Discover a 12 Day Luxury Egypt Tour through Cairo, aboard the Oberoi Philae, and at the Red Sea with this refined 12 Day Luxury itinerary in Egypt.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Memphis Tours Manager will meet you at the immigration and customs area, holding a personalized name sign alongside the Memphis Tours sign for easy recognition. He will assist with your Egypt entry visa before escorting you privately to your hotel. -
Day 2 Pyramids of Giza & GEM
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and begin your discovery at the legendary Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids, the Sphinx and Valley Temple. Enjoy a complimentary professional photo session at the Pyramids, followed by lunch at a carefully selected restaurant. -
Day 3 Fly to Aswan - Optional Abu Simbel by Air - Embark Oberoi Philae
After breakfast, transfer privately to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, guests may enhance the journey with an optional Abu Simbel excursion by air, visiting the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari before returning to Aswan. -
Day 4 Philae Temple, High Dam & Kom Ombo
Begin your day with a visit to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, followed by the Aswan High Dam. Return to the Oberoi Philae and sail north toward Kom Ombo. -
Day 5 Edfu & Sail to Luxor
After breakfast, visit the exceptionally preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s finest surviving ancient temples. Return to the Oberoi Philae and enjoy an unhurried afternoon sailing north through the landscapes of Upper Egypt and onward through Esna toward Luxor. -
Day 6 Luxor’s Royal Treasures
Begin an exceptional day on Luxor’s West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI, followed by Deir El Medina, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. -
Day 7 Disembarkation - Luxor at Leisure
After breakfast, disembark the Oberoi Philae and transfer privately to your selected luxury hotel in Luxor. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps unwinding beside the Nile or spend the afternoon on an optional private journey to the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera… -
Day 8 Luxor to the Red Sea
After breakfast, leave the Nile Valley behind and travel by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle through Egypt’s Eastern Desert to your luxury Red Sea resort. Upon arrival, settle into your resort and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure beside the turquoise waters of the Red Sea. -
Day 9 Red Sea at Leisure - Optional Giftun Island Snorkeling
Enjoy a relaxed day at your resort or discover the Red Sea’s celebrated marine life on an optional Giftun Island snorkeling excursion. Cruise across clear turquoise waters to selected snorkeling sites, with opportunities to swim among colorful coral reefs and tropical fish before enjoying time to… -
Day 10 Red Sea at Leisure | Optional 4×4 Super Safari
Enjoy another leisurely day by the Red Sea, or venture into the dramatic Eastern Desert on an optional 4×4 Super Safari. Travel by Jeep through the desert landscape, experience Bedouin traditions, enjoy a camel ride and quad-bike adventure, and watch the sunset before a barbecue dinner and evening… -
Day 11 Fly to Cairo - Final Luxury Overnight
Enjoy breakfast and your final hours by the Red Sea before your private transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your Memphis Tours representative will meet you and escort you privately to your luxury hotel. -
Day 12 Final Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your Memphis Tours representative escorts you by private deluxe vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure.
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
21- Meet-and-greet service by Memphis Tours representatives at airports.
- Assistance from Memphis Tours Guest Relations throughout your journey.
- Egypt entry visa upon arrival for eligible, non-restricted nationalities.
- All airport and land transfers by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi where available.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.
- Complimentary professional photo session at the Giza Pyramids.
- Accommodation for 4 nights aboard Oberoi Philae on a full-board basis.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor at a selected luxury hotel, including breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights at a luxury 5-star Red Sea resort on Soft All Inclusive basis: breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected soft drinks/non-alcoholic beverages.
- Domestic flights Cairo–Aswan and Hurghada–Cairo in economy class.
- Private deluxe road transfer Luxor–Red Sea.
- All Cairo sightseeing on a private guided basis.
- Oberoi Philae shore excursions in an intimate small-group setting with fellow cruise guests and expert onboard Egyptologists.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist for included Cairo sightseeing.
- Entrance fees to all sites specifically listed as included.
- King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI tomb entries as included.
- Lunch during the Cairo sightseeing program as indicated.
- Bottled water during private sightseeing and road transfers.
- Wi-Fi at hotels, aboard the cruise and in Memphis Tours vehicles where available.
- Portage when required.
- All applicable service charges and taxes.
Not included
10- International airfare.
- Private Dendera excursion in Luxor.
- Giftun Island snorkeling excursion.
- 4×4 Desert Super Safari.
- Any other optional tours or experiences not specifically stated as included.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping and gratuities.
- Alcoholic beverages and premium beverages.
- Meals or beverages not specifically listed.
- Any service not expressly mentioned under Included.
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