Tour overview

INTRODUCTION TO EGYPT:

Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, luxury Nile River cruise

An exclusive private tour of Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.

This tour is the perfect introduction to Egypt’s cultural and archaeological wonders. 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 Day Tour Cairo
Day 4 Transfer to Aswan Nile cruise ship
Day 5 Sail to Kom Ombo / Edfu Nile cruise ship
Day 6 Sail to Luxor Nile cruise ship
Day 7 Luxor – Day Trip Luxor
Day 8 Luxor Luxor
Day 9 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 Day Tour (B/L)

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 to Aswan (B)

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 5 : 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 6 : Sail to Luxor (B/L/D)

Morning private touring of Temple of Horus

Sail through the Esna Lock to Luxor for overnight

Day 7 : Luxor – Day Trip (B)

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 8 : Luxor - Flight to Cairo (B)

Morning private touring of Luxor and Karnak Temples

Afternoon private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Cairo at ultra-luxury hotel: The St. Regis Cairo or Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza

Day 9 : Depart Cairo (B)

Private airport transfer