11 Days Luxury Private Egypt Tour – Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise & Luxor

Upon landing at Cairo International Airport, you are greeted by your personal representative who provides full VIP assistance from the aircraft gate. This service ensures a seamless arrival experience, including expedited immigration support and escort to the VIP lounge while luggage is handled on your behalf.

Your journey begins in comfort as you are transferred by private luxury vehicle to your hotel.

You will stay at the The St. Regis Cairo, one of the most prestigious addresses overlooking the Nile River. Designed with contemporary elegance and inspired by Cairo’s royal heritage, the hotel offers a refined introduction to Egypt’s capital.

The rest of the day is free to relax after your flight.

Your exploration begins with optional sunrise viewing over the Giza Plateau, where the first rays of sunlight illuminate the last surviving wonder of the ancient world.

The Pyramids of Giza, built during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty around 2600 BC, represent one of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements. The Great Pyramid of Khufu alone remained the tallest man-made structure in the world for nearly 4,000 years. Nearby stand the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, forming a sacred royal necropolis aligned with astronomical precision.

Guarding this eternal landscape is the Great Sphinx, carved from a single limestone ridge, believed to represent the strength and wisdom of the pharaoh.

A camel ride across the desert provides a traditional perspective of this ancient horizon.

Lunch is served at a premium restaurant overlooking the pyramids, offering a rare combination of fine dining and archaeological scenery.

In the afternoon, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), which presents Egypt’s history in chronological order—from prehistoric cultures to Islamic Cairo. The museum is also home to the royal mummy collection, offering insight into ancient embalming practices and beliefs about the afterlife.

Return to your hotel in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: The St. Regis Cairo

Today begins with a journey south of Cairo to Dahshur, an important royal burial site that marks a turning point in pyramid construction. The Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, built under King Sneferu, demonstrate the evolution from early step pyramids to true smooth-sided pyramids, laying the foundation for the later construction of Giza.

This site offers rare insight into the engineering experimentation that defined Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Return to Cairo to explore its medieval and Islamic heritage. The Citadel of Saladin, built in the 12th century as a defensive stronghold against Crusader attacks, offers panoramic views over historic Cairo. Within its walls stands the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, an Ottoman-style architectural masterpiece inspired by Istanbul’s grand mosques.

Continue to Khan El Khalili, one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, originally established in the 14th century. Its narrow alleys reflect centuries of trade routes connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Accommodation: The St. Regis Cairo

An early morning departure takes you to Upper Egypt by air. After a connection flight in Aswan, you arrive in Abu Simbel, one of Egypt’s most extraordinary archaeological achievements.

The temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved in the 13th century BC, were designed to demonstrate royal power along Egypt’s southern frontier. Their alignment with the sun ensures that twice a year sunlight penetrates the inner sanctuary.

In the 1960s, the entire complex was relocated by UNESCO to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser—one of the greatest archaeological rescue operations in modern history.

After the visit, return to Aswan and check in at the legendary Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, a historic palace hotel overlooking the Nile that once hosted explorers, royalty, and writers.

Meals: Breakfast

Begin the day exploring Aswan, a city historically known as the gateway between ancient Egypt and Nubia.

Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, one of Egypt’s most important goddesses associated with healing, magic, and motherhood. The temple was relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam.

Continue to the Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering project completed in the 20th century that transformed Egypt’s agriculture and controlled annual Nile flooding.

Later, embark on your boutique Nile journey aboard a traditional Dahabiya-style vessel. This intimate sailing experience reflects the elegance of 19th-century Nile travel, offering a peaceful alternative to large cruise ships.

Dinner and Nubian cultural entertainment onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Dahabiya Cruise

Sail to Kom Ombo, where a rare double temple stands dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile deity representing fertility and power, and Horus the Elder, symbolizing protection and kingship.

This symmetrical temple design reflects ancient Egyptian religious duality and balance.

Continue sailing south along the Nile, passing agricultural villages that preserve traditional farming methods unchanged for centuries.

Meals are served onboard while enjoying uninterrupted river landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arrive at Edfu, home to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The Temple of Horus dates back to the Ptolemaic period and provides detailed inscriptions describing ancient rituals and mythological battles between Horus and Seth.

Continue sailing toward Luxor, historically known as Thebes, once the capital of the New Kingdom and the religious heart of ancient Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional early morning hot air balloon flight offers a rare aerial view of Luxor’s temples and desert necropolis.

Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in hidden rock-cut tombs designed to protect their journey into the afterlife.

Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built into limestone cliffs, reflecting the power of Egypt’s most successful female ruler.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, monumental statues of Amenhotep III that once guarded a grand mortuary temple.

Continue to Deir el-Medina, the village of royal tomb builders whose records provide valuable insight into daily life in ancient Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark and explore Luxor’s East Bank.

The Karnak Temple Complex is one of the largest religious structures ever built, developed over more than 1,500 years. It was dedicated primarily to the god Amun-Ra and served as a center of religious power.

Nearby, Luxor Temple reflects the ceremonial role of kingship and was used for coronation rituals during the New Kingdom.

Check in at the atmospheric Al Moudira Hotel Luxor, known for its authentic design inspired by traditional Upper Egyptian architecture.

Meals: Breakfast

Fly back to Cairo and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. It presents Egypt’s history through more than 50,000 artifacts, including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Continue to Old Cairo, where three major faiths intersect historically:

- The Hanging Church, built above the Roman fortress of Babylon
- The Church of St. Sergius, associated with the Holy Family’s journey into Egypt
- The Ben Ezra Synagogue, located at a site rich with ancient tradition

These sites reflect Egypt’s long-standing role as a crossroads of religions and cultures.

Check in at Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, you are transferred privately to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, concluding your journey through Egypt’s ancient history and modern luxury.

✔️ What’s Included in Your Luxury Private Tour Egypt Package

Your journey has been carefully designed to deliver a seamless door-to-door luxury travel experience in Egypt, combining premium accommodation, expert guidance, and private transportation throughout.

Luxury Accommodation

- 5-star hotel accommodation in Cairo at The St. Regis Cairo
- Luxury Nile view stay in Aswan at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
- Boutique luxury experience in Luxor at Al Moudira Hotel Luxor
- Full board accommodation aboard a luxury Dahabiya Nile cruise (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included as per itinerary)

Transportation & Transfers

- All airport meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure
- Private air-conditioned luxury vehicle throughout the tour
- Domestic flights (Cairo ⇄ Aswan / Luxor ⇄ Cairo) as per itinerary
- Airport and hotel transfers in all cities
- Assistance with domestic flight check-in and luggage handling

Guided Tours & Experiences

- Private licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the journey
- Guided visits to all major archaeological sites:
- Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Dahshur pyramids
- Abu Simbel temples
- Philae Temple
- Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- Old Cairo religious complex

Meals

- Daily breakfast at hotels and cruise
- Selected lunches as mentioned in the itinerary
- Full-board meals during Nile Dahabiya cruise (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Entrance Fees

- Entry tickets to all included archaeological sites and museums as per itinerary

Special Services

- VIP airport assistance on arrival and departure
- Bottled water during tours
- All service charges and taxes included