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Five days for Egypt's essentials: the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Luxor's East and West Banks in a single day, then Philae and a Nubian village.
The journey
This short journey keeps to the essentials. In Cairo you visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, then the Egyptian Museum with its thousands of ancient artifacts.
An early flight takes you to Luxor for a full day on both banks: Karnak and Luxor Temple, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The next day a private car drives you to Aswan for Philae Temple and a boat ride to a Nubian village, before an evening flight back to Cairo. Guiding, sightseeing and transfers are all private.
The route
Day by day
Our representative greets you at Cairo International Airport and takes care of the formalities. A private car then brings you to your hotel, where you check in. The evening is free, a chance to rest after your flight and prepare for the days ahead.
After breakfast, your day begins on the Giza Plateau, at the pyramid of Cheops and those of Chephren and Mykerinus. The Sphinx and Valley Temple come next. You then continue to the Egyptian Museum, which displays thousands of ancient artifacts. Lunch is at a local restaurant before you head back to your hotel.
An early flight takes you to Luxor, where your guide leads you straight into ancient Thebes. You begin on the East Bank at the great temples of Karnak and Luxor. After lunch you cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon. You spend the night at your Luxor hotel.
After breakfast, a private car drives you from Luxor to Aswan. There you visit Philae Temple on Agilika Island, devoted to the goddess Isis. A boat then carries you to a Nubian village, where you get a close look at local culture and traditions. In the evening you take your flight back to Cairo for the night.
After breakfast you check out of your hotel. A private car takes you to Cairo International Airport in time for your flight, with our representative on hand to assist. Your five days in Egypt end here, with the pyramids, the temples of Luxor and Philae behind you.
Where you'll stay
Proposed properties. The room category, view and meal plan are confirmed in your written proposal, subject to availability.
The same route can be quoted with these hotels and vessels, subject to availability for your dates. See the Ultra-Luxury collection.
What's included
Questions
Yes. Your guide, vehicle and driver are for your group alone throughout.
Cairo & Giza: The St. Regis Cairo (3 nights); Luxor: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (1 night). The alternatives are named on this page, and your proposal confirms the room category.
No. These are booked and paid separately: domestic flights for both legs: Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo.
No. Tips for guides, drivers and hotel or ship staff are not included; they are customary in Egypt.
Yes. The same route can be quoted with the ultra-luxury hotels and vessels listed under Where you'll stay, subject to availability for your dates.
Yes. The length, the hotels and the pace can all be adjusted before you confirm, subject to availability.
The price depends on your dates, hotels, room type and group size. Your written proposal shows the full price, what it includes and the terms; no payment is taken with a request.
Your private proposal
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