Egypt 13-Day Tours & Itineraries

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Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
Explore Egypt: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Hurghada & White Desert - 13 Days

With a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and relaxation, this 13-day Egyptian itinerary has something for everyone. Discover the ancient sites and antiquities of Cairo, cruise up the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, lounge on white-sand beaches at the Red Sea resort of Hurghada, and end your journey camping under the stars among the breathtaking dunes of the White Desert.

Wadi Rum
Discover Egypt & Jordan in 13 Days

Explore Egypt on a luxurious Nile River cruise as you visit Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Highlights will include visiting the Pyramids of Giza, seeing art and artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and Karnak Temple in Luxor. As you cruise down the Nile, you will also have time to relax and take in the scenery. Then you'll visit Jordan, a country for those seeking both adventure and relaxation as well as mystique and ancient roots. You'll see sites such as the ancient city of Petra, the capital Jerash, the sandstone mountains of Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.

Camp overnight in the red-sand desert of Wadi Rum
Map of Highlights of Egypt & Jordan: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman & the Dead Sea - 13 Days
Highlights of Egypt & Jordan: Cairo, Nile Cruise, Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman & the Dead Sea - 13 Days

Discover ancient ruins and natural landscapes across Egypt and Jordan on this 13-day adventure. Begin by experiencing Cairo's rich culture with a traditional folk performance and historic district tour before flying to Aswan to board a four-night Nile cruise. Visit iconic temples and tombs along the river, then fly to Jordan and hop on a Jeep to climb red dunes and rock formations at Wadi Rum. Finally, uncover the ancient "Rose City" of Petra and bustling Amman before blissfully floating in the Dead Sea.

Sunbathe on the beaches of the Red Sea during this 13-day Egyptian adventure
Map of Egypt Discovery Tour: Ancient Sites, Nile Cruise & Red Sea - 13 Days
Egypt Discovery Tour: Ancient Sites, Nile Cruise & Red Sea - 13 Days

This perfectly-paced highlights itinerary offers a glimpse of Egypt's diversity in just 13 days. Journey from the Giza Plateau outside Cairo to the shores of the Red Sea in Hurghada—with a relaxed three-night Nile River cruise in between. Highlights of your trip include exploring the stepped pyramid of Djoser with an Egyptologist, a cruise down the palm-lined Nile River, a wild 4WD adventure in the dunes of the Sahara, and several snorkeling trips around the Red Sea's islands and reefs.

Visit the mud-brick Shali Old Town, an ancient Berber settlement in the Siwa Oasis
Map of Highlights & Hidden Treasures of Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa, Aswan & Luxor - 13 Days
Highlights & Hidden Treasures of Egypt: Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa, Aswan & Luxor - 13 Days

Delve into Egypt's cultural heritage and natural beauty in just under two weeks, starting in the capital, Cairo. Watch the sunset from the city's highest point, take a day trip to the waterfalls of Wadi el-Rayan, and visit landmarks like the Egyptian Museum. Step off the beaten path to visit ancient ruins in Alexandria and the Siwa Oasis, then cruise down the Nile for three nights, stopping at temples along the way. Back in Cairo, finish with a Nile dinner cruise and cultural show aboard a Pharaonic barge.

Discover the reefs and beaches of the Red Sea on this 13-day Egyptian adventure
Map of Egypt City, River, Desert & Coast Adventure - 13 Days
Egypt City, River, Desert & Coast Adventure - 13 Days

This 13-day Egypt itinerary blends city fun, a temple-hopping river cruise, desert camping, and active adventures on the Red Sea. Hit the ground running in the capital with a camel ride among the Pyramids before hopping on a peaceful three-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Venture toward the oasis of Bahariya for a night of camping in the otherworldly White Desert, then it's on to Sharm el-Sheikh for a midnight hike up Mount Sinai and a day of Red Sea snorkeling before wrapping up back in Cairo.

Discover why T.E. Lawrence nicknamed Wadi Rum the "Valley of the Moon"
Map of Historic Marvels & Natural Wonders of Egypt & Jordan - 13 Days
Historic Marvels & Natural Wonders of Egypt & Jordan - 13 Days

Experience the best of Egypt and Jordan in less than two weeks! Begin in Cairo, exploring ancient Memphis, the Saqqara Necropolis, and the iconic Giza Plateau. Then, fly to Aswan for a serene three-day Nile cruise, visiting the timeless temples of gods and pharaohs along the way. Wander through the Valley of the Kings and unwind by the Red Sea in Hurghada before flying to Amman, Jordan, to discover the wonders of UNESCO-listed Petra, the red sands of Wadi Rum, and float in the Dead Sea.

Rise above Luxor and the Valley of the Kings in a hot-air balloon
Map of Journey Through Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan & Alexandria - 13 Days
Journey Through Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan & Alexandria - 13 Days

In just under two weeks, you'll discover five Egyptian cities, starting in the capital, Cairo. Visit ancient landmarks like the Giza Pyramid Complex and Saqqara Necropolis before heading to Luxor to board a five-day cruise along the Nile. Stop at grand temples, float above Luxor in a hot-air balloon, and sail on a felucca (traditional boat). Then, head to Alexandria for a city tour, exploring the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and the Library of Alexandria before returning to Cairo for museums and mosques.

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