Overview

Day 1: Arrive to Cairo. 

Day 2: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx. 

Day 3: Fly to Aswan and visit Philae temple and enjoy a Felluca ride on the Nile. 

Day 4: Drive to Luxor and visit Kom Ombo temple en-route. Visit Luxor temple by night. 

Day 5: Visit the Valley of the KingsHatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. 

Day 6: Fly back to Cairo and visit Islamic Cairo.

Day 7: Final Departure. 

6 Nights 7 Days Available on request
Highlights

Visit The Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx, and The Grand Egyptian Museum.

Visit Aswan and enjoy a relaxing Felucca ride on the Nile  as you explore the stunning temple of Philae.

Visit The Crocodile Temple of Kom Ombo. 

Explore the ancient city of Luxor and immerse yourself in its wonders.

Stroll through the old Islamic district of Cairo and have a walk in the world’s famous Khan El Khalili market.

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Cairo Airport. Our meet-and-assist service will take you through the passport control area, assist with your luggage and customs. Our representative will accompany you to your hotel in Cairo and help you check-in.

 

Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum/ Pyramids of Giza 

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world for one single civilization.  You will stand face-to-face with the Golden Mask of the boy King Tutankhamun. You will be dazzled with the amount of treasures and artifacts that this museum holds.  

After lunch in a local authentic restaurant, Visit the Giza Pyramids, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World.  Ride a camel out in the desert and stand in front of the imposing Sphinx, the combination of human intelligence and the strength of a lion. (B,L)

 

Day 3: Aswan 

Take an early morning flight to Aswan on the southern border of Egypt and check-in at your hotel. Afterwards, you will visit  the temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess of love and passion, Isis. And then have a relaxing time on a leisurely felucca sailboat on the river Nile. (B)

 

Day 4: Drive to Kom Ombo/ Luxor 

Drive to Luxor, en-route visit the temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile and the falcon gods. Stop at the Crocodile Mummification Museum, where you will see crocodile mummies that are thousands of years old. Arrive at Luxor check-in at your hotel and in the evening visit Luxor temple that was predominantly built by Pharaoh Ramses the second. (B,L) 

 

Day 5: Luxor

Start the day by visiting the Valley of the Kings, hidden behind the mountains on the west bank of the Nile. Your tour will include the entry of the tomb of king Tutankahmon and the tomb of Ramses VI. Next, visit the temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh who dressed and ruled like a king. Have a photo stop by the huge Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, visit the temple of Karnak, the largest religious complex that was ever built for a god. The temple is dedicated to the god Amon Ra, the chief creator god in Ancient Egypt. (B,L)

 

Day 6: Cairo

Fly Back to Cairo. Upon arrival visit Ibn Tulun Mosque, the oldest existing  Mosque in Cairo with an amazing unique design and yet still surviving in its original form. You can even climb up the minaret which provides a panoramic view of the whole old part of the city. 

Wrap up your day by walking through the old streets of Islamic Cairo; walk in El Muizz Street which is like an open-air museum filled with medieval architectural marvels and treasures; explore the winding alleyways of the famous Khan El Khalili market, the major souk in the Islamic Cairo district. Afterwards return back to your airport hotel and overnight. (B,L)  

 

Day 7: Final Departure

After breakfast, have a short walk to the international terminal to travel back home with your heart filled with memories of the sights, sounds and voices of Egypt to carry with you.   

 

 

Accommodation

We have two different categories of accommodation:

Affordable Luxury -Starting from $2,815 USD per person

CAIRO:Kempinski Nile Hotel -Garden City (Nile Deluxe Room)

ASWAN: Movenpick Resort Aswan (Superior Nile View Room)

LUXOR: Sonesta Saint George Hotel (Side-Nile View Room)

CAIRO: Le Meridien Cairo Airport (Deluxe Room)

Premium Luxury-Starting from $3380 USD per person

CAIRO: Four Seasons at Nile Plaza (Nile View Room)

ASWAN: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel (Luxury Nile Wing Room)

LUXOR: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (Deluxe Nile View Room)

CAIRO: Le Meridien Cairo Airport (Deluxe Room)

Inclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Meet-and-assist service by our High End Journeys Representatives at airports. 
  • All airport transfers by a modern air conditioned  private vehicles. 
  • 2 nights accommodation in 5-star Luxury Hotel in Cairo. 
  • 1 night accommodation in 5- star Luxury Hotel in Aswan.  
  • 2 nights accommodation in 5-star Luxury Hotel in Luxor. 
  • 1 night accommodation in 5- star Luxury airport hotel.
  • All domestic flights. 
  • All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the program. 
  • Service of an Egyptologist guide on a private tour throughout your trip. 
  • All meals stated on the itinerary – (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner. 
  • Unlimited use of  bottled water during all tours and meals.
  • 24/7 High End Journeys On-Call support. 
  • All applicable taxes and VAT. 

 

What is NOT included in the tour

  • International flights.
  • Any meals or drinks that are not mentioned on the itinerary. 
  • Entry visas to Egypt.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Gratuities for the guides and drivers or any other kind of tips.