13-Day Egypt Discovery Tour
Overview
Discover the timeless wonders of Egypt on a private 13-day journey combining ancient history, magnificent temples, fascinating museums, and unforgettable landscapes. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of Cairo, the temples of Luxor, Dendera and Abydos, the wonders of Aswan, and the legendary temples of Abu Simbel.
Highlights
- Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
- Saqqara Step Pyramid & Memphis
- Egyptian Museum
- Citadel of Salah El-Din & Khan El-Khalili
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Dendera & Abydos Temples
- Medinet Habu & Valley of the Queens
- Deir El-Medina – Workers' Village
- Luxor Museum & Mummification Museum
- Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- Philae Temple & High Dam
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Alexandria Library & Roman Amphitheatre
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Dahshur & Meidum Pyramids
- Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Included
- 5-star hotel accommodation in Cairo for 7 nights
- 5-star hotel accommodation in Luxor for 3 nights
- 5-star hotel accommodation in Aswan for 2 nights
- Domestic flights
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Horse carriage at Edfu
- Taftaf service at the Valley of the Kings
- Motorboat to Philae Island
- 12 breakfasts & 11 lunches
- Meet-and-assist service by English-speaking representatives
- All entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist tour guides
- Domestic flight tickets
- Complimentary bottle of water per person per day in Cairo
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers
- Porterage when required
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Laundry service
- Personal expenses
- Any additional services or tours not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
Arrival at Cairo International Airport, where our English-speaking representative will meet and assist you with the arrival formalities. Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to your 5-star hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: None
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your first sightseeing day.
Visit the Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, one of the earliest monumental stone structures in Egypt.
Then visit Memphis Open-Air Museum, home to impressive ancient Egyptian monuments, including the colossal statue of Ramses II.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, 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 Salah El-Din Citadel, one of Cairo's most important historic landmarks, followed by a visit to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the city's most famous traditional markets.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, begin your Luxor sightseeing with the West Bank, including:
- Valley of the Kings
- King Tutankhamun's Tomb
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, explore the East Bank, visiting:
- Karnak Temple Complex
- Luxor Temple
Transfer to your 5-star hotel in Luxor.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, travel to Abydos to visit the magnificent Temple of Seti I, famous for its detailed reliefs and the Abydos King List.
Continue to Dendera Temple, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt and dedicated primarily to the goddess Hathor.
Explore its spectacular reliefs, temple halls, crypts, sacred lake and famous zodiac relief.
Return to Luxor.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today, explore some of Luxor's fascinating lesser-known treasures.
Visit Medinet Habu, the impressive mortuary temple of Ramses III.
Continue to Deir El-Medina, the ancient village of the craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs.
Then visit the Valley of the Queens, where queens, princes and princesses of the New Kingdom were buried.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit:
- Luxor Museum
- Mummification Museum
Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast and hotel check-out, drive to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples and dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two deities: Sobek and Horus.
Proceed to Aswan, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and check in to your hotel.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, visit the High Dam of Aswan, one of Egypt's most important modern engineering projects.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan.
Then take a motorboat to Philae Island to visit the magnificent Temple of Isis.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After an early breakfast box and check-out, travel by private vehicle to Abu Simbel.
Explore the spectacular temples built by Ramses II and dedicated to the gods and the royal family, including the Temple of Queen Nefertari.
After the visit, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your Cairo hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, drive to Alexandria with your private Egyptologist guide.
Visit:
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Roman Amphitheatre
- Pompey's Pillar
- Qaitbay Citadel – exterior visit
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to Cairo in the evening.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, explore the fascinating pyramids of Dahshur, including the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid of King Sneferu.
Enjoy an authentic local lunch surrounded by palm trees.
Continue to Meidum Pyramid, another important monument associated with King Sneferu.
Return to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, discover the religious and cultural heritage of Cairo.
Visit:
- Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque
- Sultan Hassan Mosque
- Al-Rifa'i Mosque
- The Hanging Church
- Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga)
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, check out from your hotel.
Our representative will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Price Policy
May – September
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$2,544 |
|
Double Room |
$2,730 |
|
Single Room |
$3,817 |
October – April
|
Room Type |
Price Per Person |
|
Triple Room |
$2,944 |
|
Double Room |
$3,595 |
|
Single Room |
$4,397 |
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