Overview
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.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Cairo Arrival Transfer and Overnight in Cairo or Giza Hotel
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs! You’ll be met on arrival at Cairo airport by our driver, who will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name and transferred to to your hotel in Cairo or Giza, then the rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show(optional), or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show(optional).
Meals Included: Not Included.
Accommodation: Not Included.
Day 2: Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum GEM
This morning, your private guide and driver will pick up you for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum GEM. Start by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind. Enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general.
Step into a world where history comes alive as you explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental tribute to Egypt’s past and a gateway to its future. The Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the GEM, stands as a beacon of Egypt’s rich heritage and cultural legacy. This architectural marvel is set to house an unparalleled collection of artifacts and treasures, providing a comprehensive journey through the millennia of Egyptian civilization.
Back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for overnight.
Meals included: breakfast at the hotel.
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: breakfast at the hotel.
Accommodation: 4 star hotel in Aswan.
Day 3: Abu Simbel (sharing a group) Philae temple and flight back to Cairo
Meals Included: breakfast at the hotel.
Accommodation: Not Included.4 star hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Day 6: Free Day and Departure Transfer
Today is free to join any other optional sightseeing tours of Cairo or a spot of last minute shopping until we take you back to the airport for your departure flight. If you have an evening flight, then the Cairo City Tour, Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis tours can also be done today. Alternatively if you can add extra nights to your time in Cairo you can take a day trip to the colonial city of Alexandria which lies on the Mediterranean coast.
Our representative will escort you to the airport for departure according to your flight details.
Meals Included: breakfast at the hotel.
Accommodation: Not Included.
What’s Included:
- 4 nights accommodation at 4 star hotel in Cairo or Giza with breakfast.
- 1 night accommodation at 4 star hotel in Aswan with breakfast.
- 5x breakfast at the hotel.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- All transfers, pick up and drop off by an A/C vehicle.
- Round-trip economy domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and return from Aswan to Cairo.
- One way First Class Train Tickets from Luxor to Aswan.
- 2 Day Tours in Cairo; Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum GEM, Citadel, Old Cairo and Al Khalili Bazaars
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1 Day tour to Abu Simbel (sharing a group in a bus or mini-bus) and Philae Temple.
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1 Day tour to Luxor East Bank and West Bank.
What’s Excluded:
- Entry Visa to Egypt.
- International flight tickets.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Motorboat to Philae temple.
- Lunch is optional during the day tours.
- Any personal expenses like laundry etc.
- Tipping to Guide and Drivers.
- Any optional Tours.
Tour Price:
- Single: 2000$USD
- 2-15: 1400$USD
Children Policy:
- 0 – 01.99 pay 350$USD.
- 2 – 04.99 sharing with their parents, pay 600$USD.
- 5 – 11.99 sharing with their parents, pay 1100$USD.
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Prices:
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip.
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