Top 18 Things to Do in Egypt and Dubai
July 9, 2026
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| Duration |
12 Days / 11 Nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo / Luxor / Aswan / Dubai / Abu Dhabi |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Cairo Airport or Dubai Airport |
Premium 12 Day Luxury Egypt & Dubai with Abu Dhabi Vacation
This 12 day luxury tour covers Egypt and the UAE across three Egyptian cities, Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and two UAE destinations, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. If you're comparing multi country vacations, you can also see our Egypt combined itineraries for more journeys that pair Egypt with destinations across the Middle East. The Egypt leg includes a private 4 night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae; the UAE leg covers Dubai's heritage district, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, a Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise, a Dubai Desert Safari, and a full-day extension to Abu Dhabi. At the luxury price tier, accommodation runs in 5 star hotels in Cairo and Dubai, with a 5 star Nile Cruise vessel, and the Abu Dhabi day includes exclusive visits to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Day 1 starts in Cairo with a Nile Dinner Cruise. Day 2 takes in the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple of Khafre, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 3 flies from Cairo to Luxor, boards the Nile Cruise, and visits Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Day 4 crosses to Luxor's West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. The cruise sails south on Day 5, docking for Edfu Temple, reached by horse-drawn carriage, and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 6 reaches Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the island temple of Philae. Day 7 disembarks and flies from Aswan to Cairo for one night. Day 8 transfers from Cairo to Dubai; Day 9 covers Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai Museum, an Abra ride on Dubai Creek, the Gold and Spice Souks, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, the Burj Khalifa observation deck, Dubai Mall, and a Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise. Day 10 is a full day drive to Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, Heritage Village, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Day 11 is the Dubai Desert Safari 4x4 dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, Bedouin Camp, and BBQ dinner under the stars. Day 12 departs from Dubai International Airport.
Why Book This Tour
- The Only 12 Day Luxury Egypt & Dubai Tour with Abu Dhabi
- Private Egyptologist Guide in Egypt & Private UAE Guide Throughout
- Private Air Conditioned Transportation Across Egypt & the UAE
- Included Domestic Flights: Cairo–Luxor & Aswan–Cairo
- Luxury Horse Carriage Ride at Edfu & Boat Transfer to Philae
- All Egypt Sightseeing Entrance Fees Included
- All Major Dubai & Abu Dhabi Entrance Fees Included
- Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque & Louvre Abu Dhabi Included
- Nile Dinner Cruise & Dubai Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise Included
- Dubai Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sandboarding
- Fully Customizable Luxury Itinerary
- 24/7 Support Throughout Egypt & the UAE
Included
- Meet and assist with the Tripidays representative at the airports
- 3 Nights accommodation in Cairo at a 5 star hotel
- 4 Nights of accommodation on a 5 star Nile Cruise
- 4 Nights of accommodations in Dubai at a 5 star hotel
- Private tour guide of all major attractions
- All transfers are by modern private A/C vehicles
- Domestic flights Cairo → Luxor, Aswan → Cairo
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the Itinerary
- One free bottle of water during the tours
- Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary
- Our assistance during your stay
- All Taxes and Charges
Excluded
- International Flights to Egypt or Home from UAE
- Flight from Cairo to Dubai
- Egypt Entry Visa
- UAE Entry Visa (Where Required)
- Dubai Tourism Dirham Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities for Guides & Drivers
- Optional Upgrades, Extra Nights & Luxury Add-Ons
Highlights
Giza Attractions
- The Great Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Valley Temple of Khafre
- Grand Egyptian Museum
Luxor Attractions
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
Aswan Attractions
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Aswan High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Philae Temple
Dubai Attractions
- Al Fahidi Fort
- Dubai Museum
- Gold & Spice Souks
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Burj Al Arab
- Burj Khalifa
- Dubai Mall
Abu Dhabi Attractions
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Louvre Museum
Itinerary
Your private Tripidays representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you to your 5 star hotel in a private air conditioned vehicle.
Nile Dinner Cruise
Your first evening places you on the Nile itself, gliding past Cairo's lit-up waterfront aboard a luxury dinner vessel. The Nile here runs 1.5km wide at Cairo, broad enough that the city's skyline occupies both banks simultaneously, which is disorienting in the best way.
Meals
Dinner
Your private guide collects you from the hotel at dawn, before the plateau fills, and drives directly to the base of the Necropolis.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, built over 4,500 years ago as eternal tombs for pharaohs. Their precise architecture and monumental scale remain a testament to ancient Egyptian genius.
The Great Sphinx
Encounter the Great Sphinx, a limestone statue with a lion’s body and kingly face guarding the Giza Plateau. Its enigmatic expression embodies Egypt’s pharaonic mystique.
Valley Temple of Khafre
Step inside the granite reception hall where Khafre's body was prepared for burial. The polished red granite floor and the alabaster drainage channels are still visible and intact. The temple dates to approximately 2500 BCE and remains one of the oldest stone structures on earth with its original roof in place.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the world’s largest collection of pharaonic artifacts, from royal statues to priceless relics.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
A private vehicle transfers you to Cairo Airport for the domestic flight to Luxor; your guide boards with you and is waiting when you land. If you're looking for a similar journey with a slightly shorter itinerary, you can also explore the 10 day Egypt & Dubai Nile Cruise tour.
Karnak Temple
Your guide walks you in through the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes and directly into the Hypostyle Hall, 134 columns, each up to 23 metres tall, arranged in 16 rows and covered in original painted relief. Karnak received contributions from at least 30 pharaohs across 33 centuries of continuous construction, making it the largest religious complex ever built.
Luxor Temple
Visit the glowing Luxor Temple by night, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. This ceremonial site celebrates pharaohs’ divine connection to gods, with colonnades, statues, and reliefs that tell tales of ancient Egyptian festivals.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise remains docked at Luxor; your guide meets you on the gangway and crosses to the West Bank by felucca.
Valley of the Kings
Enter the legendary Valley of the Kings, the sacred burial ground of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, including Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
Hatshepsut Temple
Marvel at the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into towering limestone cliffs, reflecting the legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.
Colossi of Memnon
Pause before the monumental Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood guard for over 3,000 years.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise sails overnight from Luxor and docks at Edfu early morning; your guide meets you at the gangway.
Edfu Temple
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, dedicated to Horus. Its walls are covered with detailed reliefs depicting ancient rituals and offerings to the falcon-headed god.
Kom Ombo Temple
Your guide walks you into a temple with two mirrored entrances, two hypostyle halls, and two sanctuaries, one dedicated to Sobek, crocodile god of the Nile, and one to Haroeris, the elder Horus. The riverside position here is one of the most dramatic of any temple on the Nile; at certain water levels, the southern pylon rises directly from the bank.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise docks at Aswan overnight; your guide meets you on board after breakfast for the city wonders.
Aswan High Dam
Discover the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that controls the Nile’s floods and generates hydroelectric power, transforming Egypt’s agriculture and economy.
Unfinished Obelisk
The largest obelisk ever attempted by the ancient Egyptians lies on its side in the granite quarry where it cracked during cutting. At 41 metres long, it would have weighed 1,200 tonnes had it been completed. Your guide shows you the tool marks still visible in the granite surrounding it, an accidental record of the cutting technique used across Egypt's monument-building era.
Philae Temple
Sail to the Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, a beautifully preserved island temple rescued by UNESCO, blending mythology, history, and scenic Nile views.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After disembarkation and breakfast, a private vehicle transfers you to Aswan Airport for the domestic flight to Cairo segment of your luxury Egypt and Dubai tour, which departs the following morning; tonight is a rest night at your 5-star Cairo hotel, giving you a full night's sleep before the early departure.
Meals
Breakfast
After breakfast and check-out, a private vehicle transfers you to Cairo International Airport for the direct flight to Dubai. Your 5 star Dubai hotel is a private vehicle transfer from the terminal; the Dubai leg runs from this hotel base for all four remaining nights.
Meals
Breakfast
Your guide meets you in the hotel lobby after breakfast and covers Dubai's full range from its 18th-century creek trading district to its 828-metre skyline in a single day.
Al Fahidi Fort
Your guide walks you through the bastioned gate of Dubai's oldest surviving structure, built in 1787 to defend the creek settlement that grew into the city visible outside its walls. The fort has been a museum since 1971, and its wind-tower courtyard is the coolest outdoor space in this part of the city.
Dubai Museum
Inside Al Fahidi Fort, the ground-floor galleries use dioramas and artefacts to show what Dubai looked like in the pearl-diving era: barasti palm-frond houses, dhow construction yards, and the creek as the economic centre of a 3,000-person town. The contrast to the skyline outside is the exhibit's entire point.
Abra Ride on Dubai Creek
Your guide hails a traditional abra, a flat-bottomed wooden water taxi, for the 10 dirham crossing that connects the Deira and Bur Dubai souks across the creek. The creek is 120 metres wide at this point, and the abra crossing takes under four minutes, during which the old dhow-building wharves are visible upstream.
Gold & Spice Souks
Walk through the vibrant Gold and Spice Souks, where dazzling jewellery and aromatic spices reflect Dubai’s centuries-old trading legacy.
Jumeirah Mosque
Your guide pauses at the Jumeirah Mosque for photographs of the white Fatimid-style facade, one of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors on guided tours, though this tour does not include an interior visit.
Burj Al Arab
Your guide pulls over at the Jumeirah Road viewpoint where the Burj Al Arab's double-composite fibreglass sail anchored on an artificial island 280 metres offshore reads cleanest against the sea horizon.
Burj Khalifa
Your guide takes you up to the observation deck at the 124th floor, where the panorama runs unobstructed to the desert horizon in three directions and to the Gulf on the fourth. The tower stands 828 metres tall with 160 occupied floors; the nearest rival building by height is 320 metres shorter.
Dubai Mall
Your guide takes you in through the aquarium entrance, where a 10-million-litre tank 51 metres wide and 20 metres tall occupies the central atrium and holds 140 species of sea life behind a single acrylic panel. The mall covers 502,000 square metres of leasable retail space, making it the largest by that measure in the world.
Dubai Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise
Your guide transfers you to the Marina after dark for a two-hour dhow cruise along the 3.5-kilometre canal waterway lined with residential towers, with a buffet dinner and live music on the open upper deck.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
A private vehicle departs your Dubai hotel after breakfast for the 140-kilometre drive southwest to Abu Dhabi, the UAE's federal capital, a city with a distinct civic character from Dubai.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Your guide walks you across the main courtyard first, a 17,000-square-metre expanse of white Macedonian marble inlaid with floral patterns, before entering through the central portico. The mosque was completed in 2007, accommodates 40,000 worshippers across 82 domes and 1,000 columns, and contains the world's largest hand-knotted carpet at 5,627 square metres, woven by 1,200 Iranian artisans over two years.
Union Square, Corniche & Heritage Village
Your guide drives the 8-kilometre Corniche waterfront, stops at Union Square for its Founder's Memorial, a 3D portrait of Sheikh Zayed assembled from 1,327 tensioned cables, and walks you through the Heritage Village's reconstruction of a traditional Emirati fishing and pearling settlement at the waterfront.
Louvre Museum
Your guide takes you in under the dome first. Jean Nouvel's 180-metre steel structure of 7,850 unique geometric components creates the "rain of light" effect on the galleries below, where direct sunlight fractures into shifting dappled patterns as the sun moves. Opened in 2017, the museum holds over 600 permanent works spanning prehistory to the 21st century, arranged thematically rather than by civilisation, a curatorial decision that places an ancient Egyptian coffin alongside a Bactrian princess figure and a Tang dynasty artefact in the same room.
Meals
Breakfast
The afternoon is free; the desert safari operates from mid-afternoon through the evening.
Dubai Desert
Your 4x4 convoy leaves the tarmac at the desert boundary and immediately climbs the first dune face. The transition from city to sand takes under 10 minutes from the Dubai hotel district, though the dunes themselves begin a further 45 kilometres southeast. The red sand dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve reach 100 metres in height at their highest points.
Sandboarding
Try sandboarding down soft dunes and enjoy a relaxing camel ride, following the traditional Bedouin way.
Bedouin Camp
Your guide settles you into the camp's majlis seating as the sun drops below the dune horizon and the temperature falls 10–15 degrees Celsius within the hour. The BBQ dinner runs with mezze, grilled meats, and Arabic coffee under the open sky, accompanied by a belly dance and tanoura performance.
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
After a final breakfast at your Dubai hotel, a private vehicle transfers you to Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 for most international departures, completing your 12 day luxury Egypt and Dubai tour with Abu Dhabi. Travelers looking for a shorter and more affordable alternative can also compare with our budget 8 day Egypt & Dubai package.
Meals
Breakfast
Notes:
* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tour covers 12 days across Egypt and the UAE, including 3 nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, 4 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and 4 nights in a 5-star Dubai hotel, plus a full-day Abu Dhabi excursion to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi. All domestic Egyptian flights, private guides, and entrance fees to all Egyptian and UAE sites are included.
This is the only luxury 12 day Egypt and Dubai itinerary that adds Abu Dhabi as a named destination, giving you the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi on a dedicated full day, neither compressed into a half day transfer nor shared with other attractions. The private 4 night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and the 5 star accommodation throughout both legs place this tour at a price tier and a depth of coverage no mid range 12 day alternative matches.
The ideal time is from October to April, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing in Egypt and Dubai. Summer months can be extremely hot, especially in desert areas.
Yes! Tripidays offers flexible itineraries. You can add extra nights, private tours, or activities like Desert Safari or special Nile Cruise experiences.
All transfers are provided in premium air-conditioned vehicles. Internal flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are included, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the journey.
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