Grand Egypt Tour Package

Discover Egypt over 17 days / 16 nights. Choose Classic, Comfort or Deluxe accommodation, with sightseeing and transport as listed. Guide prices include a $1,500 economy international airfare allowance; named accommodation, exact flights and dates are confirmed in your proposal.

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Grand Egypt Tour Package

Explore Egypt over 17 days, with seven nights in Cairo, four aboard a Nile cruise, one in Alexandria, one in St. Catherine and three in Sharm El-Sheikh. Sightseeing, domestic flights, transfers and meals follow the listed itinerary. Accommodation upgrades depend on local availability, including in St. Catherine.

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Classic offers our entry accommodation collection. Comfort is our recommended accommodation upgrade. Deluxe is our highest accommodation tier. Your personalised proposal specifies the hotels, room types, cruise vessel and cabin categories, where applicable. Sightseeing, transport and meals are provided as listed in the itinerary. Cruises operate on a shared vessel, not a private charter.

Seasonal guide prices

USD per person sharing a double room or cabin for 16 nights. May–September: Classic $6600, Comfort $7300, Deluxe $9500. January–April and October–December: Classic $7100, Comfort $7900, Deluxe $10300.

Guide prices include a $1,500 economy international airfare allowance per person from the USA, included once. Actual airfare depends on departure airport, dates, routing, baggage and availability. Domestic flights are included only where listed in the itinerary. Your final proposal shows the actual airfare and any adjustment before booking.

Christmas, New Year, Easter and special-event departures are excluded from these guide rates and quoted separately. Exact-date quotes apply to shoulder-season and cross-season journeys. Single-room supplements are indicative and reconfirmed with suppliers; private-group savings and optional experiences are quoted individually. Existing confirmed bookings retain their agreed terms.

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Share your dates, departure airport, party size and preferred collection. We will confirm named accommodation, inclusions, availability and the final quotation before you book.

Tour Type: Family Escorted Cruise Nature Private Sun and Beach

Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo: Arrival
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Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Day 2 - Cairo: Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Cairo Old Churches, Khan Khalily Bazaar
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After breakfast you will be taken to the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress built between 1176 and 1183 AD, to protect Cairo from the Crusaders and rebuilt by Muhammad Ali Pasha, whose mosque is a "must-see".

After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, including The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where, it is said, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims. At the end of this exciting day, you will be driven to visit the old market of Cairo (Khan El-Khalili) to test your haggling skills, and then taken back to your hotel.

Day 3 - Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx
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Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full-day tour. In the morning you will be driven to see the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt's ancient pharaohs (optional); lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts are awaiting your visit.

In the afternoon, and after lunch, you will be taken to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt but of the entire ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile. At the end of this exciting day, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 4 - Cairo: Dahshur, Sakkara, Memphis
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It is said that Egypt is full of Pyramids and after breakfast, you will get the opportunity to visit 2 more of them. You will be taken, in an air-conditioned vehicle, to Dashur where you will see the two pyramids built by Pharaoh Snefru. Not only will you be able to look at the Red Pyramid, the world's first true pyramid, you will also have the opportunity to go inside it and gaze at the phenomenal corbelled ceilings in the 3 separate rooms. Next, you will be able to stare at the wonder of the "Bent Pyramid", so-called due to the change in angle caused by the architect wanting to relieve the weight which was causing it to subside. In the near distance, you will also see the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III, inaccessible due to it being on army land.

After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built; the Step Pyramid of Djoser. You will also get the chance to see some fantastic mastabas, including the mastaba of Kagemni, one of the most important tombs of ancient Egypt. You will then be able to marvel at the Pyramid Texts inside the Pyramid of Teti before heading off to the ancient capital of Egypt: Memphis. The Colossus of Ramses II dominates the museum here; do not forget your camera! After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Luxor (Eastbank: Karnak & Luxor Temples)
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After breakfast, you will check out and our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to your cruise boat: your floating hotel for your next 3 nights.

After lunch, which you will have onboard, you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is complete you will return to the boat for your dinner.

Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Luxor (Westbank: Kings Valley, Queens Valley, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon Colossi)
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A new day, your first breakfast on board, and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the tombs of princes in the Valley of the Queens; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon. After this visit to the Theban "City of the Dead", you will be taken back to your boat for your lunch, and then you can watch as it departs Luxor and sails for Esna. As the Nile flows gently underneath you, dinner will be served.

Day 7 - Nile Cruise: Edfu
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You can enjoy your breakfast watching as the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock then sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. Your guide will then return you to your cruise boat for dinner as the boat sails majestically towards Kom Ombo.

Day 8 - Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo, Aswan (High Dam, Philae)
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Your last day of sailing starts with breakfast, and then a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek.

Afterwards it is back to the boat for lunch and the sail to Aswan. Once ashore you will be driven to see the High Dam, the worlds largest rock-filled dam, and the Temple of Philae, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to Aswan for your last dinner on the boat.

Day 9 - Nile Cruise: Aswan (Botanical Garden), Flight to Cairo
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You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out. You will then be taken to the Botanical Gardens by felucca.

After this visit, you will be transferred to Aswan airport for the flight back to Cairo (flight duration is about 55 minutes). Once there our representative will meet you and assist you with your luggage before transferring you to your hotel for check-in.

Optional Trip:

You may choose to fly to Abu Simbel to see these marvelous temples, which were originally carved out of a rocky mountainside by Ramses II. You can either go by flight or by coach. Ask for the rates.

Day 10 - Alexandria: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs, Roman Amphitheatre, Alexandria National Museum, Qaitbay Citadel
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Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed by a drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria. Your visit to this beautiful city, originally built by Alexander the Great, includes a trip to the New Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), inaugurated on October 16, 2002, with shelf space for eight million books, with the main reading room on eleven levels; then go deep into the catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), where the early Christians were buried; the Roman Amphitheatre, which every town in the ancient Roman Empire had; the Alexandria National Museum, built in a former palace and now houses almost 2000 artifacts which tell the story of the city, including the recent finds from the sunken part of the city; and finally, the Citadel of Qaitbay, where about 1480 AD the Mameluke Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay fortified the site, which held the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse, and with successive improvements it now stands as a very prominent Citadel on the Mediterranean coastline.

Lunch will be supplied at a local restaurant in the middle of this exciting tour, and at the end of the day you will have a tired, but fulfilled, drive back to your hotel in Alexandria for dinner.

Day 11 - Wadi El-Natrun, Drive to Cairo
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After breakfast, the drive back to Cairo commences with a detour to see the Wadi El-Natrun; the site of 4 ancient monasteries, as well as being a huge salt-pan where the ancient Egyptians collected the salt for use in mummification and cleansing rituals.

After this visit, it is onwards to your hotel in Cairo, where you can enjoy the rest of the day to yourself.

Day 12 - Sinai: St. Catherine
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After breakfast, you will be taken, in our air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine and the monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Though it is a 390 KM, 5-hour drive, you will delight in driving underneath the Suez Canal and the many sites along the way; including Moses Springs. Upon arrival at St. Catherine, it will be time to check in.

Day 13 - Sinai: Mount Moses, St. Catherine Monastery, Sharm Sheikh
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The day begins, pre-breakfast, with an optional early morning climb up Mount Moses to watch the phenomenal sunrise. Please note: this trip is for volunteers only!

After breakfast, it is time to check out and then visit St. Catherine's Monastery before being driven to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, it is time to check-in, and you then have the rest of the day at leisure, enabling you to laze on the beach, do some exploring, take up some of the many water sport activities available to you here, or visit Naama-Bay Shopping area to find those gifts you just have to buy.

Day 14 - Sharm Sheikh: Free Day
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A full day of free time, perhaps some sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Sharm El-Sheikh has to offer. In the evening you may wish to go for a camel ride excursion in the desert and enjoy a BBQ dinner at a Bedouin tent.

Day 15 - Sharm Sheikh: Free Day
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Another full day of free time, perhaps some sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Sharm El-Sheikh has to offer.

Day 16 - Sharm Sheikh to Cairo by Flight
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After breakfast, you will check out and be driven to Sharm El-Sheikh airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and then transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to do as you please.

Day 17 - Cairo: Final Departure
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Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.

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Prices below are per person sharing a double room. Exact hotels and inclusions are listed in this itinerary.

Classic

Value choice

From$7,100USD per person

Prefer your own room?Supplement: $1,000Per person, for the selected season and group size.

Recommended

Comfort

Our recommended upgrade

From$7,900USD per person

Prefer your own room?Supplement: $1,100Per person, for the selected season and group size.

Deluxe

Premium accommodation

From$10,300USD per person

Prefer your own room?Supplement: $1,200Per person, for the selected season and group size.

Customize This Tour

An enquiry, not a booking. Availability and your final quotation are confirmed before you book.

1Tell us your plansShare dates, travelers and accommodation preferences.

2Review your quotationConfirm hotels, inclusions and availability with our team.

3Book when you are readyReview the final arrangements and payment terms.

Room options & seasonal conditions

Package prices are per person sharing a double room. The single-room supplement is an additional cost for a separate room.

Final availability and any holiday supplements are confirmed with your personalized quotation.

Pricing details

All our Tour Prices are per person based on two persons sharing one room.

The 5-star standard packages are the same as the deluxe package in everything except upgrading the accommodation to 5-star superior hotels.

Single Supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer traveling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.

CHILDREN POLICY:

Children are subject to charges as per hotel and cruise rules;

Price per age:
Age: 0 - 2 years - Free of package Charge.
Age: 2 - 6 years- pays 10% of the tour package price.
Age: 6 - 11.9 years - pays 50% of the tour package price.
Age: above 12+ years - pays full tour price per adult person in a double room.

NOTES:

Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents.

If your tour package includes domestic airfare, extra charges for your children may apply.

Payment & booking terms

Inquiries for tours must be made first to book your desired Egypt trip; then, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 10 % which will be deducted from your overall bill.

-All our Tour Prices are per person based on two persons sharing one room.

-All Credit Card Booking Fees are included in the tour price.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:

AskAladdin accepts all types of Visa, Mastercard & American Express. All credit card transactions are handled securely via 3D secured Visa and Master card online Payment gateway. We take payments online.

Returning travellers

If you are returning to Egypt again and do not want to see the same sites that you have already visited before, please do not be afraid to ask for any changes to be made. Just let us know when making your booking and alternative visits will be suggested to you. Once again, our itineraries are not ‘set in stone’; this is your holiday/vacation, and we will fill any request; if possible!

Flexible travel dates

Because all of our packages are privately arranged, whereas you will get a private tour with a private guide and private transportation, there is NO fixed start or finishing dates; you can do it at your own schedule. If we have to, we will simply alter the itinerary so that it fits with the cruise embarkation, ensuring that no planned visits are missed, just rescheduled somewhere else. This allows you to get the best available flights, which is a huge asset if you travel on a budget. Obviously, this is something that companies that only offer large group visits cannot offer.

All of our packages are private, which means that only those who accompany you will be at your party.
NEVER will you be expected to join in with another group, nor will others be expected to join with you.

What's Included

Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary.
Entrance fees for all sightseeing.
Arrival & departure assistance at the airport.
Luggage handling at airports and hotels.
All applicable taxes.
01 nights accommodation in Alexandria at a 5-star hotel on half board basis (breakfast and dinner)
07 nights accommodation in Cairo at a 5-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
04 nights accommodation on board a 5 star Nile Cruise on full board basis (all meals included) including all above shore excursions.
01 night accommodation in St. Catherine at a 4-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis
3 nights accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh at a 5-star hotel on full board basis (all meals included)
Meals: 16 breakfasts + 12 lunches + 9 dinners
Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo, and Sharm El-Sheikh to Cairo