A private, 12-day circuit that pairs Cairo's pyramids and Luxor's royal tombs with a three-night Nile cruise and Red Sea relaxation in Sharm El Sheikh. Ideal for travelers who want concentrated culture, river travel, and reef time on a single trip.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out of Cairo's low-slung bustle into a thin ribbon of desert wind that seems to push you toward the stones themselves — the Great Pyramids looming like patient machines of time.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
12 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to walk on uneven stone and climb short stairways during long touring days.
Wildlife
History
This route traces Egypt’s millennia of state formation — from Old Kingdom funerary complexes through New Kingdom mortuary cities — and later Coptic and Islamic urban layers in Cairo.
Conservation
Tour operators in the Red Sea increasingly follow reef-safe guidelines; avoid touching coral, use reef-safe sunscreen, and support community-led initiatives when visiting Nubian villages.
Reserve your spot on the Private Egypt Tour For 12 Days 11 Nights To Cairo Luxor Aswan & Sharm El Sheikh today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry photocopies of your passport
Keep a paper and digital copy of passports and important documents for checkpoints and transfers.
Dress respectfully at religious sites
Wear shoulders/knees-covered clothing and a lightweight scarf for visits to mosques and churches.
Stay hydrated and pace yourself
Long touring days and desert heat demand regular water breaks and electrolyte snacks.
Have small cash for tipping and markets
Bring small Egyptian pound notes for local tips, incidentals, and haggling at bazaars.
Comfortable walking shoes
Stony temples and uneven tomb interiors require supportive, broken-in shoes.
Wide-brim hat & sunscreen
Protects from intense sun during desert and Nile-side excursions.
summer
Lightweight modest layers
Keeps you comfortable in hot days and cooler mornings while meeting cultural norms.
Portable battery & plug adapter (Type C/F/G)
Keeps phones and cameras charged during long travel days and on the boat.