Tour overview
ESSENCE OF EGYPT: Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise, Alexandria
An exclusive private tour of Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.
This private tour of Egypt is perfect for anyone who wants to see the country’s most important cultural attractions and have the most luxurious accommodation available each day. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by one of the country’s top private Egyptologist guides (including on the luxury Nile River cruise) and have their own private drivers in each location.
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Welcome to Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Full-day private city tour | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Cairo Full-day Tour | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Transfer and flight to Aswan | Aswan |
| Day 5 | Abu Simbel / Aswan | Cruise ship |
| Day 6 | Sail to Kom Ombo / Edfu | Cruise ship |
| Day 7 | Sail through the Esna to Luxor | Cruise ship |
| Day 8 | Luxor Day Tour | Luxor |
| Day 9 | Luxor – Cairo – Alexandria | Alexandria |
| Day 10 | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| Day 11 | Wadi El Natrun monasteries / Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 12 | Depart Cairo |
Included
- Personalized private touring with expert guides and drivers
- Preferred rooms at the very best hotels
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Restaurant and spa reservations, performance and sporting event ticket arrangements
- Admission fees
- Internal transportation, including flights (unless indicated otherwise) and private airport transfers
- Egypt visa on arrival (for most nationalities)
- Around-the-clock support in each destination during the trip
- Unique, insider travel experiences and access to Artisans of Leisure's network of experts worldwide
Not Included
- Items of a personal nature
- International flights to/from Egypt
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Excess baggage fees
- Airport departure taxes
Day 1 : Welcome to Cairo
VIP airport assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to hotel
Accommodation in Cairo at ultra-luxury hotel: The St. Regis Cairo, Four Seasons Nile Plaza or Four Seasons First Residence
Day 2 : Full-day private city tour (B)
Full-day private city tour with guide and driver
Culture, history, architecture, cuisine, art and insider access
Day 3 : Cairo Full-day Tour (B)
Full-day private city touring with guide and driver, including Pyramids
Additional options can be arranged, upon request: access to the interior of Pyramids
Day 4: Transfer and flight to Aswan (B)
Private airport transfer and flight to Aswan. Private arrival transfer to luxury hotel for overnight with touring en route
Day 5 : Abu Simbel / Aswan (B/L/D)
Private transfer to airport for flight to Abu Simbel. Private arrival transfer and touring of temples
Return transfer to airport for flight to Aswan. Private arrival transfer to cruise ship
Accommodation on board luxury Nile cruise ship
Day 6 : Sail to Kom Ombo / Edfu (B/L/D)
Morning private touring of temples and sights in and around Aswan
Sail to Kom Ombo for private afternoon touring of Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail to Edfu for overnight
Day 7 : Sail through the Esna to Luxor (B/L/D)
Morning private touring of Temple of Horus
Sail through the Esna Lock to Luxor for overnight
Day 8 : Luxor Day Tour (B/L/D)
Morning private touring of Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Madinat Habu and Colossi of Memnon
Additional options can be arranged, upon request: private access to restricted tombs
Day 9 : Luxor – Cairo – Alexandria (B)
Morning private touring of Luxor and Karnak Temples
Afternoon private airport transfer and flight to Cairo, continuing to Alexandria
Accommodation in Alexandria at ultra-luxury hotel
Day 10 : Alexandria (B)
Full-day private tour with guide and driver
Day 11 : Wadi El Natrun monasteries / Cairo (B)
Private transfer to Cairo for overnight stay, with touring of Wadi El Natrun monasteries or Al Alamein en route
Day 12: Depart Cairo (B)
Private airport transfer
