16 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada & Siwa with GEM Tour

Start your 16 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada & Siwa Tour Package with a warm welcome upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated travel advisor will meet you upon arrival and assist with visa procedures, luggage collection, and the necessary formalities, ensuring a smooth start to your journey. Afterwards, you’ll meet your private driver for a comfortable transfer to your luxurious 5-star hotel in Cairo, where you can relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.

Sound and Light Show at Giza:

Experience a mesmerizing evening performance that illuminates the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx with stunning lights and a captivating narration of their history. Discover how the ancient Egyptians constructed these timeless wonders and hear fascinating stories about the plateau’s most iconic monuments.

Dinner:

Savor a hearty dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel in Cairo for a restful overnight stay.

Meals: Dinner

Today’s highlight is your visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egypt’s newest cultural masterpiece located near the Giza Pyramids.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will meet your expert guide and set out to explore some of Egypt’s most iconic treasures on the Giza Plateau.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

Discover the legendary three pyramids, built during the Fourth Dynasty by the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Originally covered in smooth white limestone, these monumental structures have stood for over 4,500 years, symbolizing the extraordinary engineering and ambition of ancient Egypt.

The Great Pyramid:

Standing today at approximately 138 meters—about 8 meters shorter than when first constructed due to the loss of its outer casing and pyramidion—this is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world. Built as a magnificent tomb for King Khufu, it remains a testament to the architectural genius and vision of its builders, making it a highlight of the 16 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada & Siwa with GEM Tour.

The Great Sphinx:

Carved from a single limestone outcrop, this monumental statue combines a human head, traditionally associated with King Khafre, with the body of a lion. The Sphinx has guarded the plateau for millennia, standing as an enduring emblem of royal power and protection.

The Valley Temple:

Located beside the Sphinx, this remarkably well-preserved temple was built as part of King Khafre’s pyramid complex and was associated with royal funerary rituals. Its massive precision-cut stonework offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian architecture and burial traditions.

Lunch:

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant with panoramic pyramid views before continuing your adventure.

The Grand Egyptian Museum:

Step inside a spectacular modern museum housing an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including monumental statues, royal treasures, and objects spanning thousands of years of Egypt’s history, all displayed using advanced presentation techniques.

After your visits, we will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and continue your 16 Days Egypt Tour Package by exploring the fascinating layers of Cairo, where ancient history, religious heritage, and vibrant local life come together in one unforgettable day.

The Egyptian Museum:

Begin your morning inside the world-famous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to a remarkable collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Wander through galleries filled with royal statues, beautifully preserved artifacts, ancient jewelry, and remarkable treasures that reveal thousands of years of Egyptian civilization.

The Hanging Church:

Continue to the heart of Old Cairo to visit the iconic Hanging Church, one of Egypt’s oldest Coptic landmarks. Built above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon, this beautiful church is admired for its impressive architecture, historic icons, and peaceful atmosphere that has welcomed worshippers for centuries.

Lunch:

After your morning discoveries, enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant before continuing your tour.

Al Muizz Street:

Step into one of Cairo’s most historic streets as you stroll along Al Muizz Street. Surrounded by beautifully preserved mosques, palaces, and medieval buildings, every corner tells a different chapter of Cairo’s remarkable past and offers a glimpse into the city’s rich architectural heritage.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

End your day in Cairo’s most famous traditional market. Wander through its lively alleys filled with handcrafted souvenirs, colorful textiles, spices, jewelry, perfumes, and local cafés. Whether you’re shopping or simply enjoying the atmosphere, Khan El Khalili offers an authentic experience that perfectly captures the spirit of Cairo.

After an inspiring day, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening before tomorrow’s flight to Upper Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan, where a completely different side of Egypt awaits.

Upon arrival, meet your private guide and begin discovering the highlights of this beautiful riverside city before boarding your luxurious Nile Cruise.

Philae Temple:

Your first stop is the enchanting Philae Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful temple complexes. Located on Agilkia Island, this elegant sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Isis is admired for its graceful columns, intricate hieroglyphs, and peaceful setting surrounded by the Nile.

Aswan High Dam:

Next, visit one of modern Egypt’s greatest engineering achievements. The Aswan High Dam transformed the country’s economy by controlling the Nile’s annual floods, generating hydroelectric power, and creating the vast Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

Continue to the ancient granite quarries, where you’ll discover the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. Left incomplete after cracks appeared in the stone, it offers a fascinating look at the remarkable techniques used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen to carve massive monuments.

Later, board your elegant 5-star Nile Cruise and settle into your comfortable cabin. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch and dinner onboard while taking in the peaceful scenery of the Nile as your unforgettable river journey begins—one of the many highlights of the 16 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada & Siwa Tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

An early start rewards you with one of the greatest highlights of your 16 Days Egypt Vacation Package. Travel comfortably through the southern desert with your private Egyptologist guide to visit the extraordinary UNESCO-listed temples of Abu Simbel.

Abu Simbel Temples:

Today’s unforgettable Abu Simbel Temples tour introduces you to the monumental legacy of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Carved directly into the mountainside during the 13th century BC, these magnificent twin temples were created to honor both the pharaoh and his beloved Queen Nefertari.

Stand before the colossal statues guarding the entrance, admire the beautifully preserved reliefs, and hear the fascinating story of the international rescue project that carefully relocated the entire complex to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Your guide will also explain the famous solar alignment phenomenon, when sunlight reaches the inner sanctuary twice each year—an astonishing achievement of ancient Egyptian engineering.

After exploring one of Egypt’s most spectacular archaeological treasures, return to your Nile Cruise to enjoy lunch onboard as your ship continues its peaceful journey along the Nile.

Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing on deck while watching timeless riverside landscapes drift by before another comfortable overnight stay onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wake up to another peaceful morning on the Nile and enjoy breakfast as your cruise sails toward two of Upper Egypt’s best-preserved temples.

Kom Ombo Temple:

Your first stop is the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, famous for its perfectly symmetrical design and rare dedication to two different deities. One side honors Sobek, the crocodile-headed god associated with fertility and the Nile, while the other is devoted to Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god.

As you explore its beautifully decorated halls and detailed hieroglyphs, you’ll discover why this temple remains one of the most unique monuments in ancient Egypt.

Edfu Temple:

Continue your journey to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in the entire country. Its massive entrance pylons, impressive courtyards, and beautifully carved walls transport you back to the Ptolemaic era, offering an authentic glimpse into ancient Egyptian religious ceremonies and temple life.

Your Egyptologist will bring the stories engraved on the walls to life while explaining the importance of Horus in Egyptian mythology and the temple’s remarkable state of preservation.

Return to your cruise ship to enjoy another delicious lunch as you continue sailing toward Luxor. Spend the evening relaxing onboard and watching the scenery change as your unforgettable Nile Cruise journey continues. Overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise and set out to discover the extraordinary monuments that have earned Luxor its reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum.

Karnak Temple:

Begin your morning exploring the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever built. Wander among its colossal columns, impressive pylons, sacred lake, and beautifully carved halls while your guide shares the fascinating stories of the pharaohs who expanded this incredible sanctuary over nearly two thousand years.

Valley of the Kings:

Next, cross to Luxor’s West Bank for an unforgettable visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings. Hidden beneath the desert hills are the beautifully decorated tombs of Egypt’s New Kingdom rulers, where colorful wall paintings and ancient inscriptions continue to preserve their beliefs and remarkable artistry.

Temple of Hatshepsut:

Continue to the elegant Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. Its graceful terraces and remarkable architecture reflect the vision of one of ancient Egypt’s most successful female pharaohs and make it one of Luxor’s most iconic landmarks.

Colossi of Memnon:

Before leaving Luxor, stop to admire the towering Colossi of Memnon. These massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III have stood at the entrance to his former mortuary temple for more than three thousand years and remain among Upper Egypt’s most recognizable monuments.

Lunch:

After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, leave the Nile Valley behind and travel by private vehicle to the beautiful Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Upon arrival, check into your luxury resort and spend the evening relaxing by the coast.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wake up to the refreshing sea breeze and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting off on one of Hurghada’s most unforgettable experiences.

Hurghada Snorkeling Trip:

Today, you’ll enjoy an exciting Hurghada snorkeling trip in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea, home to one of the world’s most remarkable marine ecosystems. Cruise to carefully selected snorkeling spots where colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and fascinating underwater landscapes create an unforgettable experience for swimmers of all levels.

Whether it’s your first snorkeling adventure or you’re already an experienced explorer, the calm waters and excellent visibility make this an ideal opportunity to discover the beauty hidden beneath the surface.

A freshly prepared lunch will be served onboard as you relax under the warm Egyptian sun before sailing back to the marina.

Return to your resort in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying Hurghada’s beautiful beaches and peaceful atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Soft Drinks

After breakfast, trade the turquoise coastline for Egypt’s breathtaking desert landscapes as another unforgettable adventure awaits.

Hurghada Desert Safari:

Experience the thrill of a memorable Hurghada desert safari as you ride a quad bike across sweeping golden dunes surrounded by the dramatic beauty of the Eastern Desert.

Continue your adventure with a traditional camel ride before arriving at an authentic Bedouin village. Here, you’ll discover local customs, enjoy warm Bedouin hospitality, and gain a deeper appreciation for a way of life that has endured in the desert for generations.

As sunset paints the desert in spectacular shades of gold and orange, relax with a delicious barbecue dinner beneath the open sky before returning comfortably to your hotel.

It’s the perfect blend of adventure, culture, and unforgettable scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Soft Drinks

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before checking out of your resort.

At the scheduled time, you’ll be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo, where our representative will welcome you upon arrival.

After a comfortable transfer, check into your luxury 5-star hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace. Whether you choose to unwind at the hotel or simply relax before the next chapter of your 16-day Egypt itinerary, today offers the perfect opportunity to recharge. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Following breakfast, leave Cairo behind and travel north toward the Mediterranean coast and the historic city of Alexandria, where Greek, Roman, and Egyptian civilizations beautifully intertwine during the next stage of your Egypt vacation package.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa:

Your journey begins at one of Alexandria’s most remarkable archaeological sites. Descend into the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground necropolis that beautifully blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions through its carved chambers, statues, and ancient burial halls.

Pompey’s Pillar:

Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, an impressive red granite column that has stood proudly for centuries. Rising high above the surrounding ruins, this iconic monument remains one of the finest surviving landmarks of Roman Alexandria.

Lunch:

Afterward, enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina:

Visit the spectacular Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern successor to the legendary Ancient Library of Alexandria. Its striking contemporary architecture, fascinating museums, exhibitions, and extensive collection make it one of the world’s most important cultural landmarks.

Qaitbay Citadel:

Complete your Alexandria experience at the magnificent Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—once stood. Stroll along its historic walls while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views across the Mediterranean Sea.

After an enriching day, check into your luxury hotel in Alexandria for a peaceful overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, leave the Mediterranean coast behind and set off on a scenic drive toward one of Egypt’s most extraordinary hidden gems—the enchanting Siwa Oasis.

Surrounded by endless desert landscapes, Siwa offers a completely different side of Egypt, where ancient traditions, natural beauty, and peaceful surroundings create an unforgettable escape.

Shali Fortress:

Begin your Siwa Oasis tour at the historic Shali Fortress, the ancient heart of Siwa. Built from traditional salt-and-mud bricks known as kershef, its winding alleys and atmospheric ruins offer spectacular panoramic views across the oasis and surrounding palm groves.

Fatnas Island:

Continue to peaceful Fatnas Island, one of Siwa’s most picturesque spots. Relax beside tranquil waters lined with date palms and olive trees while soaking in the breathtaking scenery that has made this oasis famous for its serenity.

Siwa Salt Lakes:

Complete today’s discoveries with a visit to Siwa’s crystal-clear salt lakes. Their remarkably high salt concentration allows visitors to float effortlessly while enjoying one of Egypt’s most unique natural wonders.

After a day filled with unforgettable landscapes, check into your charming eco-lodge, enjoy a delicious dinner, and spend a peaceful night surrounded by the tranquility of the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Wake up to another beautiful morning in the oasis and prepare for a day filled with history, nature, and adventure.

Temple of the Oracle:

Begin by visiting the legendary Temple of the Oracle, one of Siwa’s most important historical landmarks. This sacred sanctuary famously welcomed Alexander the Great, who traveled across the desert seeking confirmation of his divine status before continuing his campaigns.

Cleopatra Spring:

Next, stop at the famous Cleopatra Spring, a refreshing natural spring surrounded by lush palm trees. Whether you choose to dip your feet into its clear waters or simply relax beside the spring, it’s the perfect place to enjoy Siwa’s peaceful atmosphere.

Lake Shiatta:

Continue your exploration with a visit to beautiful Lake Shiatta, where calm waters and untouched desert scenery create an idyllic setting for relaxation and photography.

Siwa Oasis Safari:

The adventure reaches its peak during an unforgettable Siwa Oasis safari. Climb aboard a 4×4 vehicle and venture deep into the Great Sand Sea, crossing towering dunes, discovering breathtaking desert landscapes, and experiencing one of Egypt’s most spectacular natural playgrounds.

As the sun begins to set over the endless golden sands, you’ll understand why Siwa remains one of Egypt’s most magical destinations.

Return to your eco-lodge for dinner and another peaceful overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today brings a deeper cultural experience to your 16 Days Egypt Holiday Package, offering a closer look at Siwa’s rich heritage, unique traditions, and timeless way of life.

Siwan House:

Start your morning by visiting the Siwan House, where traditional architecture, handcrafted decorations, and local heritage beautifully showcase the distinctive identity of the oasis and its Amazigh culture.

Siwa Bazaar:

Continue to the lively Siwa Bazaar, where colorful handicrafts, woven textiles, natural oils, handmade jewelry, spices, and locally produced dates offer wonderful opportunities to experience everyday life and find authentic souvenirs.

Carpet Factory:

Visit a traditional carpet workshop to watch skilled local artisans transform natural materials into beautifully woven handmade carpets using techniques passed down through generations.

Taghaghein Island:

End your day at peaceful Taghaghein Island, surrounded by palm trees and tranquil waters. It’s the perfect place to slow down, admire the scenery, and enjoy one final sunset in this magical oasis before returning to your eco-lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, bid farewell to the peaceful landscapes of Siwa as you begin your comfortable journey back to Cairo.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the changing scenery while reflecting on the incredible experiences you’ve collected throughout your 16 Days Egypt Tour Package—from the ancient pyramids and majestic Nile temples to the Red Sea and the magical Western Desert.

Upon arrival in Cairo, check into your luxury 5-star hotel and spend your final evening at leisure, enjoying one last night in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast

Your unforgettable 16 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada & Siwa with GEM Tour comes to an end after breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.

At the scheduled time, our representative will transfer you comfortably to Cairo International Airport and assist you with the departure procedures, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey home.

As you leave Egypt, you’ll take with you unforgettable memories of ancient civilizations, breathtaking temples, vibrant cities, the crystal-clear Red Sea, the peaceful Nile, and the magical landscapes of Siwa Oasis.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another extraordinary Egyptian adventure.

Meals: Breakfast