14 Day Private Egypt Trip — Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Dahabiya Nile Cruise and Abu Simbel

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Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo

Duration14 days / 13 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$3,709 pp

Overview

A 14-day trip through Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Day 4 in Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day 5 in Cairo: El Alamein War Museum and Commonwealth Cemetery. Day 6 in Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Days 7–10 on the Nile: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and El Kab. Day 11 in Abu Simbel: Abu Simbel Temples. Days 12–14 in Cairo: Philae Temple and High Dam.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: None.

Day 2 Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 4 Drive to Alexandria

Drive to Alexandria. With your guide, visit Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Overnight in Alexandria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 5 El Alamein, drive back to Cairo

Drive to Cairo. With your guide, visit El Alamein War Museum and Commonwealth Cemetery. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 6 Fly to Luxor: East Bank

Fly to Luxor. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ·.

Day 7 West Bank, board the Dahabiya, sail to Esna

Sail on to Esna. Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 8 El Kab, sail to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit El Kab and Temple of Horus at Edfu. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 9 Gebel El Silsila, sail to Kom Ombo

Sail on to Kom Ombo. With your guide, visit Gebel El Silsila and Temple of Horemheb. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 10 Kom Ombo, sail to Aswan

Sail on to Aswan. With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ·.

Day 11 Disembark, Abu Simbel by road, high tea at the Old Cataract

Check out of the boat after breakfast. Drive to Abu Simbel. With your guide, visit Abu Simbel Temples. Meals: Breakfast, High Tea ·.

Day 12 Philae Temple and the High Dam, fly to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Philae Temple and High Dam. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast ·.

Day 13 Free day in Cairo

Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 14 Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet-and-greet service by our representatives at the airport
  • Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay
  • All airport transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with free Wi-Fi
  • 6 nights' accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
  • 1 night's accommodation in Alexandria with daily breakfast
  • 1 night's accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast
  • 1 night's accommodation in Aswan with daily breakfast
  • 4 nights aboard the Dahabiya on a full-board basis
  • Domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo)
  • All Cairo sightseeing on privately guided tours
  • All cruise sightseeing, shared with the Dahabiya group
  • All sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as listed in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
  • Tea, coffee and soft drinks during meals aboard your Dahabiya
  • Local English-speaking guide during your tours
  • Lunch at good-quality local restaurants
  • Bottled water during tours and transfers
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout your stay in Egypt
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Not included

  • International airfares
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping kitty

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$3,709$3,955$5,299–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$4,797$4,980$6,569–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$4,910–$6,995$5,240
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$6,287–$8,795$6,675

Where you stay

Golden: Sonesta St.George Hotel Luxor, Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo, Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Golden Tolip Aswan, Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, Hotel Luxor Sonesta St.George, Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel or similar. Diamond: Asharanda Nuun / Nuut Dahabiya, Hotel Sheraton Cairo, Hyatt Regency Cairo West, Le Riad de Charme Cairo Hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Rixos Alexandria Hotel, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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