Tour overview

This private Egypt tour is perfect for travelers wanting to see the highlights of the country—including the Pyramids and the top archaeological sites along the Nile River—without taking a cruise. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by one of the country’s top private Egyptologist guides 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 touring Cairo
Day 3 Fly to Aswan Aswan
Day 4 Aswan – Abu Simbel Round trip Aswan
Day 5 Transfer to Luxor Luxor
Day 6 Luxor – Private touring Luxor
Day 7 Flight to Cairo Cairo
Day 8 Cairo / Depart

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 where applicable
  • 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

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

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 touring (B)

Full-day private city touring with guide and driver, including Pyramids of Giza, Dahshur, Saqqara, and the Great Sphinx

Additional options can be arranged, upon request: access to the interior of Pyramids

Day 3 : Fly to Aswan (B)

Morning private airport transfer and flight to Aswan. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Half-day private tour of High Dam, Temple of Philae and other sights around Aswan

Day 4 : Aswan – Abu Simbel Round trip (B)

Private transfer to airport for roundtrip flights to Abu Simbel for touring of temples. Return to Aswan and visit the Nubian Museum. Sunset felucca ride on the Nile River

Day 5 : Transfer to Luxor (B)

Private transfer with guide and driver to Luxor for 2 nights, with touring of Temple of Kom Ombo and Temple of Horus (Edfu) en route

Day 6 : Luxor - Private touring (B)

Private touring of Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Queen Nefertari, as well as the Luxor and Karnak temples

Day 7 : Flight to Cairo (B/D)

Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Private arrival transfer to hotel for overnight. Afternoon private tour of the Egyptian Museum.

Shopping, souks, culture, history, architecture, cuisine

Dinner cruise on the Nile

Day 8 : Cairo / Depart

Private airport transfer