(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise (Aswan–Luxor)
This tour is the perfect introduction to the cultural and archaeological wonders of Egypt. 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.
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 – Cairo
Morning private touring of Luxor and Karnak Temples. Afternoon private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Arrival private transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 9
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
Cost
$9,135
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.
