Tour overview
In Cairo, and along the Nile River Valley, the climate is hot desert, but often with high humidity due to the Nile River Valley’s effects. Wind storms can be frequent, bringing Saharan dust into the city during the months of March and April.
Rainfall is sparse, but sudden showers can cause flooding. In the coastal region average annual temperatures range from a maximum of 37° C/99° F to a minimum of 14° C/57° F. Wide variations of temperature occur in the deserts, ranging from a maximum of 46° C/114° F during the day to a minimum of 6° C/42° F after sunset.
During the winter season, desert temperatures often drop to 0° C/32° F.
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Welcome to Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Cairo / Abu Simbel / Aswan | Aswan |
| Day 5 | Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Esna / Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 6 | Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 7 | Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 8 | Luxor / Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 9 | Cairo |
Included
- Accommodations as stated inclusive of hotel taxes Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner) Private airport transfers as indicated
- Ground transportation, by vehicle and/or boat, as indicated in the itinerary Internal flights as indicated in the itinerary Guided tours as indicated, inclusive of entrance fees
- Baggage handling and tips to porters at airports Comprehensive assortment of pre-tour planning materials and amenities Big Five’s 24-hour White Glove Service® guest assistance
Not Included
- Any airfares unless specified under inclusions. Passport and visa fees, travel insurance, excess baggage charges.
- And other items of a personal nature such as gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel porters, telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, beverages, meals and other services not specified in the itinerary.
Day 1: Cairo, Egypt
Egypt’s capital is the largest city in the Arab world, and has long been a focal point in history for its strategic location.
Days 2/3: Cairo
Cairo offers a lavish banquet of ancient sites from Memphis and old Coptic Cairo to the phenomenal pyramids of Giza.
Day 4: Cairo / Abu Simbel / Aswan
Abu Simbel’s massive rock temples and Aswan’s graceful island Temple of Philae and High Dam never fail to awe.
Day 5: Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Esna / Luxor
The temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple; Edfu’s Temple of Horus is the most completely preserved; and the temple of Esna was known for its beauty and architecture.
Days 6/7: Luxor
Luxor, ancient Thebes, was the seat of the Middle Kingdom, and is still the site of the pharaohs’ glorious temples and tombs.
Day 8: Luxor / Cairo
Among the many treasures of the Cairo Museum of Antiquities is the enthralling mummy room.
Day 9: Cairo / DepartCustom Tour Options
Custom Tour Options
Alexandria (4 days) Called the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," this was the center of learning in the ancient world, and is home to striking antiquities.
Egypt Oases (2-5 days)The oases have always been critically important to the ancient trade routes through the desert; and these distinctive settlements offer a blend of history, fascinating geology and rich cultural traditions.
Hurghada (4 days) This secluded haven on the Red Sea Coast enjoys the beauty of white sand beaches and an aquamarine sea alive with exotic marine life.
Lake Nassar Cruise (4 days) Lake Nasser is one of the largest manmade lakes in the world, and is set in the middle of the largest desert on our planet.
Nile River Cruise (4 - 5 days)Explore the ancient waterway that has served as Egypt’s life’s blood for millennia.
Sharm El Sheik (4 days) This city on the coastal strip between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai is a stand-out resort area, featuring diving, snorkeling and other water sports.
