14-Day Egypt and Tanzania Tour
Experience the delights of two incredibly contrasting destinations with our classic 14-Day Egypt, Tanzania Tour; thrilling Egypt and Africa tours that take you through the very heart of antiquity, and into the untamed wilderness of Africa. Explore the ancient pyramids, tombs and temples left behind by one of the world’s oldest and most advanced civilizations, the Ancient Egyptians. Experience the magic of a relaxing and fun-filled all-inclusive Nile River cruise, and then head for Tanzania and its alluring wilderness.
Stay in luxurious safari-style lodges; enjoy professionally guided 4×4 game spotting drives in the Lake Manyara National Park; lose yourself in the unspoiled splendor of the Serengeti National Park , and round of your wilderness adventure with a trip to the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder of the world and home to all the wildlife you could ever hope to see. Book your dream vacation with absolute confidence – Epic Egypt tour packages top-rated on Tripadvisor
NOTE: Tours begin every Tuesday in Cairo
Egypt and Tanzania Tour
DAY 1 – Arrive in Cairo for your 14-Day Egypt, Tanzania Tour
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport for your 14-Day Egypt, Tanzania Tour, your tour manager will be at the airport to meet you and assist you in any way they can, and then they will escort you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel where you will be staying for the next two nights.
On arrival at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in, and then your tour manager will confirm a pick-up time for the following day’s activities. Enjoy a free “Welcome Drink” on us at the hotel, and have the remainder of the day to yourself.
DAY 2 – Classic Pyramids and Cairo Tour
Enjoy a good early breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be taken to the outskirts of Cairo where you will enjoy a fascinating tour of the world’s most famous ancient monuments, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. After this amazing tour, you will then be taken to a good local restaurant for lunch.
Next, you will be taken to visit and explore the world famous Egyptian Museum which is home to more than 250,000 genuine Ancient Egyptian artifacts, although only about 100,000 of these are on display. Your tour also includes admittance to the Museum’s Royal Treasures Room which houses all the jewelry and artifacts that were recovered from King Tutankhamen’s tomb after being buried for more than 3,500 years.
Following your visit to the museum, you will drive to Cairo’s Islamic Quarter to visit and shop at the frenetic Khan El Khalili Bazaar where vendors have being trading their wares ever since 1382. After spending some time at the bazaar, you will be driven back to your hotel where you will be spending the 2nd night of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3 – Transfer to Luxor; East Bank Tour, and Free Time
Soon after you have had your breakfast, you will check-out, and then you will be taken to the airport to board a flight to Luxor. When you get to Luxor, you will once again be met at the airport, and then you will immediately be taken to board your luxurious Nile River cruise ship for your trip through the Nile River Valley from Luxor to Aswan.
Shortly after boarding, an excellent lunch will be served, and then you will proceed with a tour of Luxor’s East Bank to visit two of Egypt’s most popular ancient attractions: Karnak Temple complex, and the stunning Luxor Temple. Once your tour is finished, you will head back to the boat, and you will have some time for yourself before sitting down to a delicious dinner, after which you will have the rest of the evening to yourself to enjoy as you wish. You will spend this night of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour on the water at Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4 – Luxor West Bank Tour and Sail to Edfu
Kick today off with a good wholesome breakfast and then disembark for a morning you will never forget. After disembarking, you will be going to visit one of Egypt’s mot valued ancient sites: the Valley of Kings. This is where Sir Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen, complete with his mummy and a vast collection of treasures. However, more than 60 other tombs have also been unearthed at this site, including the tomb of Ramses VI.
After Valley of the Kings, your group will then go to see another unforgettable ancient wonder: the unimaginable rock-cut Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Your last stop of the morning will be at the Colossi of Memnon, and then you will return to the boat and it will start cruising to Edfu, with lunch being served along the way. Enjoy dinner and a good night’s sleep on the quiet waters of the Nile at Edfu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 5 – Edfu Excursion; Kom Ombo Excursion, and Overnight at Aswan
Begin this day of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour with another good breakfast, and then you will be taken to see Horus Temple in Edfu. This remarkable temple really is a gift from the gods because for more than 2,000 years it lay buried beneath the desert sand, and as a result of this, it is today by far and away the most well-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt.
Following your visit to Horus Temple, you will board the cruise ship, and it will sail to Kom Ombo where you will enjoy another exciting excursion, this time to the Temple of Sobek. Essentially speaking, this site actually comprises two identical temples, one which was dedicated to Horus the falcon-headed god, and the other dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god.
After your tour, you will board the ship again, and it will begin sailing to Aswan, with lunch being served along the way. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon; another fine dinner, and a great night’s sleep in your luxurious cabin on the water at Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 6 – Aswan Tour and Free Afternoon
Shortly after breakfast, you will disembark, and then you will be taken to see 2 attractions. First, you will head off to see the famous Granite Quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, and then you will be visiting the incredible Temple of Philae. Philae temple had to be moved in its entirety to higher ground in order to prevent it from being lost to the rising waters of Lake Nasser when the High Dam was built.
After your visit to the temple, you will then return to your cruise ship in time for lunch. There are no more excursions scheduled for this day, so you are welcome to go out and explore the area on your own, or you can simply relax and unwind on board the vessel. Enjoy dinner aboard the vessel in the evening, and spend the last night of your cruise sleeping on the water in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 7 – Return to Cairo and Free Time
Enjoy a nice leisurely breakfast on board the boat, and then at the time that was agreed with your tour manager, you will disembark and you will be driven to Aswan Airport where you will board a flight to Cairo. On arrival at the airport in Cairo, you will once again be met by your tour manager, and then escorted to the hotel where you will be spending the last night in Egypt.
No tours are planned for this day, so you can either spend the day relaxing at your hotel, or you can head out and do some exploring on your own.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – Cairo to Arusha
The next exciting phase of your magical 14-Day Egypt, Tanzania Tour begins today, so at the appropriate time, you will again be collected from your hotel and then driven to Cairo International Airport in time for your flight to Tanzania. When your flight lands at Arusha airport, your driver guide will be there to meet you, and then you will be transferred to Arusha.
Enjoy dinner and your first night in Tanzania at the Mount Meru Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 9 –Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The 9th day of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour takes you to Ngorongoro, so at around 10h00 you will check out from your hotel and you will begin making your way to the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoy a nice lunch along the way. On arrival at the conservation area you will then check-in at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge where you will stay for this night of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 10 – Full Day Game Watching Tour in the Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a good breakfast, and then you will descend the vast crater which the conservation area is so famous. The absolute natural beauty of the crater simply cannot be accurately described because there is no other place on earth to compare it to. And, for wildlife enthusiast, it is like a dream come true because the crater floor is home to an almost infinite number of animals, including rare black rhinos; zebras; wildebeest; hippos; gazelles; eland, and elephants, long with a large population of predators, including lions; hyenas, and jackals.
Packed lunches will be provided to enjoy later in the day because you will spend the entire day game spotting in the crater. Once evening starts approach, you will then return to the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge where you will once again be spending the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 11 – Game Spotting Drive at Serengeti National Park
Begin the 11th day of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour with a good breakfast at the lodge, and then you will enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive to the Serengeti National Park via the Olduvai Gorge. On arrival at the park you will check in at the Serengeti Serena Lodge and also have some lunch. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a game spotting drive in the Serengeti National Park which is famous all around the world for its abundant wildlife.
Have a good dinner in the evening and enjoy this night of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour listening to the call of the wild in Serengeti.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 12 – Serengeti Game Spotting Tours
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, and then shortly after that, you will enjoy a morning gaming spotting tour before heading back to the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy another unforgettable game spotting drive in the Park, and you can be certain that you will once again see plenty of wildlife during both drives today.
Once evening draws near, you will drive back to the lodge in time for dinner and another blissfull night in the African wilderness.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 13 – Serengetic to Lake Manyara National Park
After a good breakfast at the lodge, you will check out, and then you will head to the beautiful Manyara National Park. On arrival at the park, you will check in at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, and then it will be time for lunch. In addition to its famous lake, the park is also home to an abundance of wildlife including its famous tree-climbing lions.
Shortly after lunch, you will enjoy another wonderful game spotting safari, after which you will return to the lodge in time for a good dinner. Enjoy the last night of your Egypt, Tanzania Tour at your lodge in the Lake Manyara National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 14 – Egypt,Tanzania Tour Ends and Final Departure
Nobody will blame you if you are feeling a little bit sad when you wake up this morning, knowing that your Egypt, Tanzania tour has come to an end. However, it is not quite over yet, so enjoy a good breakfast before checking out from the lodge, and then at the appropriate time you will be driven to Arusha Airport in time for you to board your flight back home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
14-Day Egypt and Tanzania Tour Image Gallery Start your adventure with a breathtaking view of the Pyramids, marveling at these ancient wonders that have withstood the test of time. Statues at the Grand Egyptian Museum – Explore a stunning display of colossal statues that highlight the artistry and grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization. Walk through the grand Luxor Temple, where colossal statues and magnificent columns stand as a testament to Egypt’s glorious past. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in beautifully decorated tombs. Cruise along the Nile River with scenic views of Luxor’s historical temples and vibrant riverside life. Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the remains of an ancient mortuary temple. Experience the enchanting Philae Temple on an island in the Nile, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Witness the diverse wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural sanctuary where zebras and wildebeest roam free. Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth, the annual migration. Enjoy the lush beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and rich birdlife.
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