Tour overview
TRADITIONS OF EGYPT: Cairo & the Pyramids, Luxor, Nile River dahabiya cruise, Abu Simbel, Aswan
An exclusive private tour of Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.
On this in-depth private Egypt tour, cruise the Nile River in a traditional dahabiya sailing barge, and enjoy private touring with your own top Egyptologist guide of fascinating Cairo, the unforgettable Pyramids, and the breathtaking ancient temples in Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel
Brief Itinerary
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 2 | Full-day private city tour | Cairo |
| Day 3 | Cairo Day Tour | Cairo |
| Day 4 | Transfer to Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 5 | Luxor | Luxor |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Esna | Dahabiya |
| Day 7 | Sail to Edfu | Dahabiya |
| Day 8 | Sail to Gebel el-Silsila | Dahabiya |
| Day 9 | Gebel el-Silsila | Dahabiya |
| Day 10 | Sail to Kom Ombo | Dahabiya |
| Day 11 | Aswan | Aswan |
| Day 12 | Transfer to Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 13 | Departure 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 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
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, museums, art and insider access.
Day 3 : Cairo Day Tour (B)
Full-day private excursion to Dahshur, Sakkara, Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx, including optional access to the interior of the pyramids
Additional activity upon request: evening sound and light show at the Pyramids
Day 4 : Transfer to Luxor (B)
Private transfer to airport for internal flight to Luxor
Private arrival transfer to hotel
Afternoon private tour of the Luxor and Karnak temples
Accommodation in Luxor at luxury hotel: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Day 5 : Luxor (B)
Private touring of Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Queen Nefertari
Additional activity upon request: tour monuments usually closed to the public or visit museums outside of opening hours
Day 6 : Transfer to Esna (B/L/D)
Private transfer to Esna to board dahabiya cruise for 5 nights. Private tour of the Temple of Khnum en route to El Kab
Accommodation on board luxury barge: Nour El Nil
Day 7 : Sail to Edfu (B/L/D)
Private tour of the Temple of Nekhbet. Sail to Edfu for private tour of Temple of Horus
Private Egyptologist guide
Day 8: Sail to Gebel el-Silsila (B/L/D)
Sail to Gebel el-Silsila with options for swimming and desert walk en route
local villages, cultural sites. private Egyptologist guide
Day 9 : Gebel el-Silsila (B/L/D)
Morning private tour of Temple of Horemheb.
Afternoon at leisure to relax with option to swim
Day 10 : Sail to Kom Ombo (B/L/D)
Sail to Kom Ombo for private tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo
Private Egyptologist guide
Day 11 : Aswan (B)
Sail to Aswan and disembark cruise.
Private transfer to airport for flight to Abu Simbel.
Private touring of temples.
Private transfer for flight back to Aswan.
Afternoon private touring of High Dam, Temple of Philae and other sights around Aswan.
Private transfer to hotel
Accommodation in Luxor at luxury hotel: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Day 12: Transfer to Cairo
Morning touring with private guide, time permitting.
Private transfer to the airport flight to Cairo.
Private arrival transfer to hotel f
Accommodation in Cairo at luxury hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo First Residence or Mena House
Day 13 : Departure Cairo (B)
Private airport transfer
