Private 11-Day Masterpieces of Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu, Kom Ombo

Morning:

• Explore the legendary Giza Plateau:

  • Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu (last ancient wonder standing)

  • Discover the enigmatic Great Sphinx and Valley Temple

• Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to Ramses II’s statue, Senusert’s treasures, and 5,000 years of history (VIP upgrades available)

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local restaurant with pyramid views

• Uncover Dahshur’s architectural marvels:

  • The unique Bent Pyramid

  • The pioneering Red Pyramid (Egypt’s first true pyramid)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: 5-star Cairo hotel

Morning:

• Fly from Cairo ✈ Luxor (Egypt's greatest open-air museum)

• Explore Karnak Temple Complex – walk among 134 towering columns in the hypostyle hall and discover 2,000 years of pharaonic history

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local Upper Egyptian restaurant

• Check in to your 5-star Luxor hotel

Evening Magic:

• Night visit to Luxor Temple – see Ramses II's colossal statues and illuminated hieroglyphs under the stars

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: 5-star Luxor hotel

Morning Wonders:

• Valley of the Kings – Explore royal tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses II & Seti I with vibrant 3,000-year-old paintings

• Hatshepsut Temple – Discover Egypt's most striking mortuary temple, carved into Deir El-Bahari's cliffs

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a Nile-view restaurant

Final Discovery:

• Colossi of Memnon – Stand before Amenhotep III's 18m-tall guardians of the Theban Necropolis

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: 5-star Luxor hotel

Morning Exploration:

• Dendera Temple – Marvel at Egypt's best-preserved temple dedicated to Hathor, featuring vibrant ceiling art and the famous zodiac reliefs

• Abydos Temple – Discover the spiritual heart of ancient Egypt at Seti I's masterpiece, home to the sacred Osiris cult and the priceless Abydos King List

Evening Transition:

• Board your luxury 5-star Nile cruise

• Enjoy gourmet dining as you begin your journey along the timeless river

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Onboard Nile cruise

Morning Discovery:

• Valley of the Queens – Explore royal resting places, including the breathtaking Tomb of Nefertari (optional visit)

• Medinet Habu – Witness Ramses III's monumental mortuary temple with vivid battle reliefs

• Deir el-Medina – Walk through the ancient artisans' village that built the Valley tombs

Afternoon:

• Return to your 5-star Nile cruise

• Enjoy lunch as you sail south, soaking in timeless river views

Evening:

• Gourmet dinner onboard

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Onboard Nile cruise

Morning Majesty:

• Edfu Temple – Ride a horse-drawn carriage to Egypt's best-preserved temple, dedicated to falcon-god Horus

• Marvel at 200-year-old Ptolemaic carvings depicting cosmic battles between Horus and Seth

Afternoon Wonder:

• Kom Ombo Temple – Discover the only dual temple honoring both crocodile-god Sobek and healer-god Horus the Elder

• Visit the adjacent Crocodile Museum showcasing mummified sacred reptiles

Evening:

• Sail toward Aswan with sunset views from deck

• Starlit dinner onboard

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Onboard Nile cruise

Pre-Dawn Adventure:

• Depart early with breakfast box for the 3-hour desert drive

Architectural Wonder:

• Stand before the colossal rock-cut temples of Ramses II, guarded by four 20m-tall pharaoh statues

• Discover the smaller Nefertari Temple – a rare honor for a queen

• Learn about history's first recorded peace treaty (1269 BCE) carved on its walls

Evening Return:

• Relax aboard your cruise with Nile views

• Farewell dinner under the stars

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Onboard Nile cruise

Morning Exploration:

• Nubian Village Visit – Immerse yourself in vibrant culture with colorful homes and traditional hospitality

• Kitchener's Island – Cruise by felucca to these lush botanical gardens, a tranquil Nile oasis

Ancient Discoveries:

• Elephantine Island – Explore ruins of Aswan's ancient trading hub and Nubian communities

Afternoon Transition:

• Scenic Nile-view lunch

• Fly back to Cairo (Aswan ✈ Cairo)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: 5-star Cairo hotel

Morning Wonders:

• Egyptian Museum – Marvel at Tutankhamun's golden mask and 120,000 ancient artifacts

• National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Discover 7,000 years of history including the Royal Mummies Hall

Historic Walk:
Stroll Al Muizz Street (Fatimid-era thoroughfare) to see:

• Al Aqmar Mosque – 12th-century architectural gem

• Bayt Al Suhaymi – 17th-century merchant's house

• Gayer-Anderson Museum – Ottoman-era furnished home

Evening Adventure:

• Get lost in the sensory overload of Khan El Khalili Bazaar – haggle for spices, lanterns & gold

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Stay: 5-star Cairo hotel

Morning:

• Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel

• Private transfer to Cairo International Airport

Meals: Breakfast