The Grand Egypt Tour

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Tour Type

Private Tour

Tour Runs

Everyday

Min Price

Start from $ 2900

Overview

Experience Egypt’s incredible heritage on this land-based journey through its most famous cities. Witness the marvels of Cairo, explore Luxor’s ancient temples and tombs, and take in the beauty of the Nile in Aswan. End your trip with the unforgettable sight of Abu Simbel, a breathtaking monument to Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.

Included

Pick-up services from the Airport in Cairo and return
5 Night Accommodation in Cairo at 5 stars hotel (Fairmont Nile City or similar) including bed and breakfast
2 Night Accommodation in Luxor at a 5-star hotel (Steigenberger Nile Palace or similar), including bed and breakfast
2 Night Accommodation in Aswan at a 5-star hotel (Mövenpick or similar), including bed and breakfast
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Domestic Flights CAI - LXR/ ASW- CAI
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sights
Meals as mentioned
Bottled water on board the vehicle
All services charges and taxes

Excluded

International airfare
Egypt entry visa
Personal Expenses & extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional activities
Tipping

1

Arrival Cairo

Welcome to Cairo! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be greeted by your tour manager, who will assist with your transfer to the hotel. After a smooth check-in, take some time to relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.
2

Egypt Pyramids & Saqqara Tour

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, then join your personal guide to explore the Giza Plateau. Visit the iconic Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the Sphinx and Valley Temple. After a lunch break, head to Saqqara to see the historic Djoser Pyramid, the first pyramid ever built. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
3

Cairo Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, start your day at the Egyptian Museum to marvel at its fascinating artifacts. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo. If time allows, conclude your day with a stroll through Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s famous bazaar. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch.
4

Cairo to Luxor: East Bank visits

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Cairo airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Check-in in your hotel in Luxor then enjoy a visit to the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor

Meals : Breakfast
5

Luxor West Bank Visits

After breakfast, set off to explore Luxor’s West Bank, visiting the awe-inspiring Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, then transfer to Luxor hotel, where you’ll stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast
6

Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Start your morning with breakfast. Check-out from Luxor hotel to go and visit the Horus Temple in Edfu, then explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo, then head towards Aswan hotel, where you will stay overnight.

Meals: Breakfast
7

Aswan Visits

After breakfast, Discover Aswan’s top sights with Nut Travel on a guided day tour. Visit the impressive High Dam, see the Unfinished Obelisk to learn ancient stone-cutting techniques, and explore the stunning Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a day of history and beauty in Aswan!

Meals: Breakfast
8

Abu Simbel Day trip- Back to Cairo

After breakfast, Embark on an unforgettable Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan with Nut Travel! This excursion allows you to marvel at the awe-inspiring twin temples of Abu Simbel, celebrated as masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture. Discover the unique style and grand history of these iconic monuments on a memorable journey through Aswan’s treasures.

Meals: Breakfast
9

Free day in Cairo or Optional Alexandria day trip

Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, followed by a scenic 3-hour drive across the Western Desert to Alexandria, the jewel of the Mediterranean. Upon arrival, visit the fascinating Catacomb of Kom el-Shokafa, a unique tomb complex dating back to the 2nd century A.D. Next, marvel at Pompey’s Pillar, a towering monument erected in 297 A.D. for Emperor Diocletian. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a popular local restaurant. Afterward, see the historic Citadel of Qaitbay from the outside, built in 1480 and rumored to be constructed from stones of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Back to Cairo

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch.
10

Cairo - Fly Back Home

After enjoying breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure, taking with you wonderful memories of your adventure.

Meals: Breakfast.