Experience the definitive Egypt luxury tour, combining the best of history and luxurious stay. Enjoy Cairo, Nile Cruise and the charms of Alexandria.
Embark on a spectacular Egypt luxury vacation that delivers an unparalleled blend of ancient history, personalized service, and 5-star luxury. This comprehensive 13-day itinerary ensures you experience the absolute highlights of Egypt, from its dusty deserts to its vibrant coasts.Your journey begins in Cairo at the luxurious Marriott Mena House, where you’ll explore the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Discover the ancient history of Sakkara and Memphis, capped by an authentic Home-Hosted Dinner.The adventure continues with a flight to Abu Simbel to witness the colossal temples of Ramesses II before settling into the legendary Sofitel Legend Old Cataract in Aswan. Your experience then transitions to a 3-night luxury Nile Cruise, exploring the Temple of Philae, Kom Ombo, and the perfectly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.After disembarking in Luxor, tour the Valley of the Kings and the grand temples of Karnak and Luxor, checking into the equally prestigious Sofitel Old Winter Palace. The tour culminates with a spectacular overnight trip to Alexandria, exploring the Catacombs, the Library of Alexandria, and the Greco-Roman Museum, before a final return to the Nile Ritz Carlton for your elegant farewell in historic Cairo.This Egypt luxury vacation is ideal for discerning travelers seeking superior accommodations, seamless logistics, and the most comprehensive historical and cultural immersion available.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Welcome to Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your Memphis Tours Manager will meet you in the immigration and customs area, holding a personalized name sign together with the Memphis Tours sign for easy recognition. -
Day 2 Giza Pyramids & Saqqara
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and travel to the legendary Giza Plateau. Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Valley Temple while hearing the stories behind one of the world's most remarkable ancient landscapes. -
Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, visit the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum with your private Egyptologist. Explore its outstanding collection spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian civilization, including the extraordinary treasures of King Tutankhamun. -
Day 4 Fly to Abu Simbel | Continue to Aswan
An early departure takes you by air toward one of Egypt's most extraordinary archaeological sites: Abu Simbel. Explore the monumental temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved into the sandstone cliffs overlooking Lake Nasser. -
Day 5 Aswan Highlights | Embark Your Nile Cruise
After breakfast, explore Aswan's ancient heritage. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, offering a fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian stone-working techniques, followed by the beautifully situated Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. -
Day 6 Kom Ombo & Edfu | Sail to Luxor
Begin the day with your fellow cruise guests at the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Return to the ship and continue sailing north toward Edfu. -
Day 7 Luxor West Bank
After breakfast, join your fellow cruise guests for a morning visit to Luxor’s legendary West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, including entry to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun and the Tomb of Ramses VI, offering a closer look at two of the valley’s most celebrated royal burial chambers. -
Day 8 Disembarkation | Luxor East Bank
After breakfast, check out of your Nile cruise. Your day begins with a transfer to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of 62 pharaohs, and the architectural masterpiece of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. -
Day 9 Fly to Cairo | Coptic Cairo & NMEC
After breakfast, transfer privately to Luxor Airport for your morning flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist and begin with Coptic Cairo, one of the city's most historic quarters. -
Day 10 Alexandria | Mediterranean Heritage
After breakfast, depart Cairo by private deluxe vehicle for Alexandria, Egypt's historic Mediterranean city. Begin with Pompey's Pillar and the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions converge. -
Day 11 Greco-Roman Alexandria | Return to Cairo
After breakfast, continue your exploration of Alexandria with a private visit to the Greco-Roman Museum. Its collection offers an engaging perspective on the centuries when Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures influenced one another. -
Day 12 Citadel, Sultan Hassan & Arabic Calligraphy | Farewell Dinner
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist for a final cultural exploration of Cairo. Begin at the historic Citadel of Salah El-Din, one of Cairo's most recognizable landmarks, before continuing to the magnificent Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, an outstanding example of Mamluk… -
Day 13 Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, your Memphis Tours representative will meet you at your hotel and escort you privately to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. Meals: Breakfast
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
17- Meet-and-greet assistance by a Memphis Tours Manager upon arrival at Cairo International Airport.
- Assistance with arrival formalities and private transfer to your hotel.
- Egypt entry visa for eligible nationalities.
- Accommodation for 6 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Aswan, including breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights aboard a Nile cruise on a full-board basis.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor, including breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Alexandria, including breakfast.
- Domestic flights Cairo–Abu Simbel–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo.
- Abu Simbel excursion by air.
- Private sightseeing in Cairo and Alexandria as specified in the itinerary.
- Scheduled Nile cruise sightseeing shared with fellow cruise guests.
- English-speaking Egyptologist services during sightseeing.
- Entrance fees to all included sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Farewell Dinner at Zeyara Restaurant on Al-Muizz Street.
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
- Private airport and intercity transfers where specified in the itinerary.
Not included
6- International airfare.
- Any optional tours or experiences not specifically stated as included.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping and gratuities.
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.
- Any services not expressly mentioned under Included.
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