Wonders of Ancient Egypt

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Accompanied by certified Egyptologists, discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the great Sphinx. Travel to Luxor, where monuments line both east and west banks of the great Nile River. Step into the Valley of the Kings & Queens, surrounded by enchanting legends, and visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Return to Cairo for a visit to the world-renowned Eg...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Cairo See the historic seeing’s such as Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis, Solar Boat Museum, Sunset Camel Ride, Pyramid of Zoser, Egyptian Museum
    • Explore Luxor
    • Visit temples of Luxor and Karnak, Avenue of Sphinx, Karnak Open Air Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, King Tut’s Tomb

What's this trip about?

    Accompanied by certified Egyptologists, discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the great Sphinx. Travel to Luxor, where monuments line both east and west banks of the great Nile River. Step into the Valley of the Kings & Queens, surrounded by enchanting legends, and visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Return to Cairo for a visit to the world-renowned Egyptian Antiquities Museum, where thousands of artifacts await discovery.  This is a sample itinerary to give you some ideas - we would be happy to customize this tour to best suit your travel needs. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Activities

  • Camel Riding
  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Photography
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, and Fees as indicated on your itinerary
    • Local and international traveler assistance during your tour
    • Specialised and personalised services

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Cairo - Airport Assistance & Visa Service

Accommodation: The Mena House Palace Hotel – Deluxe Garden View

Welcome to Cairo! Upon your arrival, you will be met at the end of the tunnel by an airport representative who will aid and facilitate you through the Visa process (cost included). You will then be...

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis Tour (Lunch Included)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: The Mena House Palace - Deluxe Garden View

Spend a full day with your private certified Egyptologist who will provide fascinating insight to each of the three famed pyramids of Giza. Wander about these in...

Sunset Camel Ride (Dinner Included)

This evening set out before dusk towards the Ancient Pyramids of Giza for a Sunset Camel Ride. Take in the incredible sights set against a fiery sky as your camel gently paces through the golden sand dunes. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Bedouin restaurant before returning to your hotel for the night.

Day 3: Cairo - Airport Transfer (Depart)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation:  Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa - Deluxe Cabin

Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance from your hotel to Cairo Airport.

Flight: Cairo-Luxor (1 hr)

Flight from Cairo to Luxor. Duration is 1 hour. Flight times TBD.

Luxor - Airport Transfer (Arrival)

Welcome to Luxor. Transfer provided in private vehicle with English speaking driver from the Airport to your hotel.

Luxor is often characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the...

Luxor East Bank Tour (Lunch Included)

Your private tour takes you through the East Bank of the Nile to visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, largely the work of Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, whose colossi and obelisk stand at the entrance. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx as you enter the complex while y...

Day 4: Luxor - West Bank Tour (Lunch Included)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa - Deluxe Nile View

Visit the Valley of the Kings where you will see the intact royal tombs of the Pharaohs. Continue to Tombs of Princes in the Valley of the Queens. Stop at the magn...

Luxor – King Tut’s Tomb

Visit the famous tomb of King Tutankhamen in conjunction with your West Bank day tour.

Day 5: Luxor - Airport Transfer (Depart)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kempinski Nile Hotel - Nile Superior Room

Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance from your hotel to Luxor Airport.

Flight: Luxor - Cairo (1 hr.)

Flight from Luxor to Cairo. Duration is 1 hour. Flight times TBD.

Cairo - Airport Transfer (Arrival)

Transfer in private vehicle with English speaking driver from the Airport to your hotel for overnight.

Egyptian Museum Private Tour (Lunch Included)

Today your private tour of the Egyptian Museum awaits. Built in 1891, The Egyptian Antiquities Museum is the second most visited attraction in Cairo. From the prehistoric era to the Greco-Roman period and housing more than 165,000 artifacts, the museum is home to the ...

Cairo by Night (Dinner Included)

Begin your evening with a walking tour of Old Cairo City and El Moez Le Din Allah Street, which has an array of historical monuments spread along both sides of the street. Explore the stalls and passageways of the 600-year old Khan Khalili bazaar and enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner in the famous Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant where quality and taste will fill your senses.

Day 6: Cairo - Airport Transfer (Depart)

Unfortunately, we say goodbye to you today. Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance to Cairo Airport for your flight home. Keep the memories alive and we hope to see you in Egypt again soon. Stay Travelous!

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Price From $1,699
Price per day$283
Last Updated: 1/21/2022

  • Price based on 2 pax in low season.
  • This trip is private guided and can be customizable based on your style, schedule & budget
  • Solo Traveleres welcome at additional supplement
  • A deposit of 30% of the Tour price (minimum $250 per person), is due immediately upon booking

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare to/from the Tour start point, including domestic or inter-country connecting flights, unless otherwise stated in itinerary.
    • Tips and Gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature such as incidentals, excess baggage charges
    • Airport taxes/entrance fees, port charges, foreign government departure taxes
    • Visas (unless otherwise indicated), Inspection, Customs, Immigration and Naturalization fees Additional fuel surcharges on cruises
    • Travel Insurance including Medical, Lost Baggage and Trip cancellation
    • Optional activities (golf, watersports, etc.)
    • Any other activities or items not explicitly advertised as included in the price of a Tour.

Accommodation

Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa - Deluxe Pyramid View

Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa features 641 rooms and suites. With optimum taste and comfort in mind, the state of the art rooms & suites are generously sized, offering the latest in-room facilities and services. Non-smoking rooms and rooms modified for disabled guests are also available & most enjoy a breathtaking view of the great Pyramids. Spacious, modern design deluxe rooms with warm colors combined with Pharonic art bed, Egyptian linens, and magnificent pyramid view.

Sonesta St. George Hotel - Royal Club Room

Come and enjoy a sweeping terrace with majestic views of the Nile, a grand entrance of polished marble and handsomely appointed furnishings with exquisite detail, a sumptuous health spa, an array of fine dining choices and every amenity to please the most discerning traveler. With the mystical Nile just a whisper away and the temples of Luxor and Karnak preserved in time, experience a city of fascinating antiquity and indulge in the rich splendor of the Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor. The Royal club is a hotel-within-a hotel, designed to meet the needs of the most discerning corporate or leisure guest. The exclusive Royal club floors comprise 118 magnificent rooms and suites, showcasing the latest in modern technology and professional conveniences including LCD screen, high-speed Internet access and innovative workspace. Enjoy ornate marble private bathrooms fitted with a spa unit equipped with steam, jacuzzi, water massage, phone, radio, timer, water temperature control and intelligent toilet.

Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah - Superior Room

A sparkling golden tower on the banks of the Nile, this luxury 5-star Cairo hotel reflects contemporary elegance with its artful blend of Pharaonic, Arabic and French art deco design. Perched on the quiet southern tip of El Gezirah island, the 433-room luxury Cairo hotel is close to the city center and Zamalek, Cairo's affluent business district and shopping area.

The Sofitel Superior Room features 1 King size bed, partial Nile view, private balcony 32m2, 344sqf, designed in contemporary elegance with a blend of French and Oriental Decor, 26" LCD TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits)

  • 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price
  • 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price
  • 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price
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Meals Included

4 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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