11 Day Egypt Round Trip – Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel
This 11 day Egypt round trip is a journey of timeless beauty and golden splendour – a complete adventure through the immortal cities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to a 5-star Nile Cruise with Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Philae and more – this is Egypt in its entirety, without compromise.
Every guest travels in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking Egyptologist – no shopping stops, no group buses, no wasted time. Zero compulsory shopping stops. 100% private. Available every day of the year.
11 Day Egypt Round Trip – Price from:
2,520 €
per person · all inclusive
- Book online – pay on the day
- Hotel pick-up from your lobby
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Customer service 24/7
- Insurance included
- No compulsory shopping stops
| Number of People | Vehicle | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | Private car | 3,185€ p.p. |
| 3–4 persons | Private minibus | 2,800€ p.p. |
| 5–6 persons | Private minibus | 2,520€ p.p. |
| Duration | Tour Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days | Individual / Private | Every day |
Highlights – 11 Day Egypt Round Trip
Itinerary Overview – 11 Days at a Glance
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Cairo. Airport pick-up. Private transfer to hotel. Itinerary briefing. Overnight Cairo. |
| Day 2 | Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos), Great Sphinx & Valley Temple. Lunch. Saqqara – Step Pyramid of Djoser. Overnight Cairo. |
| Day 3 | Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – Tutankhamun collection. Lunch. Old Cairo – Khan el-Khalili & El Moez Street. Overnight Cairo. |
| Day 4 | Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque. Coptic Quarter & Hanging Church. Flight Cairo–Luxor. 5-star Nile Cruise embarkation. Lunch on board. |
| Day 5 | Karnak Temple – hypostyle hall of 134 columns. Luxor Temple. Overnight on board. |
| Day 6 | Kom Ombo Temple. Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus). Nile sailing. Overnight on board. |
| Day 7 | Aswan High Dam. Philae Temple (Temple of Isis). Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight on board. |
| Day 8 | Early morning drive to Abu Simbel – Temple of Ramses II & Temple of Nefertari. Return Aswan. Lunch on board. Overnight on board. |
| Day 9 | Free day on board. Relax on the sun deck & enjoy the Nile scenery. |
| Day 10 | Valley of the Kings. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Overnight on board. |
| Day 11 | Disembarkation. Transfer to Luxor Airport. Flight Luxor–Cairo. International departure. |
Full Itinerary – Day by Day
🤝 Your English-speaking Egyptologist meets you at Cairo International Airport at the exit, holding a sign with your name. Welcome drinks (water and cola) in the private air-conditioned vehicle.
🏨 Private transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo. Your guide helps with check-in and reviews the full 11 day Egypt round trip itinerary with you – confirming all pick-up times and arrangements.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel. Pick-up by your Egyptologist.
🔺 Pyramids of Giza: The three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Khufu stands 137.2 metres tall and contains an estimated 2.3 million stone blocks.
🦁 Great Sphinx & Valley Temple of Khafre: The legendary guardian with a lion's body and the face of Pharaoh Chephren – standing watch on the Giza Plateau since around 2500 BC.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
🏛️ Step Pyramid of Saqqara: The world's first stone pyramid, built for Pharaoh Djoser around 2650 BC. The complex covers nearly 16 hectares – the very beginning of monumental Egyptian architecture.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): One of the largest museums in the world – over 100,000 artefacts spanning 7,000 years of civilisation, including the complete Tutankhamun collection of more than 5,000 objects discovered in 1922.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
🛍️ Khan el-Khalili Bazaar: Cairo's legendary oriental market since the 14th century – copper crafts, spices, gold and the atmosphere of medieval Islamic Cairo.
🏛️ El Moez Street: One of the most beautiful medieval streets in the Islamic world – an open-air museum of Islamic architecture spanning ten centuries.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
🏰 Citadel of Saladin: The 12th-century medieval fortress overlooking Cairo – built by Salah ad-Din to defend against the Crusaders.
🕌 Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali: One of Cairo's most iconic landmarks – stunning Ottoman-style mosque with twin minarets and walls of alabaster stone.
⛪ Coptic Quarter & Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqah): Built above the gatehouse of the Roman Fortress of Babylon – one of the oldest churches in Egypt, home to 110 icons.
✈️ Transfer to Cairo Airport. Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor.
🤝 Guide meets you at Luxor Airport. Private transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise ship. Welcome drinks on board.
🍳 Breakfast on board.
🏛️ Karnak Temple: The largest temple complex ever built by human hands – covering 247 hectares and spanning more than 2,000 years of construction. Its legendary hypostyle hall of 134 columns, the tallest rising to 24 metres, is one of the most breathtaking architectural spaces in the ancient world.
🌙 Luxor Temple: Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II – dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Many pharaohs are believed to have been crowned here.
🍳 Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo.
🐊 Kom Ombo Temple: The unique double temple dedicated to both Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder – perfectly symmetrical, built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
🦅 Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus): The best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, built between 237 BC and 57 BC. Its towering entrance pylons stand 36 metres tall.
🍳 Breakfast on board.
🏗️ Aswan High Dam: One of the greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century – created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest artificial lakes at 550 km long.
🏛️ Philae Temple (Temple of Isis): The island temple of Isis – relocated stone by stone in a UNESCO rescue operation. One of Egypt's most photogenic sites.
🪨 Unfinished Obelisk: Still lying in the granite quarry – 42 metres tall and weighing 1,168 tons, abandoned 3,500 years ago when a crack appeared.
⏰ ~03:00 AM – Early morning departure by private vehicle to Abu Simbel (approx. 3 hours – 280 km south of Aswan).
🏛️ Temple of Ramses II: Carved around 1264 BC – four colossal statues of 20 metres. Twice a year sunlight penetrates 60 metres into the inner sanctuary.
🏛️ Temple of Queen Nefertari: One of only two temples built by a pharaoh to honour his wife.
🌊 A full day at leisure on board your 5-star Nile Cruise. Relax on the sun deck, enjoy the onboard facilities and watch the Nile Valley unfold.
🍳 Breakfast on board.
👑 Valley of the Kings: The royal necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs – 63 known tombs carved into the limestone cliffs. Mobile photography without flash now free.
🏯 Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut: Rising in terraces from the desert floor into the limestone cliffs – a masterpiece dedicated to Egypt's most famous female pharaoh.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon: Two towering statues of Amenhotep III standing 18 metres tall – guarding the West Bank since around 1350 BC.
🍳 Breakfast on board. Check-out from the Nile Cruise ship.
✈️ Guide transfers you to Luxor Airport for the domestic flight back to Cairo.
What's Included & Not Included
✅ Included in the Price
- 5-star Nile Cruise – full board (7 nights)
- 5-star hotel in Cairo – half board (3 nights)
- All entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
- Domestic flight Cairo–Luxor
- Domestic flight Luxor–Cairo
- All taxes and insurance
❌ Not Included
- Dinner at the Cairo hotel
- Drinks at hotel and restaurants
- Personal expenses
- International flights
- Egypt visa
- Tips
Payment Methods
Available Payment Methods:
- 💵 Cash (Euro, US Dollar, Swiss Franc)
- 🏦 Bank Transfer
- 🅿️ PayPal
✅ Tax and insurance are included in the price.
🏛️ 11 Day Egypt Round Trip – Cairo, Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, 5-star Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Valley of the Kings & Aswan. Private Egyptologist, domestic flights, hotels & all transfers included. Available every day.
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What Our Guests Say About the 11 Day Egypt Round Trip ⭐
"Eleven days and every single one was extraordinary. The Pyramids on day two set an incredible tone. Abu Simbel on day eight was simply beyond words – arriving in the early morning light with almost nobody else there was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. The Nile Cruise was pure luxury. Memnon Reisen handled every single detail flawlessly."
"We did this as a family with two teenagers and it was the trip of a lifetime. The GEM on day three was extraordinary – the Tutankhamun collection alone justifies the entire journey. The leisure day on the Nile on day nine was perfect. Every guide was exceptional. Zero shopping pressure throughout."
"The Valley of the Kings on day ten, after a week of incredible sights, still managed to leave me completely speechless. The Edfu Temple was a surprise highlight – walking through those 36-metre pylons with our guide was unforgettable. Eleven days felt like the perfect length."
"Eleven days and not a single moment wasted. The private Egyptologist made an extraordinary difference – every site came alive with context and stories. The Nile Cruise exceeded all expectations. Kom Ombo at sunset, Abu Simbel at dawn – Egypt showed us its very best. Thank you Memnon Reisen."
