Best of Dubai & Egypt

(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Dubai, Arabian Desert, Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise (Aswan–Luxor)

This private luxury tour combines the highlights of Dubai and Egypt, including fascinating cultural touring, luxury accommodations, and expert private guides.

In Egypt, Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted by their own private Egyptologist guide (including on Nile cruises) and have their own private drivers in each location. We use suites on all Nile cruises.

Begin in Dubai with private touring that is flexible, sophisticated and tailored to your interests. Perhaps visit the most important cultural attractions, such as tile-covered mosques, the Dubai Museum and the Bastakiya Quarter. Travel by abra (water taxi) across Dubai Creek—the bustling waterway in the heart of the city. Browse the spice and gold souks. See traditional architecture in residential neighborhoods and spectacular contemporary landmarks. Visit local art galleries and specialty shops, including one of Dubai’s legendary malls.

Next, journey into the Arabian Desert, and stay in your own private tented bungalow at a luxury resort surrounded by sand dunes and palm trees. Relax in your private pool, or enjoy activities according to your interests, such as camel and horseback riding, nature walks, traditional sports such as falconry and archery, thrilling four-wheel drive (4x4) tours through the sand dunes, and spa treatments.

Continue to Egypt and experience the country’s cultural and archaeological wonders. With your own private guide and driver, explore Cairo as an insider. Our Egypt specialists have left no stone unturned in their quest to uncover the city’s most interesting cultural attractions, neighborhoods and markets—our tours offer the most in-depth, sophisticated Cairo touring available. In addition to visiting well-known attractions such as the Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church and Khan al-Khalili bazaar, also tour our favorite neighborhoods filled with beautiful Fatimid, Islamic, Mameluke, Ottoman, Coptic and Art Deco architecture; well-preserved medieval residences formerly occupied by wealthy merchants; fascinating markets and shopping streets; and smaller, lesser-known museums dedicated to Islamic art, applied arts, Egyptian culture, Impressionist paintings and more.

One day, take a private excursion to the impressive Pyramids of Giza. If desired, attend the impressive Sound & Light Show there one evening. Then fly to Abu Simbel and explore some of the most beautiful Pharaonic temples in existence at the first light of day—the most beautiful time to visit.

Cruise the Nile River aboard a luxury boat. Our travelers stay in a suite and have their own private Egyptologist to accompany them on private tours of the extraordinary archaeological sites such as the Temple of Philae in Aswan, Temple of Horus in Edfu and Valleys of the Kings and Queens in Luxor. Upon request, arrangements can be made to tour monuments usually closed to the public or museums outside of opening hours.

The tour concludes with one night in Cairo.