HomeEgypt Grand Tour: Pyramids, Desert Oases & Nile Cruise
Embark on a remarkable 13-day journey through Egypt that blends iconic landmarks, desert landscapes, and timeless river cruising. Begin in Cairo with visits to the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then venture into the Western Desert to explore the oases of Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, and Kharga—home to ancient tombs, Roman temples, and surreal white rock formations. Continue your journey to Luxor to board a luxury Nile cruise and sail through history to Aswan, visiting majestic temples, royal tombs, and vibrant markets along the way. This immersive tour is perfect for travelers seeking both Egypt’s legendary wonders and its hidden treasures.
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance from our guest relations team during your stay
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo, including breakfast and taxes
- Accommodation for 1 night in Bahariya on a half-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night camping in the White Desert or in a hotel in Farafra on a half-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Dakhla Oasis on a half-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Kharga Oasis on a half-board basis
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor, including breakfast
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on a full-board basis
- All transfers inside the White Desert by 4x4 jeep
- Transfers from Cairo to Luxor by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking guide in Cairo and the oases
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise shared with the Memphis Tours group
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the oases as mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trip
- Portage when needed
- All service charges and taxes
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Optional tours not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tipping
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you through arrival procedures and escort you to your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, your tour manager will help you with a smooth check-in and review your itinerary, confirming pickup times for your upcoming tours.
Overnight in Cairo
Welcome drink included
After breakfast, at 9:00 AM, meet your personal guide and head to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus—along with the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant, followed by a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Return to your hotel afterward.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Cairo
At 7:00 AM, your guide and driver will pick you up for the 4-hour journey (approximately 360 km) to Bahariya Oasis. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and begin exploring.
Visit the Golden Mummies showroom and two nobles’ tombs from the 26th Dynasty, part of a major burial site in the Western Desert. Then see the Tomb of Bannantiu and enjoy panoramic views from the English House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Bahariya Oasis
After breakfast, head into the desert to visit the Black Desert and the natural hot springs at El Haize (St. George Oasis). Continue to Crystal Mountain, known for its sparkling quartz formations, and the dramatic Valley of Agabat. Later, arrive at the stunning White Desert National Park—famous for its surreal, wind-sculpted rock formations shaped like giant mushrooms and abstract figures.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight camping in the White Desert or in a hotel in Farafra, depending on conditions.
In the morning, drive to Farafra Oasis and visit the unique mud-brick art museum of local artist Badr. Then continue the 3-hour drive to Dakhla Oasis.
Upon arrival, explore the Roman Temple of Deir El Hagar, the Roman necropolis of Mezzawaqqa, and the Islamic village of Al Qasr, home to the remains of an Ayyubid mosque.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Dakhla at an oasis-style hut
After breakfast, travel to Kharga Oasis. Visit the Roman Temple of Hibis and the Temple of Nadura (viewed from the outside), as well as the early Christian cemetery at Bagawat, famous for its mural-painted chapels. End the day with a visit to the New Valley Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight in Kharga
After breakfast, depart by road for Luxor. The journey takes approximately 7 hours through Egypt’s desert landscapes. Upon arrival in Luxor, check in to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Luxor
After breakfast, transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise for embarkation. Enjoy lunch onboard, then set out to explore the East Bank of Luxor with visits to the magnificent Karnak Temple complex and the elegant Luxor Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight onboard Nile cruise
After breakfast, visit Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings—final resting place of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs—followed by the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. End the tour at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing toward Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight onboard Nile cruise
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples of the Ptolemaic era. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo and explore the Temple of Sobek and Horus, dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Lunch onboard as you sail to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight onboard Nile cruise
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Aswan. Visit the impressive High Dam, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, and the beautiful island Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and Hathor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight onboard Nile cruise
After breakfast, disembark from the cruise. Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight in Cairo
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Throughout the trip, your guide has the right to make changes to the route if necessary due to unpredictable weather conditions, impassable roads (wadis), the condition or needs of other passengers, or vehicle issues. These adjustments are made for your safety and well-being. We ask for your understanding, as the exact sequence of the trip may not be guaranteed. However, the goal of our team and agency is to ensure that all program points are fully achieved.
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We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.
Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge. Current prices are valid until April 30, 2026. excluding Easter and Christmas Holidays.
In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Note: Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents. If your tour package includes airfare then extra charges for your children may apply.
Early Reservations are advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces. Booking is secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment. Packages and vacations which include International flights will require the full flight cost and deposit (25% or 50%) due to the regulations of the Airlines that require full payment.
- Transportation:
Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air-conditioned vehicles by road. Wi-Fi, Bottled water and an ice box are all included whilst travelling by road. All are new vehicles with the latest design and technology.
- Tour Guides:
Are available to assist you with transfers to and from Airports, and Hotels assisting at Airports with visas, tickets, and luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include the constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.
- Travelling with Children:
Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Memphis Tours offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi-location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea Resorts.
- Wheelchair Travellers:
Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance for customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides is always ready and available.