12 Days Egypt & Saudi Exploration

Cairo International Airport, Egypt - Al Ula Airport, Saudi Arabia

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12 Days | 11 Nights

Tour Types: Featured Tours

Runs: Every day

Accommodation: 5* Hotels, Cruise

Minimum Age: 18

Tour Description

This 12-day journey through Egypt and Saudi Arabia, unveiling the captivating treasures and ancient wonders of these remarkable destinations. In Egypt, marvel at the majestic pyramids of Giza, explore the temples of Luxor and Karnak, cruise along the Nile River, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Cairo. Then, venture into Saudi Arabia and discover the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage site of Madain Saleh. This extraordinary expedition offers an unforgettable fusion of history, culture, and natural beauty, leaving you with cherished memories of this remarkable exploration.

Highlights

Marvel at the iconic pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Explore the stunning temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Cruise along the majestic Nile River.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site of Madain Saleh in Saudi Arabia.
Leisure time at the vibrant cultural ambiance of the Al Ula Old Town Market.
Visit the natural wonder of Elephant Rock.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Cairo
1 Stop

Cairo Airport

Ahlan Wa Sahlan – welcome to the land of Pharaohs! Meet our representative that will assist you with your visa. Transfer to the city, check in to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

1 hour

5* Le Meridien Hotel

Day 2
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx – Cairo City – Cairo
2 Stops

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

Start your Egypt tour with a transfer to Giza Pyramids. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity it was considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and is the only one to have survived. Khephren's monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed by the time of the king's death. Its intended granite revetment was only partially applied. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren. Its impressive leonine body with the royal head is sculpted in an outcrop of the native limestone. Part of the face, including the nose, has been deliberately damaged.

4 hours

Cairo City

Continue to Egyptian museum of Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 piece are displayed dating back to 5000 years including an exhibit of the treasure collection of king Tutankhamen that had been sealed in his tomb for more than 3500 years and undiscovered until the early 20th century. End the day with a visit to the busy souq of Khan El Khalil. Back to the hotel and overnight.

2 hours

5* Le Meridien Hotel

Day 3
Fly to Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temple – Embarkation – Nile Cruise
3 Stops

Luxor Airport

In the morning, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Luxor is located in the Upper Egypt, about 650km south of Cairo, flight from Cairo to Luxor lasts for about 1-hour.

1 hour

Karnak & Luxor Temple

Upon arrival, with your guide short drive to the East Bank of Luxor. Proceed to the most important and most sacred of the sites, the Temple of Luxor. It was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. The temple was conceived as a remote southern annex to the temple of Karnak, at a distance of about 3 km from it. Hence, it faces the Karnak Temple, and was connected to it by a long processional avenue, flanked by rows of sphinxes on either side. Have a wonderful tour to Karnak Temples, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, which is the melting pot of religion and politics.

3 hours

Nile Cruise

After the tour, transfer to your cruise for embarkation. Enjoy bountiful dinner on board and overnight.

1 hour

MS. Emilio

Day 4
Luxor West Bank – Sail to Edfu – Nile Cruise
3 Stops

Valley of the Kings

Today transfer to the West Bank where you can explore the Necropolis Thebes. Visit magnificent Valley of the Kings. The most concentration of royal tombs in Ancient Egypt. It is where cut in rocks tombs for 62 famous kings of the New Kingdom, all are highly decorated and filled with priceless artwork.

2 hours

Queen Hatshepsut Temple

Visit the Hatshepsut temple built and named after the powerful Queen Hatshepsut the only woman who ascended the throne of Egypt in ancient times. This temple is located at Deir el-Bahari, a steep cliff in the shape of a horseshoe form a natural background to two monumental buildings standing side by side, each belonging to a different period.

2 hours

Cruise

Back to the cruise, enjoy dinner and overnight while you sail to Edfu.

1 hour

MS. Emilio

Day 5
Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Aswan – Nile Cruise
3 Stops

Edfu

Breakfast on board. The tour begins by visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. It is also the repository of the most detailed legacy on matters of cult and temple function. You’ll have your lunch back on board the ship and sail on to Kom Ombo.

1 hour

Kom Ombo Temple

In the afternoon you will have time to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where you’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple.

1 hour

Cruise

After the tour you will get back to the cruise and sail to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

1 hour

MS. Emilio

Day 6
Aswan Visit – Nile Cruise
4 Stops

High Dam

Visit to the High Dam of Aswan, Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale. The controversial Aswan High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake.

1 hour

Unfinished Obelisk

Transfer to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which still lies in its granite bed in the quarry, left behind because of a severe flaw in the stone.

2 hours

Temple of Philae

Enjoy a marvellous tour to the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae which was famous during the Greco-Roman period. There you can see, in front of the first pylon, two granite lions. On the walls of the temple of Philae were inscribed the latest hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions.

1 hour

Nile Cruise

Transfer back to the cruise for ravishing dinner. Overnight on board cruise.

1 hour

MS. Emilio

Day 7
Disembarkation – Fly to Cairo
1 Stop

Cairo Airport

Breakfast onboard cruise and disembark. Transfer to Aswan airport for the flight back to Cairo. Once arrived in Cairo, proceed to your hotel and rest of the day is free for your leisure.

1 hour

5* Le Meridien Hotel

Day 8
Egyptian Museum – Salah El Din Citadel – Khan El Khalili Bazaar – Cairo
3 Stops

Egyptian Museum

Today proceed to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square in Cairo. It houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000 years.

1 hour

Salah El Din Citadel

Tour continues to Salah El Din Citadel located on the spur of the Muqattam hills. It was the seat of government and home of almost all rulers of Egypt. Inside the citadel get the chance to visit the impressive Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali built-in 1824.

2 hours

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The tour will end by visiting Cairo’s most famous open-air market, the Khan El Khalil Grand Bazaar, located in the old area of Al-Qahira. Here you can buy souvenirs such as silverware, faux antiques

1 hour

5* Le Meridien Hotel

Day 9
Cairo – Fly to Jeddah
1 Stop

Jeddah Airport

Ahlan Wa Sahlan to Riyadh! Meet your driver at the arrival area of the airport. And transfer to your hotel for check in.

2.20 hours

Day 10
Jeddah – Al Ula
1 Stop

Al Ula Airport

Depending on your flight time, transfer to Jeddah airport for departure to Al Ula. Upon arrival in Al Ula, proceed to your hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free for your leisure. You have the option to stroll at the old town of Al Ula also known as Souq Al-Hijaz.

1.50 hours

Day 11
Madain Saleh – Elephant Rock – Al Ula
3 Stops

Madain Saleh

Start the day visiting the ancient site of Madain Saleh formerly known as Hegra, located within the Al Madinah Region in the Hejaz, Saudi Arabia. The Archaeological Site is the first World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. It is also the largest conserved site of the civilization of the Nabataeans south of Petra in Jordan. Discover well-preserved monumental tombs with decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD, around 50 inscriptions of the pre-Nabataean period and some cave drawings. With its 111 monumental tombs, 94 of which are decorated, and water wells, the site is an outstanding example of the Nabataeans’ architectural accomplishment and hydraulic expertise.

3 hours

Elephant Rock

Continue to one of Al Ula’s iconic landmark, the Elephant Rock. It is named after its uncanny resemblance to an elephant raising its trunk.

1 hour

Al Ula

Transfer back to your hotel in Al Ula.

1 hour

Day 12
Al Ula Airport – Departure
1 Stop

Al Ula Airport

At a pre- arrange time, transfer to the airport for departure.

45 mins

Inclusions

Transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Airport transfer in arrival and departure.

3x night accommodation with breakfast in Cairo.

4x night accommodation of the Nile River Cruise on full board basis.

5 nights at hotel with breakfast in Dubai.

4 nights at a basic hotel with breakfast in Al Ula.

01 day tour in Cairo with a professional English speaking private tour guide.

Private Nile Cruise tour program with Sightseeing and English speaking guide.

Entrance fees to mentioned sites.

Exclusions

International & Domestic Airfare.

Saudi Arabia & Egypt Entry Visa.

Travel insurance.

Entrance fees to see the Pyramids from inside & the Tutankhamun Tomb in the Kings' Valley.

Departure taxes from airports International departure about 25 USD$ per person, Domestic departure about 05 USD$ per person.

Any optional tour.

Meals and beverage not stated.

Tips, portage, and private expenses.

Practical Info

• Check-in time at hotels is 15:00, check-out time at hotels 12:00 noon
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal. For any extra activity or extra use of vehicle, there is a supplement.
• The cruise schedule may be changed in sequence due to navigational circumstances; mentioned attractions will all be visited.
• The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
• The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal. For any extra activity or extra use of vehicle, there is a supplement.
• In case of arrival or departure on different flights, there is a supplement for each extra transfer.
• All guides in Egypt is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Egypt and not part of our team.
• Hotels in Saudi might not be how you expected like in some other countries. Especially in Al Ula, hotels are limited and are basic hotels managed by locals.
• Dress Code: Men and women need to dress modestly, cover shoulders. Avoid tight clothings.
• Please pack comfortable walking shoes, warm clothes for the cooler nights and depending on season sun protection.

How to Book this Tour

- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.

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