Trip Itinerary
Overview
This is one of our hottest tour packages. It gets booked so frequently because it includes Egypt’s top destinations. Over the tour duration, you’ll visit the Great Pyramid, sail on the Nile River, and explore the Abu Simbel Temples.
Starting from $2,999 / person
Top Attractions You’ll Visit:
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Egyptian Museum + National Museum of Civilization
5-Star Nile Cruise Experience
Aswan & the Nubian Village
The Abu Simbel Temples
Valley of the Kings in Luxor
Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
Your personal driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. Upon pick up, you’ll be transferred to your classic 5-star hotel in Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy your first night in Cairo! Your first day tour of your Egypt vacation package will begin in the morning.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum + National Museum of Civilization & Local Food Tasting at Khan el Khalili Bazaar
Pick Up at Your Hotel
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo in a private air conditioned vehicle.
See the Last Standing Ancient Wonder of the World
During your visit to the Pyramids, you will visit Giza Plateau where you can see the only ancient wonder of the world that is still standing. Visit the Great Pyramid of King Cheops along with the two other pyramids of King Khephren and King Mecrenus, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
Explore Cairo & Visit the Egyptian Museum
Your tour includes a tour of Cairo and a visit to the Egyptian Museum. During your visit to the museum, your guide will educate you about Egypt’s ancient history. You will also have the opportunity to visit the National Museum of Civilization to see the famous Mummy Room.
Lunch
During your tour, you will have the opportunity to stop for lunch independently.
Visit the Bazaar
A visit to Cairo would not be complete without shopping at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. (Please note if you would prefer not to visit any shops during your trip, please do tell our team ahead of time.)
Drop Off at Your Hotel
At the end of the day, your private air-conditioned vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: Philae Temple + Nubian Village
Early Morning Flight to Aswan
In the morning, you will fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin the next phase of your journey.
Tour of Aswan’s Philae Temple
Your day will include a visit and boat ride to the amazing Philae Temple, which is dedicated to goddess Hathor and goddess Isis. After visiting the temple, you will have the opportunity to eat lunch at the hotel or enjoy a brief rest before exploring the Nubian Village.
Tour the Nubian Village
In the early afternoon, your driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. From there, you will cross the Nile River to explore the Nubian Village, taste authentic, home-made Egyptian cuisine.
Spend the Night at a Classic 5-Star Hotel in Aswan Nestled Along the Nile River
You will be dropped back off at your hotel and will spend the night there this evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4: Abu Simbel & Check-In to Classic 5-Star Nile Cruise
Pick Up Outside of Your Hotel Lobby in Aswan
You will begin your day bright and early at 4:30 am to start your trip to the Abu Simbel Temples. You will then travel (aprx. 3 hours) in a private air-conditioned vehicle along with your tour guide. (Please note: We recommend requesting a breakfast box from your hotel as this will be an early-morning start.)
Abu Simbel Tour
Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, you’ll enjoy the impressive Temples of King Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. This excursion is one of the most highly sought-after experiences in all of Egypt due to its rich ancient history.
Private Tour of Abu Simbel Temples
Drive Back to Aswan
After exploring Abu Simbel, your tour guide and driver will safely transport you back to Aswan.
Drop Off at Nile Cruise & Start Sailing to Luxor
Your driver will drop you off in a private air-conditioned vehicle to check-in to the Nile Cruise and enjoy your lunch.
Tour Comombo Temple
Enjoy sailing from Aswan to Luxor, on the way you will stop by Comombo to visit the Temple of God Sopek. To conclude your day, you can rest and relax on board the ship.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (The Nile Cruise is Full Board)
Day 5: Karnak & Luxor Temples
Pick Up at from the Nile Cruise in Luxor
Your driver will pick you up in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Stop in Edfu for Edfu Temple Tour & Continue Sailing to Luxor
Stop in Edfu to visit the Temple of God Horus. Then, you will continue sailing to Luxor.
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Upon your arrival in Luxor, you will dock and then drive to Luxor’s east bank of the Nile River to have an unforgettable day visiting both Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple of King Amunhotep III.
Drop Off at Nile Cruise
At the end of your visit, you will be dropped back off at the Nile Cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (The Nile Cruise is Full Board)
Day 6: Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple
Check-Out & Pick Up from Nile Cruise
After enjoying your breakfast on the beautiful Nile River, you will check out from the cruise.
Valley of the Kings & Queen Hatshepsut Temple
You will explore the western bank to visit the Valley of the Kings which contains 62 tombs of the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the viewpoint of the Colossi of Memnon statues.
Optional Add-On: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, Egypt
Flight to Cairo for International Departure
You will then be transported to the airport to fly back to Cairo. *We will do our best to coordinate a flight that is as close to your international flight out of Cairo Airport as possible. The international flight out of Cairo should be scheduled for the same day (international flights not included). This concludes your tour package.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Photo Gallery
What’s Included:
Airport pick-up in Cairo
English-speaking tour guide
Hotel pick up & drop off
Private air-conditioned vehicle
2 domestic flights included
Entrance fees for sites listed
Classic 5-star cruise & hotels
Meals listed in itinerary
Bottled water
What’s Not Included:
Personal expenses (ex. shopping)
Any extras or add-ons
International flights
Egypt Entry VISA
Standard 3.9% Booking Fee
Tipping (ex. Tour Guide, Driver, Nile Cruise Staff, etc.)
Pricing Information
Package Tour Pricing
This tour is available weekly. Please see our tour pricing for adults listed below. All prices are in USD.
2023-2024 Pricing
Per Person Package Rate Starting From - $2,999* / person (plus our standard 3.9% booking fee)
*Please know that exact pricing will be provided based on your exact dates, hotel selection and availability. Please also let us know if your reservation includes children. Child pricing will be provided upon reservation request.