Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Availability: Run Daily
Tour Type: Private Tour
Tour Booking: Online
Guiding: Live Guide
Pick up: Cairo Airport

Cairo, Egypt Desert Safari and Nile Cruise Details

Cairo, Egypt Desert Safari and Nile Cruise

Book 16 Days in Egypt to Explore attractions with the famous history by Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Discover the Western Desert Oasis by visiting Siwa Oasis, Bahariya Oasis, Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis & Kharga Oasis.

Departure & Return Location

From Cairo International Airport.

Tour Summary

Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights.
Tour Type: Private Tour.
Pick up and Drop off: From Cairo International Airport.
Availability: Run Daily.
Guiding method: Live Guide.
Accommodation: Cairo – Oasis Siwa – Oasis Bahariya – Oasis Farafra – Oasis Dakhla – Oasis Kharga – Nile Cruise – Sleeper Train.
Meals in Cairo: 15 Breakfasts – 11 Lunches – 11 Dinners.
Transport: Private A/C car or mini-bus

Price Includes

Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
All transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicle, and 4x4 jeep.
Cairo visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx Monument, the Egyptian Museum, and the Bazaars.
El Alamein The Military Museum, Alamein, World War II remains.
Siwa Oasis visits the Old City of Shali, the Siwa House Museum the Dakrour Mountain.
Bahariya Oasis visits the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Tomb of Nobles, the Golden Mummies Museum, and Ain EL Mephtella.
Desert visits White Desert and Black Desert.
Farafra Oasis, visit the Farafra Local Museum.
Kharga Oasis, visit Dakhla Oasis.
Dakhla Oasis visits the Temple of Hibis and the Cemetery of Bagawat.
Luxor West Bankvisits the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.
Luxor East Bank visits the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Aswan visits the Temple of Philae, the High Dam of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Kom Ombo, and the Temple of Edfu.
All entrance fees for sightseeing are mentioned in the program.
Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
All service charges and taxes.
3 nights' accommodation in a hotel in Cairo on a BB basis.
02-night accommodation in a hotel in Siwa on a Half Board basis.
One-night accommodation in a hotel in Bahariya on a Half Board basis.
One overnight in camp in the White Desert based on an FB basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
01 overnight in camp in the Dakhla based on FB basis.
01 overnight in the Kharga hotel based on an FB basis.
1-night accommodation in a hotel in Luxor on a BB basis.
4 nights Nile river cruise on FB basis.
1 overnight in a first-class sleeper train & Aswan/Cairo based on a Half Board basis.
One Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo.

Price Excludes

International flights.
Domestic Trains & flights.
Visitors' VISA *Obtain upon arrival at the airport for USD 25.- per person.
The entrance to the inside of the Great Pyramids is USD 35.- per person.
The entrance to the inside of the Middle Pyramids is USD 10.- per person.
A Camel or Horse ride at the pyramids costs USD 15.- per person.
Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Show.
Sound & Light Show at Pyramids Area.
Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple.
Abu Simbel Day Tour.
Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Luxor.
Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
Alexandria Day Tour.
Any item or service not mentioned.
Personal expense.
Tipping.

Highlights Tour

In Cairo visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx Monument, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan El Khalili Bazaars.
In El Alamein, Visit the Military Museum, Alamein, World War II remains.
Oasis Siwa visits the Old City of Shali, the Siwa House Museum the Dakrour Mountain.
Bahariya Oasis visits the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Tomb of Nobles, the Golden Mummies Museum, and Ain EL Mephtella.
Visits White Desert and Black Desert.
Farafra Oasis, visit the Farafra Local Museum.
Visit Dakhla Oasis.
Oasis Kharga visits the Temple of Hibis and the Cemetery of Bagawat.
Visits in Aswan, the Temple of Philae, the High Dam of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Kom Ombo, and the Temple of Edfu.
East Bank visits the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.
West Bank visits the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Additional Remarks

Rates are per Person.
All A/M rates are in US Dollars.
The Summer offers are valid from 01.05.2025 till 30.09.2026.
The Winter offers are valid from 01.10.2025 till 30.04.2026.
The rate excludes Christmas, New Year & Easter periods.
All A/M rates are per Person in a double and single supplements.

Children Policy

Child 0 - 5.99 is free of charge.
06 - 11.99 cost 50% of the adult rate.
Child up to 12 y pays full charge as adult person.

Accommodation

Cairo Hotels

Cairo Marriott Hotel or a similar 5-star hotel
Amarante Pyramids Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel
Indiana Hotel or a similar 3-star hotel

Siwa Oasis Hotels

Dream Lodge Siwa or similar a 4-star hotel

Bahariya Oasis Camp

Ahmed Safari Camp

Dakhla Oasis Camp

Bedouin Camp

Kharga Oasis hotel

Qasr El Bagawat Hotel

Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise or a similar a 5-star Cruise

Sleeper Train

Aswan/Cairo based on a Half Board basis.

We most often visit the hotels and accommodations listed below on this tour. We may occasionally exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.

Cairo, Egypt Desert Safari and Nile Cruise Itinerary

Egypt Desert Safari and Nile Cruise

Day 1: Cairo Airport & Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo, our representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. You will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: (B+ L)Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterward, a tour of the great Sphinx, guarding the Royal Burial Chambers, and the temple of Cheops. Before going to the Egyptian Museum, this is the best time to take a break for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, established in 1902, near the city center of Cairo. Finally, visit the legendary Khan El Khalili bazaar district for shopping. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: (B+L+D)Tour to Al Alamein

Your guide for the day will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and transfer you to El Alamein to visit the Military Museum, which is located 105 KM west of Alexandria. The Museum was opened in the year 1956 during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser. Continue to visit the WW II Cemeteries, located west of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea. The citadel-like cemeteries are the final resting place for the commonwealth, Greek, Italian, and German soldiers. After that, transfer you to Marsa Matruh and finally to Siwa overnight.

Day 4: (B+L+D)Siwa Oasis visits The Old City of Shali - Siwa house Museum - The Dakrour Mountain.

Take Breakfast at the Camp, after that, visit Dead Mountain, Siwa House Museum & the Old Fortress of Shali, then the Oracle Temple, where you will see the coronation hall of Alexander the Great, and then the ruins of Amoun Temple. Swim in Cleopatra Pool, then Dakrour Mountain (famous for its hot sand, the best place ever for sand baths, used as an effective natural cure for rheumatism, rheumatoid… etc.), overnight.

Day 5: (B+L+D) Tour to Bahariya Oasis

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the Western Desert to the Oasis of Bahariya by jeep 4×4, visiting the Alexander the Great Temple, Tomb of Nobles, The Golden Mummies Museum, Ain EL Mephtella & natural springs, overnight in Bahariya Oasis.

Day 6: (B+L+D)Tour to the White Desert

Early morning breakfast, then drive to the White Desert. On the way, you will visit Black Mountain and Crystal Mountain. Arrive in the white desert and overnight among the chalk-white mushroom-shaped rocks, covered by the stars.

Day 7: (B+L+D)Visit Farafra Oasis & Dakhla Oasis

Breakfast down the camp and drive toward Dakhla Oasis (the Inner Oasis), or Zeszes as it was called in the Pharaonic era. Stop on the way to Farafra Oasis, or (the City of the Cow) as it was named during ancient times, and visit Beir Zeita (the 6th well) and Farafra Local Museum. Continue to Dakhla and visit the Medieval Islamic town of Al-Qasr (The Palace). Overnight in a Bedouin camp in Dakhla.

Day 8: (B+L+D)Tour to Kharga Oasis

Take Breakfast at the camp and drive toward Kharga Oasis (The outer Oasis) or the Southern Oasis, its ancient Pharaonic name. Visit the ancient Temple of Hibis, which was dedicated to the Theban Triad, then move to the ancient Roman cemetery of Bagawat, which comprises more than 60 of the most ancient Christian tombs in the world. At night, you can have a walk in the beautiful city of Kharga and see the daily life of humble Egyptians. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 9: (B)Transfer from Kharga Oasis to Luxor Free Day

Early morning breakfast, after that, transfer to your hotel in Luxor.

Day 10: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise Luxor Sightseeing Tour to East Bank

Optional: Hot Balloon Over Luxor.
After breakfast, check out of the hotel, and we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise.
A.M.: Embarkation before lunch.
P.M.: Visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 11: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise - West Bank Tour

Cross to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
P.M.: Sail to Esna. Cross the lock. Sail to Edfu and overnight.

Day 12: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise - Tour to Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo.
P.M: Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Haroeris. Sail to Aswan overnight.

Day 13: (B+L+D)Nile Cruise - Tour to the High Dam & Temple of Philae

A.M.: Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae.
P.M.: View of the Elephantine Island by Faucca (sailing boat) and view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 14: (B+D)Disembarkation Nile Cruise - Transfer to the railway station in Aswan

Disembarkation after breakfast.
In the afternoon, Transfer to Aswan Railway Station to take your sleeper train to Cairo.

Day 15: (B) Arrival in Cairo and transfer to your hotel

Upon arrival in Cairo, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the Hotel in Cairo, overnight.

Day 16: (B)Transfer to Cairo Airport & Final Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will pick you up. Then, transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport, through final departure.

Cairo, Egypt Desert Safari and Nile Cruise Prices

Egypt Desert Safari and Nile Cruise