(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise (Aswan–Luxor),
Sharm el-Sheikh
This tour is an ideal combination of Egypt’s cultural, archaeological and natural highlights. With your own private guide and driver, experience 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. 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 top 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.
Fly to Sharm el-Sheikh and discover the incredible natural beauty of the Sinai peninsula and the Red Sea coast. During leisure time, relax at your luxurious resort and explore the sea’s brilliantly colored coral reefs and abundant marine life. One day, enjoy a private excursion to St. Catherine’s Monastery, an ancient Greek Orthodox monastery nestled at the foot of Mt. Sinai in an area of profound biblical significance. See the monastery’s basilica with its sixth-century mosaics; its priceless icon collection; the beautiful garden thick with olive and fruit trees; and the library, which contains the world’s second-most important collection (after the Vatican’s) of early Christian manuscripts.
The tour concludes with one night in Cairo.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Cairo
Arrival private transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 2
Cairo
Full-day private city tour
Day 3
Cairo & Pyramids
Full-day private city touring and excursion to Pyramids of Giza
Day 4
Cairo – Abu Simbel – Aswan
Private early morning airport transfer and flight to Abu Simbel. Arrival private transfer and touring of temples. Return to airport and onward flight to Aswan. Embark cruise ship for 4 nights
Day 5
Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
Morning private touring of temples and sights in and around Aswan. Sail to Kom Ombo for afternoon private touring of Temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu for overnight
Day 6
Edfu – Esna – Luxor
Morning private touring of Temple of Horus. Sail through the Esna Lock to Luxor for overnight
Day 7
Luxor
Morning private touring of Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Madinat Habou and Colossi of Memnon
Day 8
Luxor – Sharm el-Sheikh
Private morning touring of Luxor and Karnak Temples. Afternoon private airport transfer and flight to Sharm el-Sheikh. Arrival private transfer to hotel for 3 nights
Day 9
Sharm el-Sheikh
At leisure
Day 10
Sharm el-Sheikh
Optional private excursion to St. Catherine’s Monastery
Day 11
Sharm el-Sheikh – Cairo
Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Arrival private transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 12
Depart Cairo
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Cairo:
Four Seasons at Nile Plaza (first stay)
Four Seasons at First Residence (second stay)
Nile Cruise:
Oberoi Philae
Sharm el-Sheikh:
Four Seasons Resort Sharm el-Sheikh
Cost
$10,775
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
