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- Destination: Egypt, Kenya
- Duration: 12 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
This Egypt and Kenya tour is the ultimate two-destination African adventure — combining the ancient wonders of the Pharaohs with the breathtaking wildlife of East Africa in a single, seamlessly arranged 12-day private journey. Begin in Cairo, where the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum set the stage for one of the world's most extraordinary travel experiences. Continue south for a luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, where magnificent temples, royal tombs, and centuries of history line the river's banks.
Then fly to Kenya — the second chapter of your Egypt and Kenya tour — where the vast savannah landscapes of Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and the Maasai Mara offer unforgettable encounters with the Big Five. Watch elephants bathe at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, spot rare white rhinos and millions of pink flamingos at Lake Nakuru, and witness lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the world-famous Maasai Mara. With private transfers, expert guides, luxury safari lodges, and every detail carefully arranged, this Egypt and Kenya tour delivers the very best of ancient history and wild Africa in one extraordinary itinerary.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 7
Egypt
Cairo: Giza Pyramid Complex, Grand Egyptian Museum
Nile Cruise: High Dam, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple
8 - 12
Kenya
Nairobi: Free Day
Lake Nakuru Safari: See Flamingos, White Rhino
Maasai Mara Safari: See Big Five, Wildebeest
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Cairo — Gateway to Ancient Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet your private representative for a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy an optional Nile dinner cruise to settle into the extraordinary
atmosphere of Egypt’s capital. Tonight marks the beginning of your Egypt and Kenya tour — one of the most remarkable multi-destination journeys available in Africa.
Highlights: Private airport transfer, hotel check-in, optional Nile dinner cruise, Cairo evening introduction.
- Cairo
- Day 2: Cairo — Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
Today begins the ancient Egypt chapter of your journey with a full day at the most iconic archaeological site on earth. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure — and photograph the legendary Great Sphinx guarding the Giza plateau for over 4,500 years.
In the afternoon, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb including his iconic golden death mask, displayed publicly for the first time. Allow at least 2 hours for this extraordinary collection of over 100,000 ancient artifacts.
Highlights: Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamun treasures.
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- Cairo
- Day 3: Cairo — Islamic Cairo, Citadel & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Explore the rich layers of historic Cairo with visits to the medieval Saladin Citadel and the magnificent Muhammad Ali Mosque — an Ottoman masterpiece of alabaster and marble with sweeping views across the entire city. Continue to the winding lanes of Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s most famous bazaar established in 1382, where copper lanterns, spices, handmade textiles, and traditional jewellery fill every corner.
Highlights: Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaar, Islamic Cairo walking tour.
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- Cairo
- Day 4: Cairo to Luxor — Board Your Nile Cruise
Transfer to the airport for a short domestic flight to Luxor, the world’s greatest open-air museum. Upon arrival, board your luxury Nile cruise ship and set sail on one of the most iconic river journeys on earth. Visit Karnak Temple Complex — the largest religious building ever constructed — and the Luxor Temple in the afternoon before dinner on board your cruise.
Highlights: Domestic flight to Luxor, Nile cruise embarkation, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor Temple.
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- Aswan
- Day 5: Nile Cruise — Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut
Cross to the West Bank of the Nile for a day of extraordinary tomb and temple exploration. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the royal tombs of over 60 Pharaohs are carved deep into the limestone cliffs. Explore Tutankhamun’s tomb, the colorful tomb of Ramesses VI, and the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to your cruise ship for lunch and an afternoon sailing south toward Edfu.
Highlights: Valley of the Kings, royal tombs, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Nile sailing.
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- Nile River Cruise
- Day 6: Nile Cruise — Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo
Arrive at Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus — one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and completed in 57 BC. Continue sailing south to Kom Ombo for a visit to the unique double temple dedicated to both Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the Elder. Watch the Nile landscapes drift past as your cruise continues toward Aswan.
Highlights: Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo double temple, Nile River scenery, evening in Aswan.
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- Nile River Cruise
- Day 7: Aswan — High Dam, Philae Temple & Felucca Sail
Explore the wonders of Aswan — visit the Aswan High Dam, an extraordinary feat of modern engineering completed in 1970, and the breathtaking Temple of Isis on Philae Island, relocated in its entirety to save it from rising Nile waters. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon felucca sail among the islands of the Nile, including Elephantine Island with its ancient ruins and beautiful botanical gardens.
Highlights: Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, felucca sailing, Elephantine Island, optional Abu Simbel excursion.
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- On the Plane
- Day 8: Aswan to Nairobi — Begin Your Kenya Safari
Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo, connecting onward to Nairobi, Kenya — the start of the safari chapter of your Egypt and Kenya tour. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Kenya safari guide and transfer to your Nairobi hotel for overnight rest before the adventure begins.
Highlights: Aswan to Nairobi flight connection, Kenya arrival, safari briefing, Nairobi hotel overnight.
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- Nairobi
- Day 9: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park — Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Drive from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa’s highest peak. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and offers some of the finest photographic opportunities on the continent, with elephants framed against the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro. Afternoon and evening game drives reveal elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, and wildebeest roaming the
open savannah.
Highlights: Amboseli National Park, elephant herds, Mount Kilimanjaro views, afternoon game drive, luxury safari lodge.
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- Lake Naivasha
- Day 10: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru — Flamingos & White Rhinos
Drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its spectacular concentrations of pink flamingos and as one of Kenya’s most important sanctuaries for endangered white rhinos and black rhinos. Game drives reveal lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, and zebras alongside the flamingo-lined shores of the alkaline lake.
Highlights: Lake Nakuru flamingo shores, white rhino sanctuary, lion and leopard sightings, scenic lake views.
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- Maasai Mara National Park
- Day 11: Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara — The Ultimate Safari Experience
Travel to the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve — Kenya’s most famous wildlife destination and the final safari highlight of your Egypt and Kenya tour. The Maasai Mara is home to the highest concentration of predators in Africa and hosts the annual Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River in one of the most spectacular wildlife events on earth.
Afternoon game drive in the Mara reveals lions pride-hunting, cheetahs sprinting across the open savannah, and hippos bathing in the Mara River. Overnight at a luxury tented safari camp under the African stars.
Highlights: Maasai Mara arrival, lion and cheetah sightings, Mara River hippos, Great Migration (seasonal), luxury tented camp overnight.
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- Maasai Mara National Park
- Day 12: Maasai Mara to Nairobi — Departure
Final morning game drive in the Maasai Mara before transferring to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Connect to your international departure flight, leaving Kenya — and concluding your extraordinary Egypt and Kenya tour — with memories of ancient temples, royal tombs, and the wild magnificence of the African savannah that will last a lifetime.
Highlights: Final morning game drive, Maasai Mara airstrip transfer, Nairobi connection, international departure.
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