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This 13 days unique Egypt itinerary takes you from the antiquities of Cairo through the archaeological treasures scattered between Luxor and Aswan, into the grandeur of Abu Simbel, and finally to four relaxed nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea. It’s built for travelers who want the fullest possible introduction to Egypt — ancient monuments, a proper look at Upper Egypt’s temples and tombs, and genuine beach time to unwind — all in one connected trip rather than several separate bookings.
You’ll spend three nights in Cairo, fly to Aswan for two nights covering Abu Simbel and the city’s temples, transfer overland to Luxor for three nights split between the East and West Banks, then finish with four nights in Hurghada before returning to Cairo for a final Old Cairo day and departure.
Thirteen days is enough time to explore Egypt without compressing anything, and this itinerary uses that time well. Luxor in particular gets more depth than most trips allow — beyond the standard Karnak and Valley of the Kings stops, it includes the Valley of the Nobles, where the tombs of officials like Sennefer and Rekhmire offer a different, more personal look at ancient Egyptian life than the grand royal tombs nearby.
The trip also saves Old Cairo for the very end rather than the start, giving you a full day among the Citadel, Islamic Cairo’s mosques, and Khan El Khalili after you’ve already seen Upper Egypt’s temples — a good way to close the loop before departure. And with four full nights in Hurghada, there’s real time to decompress on the Red Sea coast, whether that means diving, a desert buggy excursion, or simply resting by the pool after a demanding first week of sightseeing.
A Marsa Alam Tours representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. If your flight arrives very early, reaching out in advance can help arrange something for that first free evening. You'll spend the night in Cairo.
Your guide picks you up to begin the day at the Giza Pyramids complex — Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — followed by the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Giza during the visit.
The afternoon continues at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, home to more than 250,000 genuine artifacts spanning some 5,000 years, including a dedicated exhibit on Tutankhamun's treasures, sealed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before their discovery in 1920. Travelers interested in the Royal Mummies Hall can add a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization for 200 Egyptian Pounds. An optional Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids is also available in the evening for $40 per person. You'll spend the night in Cairo.
You'll fly from Cairo to Aswan, where your guide meets you at the airport to begin the day's sightseeing. The visit opens at Philae Temple, built to honor the goddess Isis and considered the last major temple constructed in the classical Egyptian architectural style, with construction beginning around 690 BC. From there, you'll see the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1968 and officially inaugurated in 1971, whose reservoir formed Lake Nasser, followed by the Unfinished Obelisk in the Northern Quarries — nearly 42 meters long and estimated at 1,168 tonnes, it cracked before completion and would have been the heaviest single stone the ancient Egyptians ever worked. You'll also enjoy a felucca sail around Elephantine Island. Lunch follows the day's touring, and you'll spend the night in Aswan.
An early visit takes you to Abu Simbel from Aswan. The two temples here — dedicated to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari — were carved into the mountainside on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 BC. The Great Temple, fronted by four colossal statues, was officially dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Amun-Ra, and Ptah, though built above all to glorify Ramses himself. The smaller temple beside it honors Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. Both temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground during a UNESCO relocation project widely regarded as one of the organization's greatest preservation achievements. Lunch follows the visit, and you'll spend a second night in Aswan.
After breakfast, you'll drive from Aswan toward Luxor, stopping along the way at Kom Ombo Temple, located about 40 km north of Aswan and dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus, dating mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The route continues to Edfu Temple, a large, well-preserved site dedicated to the hawk-god Horus, built during the reign of Ptolemy III around 246 BC on the site of a much earlier temple. Its walls carry detailed reliefs depicting the mythological conflict between Horus and Seth, likely reenacted annually as a religious drama in ancient times.
After breakfast, you'll visit Karnak Temple, far more than a single structure — a sprawling complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to Egypt's pharaohs and, most importantly, to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. From there, you'll continue to Luxor Temple by horse carriage, a slower and more atmospheric way to move between the two sites. Built largely under Amenhotep III and completed by Tutankhamun and Ramses II, Luxor Temple's first pylon was raised by Ramses II and decorated with scenes from his military campaign at Kadesh. Lunch is served during the day, and you'll spend the night in Luxor.
After breakfast, you'll cross the Nile to explore Luxor's West Bank. The Valley of the Kings, once called the Great Place of Truth, sits in an isolated valley behind Deir el-Bahri, dominated by a natural pyramid-shaped mountain peak and home to the stone sarcophagi of pharaohs who once lay here awaiting immortality. Nearby, the Colossi of Memnon, two 18-meter statues built by Amenhotep III, are the only visible remains of what was once the largest complex on Luxor's West Bank.
The tour continues to Hatshepsut Temple, its terraces rising directly out of the desert plain to merge with the sheer limestone cliffs of the Theban Mountain. From there, you'll visit the Valley of the Nobles, home to nearly 500 tombs belonging to Theban officials and high-ranking figures rather than royalty — dug into the mountainside overlooking the Nile rather than hidden away like the royal tombs. Two tombs in particular are worth the visit: that of Sennefer, mayor of Thebes and overseer of Amun's gardens under Amenhotep II, whose tomb is richly decorated with colorful family and daily-life scenes, and that of Rekhmire, a vizier and major landowner under Tuthmosis III, whose walls depict him collecting taxes and receiving gifts from foreign visitors to Egypt. You'll spend a third night in Luxor.
After breakfast, you'll drive to Hurghada, beginning the beach portion of the trip. Once settled in, you'll have access to swimming in the sea, sunbathing on Hurghada's sandy beaches, and the resort's food and drink options — the first of four nights on the Red Sea coast.
This is a free day to enjoy however you like. Hurghada's resorts typically offer a large swimming pool complex, long sandy beaches, and all-inclusive food and drink. For more active travelers, full-day snorkeling and scuba diving excursions are commonly available, with the surrounding waters known for some of the best coral reef diving in the world, including sightings of Red Sea clownfish, emperor angelfish, Picasso triggerfish, and moray eels.
An optional morning car buggy excursion is available. After a short test drive lesson at the buggy station, you'll drive about 35 km across the desert to a Bedouin village, learning about local traditions and way of life. The excursion typically finishes with a camel ride and sunset viewing before returning to your hotel.
Another free day to spend as you choose, whether that means more time at the beach, further water sports, or simply resting after an active few days.
After transferring back to Cairo, pickup from your hotel is at 08:00 am with your Egyptologist guide for an 8-hour orientation tour of Old Cairo. The day begins at the Saladin Citadel, built by Salah al-Din on the Moqattam Hills in 1183 AD as a defense against Crusader forces, known today for its sweeping views over Cairo and its preserved mosques and museums, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha. The mosque was designed by Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish architect who came specifically from Istanbul to build it, and its alabaster structure stands out clearly against Cairo's sandstone skyline.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Old Cairo before the tour continues to see the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga, one of Cairo's oldest Coptic churches. The day finishes at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East, where trading has continued in the same maze of alleys since the 14th century.
After breakfast at your hotel, the tour concludes with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight home. Travelers who'd like to extend their stay in Cairo are welcome to get in touch in advance.
It's a 13-day, 12-night trip covering Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Hurghada.
Yes, a dedicated day is spent visiting the Abu Simbel temples from Aswan.
3 nights in Cairo, 2 nights in Aswan, 3 nights in Luxor, and 4 nights in Hurghada.
Yes, a private guide and air-conditioned car accompany the sightseeing portions of the trip.
Yes, flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Hurghada back to Cairo are included. International airfare is not included.
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Nobles.
A site with nearly 500 tombs belonging to Theban officials and high-ranking figures, including the tombs of Sennefer and Rekhmire, offering a different perspective from the grand royal tombs nearby.
By private transfer, with stops at Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples along the way.
Swimming, sunbathing, and optional activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, and a desert buggy and Bedouin village tour.
Yes, full-day snorkeling and scuba diving excursions are commonly available, with strong coral reef diving in the surrounding waters.
Hotel accommodation across all four cities, your guide, private transport, entrance fees, flights, and the Aswan-to-Luxor transfer.
International airfare, the Egypt entry visa, tipping, and optional tours.
Yes, the Egypt entry visa is not included and should be arranged separately before travel.
At least 6 months from your travel date.
Yes, a full day is dedicated to Old Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar near the end of the trip, before departure.
Yes, it's designed to give a genuinely complete introduction to Egypt's ancient sites alongside proper beach time in Hurghada.
It involves considerable walking and sightseeing across the first week, with the Hurghada days offering more relaxed free time to recover.
A valid passport, sun protection, comfortable shoes, swimwear, and a camera.
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