Does this tour have a new start date for every day? What is your minimum number of people on the tour? What if there aren't enough people on the tour? Does the tour go to the Sun Temple of Abu Simbel?

This tour is on daily basis. If a client books this tour we are obliged to fulfill so if you book it it is guaranteed. The tour doesn't go to Abu Simbal but if you want to go you can book it.

For this tour, can I add two-day tour of Alexandria at the end of this trip, and how much would that be?

You can add two nights and add a visit to the worlds and the city of Rashid. Accommodation costs from $80 to $100

Can you please tell me which hotels you use on your 18 day trip...Cairo, cruise, Luxor, beach and desert....also if one can pay to upgrade accommodations and what they may be.

Hotel in Cairo: Pyramids Park, or Pyramids Corner. The resort in Sharm: Old Vic Hotel, Amwaj Oyoun or Queen Sharm. Aswan Hotel: Basma or Obelsk. Luxor Hotel, Etabe Arkan. Nile Cruise: Belushado, Radamis, Zena, or similar. You can choose other hotels, and if they are at the same price, you do not pay anything, and if they are more expensive, you pay the difference.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Start point
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (6 Nights in Cairo 3 Nights Nile cruise Aswan – Luxor 1 Night in Aswan 1 Night in Luxor 2 Nights in Sharm El- Sheikh 3 Nights camping in the desert 1 Night in St. Catherine)
Optional Activities
- 2-hour open buffet dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer, local band, and skirt rotation performer
- Sound and Light show
Day 2
Cairo - Giza Plateau to Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Giza Plateau to Grand Egyptian Museum
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast in Cairo), Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
- Visit Khafre's Pyramid
- Visit Menkaure's Pyramid
- Visit Great Sphinx
- Visit Valley Temple of Chephren
- Photo opportunity of three pyramids with Cairo skyline
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun treasures, Queen Hetepheres collection, and King Khufu Solar Boat Museum
Landmarks
Great Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Menkaure
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple of Chephren
Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 3
Saqqara - Memphis - Old Cairo
Saqqara - Memphis - Old Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Step Pyramid of Zoser
- Visit Museum of Imhotep
- Visit tomb of high official at Saqqara
- Visit Pyramid of King Titi
- Visit Pyramid of King Unas
- Visit Memphis including alabaster sphinx and Statue of Ramses II
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Abu Sirga Church
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Visit Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque
Landmarks
Step Pyramid of Zoser
Memphis
Hanging Church
Abu Sirga Church
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque
Day 4
Cairo
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
El Alamein - Siwa Oasis
El Alamein - Siwa Oasis
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Alamein
- Travel to Siwa Oasis
Landmarks
Siwa Oasis
Day 6
Siwa Oasis
Siwa Oasis
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Old City of Siwa (Shali)
- Visit Mountain of the Dead
- Visit Crocodile Tomb
- Visit Abu Sherouf
- Visit Cleopatra's Bath
- Visit Alexander Temple
Landmarks
Shali (Old City of Siwa)
Mountain of the Dead
Crocodile Tomb
Cleopatra's Bath
Alexander Temple
Day 7
Bahariya Oasis
Bahariya Oasis
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Travel to Bahariya Oasis by 4x4 Jeep
Landmarks
Bahariya Oasis
Day 8
Bahariya Oasis - White Desert - Cairo
Bahariya Oasis - White Desert - Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit old village of Bahariya
- Visit Tombs of the Nobles
- Visit White Desert
- Visit Crystal Mountain (quartz crystal)
- Visit Valley of Agabat (petrified wood and volcanic rocks)
Landmarks
White Desert
Crystal Mountain
Valley of Agabat
Day 9
Cairo to Aswan
Cairo to Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Sail by felucca to Agilkia Island
- Visit Philae Temple (Temple of Isis)
Landmarks
High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Philae Temple
Day 10
Aswan to Edfu
Aswan to Edfu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks
Temple of Kom Ombo
Day 11
Edfu to Luxor
Edfu to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus)
Landmarks
Temple of Edfu
Day 12
Luxor West Bank - Valley of the Kings
Luxor West Bank - Valley of the Kings
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings (3 tombs including Tomb of Tutankhamun)
- Visit Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El Deir El Bahary)
- Visit Colossi of Memnon (statues of Amenhotep III)
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Tomb of Tutankhamun
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Day 13
Luxor East Bank - Karnak and Luxor Temples
Luxor East Bank - Karnak and Luxor Temples
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Visit Luxor Temple including Obelisk of Ramses II
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride
Landmarks
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Obelisk of Ramses II
Mosque of Abu el-Haggag
Day 14
Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh
Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16
Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine
Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit St. Catherine Monastery
- Climb Mount Sinai for sunrise
Landmarks
St. Catherine Monastery
Mount Sinai
Day 17
St. Catherine to Sharm to Cairo
St. Catherine to Sharm to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit St. Catherine Monastery
Landmarks
St. Catherine Monastery
Day 18
Cairo - Departure
Cairo - Departure
End point
Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt (6 Nights in Cairo 3 Nights Nile cruise Aswan – Luxor 1 Night in Aswan 1 Night in Luxor 2 Nights in Sharm El- Sheikh 3 Nights camping in the desert 1 Night in St. Catherine)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Great Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Menkaure
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple of Chephren
Grand Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Step Pyramid of Zoser
Memphis
Hanging Church
Abu Sirga Church
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque

Landmarks
Siwa Oasis

Landmarks
Shali (Old City of Siwa)
Mountain of the Dead
Crocodile Tomb
Cleopatra's Bath
Alexander Temple

Landmarks
Bahariya Oasis

Landmarks
White Desert
Crystal Mountain
Valley of Agabat

Landmarks
High Dam
Unfinished Obelisk
Philae Temple

Landmarks
Temple of Kom Ombo

Landmarks
Temple of Edfu

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Tomb of Tutankhamun
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon

Landmarks
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Obelisk of Ramses II
Mosque of Abu el-Haggag

Landmarks
St. Catherine Monastery
Mount Sinai

Landmarks
St. Catherine Monastery

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Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

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4.0
Guide
4.5
Accommodation
3.0
Food
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Annie4.0•June 2024
I completed this tour with my 14 year old son. Having experienced guides (Waleid, Gabriel, Amar, Ahmed) on this tour...
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Traveled in April 2024
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Many thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We are thrilled you enjoyed your adventure. Your feedback made our day and we are so happy that you had a good experience with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you here again soon Ancient Egypt Tours Team
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Thomas5.0•March 2023
This is one very encompassing tour of Egypt. The reason I selected it was it went to locations no other tours were...
This is one very encompassing tour of Egypt. The reason I selected it was it went to locations no other tours were offering. The company also allowed me to adjust my itinerary a little as well--like adding a trip to Alexandria on a day I had free and adding an extra night in Luxor and Sharm el Sheickh. Having said all that it is not a tour for someone who wants to take it slow and easy or doesn't like long road trips through the desert--to get to a few of these locations it's a very long drive and there is no Air plane option. The hike up Mt Sinai starts at midnight after a three-hour drive to the trailhead. The drive from Siwa Oasis to Bahariya Oasis is around 11hrs. The guides were all very good; Walid in Cairo, Amr in Siwa, Marwa in Alexandria and Mohamed in Luxor were full of information and assistance. A couple of things to consider prior to joining: The White desert experience was great but the tent is basic with no facilities or running water—no issue for me but I know people that couldn’t deal with spending a night like that. The cruise ship on the Nile was adequate but it’s an OLD ship--staff were fantastic and food was decent but if you’re looking for a luxury cruise liner this is not the one. The hotel in Sharm el sheikh was on the beach and was decent but the food was very unimpressive. Again overall fantastic trip for me!! Also want to thank the owner Hohamed for the easy flow of communication and allowing me to adjust the trip a little along the way.Show more
Traveled in March 2023
Reply from: Ancient Egypt Tours
We are so honored with your visit and happy that we have risen to your expectations. Hopefully there will be a next visit in the near future Thanks and Best Regards Ancient Egypt Tours Team
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Jared4.0•April 2022
Very enjoyable tour w very good lodging and busy itinerary. Communication w the tour operator could have been better...
Very enjoyable tour w very good lodging and busy itinerary. Communication w the tour operator could have been better as we were often unsure of timeframes and exact details but overall very good. The desert portion was the exception w a poor guide who spoke no English and was in a very uncomfortable vehicle for very long drives. I would suggest future travelers avoid this area as you spend more time in car then seeing sights. We spent more time in sharm and wished we had even more time there as it’s a lovely area w so many activities to choose from and if u like scuba or snorkeling it’s the best in the world w so many spots that are exceptional you can barely scratch the surface in a week.Show more
Traveled in April 2022
Reply from: Ancient Egypt Tours
Dear our valued customer Thank you for your outstanding detailed review , and your positive comments about our service. We are so happy that you spent a lovely time in our beloved country with us Your positive feelings about Egypt and our devoted company, mean so much to us, and that is what we always aim for. Our best regards
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Allison
Asked on November 24th, 2022
Does this tour have a new start date for every day? What is your minimum number of people on the tour? What if there aren't enough people on the tour? Does the tour go to the Sun Temple of Abu Simbel?
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- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written November 2022
  This tour is on daily basis. If a client books this tour we are obliged to fulfill so if you book it it is guaranteed. The tour doesn't go to Abu Simbal but if you want to go you can book it.
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  Allison
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  What is the cost for 1 person to go to Abu Simbal?
- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written November 2022
  If you book a private tour it will cost you USD$ 160 for one person. If you choose a group tour it will cost you USD$ 80-90 for one person.
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  Allison
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  A group tour is fine. Will we have time to do it during the 18-day tour I'm looking at doing? Are there always group tours available to go there during the time I'll be in that area?
- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written November 2022
  Yes there is a trip during the time you will be in Aswan. Kindly book your trip and get back to us in order to do the necessary procedures.
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  Allison
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  What day is the trip to Abu Simbal while in Aswan? I see we have free time on day 10 but only in the morning. Will the trip get to Abu Simbal and back for the afternoon sailing?
- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written November 2022
  The trip to Abu Simbal will not be by boat. You will leave 4:00 am, reach Abu Simbal around 7:00 am and return to the hotel in the afternoon
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  Allison
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  Ok that makes sense. So I can do the Abu Simbal tour on day 10 in the morning and still be back to board the cruise with the rest of the tour group in the afternoon correct? I won't miss any of the cruise?
- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written November 2022
  Don't worry, you will go to Abu Simbel Temple and return before the boat leaves
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Lesley
Asked on September 29th, 2022
For this tour, can I add two-day tour of Alexandria at the end of this trip, and how much would that be?
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- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written September 2022
  You can add two nights and add a visit to the worlds and the city of Rashid. Accommodation costs from $80 to $100
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  Lesley
  Traveler•Written October 2022
  How would I book the Alexandria tour?
- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written October 2022
  The cost private tour to alexandria : 120$
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Eva
Asked on January 7th, 2022
Can you please tell me which hotels you use on your 18 day trip...Cairo, cruise, Luxor, beach and desert....also if one can pay to upgrade accommodations and what they may be.
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- Ancient Egypt ToursOperator•Written January 2022
  Hotel in Cairo: Pyramids Park, or Pyramids Corner. The resort in Sharm: Old Vic Hotel, Amwaj Oyoun or Queen Sharm. Aswan Hotel: Basma or Obelsk. Luxor Hotel, Etabe Arkan. Nile Cruise: Belushado, Radamis, Zena, or similar. You can choose other hotels, and if they are at the same price, you do not pay anything, and if they are more expensive, you pay the difference.

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