12 Days Egypt and Dubai Package
Offer
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Egypt and Dubai with this expertly designed 12-day itinerary. Start your experience in Cairo to uncover the mysteries of the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then enjoy a scenic Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Continue your journey in Dubai, exploring its fascinating mix of tradition and modernity, from historical souks and skyline views to a thrilling desert safari and a visit to Abu Dhabi’s majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque. This combination of history, luxury, and culture offers travelers the ultimate dual-destination experience.
Included
- Meet and assist service from representatives at Cairo and Dubai airports
- Support from guest relations during your stay in both Egypt and Dubai
- Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo in Economy class
- Three nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast included
- Four nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Four nights accommodation in Dubai with breakfast included
- Meals specified in the itinerary at quality restaurants
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
- All sightseeing tours as private guided excursions
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water during tours
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International flight from Cairo to Dubai
- Entry visas for Egypt and Dubai
- International airfare
- Optional tours
- Tourism dirham fees in Dubai
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
- Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative will meet and assist you with airport procedures. You will then be transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Once you check in, your tour manager will go over your full itinerary and confirm timings for upcoming tours. Spend the rest of your evening at leisure in Cairo.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2: The Great Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
- After breakfast at your hotel, begin your guided day exploring the Giza Plateau. Admire the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple to learn about ancient rituals. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to see Egypt’s ancient treasures, including the full Tutankhamun collection. Return to your hotel in the evening.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Luxor – Embark on Your Nile Cruise
- After breakfast, check out and head to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and board your 5-star Nile Cruise. After lunch onboard, visit the grand Karnak Temple, the largest religious site ever constructed, followed by Luxor Temple, beautifully lit at night. Return to the cruise for dinner as you begin sailing the Nile.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 4: Luxor West Bank Exploration
- After breakfast, your day begins with a trip to Luxor’s West Bank to explore ancient burial sites. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the resting place of many pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to your cruise. Enjoy lunch onboard as you sail toward Edfu.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
- Enjoy breakfast as you arrive in Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, showcasing detailed carvings and inscriptions. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Enjoy lunch and dinner onboard as the cruise continues to Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
- Start your day with breakfast before exploring Aswan’s famous landmarks. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to its quarry, then head to the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. This beautiful temple was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from flooding. Return to your cruise for dinner and relaxation.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Nile Cruise
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Day 7: Fly Back to Cairo
- After breakfast, disembark from your cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 8: Fly from Cairo to Dubai
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and assisted before being transferred to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring at your own pace. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Dubai
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Day 9: Traditional Dubai City Tour & Dhow Cruise Dinner
After breakfast, set out on a guided city tour of Dubai’s historical attractions. Visit Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, and the Dubai Museum. Cross the Dubai Creek by Abra boat, then explore the Gold and Spice Souks. Stop for photos at Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab before returning to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a Dhow Cruise Dinner along Dubai Marina with a delightful buffet and stunning city views. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Cruise Overnight: Dubai
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Day 10: Abu Dhabi Day Tour with Louvre Museum
After breakfast, travel to Abu Dhabi for a full-day excursion. Begin with a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. Continue to Union Square and drive along the Corniche passing the Emirates Palace. Discover Emirati heritage at Heritage Village, then tour the renowned Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum before returning to Dubai. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Dubai
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Day 11: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed morning before heading into the desert for an exciting safari adventure. Ride over golden dunes in a 4x4 vehicle, try sandboarding, and enjoy a camel ride at a Bedouin-style camp. Watch the sunset across the desert, followed by a BBQ dinner complemented by live entertainment, including tanoura and belly dance performances. Meals: Breakfast, BBQ Dinner Overnight: Dubai
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Day 12: Final Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel. A representative will escort you to Dubai International Airport for your final departure, marking the end of your Egypt and Dubai adventure. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: None
