 6

Spend the day exploring the hidden treasures of Siwa.

Visit the ancient Shali Fortress, the fascinating Mountain of the Dead, the refreshing Cleopatra's Spring, the Temple of the Oracle of Alexander the Great, and the traditional village of Abu Sherouf.

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of palm groves, salt lakes, and natural springs before returning to your lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Siwa Oasis

Day 7

Today journey across Egypt's spectacular Western Desert by 4x4 Jeep.

Travel through dramatic desert landscapes toward Bahariya Oasis, famous for its lush palm groves and unique geological formations.

Upon arrival, enjoy dinner beneath the desert sky and relax in one of Egypt's most peaceful oasis communities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Bahariya Oasis

Day 8

Today is one of the highlights of your Egyptian adventure.

Explore the historic Tombs of the Nobles, admire the sparkling formations of Crystal Mountain, discover the incredible rock formations of the Valley of Agabat, and experience the surreal beauty of Egypt's famous White Desert National Park, where wind-carved limestone formations create one of the world's most extraordinary landscapes.

After lunch, drive back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Cairo

Day 9

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan.

Upon arrival, visit the impressive High Dam, one of the greatest engineering achievements of the twentieth century, followed by the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and located on picturesque Agilkia Island.

Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Aswan

Day 10

After breakfast, board your luxurious 5-Star Nile Cruise.

Enjoy lunch onboard before sailing to Kom Ombo, where you'll visit the fascinating twin temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.

Spend a relaxing evening cruising along the legendary Nile River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Day 11

After breakfast, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt.

Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor while enjoying panoramic views of traditional riverside villages and fertile farmland.

This evening, enjoy the Captain's Welcome Party and traditional Galabeya Night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Day 12

Discover the treasures of ancient Thebes.

Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the impressive Colossi of Memnon, standing proudly for more than 3,000 years.

Return to your cruise for your final evening onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: 5-Star Nile Cruise

Day 13

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise.

Explore the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built, before visiting the beautiful Luxor Temple, connected to Karnak by the historic Avenue of Sphinxes.

(Optional) Early morning Hot Air Balloon flight over Luxor is available.

Transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Luxor

Day 14

After breakfast, transfer to Sharm El Sheikh (flight or road transfer according to the selected departure).

Upon arrival, check into your beachfront resort.

Enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing beside the beautiful Red Sea.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sharm El Sheikh

Day 15

Enjoy a full day at leisure.

Optional activities include:

  • Ras Mohammed National Park Cruise

  • Snorkeling

  • Scuba Diving

  • Desert Safari by Quad Bike

  • Bedouin Dinner

  • Yacht Cruise

  • Parasailing

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sharm El Sheikh

Day 16

Travel through the Sinai Desert to the historic St. Catherine Monastery, one of the oldest continuously operating monasteries in the world.

Later, begin the unforgettable climb to Mount Sinai, where tradition says Moses received the Ten Commandments. Reach the summit to witness one of the most spectacular sunrises in the Middle East.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: St. Catherine

Day 17

After breakfast, visit St. Catherine Monastery before transferring to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Fly back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy your final evening in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cairo

Day 18

After breakfast, check out of your hotel.

At the scheduled time, your TravelShopBooking representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist with departure formalities.

As your unforgettable Egyptian adventure comes to an end, take with you lasting memories of magnificent pyramids, ancient temples, peaceful oases, breathtaking deserts, the legendary Nile River, and the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea.

Thank you for choosing TravelShopBooking. We look forward to welcoming you on another extraordinary journey around the world.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

5 nights accommodation in Cairo.

2 nights accommodation in Siwa Oasis.

1 night accommodation in Bahariya Oasis.

1 night accommodation in Aswan.

3 nights onboard a Deluxe 5-Star Nile Cruise.

2 nights accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh.

1 night accommodation in St. Catherine.

Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide

Daily breakfast.

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.

Meet & greet service at Cairo International Airport.

Airport arrival and departure transfers.

All transportation by modern air-conditioned vehicles.

4x4 Jeep Desert Safari in Siwa and Bahariya.

Entrance fees to all listed attractions.

Nile Cruise on Full Board.

Hotel taxes and service charges.

Excluded

Domestic flights:

Cairo → Aswan

Sharm El Sheikh → Cairo

Travel insurance

  • International flights and visa

  • Entrance fees to the sightseeing are to be paid CREDIT on site at the admission office by the traveler

  • Lunch and dinner meals are only served on the Nile cruise .

  • The domestic flight Aswan/ Sharm El-sheikh & Sharm El-sheikh / Cairo is an integral means of transportation in this tour but the cost of the ticket of the Domestic flight ranges between USD$ 280 and USD$ 320 per person and is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid by the travler upon arrival local payment cash in US Dollars

  • A seat on the Night train to Upper Egypt is an integral means of transportation in this tour but the cost of the ticket of the train ranges between USD$ 75 and USD$ 100 per person and is not included in the price of the tour and is to be paid by the traveler local payment cash in US Dollars upon arrival

  • Gratuities

Optional tours and activities.

Abu Simbel excursion.

Hot Air Balloon in Luxor.

Snorkeling, scuba diving, and water sports.

Personal expenses.

Drinks during meals.

Meals not mentioned.

Tips for guides, drivers, hotels, and cruise staff.

Porterage services.

Tour Booking

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