Sharm El Sheikh

In-Depth Egypt With Sharm El Sheikh Holiday

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Tour Code: ODY-EG-011
Destination: Egypt
  • Duration16 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style In-Depth

About This Trip

Take this 16-day exploration of Egypt for an in-depth experience. Beyond the most highlighted landmarks, you will also explore some hidden pyramids and venture to two Egyptian oases, Fayoum and Minya, to see different landscapes and cultures. Cruise the Nile River from Abu Simbel to Aswan, taking in the majestic temples and tombs of Luxor, and conclude your adventure with the Red Sea's azure waters and the stunning beaches of Sharm El Sheikh.

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1 - 4
    Cairo
    Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Imhotep Museum
  • 5
    Minya
    Beni Hassan, Museum of Akhenaten, Tell El Amarna
  • 6
    Faiyum
    Wadi EL Rayan, Wadi EL Hitan
  • 7 - 9
    Nile Cruise

    Abu Simbel: Temple of Nefertari
    Kasr Ibrim: Nubian Monuments
    Wadi el Sebou: Wadi el Sebou Temple

  • 10 - 13
    Luxor
    Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temples, Dendera Temple
  • 14 - 15
    Sharm El Sheikh
    Beach Holiday by the Red Sea
  • 16
    Cairo
    Departure
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Itinerary

On arrival at Cairo airport, you will be greeted by an airport representative who will help you on the visa process and immigration, and then lead to your driver for an hour's transfer to your hotel. Check-in and then enjoy some relax at the hotel.

  • Cairo

Are you excited to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum? This contemporary architectural marvel boasts a facade that integrates glass and stone, filling the museum with natural light. Within its walls, the GEM treasures more than 100,000 historical objects, tracing Egypt's past from its earliest days through the times of the Greeks and Romans. The exhibits are thoughtfully arranged with comprehensive narratives and engaging interactives, vividly recreating the splendor of bygone eras.

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  • Cairo

This is a full day for you to marvel at the Pyramids, covering the Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum in Saqqara, Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx. Of course, you will not miss the Great Pyramid of King Khufu and one or two other smaller pyramids that were regarded belong to Pharaoh's wife.

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  • Cairo

Kickstart today's discoveries at the ancient city of Memphis. Ramble around the ruins of temples, halls, and statues as your guide tells the fascinating stories of the capital of the Old Kingdom.

Later, learn about the origins of Egyptian pyramids with a visit to Dahshur, where you'll admire the Bent Pyramid, the Red Pyramid, which is the first smooth-sided pyramid ever built, and the Black Pyramid (from a distance).

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  • Cairo

This morning, drive about 3 hours to El Minya, a less visited but historic city which is called as the 'Bride of Upper Egypt'. There, you will visit Beni Hassan - an ancient Egyptian cemetery primarily used between 21st BC and 17th BC, the new built Museum of Akhenaten - Egypt's third-largest museum next to the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Al-Fustat Museum, and Tell El Amarna - a short-lived ancient capital built by Pharaoh Akhenaten.

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  • Cairo

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and drive for almost 90 km to enjoy El Fayoum's famous sightseeing. Start your day at Wadi EL Rayan which is 80 KM south of EL Faiyum, and then drive to Wadi EL Hitan and change our vehicle with a 4x4 Jeep for 60 KM drive on the desert that boasts of hundreds of fossils of ancient whales which reveal some evidence of how the whale evolved from terrestrial to ocean creature.

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  • Cairo

Check out early in the morning and take a private transfer to the airport for flights to Abu Simbel with a connection at Aswan. On arrival, be picked up to embark the cruise on Lake Nasser with an excursion to Abu Simbel including the Temple of Nefertari.

  • B L D
  • Nile River Cruise

Sail to Kasr Ibrim this morning to see the Nubian monuments, the only ones situated on its original location and survived from the flooding of Lake Nasser caused by the Aswan High Dam.

After lunch on board, continue the cruise and visit the Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, and then sail to Wadi el Sebou.

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  • Nile River Cruise

Breakfast on board and morning visit to Wadi el Sebou Temple also known as the Valley of the Lions because of the sphinx lined along with the approach to the temple forecourts. Sail to Aswan, dinner on board with Nubian show.

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  • Nile River Cruise

Disembark the boat after breakfast, take a private drive to Luxor and check into your hotel. En route, you can ask a stop to see the Esna Temple. The rest time of today is free for you to relax.

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  • Luxor

Continue your Egypt in-depth exploration. Drive about 3 hours to visit the sacred city of Abydos, the place where the ancient Egyptian worship Osiris, the God of the dead. There you visit the Osiris Temple and admire the most exquisite frescoes throughout Egypt. After it, drive about 2 hours back to see Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt and is dedicated to the goddess of Hathor who governs love, joy and beauty.

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  • Luxor

Today, you will follow your guide to explore Luxor on the west bank covering the ancient village of Deir El-Medina, which was the home to the artisans who worked for the Valley of Kings; Temple of Ramesseum for Pharaoh Ramses II; Howard Carter House, whose original owner discovered the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun; Medinet Habu, known as the reliefs depicting the Ramses III defeating the Libyans; the Valley of the Kings.

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  • Luxor

Today you will visit the Karnak Temple. Developed over 1,000 years, Karnak is considered as the second most visited site in Egypt and the most impressive temple complex built by humans. In the afternoon, be transferred to the airport for flights to Sharm El Sheikh with a connection at Cairo airport. On arrival, be picked up and transferred to the hotel.

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  • Sharm El Sheikh

Standing on the coastal strip along the Red Sea, with bright sunshine and crystal clear waters, Sharm El Sheikh attracts a large number of tourists every year. The coral reefs in this area are extremely famous and make it popular among deep-sea snorkelers. Have a leisurely day today to enjoy the sunshine, beach or snorkeling on your own.

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  • Sharm El Sheikh

Continue to enjoy your beach holiday in Sharm El Sheikh.

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  • Sharm El Sheikh

Free time before meeting our representative and then being transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo where you will connect with your home-bound flight.

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Optional Activities

Plan Your Trip

Accommodation Options

The hotels listed below have been carefully selected based on customer feedback. You can either choose the ones you'd like to stay in or allow our travel experts to recommend options tailored to your specific requirements.

  • Top Choice
    Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir
    Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir
    Address: 2 Kasr Al Nile Bridge, Ismailia, Qasr an Nile, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
  • Top Choice
    Hyatt Regency Cairo West
    Hyatt Regency Cairo West
    Address: KM 22 Cairo-Alexandria Desert RD Pyramids Heights Business Park, Giza 8655 Egypt
  • Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
    Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
    Address: 21 Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
  • Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis
    Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis
    Address: Nile Corniche, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11511, Egypt
  • Top Choice
    MS Blue Shadow I
    MS Blue Shadow I
    A stay on the M/S Blue Shadow Nile Cruise offers a welcoming and comfortable experience. Guests can relax under the sun, explore the ancient temples of the Pharaohs, and savor freshly prepared traditional cuisine.
  • MS Amwaj Livingstone
    MS Amwaj Livingstone
    Experience the Nile River and its rich historical surroundings with the comfort and luxury of the Amwaj Nile Cruise service.
  • MS Concerto II
    MS Concerto II
    MS Concerto II Nile Cruise Ship is a 5-star vessel designed to provide a comfortable and high-quality cruising experience along the Nile River, traveling between Aswan and Luxor.
  • Top Choice
    Steigenberger Nile Palace
    Steigenberger Nile Palace
    Address: Khaled Ben El-Walid St., Luxor 85111 Egypt
  • Top Choice
    Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
    Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
    Address: 17 Cornish El Nile Street, Luxor 11432 Egypt
  • Top Choice
    Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
    Savoy Sharm El Sheikh
    Address: SOHO Square, El-Shaikh Zayed St, Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate 8765302, Egypt
  • Movenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh
    Movenpick Resort Sharm El Sheikh
    Address: Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh 6019, Egypt
  • Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort
    Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh Resort
    Address: 58, Gardens Bay, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

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