11-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Dendera, Abydos, Aswan & Abu Simbel
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day private Egypt tour covering the country's most fascinating historical destinations. Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, and explore the ancient wonders of Luxor, Dendera, Abydos, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Continue your journey to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, then enjoy a full-day excursion to Alexandria before returning to Cairo for your final departure.
Highlights
- Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Khan El Khalili
- Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Dendera & Abydos Temples
- Medinet Habu & Valley of the Queens
- Luxor Museum & Mummification Museum
- Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Alexandria Library, Roman Amphitheatre & Qaitbay Cita
Included
- 5★ Hotel in Cairo: 5 nights
- 5★ Hotel in Luxor: 3 nights
- 5★ Hotel in Aswan: 2 nights
- Domestic flights
- Private air-conditioned vehicles
- Horse carriage at Edfu
- Taftaf transfer at the Valley of the Kings
- Motorboat to Philae Island
- 10 breakfasts & 9 lunches
- Meet, greet and assistance by English-speaking representatives
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guides
- Entrance fees to all archaeological sites mentioned in the itinerary
- All domestic flight tickets
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers
- Complimentary 1 bottle of water per person per day in Cairo
- Portage when needed
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Laundry service
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative who will assist you with airport formalities.
You will then be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and overnight.
Meals: No meals
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your private Egyptologist guide.
Your tour begins with the legendary Pyramids of Giza – Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, followed by the iconic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Sakkara to discover the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, one of the earliest monumental stone structures in Egypt.
Then continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you will visit the Open-Air Museum and see remarkable monuments including the colossal statue of Ramses II.
Return to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and begin your Cairo sightseeing tour.
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures associated with King Tutankhamun.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, one of Cairo's most important medieval landmarks and a major center of power for centuries.
Finish your day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo's most famous traditional markets, where you can experience the atmosphere of historic Cairo and browse local handicrafts and souvenirs.
Return to your hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, begin your Luxor sightseeing with the West Bank.
Visit the spectacular Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, with the opportunity to enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, an impressive monument dramatically built against the cliffs
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the monumental statues of King Amenhotep III.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore Luxor's East Bank, including the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex and the impressive Luxor Temple.
Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, your private guide will pick you up for a full-day excursion to two of Upper Egypt's most remarkable temples.
Begin with the Temple of Seti I at Abydos, one of ancient Egypt's most important religious sites and a major center dedicated to the cult of Osiris.
Explore its beautifully preserved reliefs, the famous Abydos Kings List and the mysterious Osireion.
Continue to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt and primarily dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Discover its beautifully decorated halls, colorful astronomical ceiling and famous Dendera Zodiac.
Enjoy lunch during the tour before returning to Luxor.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast & Lun
After breakfast, begin another fascinating day exploring Luxor's West Bank.
Visit Medinet Habu, the impressive mortuary temple of King Ramses III, renowned for its massive walls and beautifully preserved reliefs.
Continue to Deir El Medina, the ancient village where the skilled artisans who constructed and decorated the royal tombs once lived.
Then explore the Valley of the Queens, the ancient burial place of queens, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Luxor Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the Theban area.
Continue to the Mummification Museum, where you will learn about the ancient Egyptian mummification process and see examples of mummies and related artifacts.
Return to your hotel for overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey south toward Aswan.
Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt.
Continue to Kom Ombo to explore its unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god.
Continue to Aswan and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Check in at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing tour.
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's major modern engineering projects.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in Aswan's ancient granite quarries and providing fascinating insight into ancient stone-working techniques.
Then take a motorboat to Philae Island to visit the magnificent Temple of Philae, dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis.
After the tour, return to your hotel for overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy an early breakfast box before checking out.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel to explore the spectacular rock-cut temples commissioned by King Ramses II.
Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, two of the most impressive monuments of ancient Nubia.
After the visit, return to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and depart for a full-day excursion to Alexandria.
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the city's most iconic modern landmarks, built near the site associated with the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Roman Amphitheatre, one of Alexandria's important Greco-Roman archaeological sites.
Visit Pompey's Pillar, a famous ancient monument dating to the Roman period.
Finally, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay from outside, dramatically situated on Alexandria's Mediterranean coastline.
Return to Cairo and transfer to your hotel for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt.
Check out from your hotel and meet your tour representative, who will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Your Unforgettable Egyptian Journey 🇪🇬
Price Policy
May to September
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$2,103 |
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Double Room |
$2,304 |
|
Single Room |
$3,417 |
October to April
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Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$2,453 |
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Double Room |
$2,654 |
|
Single Room |
$3,917 |
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