With a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and relaxation, this 13-day Egyptian itinerary has something for everyone. Discover the ancient sites and antiquities of Cairo, cruise up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, lounge on white-sand beaches at the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, and end your journey camping under the stars among the breathtaking dunes of the White Desert.
Explore Egypt on a luxurious Nile River cruise as you visit Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Highlights will include visiting the Pyramids of Giza, seeing art and artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and Karnak Temple in Luxor. As you cruise down the Nile, you will also have time to relax and take in the scenery. Then you'll visit Jordan, a country for those seeking both adventure and relaxation as well as mystique and ancient roots. You'll see sites such as the ancient city of Petra, the capital Jerash, the sandstone mountains of Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.
This perfectly-paced highlights itinerary offers a glimpse of Egypt's diversity in just 13 days. Journey from the Giza Plateau outside Cairo to the shores of the Red Sea in Hurghada—with a relaxed three-night Nile River cruise in between. Highlights of your trip include exploring the stepped pyramid of Djoser with an Egyptologist, a cruise down the palm-lined Nile River, a wild 4WD adventure in the dunes of the Sahara, and several snorkeling trips around the Red Sea's islands and reefs.
Discover ancient ruins and natural landscapes across Egypt and Jordan on this 13-day adventure. Begin by experiencing Cairo's rich culture with a traditional folk performance and historic district tour before flying to Aswan to board a four-night Nile cruise. Visit iconic temples and tombs along the river, then fly to Jordan and hop on a Jeep to climb red dunes and rock formations at Wadi Rum. Finally, uncover the ancient "Rose City" of Petra and bustling Amman before blissfully floating in the Dead Sea.
This 13-day Egypt itinerary blends city fun, a temple-hopping river cruise, desert camping, and active adventures on the Red Sea. Hit the ground running in the capital with a camel ride among the Pyramids before hopping on a peaceful three-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Venture toward the oasis of Bahariya for a night of camping in the otherworldly White Desert, then it's on to Sharm el-Sheikh for a midnight hike up Mount Sinai and a day of Red Sea snorkeling before wrapping up back in Cairo.
Delve into Egypt's cultural heritage and natural beauty in just under two weeks, starting in the capital, Cairo. Watch the sunset from the city's highest point, take a day trip to the waterfalls of Wadi el-Rayan, and visit landmarks like the Egyptian Museum. Step off the beaten path to visit ancient ruins in Alexandria and the Siwa Oasis, then cruise down the Nile for three nights, stopping at temples along the way. Back in Cairo, finish with a Nile dinner cruise and cultural show aboard a Pharaonic barge.
