11-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Oasis, Aswan, Luxor & Hurghada

Begin your day with an astonishing Giza Pyramids tour, which is among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Appreciate the magnificent construction of the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkure, which have been around for more than four and a half thousand years. As part of your Cairo Day Tour, you’ll also come face to face with the Great Sphinx of Giza, an enormous limestone statue whose body is a lion, and the head of a pharaoh. It is clear that this place is a tribute to the ancient civilization of Egypt and its wonderful architectural accomplishments. In addition, You may also choose to enter the Great Pyramid’s inner chambers or enjoy a camel ride by the pyramids, an unforgettable experience in any Egypt classic tour.

On the other hand, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the next stop to appreciate the country’s rich culture and history. As part of the best Cairo tours, this museum is arguably one of the best in the world, featuring everything from the most common cooking utensils to the most glimmering artifacts, such as the death mask of King Tutankhamun. As you walk through its rooms, you will discover the history that lies beneath every statue, piece of jewelry, and mummy that depicts the splendor of ancient Egypt.

Enjoy lunch in one of the local eateries and then carry on to Coptic Cairo, an ancient district with great religious significance. Start with a trip to the Hanging Church which is a rising work of art built over a Roman fort. There is a beautiful wooden roof as well as several beautiful decorations which create a calm and holy feeling. In the vicinity, there is the Church of Saints Serge and Bacchus (Abu Serga), another church dedicated to a region of Size which is said to be the one that harbored the Holy Family during their time in Egypt.

End your day with a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, a vital religious site in the history of Cairo’s Jewish community. It is famous for its beautiful interior design and historical importance since it is positioned in the place where the infant Moses was discovered in the reeds in the Nile—the perfect opening chapter to your Egypt Classic Tour for 11 Days.

Overnight in Cairo hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, go on an enchanting tour of the Bahariya Oasis with your Egyptologist tour guide, delving into the wonders of Egypt's Western Desert. Today's journey takes you to the enchanting White Desert, famous for its smooth, white limestone and chalk formations that create a magical landscape, especially enchanting at dusk.  

The majectic White Desert safari reveals the surreal rock formations amid shifting golden sand dunes, imaginable salt lakes, and the lush groves of date palms- all typical of the Bahariya Oasis. While wandering, your guide will tell you about the unique ecosystem of the area and lifestyles in the oasis of Egypt.

Your adventure continues into the mysterious Black Desert, named for its picturesque hills covered in black volcanic dolerite. Then travel to El Haize Valley, located about 50 kilometers south of Bawiti, the main village in the Bahariya Oasis, where you'll witness the ever-changing desert terrain.

Next stop on an Egypt desert safari is the fascinating Crystal Mountain, the so-called "Jewel of the Desert." This magnificent natural structure imbibes nature's splendor by being bestowed with clusters of quartz crystals, glistening with every ray of sunlight in stark contrast with the eerie beige backdrop. Afterwards, the experience continues into the Valley of Agabat, with a tranquil environment, where massive blocks of rocks stand like monuments emerging from the sands.

Have the Western Desert camping experience while the sun sets. You will be served a traditional Bedouin dinner under a starlit sky, enveloped by silence, beauty, and the unparalleled tranquility of the vast Egyptian Western wilderness.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Start your day with breakfast in the desert and then complete your White Desert tour. After this, you will be taken to the White Desert of Egypt, where you will see many interesting formations such as mushrooms, chickens, rabbits, and trees or tents. It will be encouraged to take a photograph of the incredible limestone rocks and cutting. After this, you will come back to Bahariya Oasis. Get ready, because the tour leader will send you by a private air-conditioned vehicle from Bahariya to your hotel in Cairo for one night, marking the end of your Egypt desert safari adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you will be taken to your flight at Cairo International Airport for your journey to Aswan. As you reach Aswan Airport, our representative will receive you and assist you in clearing the airport formalities. Afterward, you will meet your English-speaking tour guide and start your Aswan sightseeing tour, beginning with the Aswan High Dam.

The dam’s construction began in 1960 under the regime of the late President Gamal Abdel Nasser and was completed in 1971. It aims to protect Egypt from flooding and serves as the source of the most important electric power in the country. Your Aswan sightseeing continues with a visit to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. This temple is unique in the sense that it was one of the last places where the ancient religion of Egypt was practiced well after Christianity. Upon finishing your Aswan day tour, you will transferred  to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay-a very memorable stop in your 11-day Egypt Classic Tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast provided by the hotel, it’s time to check out and meet the tour guide, who will take you on your tour to Edfu Temple. This temple was built in honor of the falcon God Horus around the Greco-Roman period using sandstone blocks. Later, after the visit, you will be transferred back, heading to your accommodation in Luxor for an overnight stay, completing another highlight of your Egypt vacation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel, your tour of Luxor's East Bank will begin with a visit to the famous Karnak Temple. This magnificent site on the east bank of the Nile was built by King Amenhotep III approximately 3,400 years ago and later expanded by his successor, King Ramses II.

Next, you will continue your East Bank of Luxor sightseeing by visiting the Luxor Museum, which opened in 1975 and houses an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The museum's displays include pieces from the reign of Amenhotep III, Coptic items from the 5th century, and Mamluk period Islamic art. After completing your Luxor East Bank tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Upon your breakfast, you will be taken to appreciate the breathtaking views during the Luxor West Bank Tour. The first stop to explore Luxor attractions is the Colossi of Memnon, built in remembrance of King Amenhotep III when Egypt was at its peak of art and economy.

Then, you will proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. One of the most notable temples was built by one of the most powerful women in Egypt. During your tour, you will learn the story of this great queen, and her rivalry with her stepson Tuthmosis III after which most of her statues were destroyed.

Continuing your Luxor West Bank tour, you will visit  to the impressive Valley of the Kings where the tombs of the ancient kings were built, being considered the entrance into eternity for these ancient pharaohs. This place is of great importance and houses over 62 burial chambers of famous ancient kings with King Tutankhamun’s burial site attracting attention for the full find of his belongings. This unforgettable day is one of the highlights of your 11-day Egypt tour itinerary. In conclusion, you will be transferred to Hurghada for hotel check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada. The rest of the day is free for you. You may also take a variety of Hurghada tours or relaxing excursions, making it a perfect addition to your 11-day Egypt tour itinerary. Whether you’re seeking adventure or a peaceful Red Sea vacation, Hurghada offers something for every traveler.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be taken to Hurghada Airport to catch a flight to Cairo International Airport, where you will have a free day until the evening. You can also book excursions as part of your Egypt classic tours, exploring Islamic Cairo during one of the engaging Cairo day tours, going shopping at the oldest market in the Middle East, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or simply enjoying a peaceful Nile dinner cruise in Cairo while watching a mesmerizing show. This day is part of your 11-day Egypt tour itinerary, and you will spend the night in a hotel in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

After the last breakfast offered in the hotel, you have an appointment for a meeting with your tour leader for a Cairo airport transfer to catch your international flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable 11 Days in Cairo, Bahariya Oasis, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada, wrapping up one of the most enriching Egypt classic tours.

Meals: Breakfast