Day 1
Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! You will obtain your visa upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. You will then meet your private driver, who will transfer you to your hotel.
This luxury tour highlights the most mesmerizing and historically rich sites in Egypt, offering insights into one of the most advanced ancient civilizatios on Earth. Your journey will begin and end in the bustling city of Cairo, where historic landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx stand as timeless symbols of a bygone civilization. Your expert Egyptologist guide will bring the past to life as you explore this captivating city, from the treasure trove of artifacts and mummies on display at the Egyptian Museum to the narrow streets of Coptic Cairo to millenium-old hieroglyphs in ornate underground tombs at Saqqara.
A highlight of this itinerary is taking the time to experience Egypt’s many majestic temples and tombs via a multi-day cruise on the Nile River, the lifeblood of Egypt. Wander the sacred sanctuaries and vast courtyards of some of Egypt’s most iconic temples with your expert guide, who will bring the stories behind the statues, obelisks, pylons, and columns to life through highly educational and engaging tours. Descend underground into 3000 year-old, lavishly decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and end your days watching the sunset over the Nile from the comfort of your luxury cruise ship.
This itinerary visits the most iconic sites in Egypt, and it can easily be extended to include an extension to Jordan to explore the archaelogical wonders of the ancient Nabataen city of Petra. Call us to discuss how to plan your bespoke Egyptian adventure.
Welcome to Egypt! You will obtain your visa upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. You will then meet your private driver, who will transfer you to your hotel.
Today your private Egyptologist guide will take you back in time as you explore the Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Stand before the first freestanding stone structure in the world at the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, and then visit the Pyramids of Giza to see how pyramid construction evolved over time. Marvel at the intricate stone reliefs in the tombs of bygone nobles at Saqqara.
Dive headfirst into the long and dynamic history of ancient Egypt by exploring the treasured hallways and exhibits of the Egyptian Museum with your private guide. This afternoon you will visit the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, where you will come face to face with the entire treasure collection from King Tut’s tomb.
This morning your private driver will transfer you to the airport to catch a short flight to Luxor, where you will be met upon arrival. You will then transfer by private vehicle to the Nile River to board your luxury cruise ship, the Oberoi Zahra, in time for lunch. This afternoon you will head out for an excursion to the monumental Karnac Temple, followed by explorations of the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor.
You will spend three full days cruising the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan, stopping to explore some of Egypt’s most treasured temples and historic sites along the way. Highlights include the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombu, Philae Temple, and the High Dam. Onboard the ship, immerse yourself in the serenity of the Nile and enjoy world-class dining, afternoon tea on the exquisite sun deck, and spa treatments at the ship’s wellness center.
This morning you will disembark your cruise ship immediately after breakfast to be transferred to the airport in Aswan, where you will catch a short flight to Abu Simbel. You will be met upon arrival by your private Egyptologist guide and escorted to the temples at Abu Simbel, the most impressive monuments remaining of ancient Egypt. After several hours of exploration you will return to the airport to connect back to Cairo, where you will be met upon arrival and escorted to your luxury hotel.
This morning your private guide will take you back in time as you embark on a tour to visit some of the most significant religious sites in Cairo, from the old fortress of Babylon and the backstreets of Coptic Cairo to the Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Citadel of Saladin. Relax at your hotel for a few hours before heading to the historic Khan El-Khalili bazaar, the largest souk in the Middle East, to browse the eclectic shops offering dazzling displays of jewelry, antiques, and other souvenirs.
This morning you will bid farewell to the ancient pyramids that loom over Cairo’s skyline as your private driver takes you to the airport to catch your international departing flight.
Other accommodations are available. Please call to see what may fit your style of travel best.
