The Itinerary for our 11 Day Biblical Egypt Tour, with Nile Cruise
February 21 – March 3, 2026
This tour is being offered by popular demand! All Inclusive Price: $5,907 from JFK, NY or similar departure city. $4,907 for “land only” travelers.

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Registration Details for this 11 Day Egypt Tour
On-Line Registration Form
This link will take you directly to the web site of our Israel travel agent, imagine Tours & Travel. This is a safe & secure way to place your $500 deposit instantly with your credit card and reserve your spot on this tour. Please enter the tour code – DeLancey226 – to register for this trip. Registration is open through October 1, 2025
The price of this 11 Day Egypt Tour is $5,907. This includes Airfare & US & Int’l Departure-fuel taxes ($705, an increase of $120 from 2024), gratuities ($305), Visa ($45), internal flights to and from Cairo to Luxor, and Aswan back to Cairo, all hotels, 2 meals daily on land, and all entry fees. The land only price of $4,907 includes all the above except the airfare to and from Cairo. Sign-up deadline: October 1, 2025.
Early Bird Discounts: With your deposit of $500 to reserve your spot on this extensive Egypt tour, you will earn the following discounts off the overall price: $100 for deposits made before 2/28/25; $75 before 4/30/25; and $50 before 6/30/25.
This extensive all-Egypt tour features the very best that ancient Egypt can offer. We will make biblical connections along the way too! We will see the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Old Cairo, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. In Luxor we see the famous Valley of the Kings, and the Temples of Medinet, Luxor and Karnak. We then sail south to Aswan on the Nile River. We will make a few stops to see ancient temples. Once we arrive in Aswan, we will even take a day (by bus) to see the famous Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II! We then fly back to Cairo. We will take an entire day to see the area of Goshen as well, and connect with Joseph and the life of the Israelites. We then fly home from Cairo. Dr. DeLancey hand-wrote this amazing itinerary! You will see a LOT in Egypt! Additionally, accompanying Dr. DeLancey on this trip will be Nate Loper, a BIMT Board member. Nate is an expert in Egyptology (M.A.) and will add wonderfully insightful teaching and biblical connections as well!
NOTE for anyone also wanting to do our Israel trip: Dr. John will be leading an Israel trip immediately following this Egypt tour. You will also have the option to continue to Israel for a tour there as well. You will need to pay for the flight from Cairo to Tel Aviv on March 3rd. You will also need to sign up as a “land only” traveler and arrange your own flight into Cairo at the start of the trip, and then home from Tel Aviv at the end of the trip. Imagine Tours can answer any questions you may have if you want to combine the Egypt and Israel trips!
Our 11 Day Egypt Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday, February 21: Depart for Cairo
Today, tour members gather at their respective airports for the flight to Cairo. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the onboard entertainment as we journey toward Egypt. Tomorrow, we’ll step into the cradle of civilization and begin our unforgettable adventure.
Day 2 – Sunday, February 22: Arrival into Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, we’ll be greeted by our local representative and transferred to Le Meridien Airport Hotel. After check-in, we’ll enjoy dinner and relax overnight, preparing for the exciting days ahead.
Day 3 – Monday, February 23: East Bank of Luxor
After breakfast, we’ll fly to Luxor, where our representative will guide us to our Nile cruise ship for embarkation before noon. Our day will start with a visit to Karnak Temples, the largest religious complex ever built. The primary structure here is dedicated to Amun Ra, the chief god of ancient Egypt, whose name means “hidden”—symbolizing his powerful presence. We’ll continue to Luxor Temple, located in the heart of ancient Thebes, dedicated to Amun Re, further exploring the city’s ancient grandeur. Afterward, we’ll return to the ship for dinner and enjoy an Egyptian folkloric show onboard. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 – Tuesday, February 24: West Bank of Luxor, Embark on Nile River Cruise
After breakfast, we’ll explore the sacred West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground for Egypt’s pharaohs. Here, we’ll see three tombs of famous Pharaohs and feel the weight of history (Note: it will cost extra to see Tutankhamen’s tomb). We’ll also visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, a stunning example of ancient Egyptian architecture, carved into the mountainside. Continuing, we’ll explore Medinet Habu, where Ramses III’s victory over the Sea Peoples is depicted. The day ends with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. We’ll return to the ship for lunch, then sail toward Edfu for dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5 – Wednesday, February 25: Temples of Horus, Kom Ombo
After breakfast, we’ll visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god of the sky. This well- preserved temple is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. Next, we’ll sail to Kom Ombo to explore its unique dual temple dedicated to the gods Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus. As we sail toward Aswan, we’ll enjoy the serene landscape of the Nile. Dinner will be served on board as we arrive in Aswan late in the evening.
Day 6 – Thursday, February 26: Abu Simbel, Aswan
After breakfast, we’ll journey to Abu Simbel, where we’ll explore the majestic temples built by Ramses II. The Great Temple is dedicated to the sun god Ra-Horakhty, while the smaller temple honors Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari. We’ll return to Aswan in the afternoon, visiting the Unfinished Obelisk. This giant red granite obelisk, dedicated to Amun Ra, gives us insight into the grandeur that was never completed. Later, we’ll return to the ship for tea and enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 7 – Friday, February 27: Aswan, Cairo
After breakfast, we’ll visit Aswan’s High Dam, constructed by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to protect Egypt from annual flooding. Next, we’ll take a motorboat ride to Agilika Island, where we’ll explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, known for her association with the legendary tale of Horus’s birth. We’ll then fly back to Cairo, where we’ll have dinner and stay overnight.
Day 8 – Saturday, February 28: Old Cairo, Grand Egyptian Museum
Today, we’ll explore Old Cairo, visiting ancient Christian churches and the synagogue that testify to Egypt’s rich, multi-faith heritage. Afterward, we’ll delve into the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Egyptian antiquities. From the treasures of Tutankhamun to the grandeur of ancient Egypt’s kings, we’ll see firsthand the artifacts that have shaped our understanding of this remarkable civilization. Later, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and a restful night.
Day 9 – Sunday, March 1: Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara
After breakfast, we’ll visit the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We’ll also see the enigmatic Sphinx, a symbol of ancient Egyptian mystery and power. In Sakkara, we’ll visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first monumental stone structure in Egypt, and explore the tombs of Ti and Ptah, giving us a glimpse into the burial practices of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 10 – Monday, March 2: Land of Goshen
We’ll delve into Egypt’s Eastern Delta, the biblical Land of Goshen, where the Israelites are said to have settled after being invited by Pharaoh during a time of famine. Our first stop is Bubastis, the city where the goddess Bastet was worshipped. Archaeological evidence suggests that Joseph might have overseen the land Pharaoh gave to his family here. Next, we’ll visit Tanis (Zoan), where we’ll see monumental statues of Ramses II and the royal necropolis, including the tomb of Shoshenq I. Returning to Le Meridien Airport Hotel, we’ll reflect on our discoveries during dinner and overnight.
Day 11 – Tuesday, March 3: Departure
After breakfast, we’ll transfer to Cairo International Airport for our flight home or continue the adventure with a flight to Tel Aviv for the Israel tour. Safe travels!









Egypt’s Tombs of the Pharaohs
A highlight of this trip will be to walk into some of the Tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. This tomb belonged to Ramses III. The colors and details are so well preserved!
This video is in 360 format too! So you can move it around and look at in any direction you want! All of ancient Egypt is a marvel to see!