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Luxury Ultimate Egypt
Trip Overview
Discover Egypt's many faces on this diverse 14-day itinerary. Combining iconic cultural sights with scenic river cruising and a beach getaway, you'll check off all the highlights without sacrificing relaxing downtime. Tour the pyramids and wander the colorful Khan el Khalili bazaar in Cairo, cruise down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you are met as soon as you deplane. VIP arrival assistance is provided for Egyptian Immigration & Customs procedures and luggage collection. Transfer directly to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo
Hotel: Marriott Mena House
Meals: No Meals
Room: Deluxe Pyramid Premium Room
Day 2 : Cairo
Begin a full day of touring at the inscrutable Sphinx with a special visit to the Sphinx Paws. You are granted exclusive access to the ground level of the granite quarry from which was carved in 2500 BCE. This will put you face to face, mano-a-mano, with the famous Dream Stela of Pharaoh Thutmosis VI, which tells the story of the king as a young boy taking a rest on the shadow of the Sphinx. During his nap, he dreamed that the Sphinx spoke to him and asked the young prince to free him from the sand. In return, the Sphinx offered the crown of Upper & Lower Egypt - a prophecy that was granted! Continue exploration of the massive Giza Plateau and marvel at the sight of the three Great Pyramids (entry included into Khufu's Pyramid. Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge before continuing to Sakkara to see the famous Step Pyramid, the first stone structure of its kind ever built. If you wish, unique shopping opportunities including Egyptian carpets and exquisite replicas of Pharaonic jewelry can be coordinated en route to your hotel. Evening private felucca (traditional Egyptian sailboat) dinner to give you a water's eye view of all the excitement in central Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Hotel: Marriott Mena House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Room: Deluxe Pyramid Premium Room
Day 3 : Cairo
Start the day in Islamic Cairo with a visit to the massive Ibn Tulun Mosque followed by the museum-home of British Officer Gayer Anderson. Proceed to the Khan el Khalili Bazaar to take a wonderful walk along el Moaz Street to Bab el-Futuh (Old Cairo's North Gate) past fascinating Islamic architecture and colorful working areas. A la carte lunch at Naguib Mahfouz restaurant in the heart of Old Cairo. End the day with a special after-hours viewing of the incomparable Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - the greatest repository of ancient artifacts in the world, from the famed treasures of King Tutankhamon to the multitude of exquisitely carved sculptures, the final resting place for some of Egypt's greatest Pharaohs including Ramses I
Overnight: Cairo
Hotel: Marriott Mena House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Room: Deluxe Pyramid Premium Room
Day 4 : Luxor, East Bank
Depart Cairo on your morning flight to Luxor in Upper Egypt. Upon arrival go straight to the East Bank of ancient Thebes to explore the massive Karnak Temple with its huge hypostyle hall. Afterward, take time to see the elegant Luxor Temple with its giant statues of Ramses the Great and Avenue of Sphinxes. Later check-in to your hotel.
Overnight: Luxor
Hotel: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Meals: Breakfast
Room: Superior Room with Nile View
Day 5 : Luxor, West Bank
Today discover the iconic monuments on the West Bank of the Theban Necropolis. Travel to the Valley of the Queens where you are treated to one of the most special events available in Egypt today – a special viewing of Queen Nefertari's Tomb, reputedly the most beautiful of all the Pharaonic tombs! Continue to the incomparable Valley of the Kings for a special visit to the tomb of Pharaoh Seti I - the longest, deepest, and most completely finished tomb with highly refined bas-reliefs and colorful paintings. Also visit the Tomb of the boy-king, Pharaoh Tutankhamon whose treasures you have seen in the Egyptian Museum. West bank visits also include the magnificent temple of Queen Hatchepsut at Deir el-Bahri, the 1,000-ton statues of Amenhotep III - the Colossi of Memnon, and the incredible temple complex of Medinat Habu containing some of the most expressive hieroglyphs in Egypt!
Overnight: Luxor
Hotel: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Room: Superior Room with Nile View
Day 6 : Luxor / Esna – Embark Dahabiya
Check out of your hotel and transfer 35 miles south of Luxor to Esna where you will embark on your dahabiya and begin your cruise along the Nile to Aswan. Nour El Nil’s boats are beautifully sleek and immaculately designed, surely one of the most elegant ways to travel this iconic river. Esna is a thriving merchant town best known for its small temple. This afternoon take a brief walk and explore the temple and nearby streets filled with beautiful textiles and exotic goods
Accommodation: Adelaïde or Agatha Dahabiya boat or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Room: Panoramic Suite
Day 7 : Esna / El Kab & Edfu
Sail to El Kab, the former capital of Upper Egypt, and take a walk through the small fishing village to the necropolis. Return to your boat for lunch and cruise to Edfu where you will visit the Temple Horus, the best-preserved Pharaonic temple in Egypt. The reason is that the temple had been totally submerged under the desert except for the very top of the pylon entrance. A small amount of stone had been removed from the exposed part, but when excavated it was found to be in near perfect condition. Horse and carriage will take you to the temple through the busy streets. After returning to the boat, you will set sail for a beautiful island where you will moor for the night
Accommodation: Adelaïde or Agatha Dahabiya boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Room: Panoramic Suite
Day 8: Nile River / Gebel Sislsileh
The majority of the day is spent slowly sailing the river. You will moor up to an island where you can go for a stroll or take a dip in the fertile waters. At dusk, walk in the desert along a valley lined with boulders covered in ancient hieroglyphs. This evening tie-up at the foot of the floodlit temple of Gebel Sislsileh.
Accommodation: Adelaïde or Agatha Dahabiya boat or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Room: Panoramic Suite
Day 9: Gebel Sislsileh / Nile River
At Gebel Silsileh the Nile is at its narrowest as it flows between two mountain ranges. You will most likely be the only visitors at this fascinating site, as large Nile cruisers are not able to stop here. Visit the small Temple of Horemheb and walk through the sandstone quarries where ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their famous temples. Later in the day have another opportunity for a swim if desired.
Accommodation: Adelaïde or Agatha Dahabiya boat or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Room: Panoramic Suite
Day 10: Kom Ombo
Continue sailing the luxuriant Nile to the town and temple of Kom Ombo where you will visit the Temple of Two Gods – Sobek (the crocodile-headed god) and Haroeries (the falcon-headed sky god). Visit the new mummified crocodile museum and see the Nilometer where the priests determined the current year's taxes!
Accommodation: Adelaïde or Agatha Dahabiya boat or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Room: Panoramic Suite
Day 11: Disembark Dahabiya - Aswan
This morning disembark your boat in Aswan. Spend time exploring Aswan’s highlights including the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. This afternoon, check in to the fabulous Old Cataract Hotel and have free time to enjoy the leisurely pace and beauty of the property overlooking the Nile’s First Cataract. In the late afternoon set sail on a felucca sailing excursion around Elephantine & Kitchener’s Islands including a visit to the Botanical Gardens.
Overnight : Aswan
Hotel: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Room: Palace Cataract King Suite with Nile View
Day 12: Aswan/Abu Simbel
Journey via a short flight to Abu Simbel to explore the Great Temples of Ramses II (the Great) and his wife Nefertari. Return to Aswan for lunch on private Basma Island with the Nile waters flowing around you. This evening, enjoy the Sound & Light Performance at majestic Philae Temple as your stroll this evocative temple at night.
Overnight: Aswan
Hotel: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Room: Palace Cataract King Suite with Nile View
Day 13: Aswan / Cairo
After breakfast, fly back to Cairo, transfer to the Four Seasons Nile Plaza for your final night. The rest of the afternoon is free for independent exploration and final shopping in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Hotel: Four Seasons at Nile Plaza
Meals: Breakfast
Room: Nile View room
Day 14: Departure
Transfer to the Cairo International Airport to begin your journey home on your scheduled flight(s) back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Available Extensions :
Jordan Pre-Tour Extension
Sharm El Sheikh Red Sea Post-Tour Extension
Morocco Pre-Tour Extension
Dubai Post-Tour Extension
Israel Pre-Tour Extension
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Christina
The tour was great! Also took advantage of the Abu Simbel. Additionally, I booked pre and post-tour accommodation and an Alexandria day trip. The company really did an amazing job answering all of my questions pre-booking. The accommodations were very comfortable. The guides were fantastic. Everything was seamless. They even facilitated the PCR test to accommodate USA's recent 24 hour return requirements. Highly recommend the tour and company. They did a nice job making sure I was safe, comfortable, and happy.
Kara
You can only imagine Egypt. Its wonders, the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, and temples are more than any picture can do justice. A trip down the Nile is a once-in-a-lifetime passage through history. Our guides in Cairo and down the Nile were Egyptian scholars whose knowledge and love of Egyptian history enhanced our trip. Our accommodations in Cairo, and down the Nile 5 star. This trip is a must for anyone who loves culture and history.
John
Outstanding service by the whole crew though I have to single out John the assistant manager at the desk. He was always there with what we needed and helped us in may ways to ensure we had a smooth and pleasant cruise.
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Hotels hand selected by LD for an unmatched experience.
Marriott Mena House Hotel
3 nights
Marriott Mena House, Cairo sits at the base of the Great Pyramids of Giza. This hotel offers upscale rooms filled with amenities, an outdoor pool, luxury spa, 24-hour fitness center, and delicious dining, as well as stunning event venues. Experience the wondrous beauty of the Pyramids from Marriott Mena House, Cairo. A frequent stop for dignitaries and celebrities, this 5-star hotel offers travelers a taste of modern luxury.
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