Best of Egypt: Cairo to Abu Simbel 6-Day Private Guided Tour by Plane

Enjoy Egypt at a comfortable pace on this carefully planned 6‑day private guided tour. Designed for travelers who want to experience the full spectrum of Egypt’s ancient wonders without the hassle of logistics, this trip covers the country’s most legendary sites. Your journey begins in Cairo with the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, before flying to the heart of Upper Egypt to explore the legendary sites of Luxor and Aswan, then continue to Abu Simbel to experience one of the most breathtaking temples in the country. With a private Egyptologist guide, 4 star accommodation, airport transfers, and domestic flights included, your Egyptian odyssey will be as seamless as it is unforgettable.

Meals included: Not Included.

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Day 2: Morning flight to Luxor, Tour to Luxor Highlights and Overnight in Aswan

Egypt Lifetime Tours driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Cairo or Giza around 4:30 am (available to change subject to the flight schedule) to transfer to Cairo airport to take your morning flight to Luxor. You will need to use the flight tickets, we sent you via WhatsApp or email to check in and get your boarding card at Cairo airport. Once your arrive at Luxor airport and pick your luggage, go outside through the exit door where you will find our guide holding a sign with your name to start your remarkable day by driving for about 30 to 40 minutes to the west bank of Luxor.

Your first destination of the day will be the Valley of the Kings, a famous necropolis that has the tombs of the kings of ancient Egypt. Travel next to the amazing temple of Hatshepsut, who was the first woman to rule over Egypt. This temple was used as a monastery in the Christian era. This is why it is also famous as El Deir Al Bahri, or Northern Monastery’.

Your last stop on the west bank of Luxor will be the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. These two, 18 m-high statues are the only remaining items of the temple of Amenhotep III.

Stop for lunch break (optional), then continue to the east bank where you will visit the massive temple of Karnak complex, part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to the powerful God Amon, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. It was linked to the town of Luxor by a long Sphinx lined avenue. The much photographed Hypostyle Hall has an impressive 134 towering columns, each is carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, and hieroglyphic inscriptions cover the walls.

Proceed, to the smaller Luxor Temple, which is in the center of town. Admire its beautiful Obelisks and Statues of King Ramesses the Great.

Then, you will be transferred to Luxor train-station to take your 6:45 pm First Class Sitting train to Aswan. Arrive at Aswan after about 3 hours, to be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Aswan for overnight.

Meals Included: Not Included.

Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Aswan.

Day 3: Abu Simbel (sharing a group). Philae temple and flight back to Cairo

Included:

• Professional English-speaking tour guide.
• All transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C vehicle.
• One way First Class Train Tickets from Luxor to Aswan.
• 2 Day Tours in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Al Khalili Bazaars or Citadel.
• 1 Day Tour To Abu Simbel and Philae Temple.
• 1 Day Tour to Luxor East Bank and West Bank.
• 4 x Lunch at a local restaurant.

Excluded:

• Entry Visa to Egypt.
• International/Domestic flights.
• Hotels accommodations.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Water or beverages during the lunch time.
• Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
• Tipping to Guide, Drivers
• Any optional Tours.

Tour Price:

• Single: 750$USD
• 2-15: 500$USD

Children Policy:

• 0 – 04.99 Free of Charge.
• 5 – 11.99 sharing with their parents, pay 50% of the tour price.
• 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Prices:

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip.