Egypt Magic: The Ultimate 12-Day Wonders Tour
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Duration 12 Days / 11 Nights
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Type Classic Tour
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Group Size 1
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Languages English , Multi Language
From $2,480.00
About This Tour
An unforgettable 12-day journey through Egypt’s greatest wonders. Explore the Pyramids, Alexandria, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then embark on a luxury 4-night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Complete with private guides, domestic flights, and premium stays—this is the ultimate Egyptian experience.
This 12-day Egypt tour combines Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and a 4-night Nile Cruise into one well-balanced travel program. Begin with four nights in Cairo at Steigenberger Hotel Tahrir (or similar), exploring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and Alexandria's major landmarks. Fly to Luxor to board the Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar) and travel south through Upper Egypt while visiting Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
After disembarking in Aswan, return to Cairo by domestic flight and enjoy additional time exploring Old Cairo before a free day and final departure. Throughout the journey, guests benefit from private guided sightseeing, airport assistance, domestic flights, private air-conditioned transportation, bottled water during touring, porterage assistance, and guest relations support.
Included
- Meet and greet service at airports
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Accommodation for 4 nights onboard Jaz Crown Prince Nile Cruise (or similar) on Full Board basis
- Domestic flight Cairo – Luxor
- Domestic flight Aswan – Cairo
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Private guided sightseeing tours
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water during sightseeing
- Porterage as needed
- Guest relations assistance throughout the stay
- All taxes and service charges
Excluded
- Egypt Entry Visa
- Personal expenses
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping for guides and drivers
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed inside the arrivals hall by a Magic Egypt Tours representative holding a sign displaying the company’s logo. After receiving assistance with airport arrival formalities and collecting your luggage, porterage assistance will be provided before you are escorted to your private air-conditioned vehicle.
You will then transfer to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. Guest relations assistance will remain available throughout your stay to help ensure a smooth and comfortable experience.
The remainder of the day will be free for you to relax and recover from your journey.
Begin the day with breakfast at your hotel in Cairo before meeting your private Egyptologist guide.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Giza Plateau and begin your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the monumental tombs of Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, built approximately 4,500 years ago during Egypt's 4th Dynasty. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Enjoy close exterior views while learning about the pyramids' construction and their importance during the Old Kingdom.
Great Sphinx
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the iconic limestone monument featuring the body of a lion and the head of a king, traditionally associated with Pharaoh Khafre. From the Sphinx Viewing Area, enjoy close exterior views of this approximately 4,500-year-old monument and excellent opportunities for panoramic photographs across the Giza Plateau.
After completing your Giza visits, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.
Valley Temple of Khafre
Following lunch, continue to the Valley Temple of Khafre, an important part of the king's pyramid complex. Built from massive limestone and granite blocks, the temple was associated with purification and funerary rituals connected with the royal burial process. Its remarkably preserved structure offers insight into the ceremonies performed as part of the king's funerary traditions.
After completing your sightseeing, you will return to your hotel in Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Complimentary bottled water will be provided throughout the sightseeing day.
Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and keep sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat with you during the outdoor visits. The panoramic viewpoints around the Giza Plateau offer excellent opportunities to photograph the pyramids.
After breakfast, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide before traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), officially opened on November 1, 2025. Dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, the museum showcases an extraordinary collection of antiquities spanning thousands of years of history.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Begin your visit by exploring the museum's Main Galleries, which present ancient Egyptian history chronologically, from the prehistoric period through the Greco-Roman era. You will discover monumental statues, royal treasures, and remarkable artifacts illustrating the development of one of the world's oldest civilizations.
You will also have the opportunity to explore the Tutankhamun Galleries, which display more than 5,000 artifacts from the young king's tomb, including the famous Golden Burial Mask of Tutankhamun. These treasures offer a fascinating glimpse into royal life, burial traditions, and the artistry of ancient Egypt.
After completing your museum visit, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.
Following lunch, you will return by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo, where you can relax and enjoy the remainder of the day.
Complimentary bottled water will be available throughout your sightseeing.
Helpful Hint: The Grand Egyptian Museum involves considerable walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Keep your camera and personal belongings secure while exploring the galleries.
After breakfast, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and depart Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle toward Alexandria, traveling north along Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Begin your Alexandria sightseeing at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground necropolis dating mainly to the 2nd century AD. The site combines Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic influences, featuring underground chambers, burial niches, and fascinating funerary decorations that reflect Alexandria's multicultural history.
Pompey's Pillar
Continue to Pompey's Pillar, a massive red-granite column erected around AD 297–298 in honor of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Standing among the remains of the ancient Serapeum, this impressive monument is one of Alexandria's most recognizable surviving landmarks from the Roman period.
After completing your morning visits, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Following lunch, continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library and cultural complex inaugurated in 2002, near the site traditionally associated with the ancient Library of Alexandria. Its distinctive circular design faces the Mediterranean Sea, while its interior houses extensive library collections, museums, and cultural spaces. You will have time to admire its striking architecture and explore the surrounding area.
Citadel of Qaitbay
You will then proceed by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a coastal fortress built around 1477–1479 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay. Located on Alexandria's Mediterranean waterfront, the citadel stands near the site traditionally associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Enjoy the impressive fortress architecture and panoramic sea views.
Roman Amphitheater at Kom El-Dikka
Conclude your sightseeing with a visit to the Roman Amphitheater at Kom El-Dikka, an important archaeological site featuring a remarkably preserved semicircular theater with marble seating, along with surrounding Roman-era structures. Dating mainly to the Roman period, the complex offers a glimpse into Alexandria's cultural and public life in antiquity.
After completing your visits, you will return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle, arriving at your hotel in the evening.
Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light jacket, as Alexandria can be breezy along the Mediterranean coast. Keep your camera ready for the historic monuments and coastal views.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Cairo and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing on the East Bank, traveling between the archaeological sites by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Karnak Temple Complex
Start with the Karnak Temple Complex, one of ancient Egypt's largest religious complexes. Developed over approximately 2,000 years, beginning around 2000 BC and continuing into the Ptolemaic period, the complex was dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, the chief deity of ancient Thebes. You will explore its monumental pylons, vast ceremonial courtyards, towering columns, and the spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall, renowned for its massive columns and intricate hieroglyphic decorations.
After your visit, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.
Luxor Temple
Following lunch, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor Temple, a magnificent New Kingdom temple located in the heart of modern Luxor. Built mainly under Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC and expanded by Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, the temple played an important role in the royal ceremonies and religious traditions of ancient Thebes. You will explore its grand entrance, monumental statues, elegant colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs.
Following your sightseeing program, you will transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile Cruise dock.
Board your Nile Cruise, where porterage assistance will be available during embarkation. Complete the check-in formalities and settle into your cabin before enjoying the cruise facilities.
Dinner will be served onboard, followed by a relaxing evening as you settle in for your Nile journey.
Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, personal essentials, and any necessary medication in your hand luggage so they remain easily accessible during your flight and cruise embarkation. Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended for your temple visits.
After breakfast onboard, you will meet your Egyptologist guide and disembark from the Nile Cruise to begin today's sightseeing on Luxor's West Bank. You will travel between the archaeological sites by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Valley of the Kings
Your first visit will be the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground used by many New Kingdom pharaohs between approximately 1550 and 1070 BC. Carved into the desert hills, the valley contains richly decorated royal tombs featuring colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and funerary scenes reflecting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. You will have the opportunity to enter selected tombs during your visit.
Continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Built during the 18th Dynasty in the 15th century BC, this remarkable mortuary temple was commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's most influential female pharaohs. Set dramatically against the limestone cliffs, the temple features three monumental terraces, elegant colonnades, and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting important events from the queen's reign.
You will then stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, dating to approximately 1350 BC. Originally positioned at the entrance to his vast mortuary temple, these imposing statues remain among the most recognizable monuments on Luxor's West Bank.
After completing your visits, you will return by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile Cruise, where lunch will be served onboard.
In the afternoon, the cruise will begin sailing toward Edfu. Relax on deck and enjoy the changing scenery along the Nile as the ship continues its journey.
Dinner will be served onboard during the evening, followed by a relaxing night as you sail toward your next destination.
Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes and keep sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and water with you during today's West Bank sightseeing.
After breakfast, you will enjoy a relaxing morning onboard the Nile Cruise before disembarking in Edfu to begin your guided sightseeing.
You will travel from the cruise dock to the temple by traditional horse-drawn carriage, passing through the local streets and experiencing a glimpse of everyday life in Edfu.
Edfu Temple
Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, Edfu Temple was constructed during the Ptolemaic period, mainly between 237 and 57 BC. It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples, renowned for its monumental entrance pylons, towering columns, detailed reliefs, and well-preserved inscriptions depicting religious rituals and ancient myths.
After completing your visit, your horse-drawn carriage will take you back to the cruise dock, where you will reboard the ship and continue sailing south along the Nile.
Lunch will be served onboard while the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo, allowing you to relax and admire the changing river scenery.
Upon arrival, you will disembark with your Egyptologist guide to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique riverside temple built during the Ptolemaic period, mainly between approximately 180 and 47 BC.
Kom Ombo Temple
Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the temple features a distinctive symmetrical design, with separate sections honoring each deity. You will explore its courtyards, impressive columns, and detailed reliefs while enjoying its beautiful setting overlooking the Nile.
After completing your visit, you will return to the cruise dock and reboard the ship, which will continue sailing toward Aswan.
Dinner will be served onboard during the evening as you relax and enjoy the remainder of your Nile journey.
Helpful Hint: Keep a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes with you during today's shore excursions. Your camera will be useful for capturing the temples' architectural details and the traditional horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu.
After breakfast onboard, you will meet your Egyptologist guide in Aswan and begin your final day of sightseeing before continuing your Nile journey.
You will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile waterfront, where you will board a motorboat to Philae Island.
Philae Temple
The Philae Temple Complex is one of the most important monuments of ancient Upper Egypt. Dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, the complex is renowned for its elegant architecture, impressive columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs. Most of its surviving structures date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. You will explore the main monuments before returning by motorboat to the mainland.
You will then continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in Aswan's ancient granite quarry. This enormous monument was abandoned during construction, leaving it attached to the bedrock. Dating to the New Kingdom, it offers valuable insight into the stone-cutting techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen to create massive obelisks.
Afterward, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's most significant modern engineering projects, completed in 1970. The dam transformed the management of the Nile by helping regulate flooding and water supplies while creating the vast Lake Nasser.
Following your sightseeing, you will return by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Nile Cruise, where lunch will be served onboard.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, relaxing on deck and enjoying your final hours on the Nile.
Dinner will be served onboard during your final evening on the cruise, giving you time to unwind and reflect on your journey through Upper Egypt.
Helpful Hint: Keep comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat with you during today's sightseeing. Your camera will be useful for capturing the scenic motorboat journey to Philae Temple and the impressive granite quarry.
After breakfast onboard, you will complete the Nile Cruise disembarkation in Aswan. Porterage assistance will be available to help with your luggage before you depart for the airport.
You will then transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan International Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.
The remainder of the day will be free at leisure, giving you time to relax after your flight, enjoy the hotel facilities, or spend a final evening exploring Cairo at your own pace.
Helpful Hint: Keep your passport, flight documents, and essential personal belongings easily accessible during today's airport transfers.
After breakfast, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide before traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle to Old Cairo, one of the city's most historically significant districts, where Christian, Jewish, and Islamic heritage come together.
Hanging Church
Begin your visit at the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church), one of Egypt's most famous historic Coptic churches. Dating back to the early Christian period, it was built above the remains of a Roman fortress gateway. You will admire its distinctive elevated structure, beautiful wooden ceiling, historic religious icons, and traditional interior.
Continue to the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), one of Cairo's oldest Coptic churches. Traditionally associated with the Holy Family's journey through Egypt, the church is particularly notable for its historic underground crypt and its importance in Egypt's Coptic Christian heritage.
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Next, visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of Cairo's historic Jewish religious sites. The present structure largely reflects 19th-century renovations, and the site is especially famous for the Cairo Geniza, an extraordinary collection of historical Jewish manuscripts that provides valuable insights into Jewish life and trade in the medieval Mediterranean world.
After completing your Old Cairo visits, you will travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to a carefully selected local restaurant, where you will enjoy lunch.
Saladin Citadel
Following lunch, continue by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Saladin Citadel, a medieval fortress founded by Salah Al-Din (Saladin) around 1176 AD to strengthen Cairo's defenses. Located on a prominent hill, the Citadel offers impressive panoramic views across Cairo and houses several historic monuments.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Within the Citadel, visit the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, built between approximately 1830 and 1848 during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha. Inspired by Ottoman architecture, the mosque is renowned for its grand central dome, elegant minarets, spacious prayer hall, and commanding views over Cairo.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Conclude your sightseeing at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's historic market district dating back to the 14th century. Explore its narrow lanes filled with shops selling handicrafts, jewelry, spices, souvenirs, and traditional Egyptian goods while experiencing the lively atmosphere of historic Cairo.
After completing your visit, you will return to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle, where you can relax after a day immersed in Egypt's rich cultural heritage.
Helpful Hint: Wear comfortable walking shoes, as today's itinerary involves walking through historic sites and narrow market lanes. Leave some extra space in your luggage if you plan to purchase souvenirs at Khan El Khalili.
After breakfast, you will have a full day at leisure in Cairo, with no scheduled sightseeing or guided tours.
Spend the day relaxing at your hotel, enjoying its available facilities, or exploring Cairo independently at your own pace. You may also use the free time for shopping, visiting local cafés, or simply unwinding after your sightseeing program.
The remainder of the day will be completely free for you to enjoy as you wish.
Helpful Hint: If you plan to explore independently, keep your passport, personal belongings, and hotel contact details safely with you.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before check-out.
At the scheduled time, meet our representative and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport. Assistance will be provided with departure procedures before boarding your international flight.
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