This tour is perfect for those who are interested in seeing the highlights of Egypt in a limited amount of time. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by their own private Egyptologist guide and have their own private drivers in each location.
Begin in Cairo. With your own private guide and driver, experience the city’s most interesting cultural attractions, neighborhoods and markets—our tours offer the most in-depth, sophisticated Cairo touring available. In addition to visiting well-known attractions such as the Citadel, Egyptian Museum and Khan al-Khalili bazaar, also tour our favorite neighborhoods filled with beautiful Fatimid, Islamic, Mameluke, Ottoman, Coptic and Art Deco architecture; well-preserved medieval residences formerly occupied by wealthy merchants; and fascinating markets and shopping streets. Also take a private excursion to the impressive Pyramids of Giza.
Fly to Aswan, considered Egypt’s loveliest city. Enjoy touring of Aswan’s highlights, including the stunning Temple of Philae. Your own private Egyptologist will accompany you as you drive from Aswan to Luxor, stopping en route to visit the extraordinary archaeological sites along the Nile in Edfu and Kom Ombo. Next, explore Luxor, a bustling town built on the site of the ancient capital city of Thebes. Discover Luxor's most fascinating and important archaeological sites, including the Luxor and Karnak Temples and the Valleys of the Kings and of the Queens.
The tour concludes with one night in Cairo. Upon request, arrangements can be made to tour monuments usually closed to the public or museums outside of opening hours.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Cairo
Arrival private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Day 2 Cairo & Pyramids
Full-day private city touring and excursion to Pyramids of Giza
Day 3 Cairo – Aswan
Morning airport transfer and flight to Aswan. Arrival private transfer to hotel for overnight. Half-day private tour of temples and sights in and around Aswan. Sunset felucca ride on the Nile
Day 4
Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor
Transfer to Luxor for 2 nights, with touring of Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu en route
Day 5
Luxor
Full-day private touring of West Bank and East Bank tombs, temples and sights
Day 6 Luxor – Cairo
Private airport transfer and flight to Cairo. Arrival private transfer to hotel for overnight
Day 7 Depart Cairo
Private airport transfer
Inclusions
Private touring with your own personal guides and drivers
Preferred rooms in the very best luxury hotels
Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our travel specialists
Itineraries that are customized according to your interests and schedule
Artisans of Leisure upgrades and amenities
A seamless travel experience, including all logistics, skipping lines during touring, restaurant and spa reservations, performance tickets, private airport transfers, internal transportation, VIP and fast-track airport assistance in many destinations
Around-the-clock support in each destination during your trip
Unique, insider travel experiences and access to the Artisans of Leisure network of experts around the world
Exclusions
International Airfare
Egypt entry visa, for non restricted nationalities you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa Cost $ 15 = 12 Euro per person adult or child.
Entrance fees to special archeologist sites like (Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum – Inside one of The Pyramids).
Extras at hotels and aboard the cruise (additional meals, drinks, laundry...etc)
Tipping Kitty
AccommodationPlan
Hotels
Cairo: Four Seasons at Nile Plaza or
Four Seasons at First Residence
Aswan: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Trip Advisor
The Air Transport Association
American Society of Travel Agents
Delta Air Lines
