(13 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise (Aswan – Luxor)
This is the ultimate luxury tour 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; also visit the even older pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqara—the Step Pyramid of Djoser is the prototype for the 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 the Zahra, the most luxurious boat on the Nile. The leisurely itinerary is specially designed to visit ports of call when other cruise ships are not there—allowing exploration of the extraordinary archaeological sites such as the Temple of Philae, Temple of Dendara and Valleys of the Kings and Queens without the crowds. The tour concludes with one night in Cairo.
Upon request, arrangements can be made to tour monuments usually closed to the public or museums outside of opening hours.
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 excursion to Dahshur, Saqqara, Pyramids of Giza
Day 4
Cairo – Abu Simbel – Aswan
Early morning private 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 7 nights. Evening Sound & Light show at Temple of Philae
Day 5
Aswan
Afternoon private touring of temples and sights in and around Aswan
Day 6
Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo for morning private visit to Temple of Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu for afternoon private visit to Temple of Horus
Day 7
Edfu – Luxor
Sail to Luxor for afternoon private touring of Karnak temple
Day 8
Luxor
Morning private touring of Valley of the Kings, Madinat Habu, Colossus of Memnon. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple
Day 9
Luxor – Dendara – Quina
Sail to Dendara for afternoon private visit and reception at Temple of Dendara. Sail to Quina for overnight
Day 10
Quina – Luxor
Sail to Luxor for late-morning private visit to Tomb of the Nobles and Dair al Madina. Late-afternoon visit to Luxor Temple
Day 11
Luxor – Cairo
Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Arrival private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 12
Cairo
Flexible private morning touring or shopping
Day 13
Depart Cairo
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Cairo:
Four Seasons at Nile Plaza
Nile Cruise:
Oberoi Zahra
Cost
$11,590
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.
