Most tours see Abu Simbel in a rushed morning and drive straight back. On this private tour you sleep next to the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, then travel north by road through Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu to Luxor, finish with two all-inclusive days on the Red Sea in Hurghada, and end with a full day in historic Cairo. A private air-conditioned vehicle, a domestic flight and a professional Egyptologist guide are included.
Your Hotels
If a hotel is full on your dates, we book one of the same category and tell you before you confirm.
Your 11-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meet and greet at Cairo International Airport by our representative, a private transfer to your hotel and free time to rest after the journey.
- Airport meet & greet
- Private transfer to the hotel
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum
The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx with an introduction to ancient Egyptian history, then the Grand Egyptian Museum, subject to opening hours and ticket availability. Free time for photos and souvenirs.
- The Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 3: Fly to Aswan, Drive to Abu Simbel
A domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan, then a drive through the desert to Abu Simbel to visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, with time for photos before you check in.
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- Drive Aswan → Abu Simbel
- Abu Simbel temples
- Overnight in Abu Simbel
Day 4: Abu Simbel to Aswan, the High Dam & Philae
An optional second morning visit to the temples, depending on the previous day’s schedule, then the drive back to Aswan, the High Dam and a boat to Agilkia Island for Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, as time allows.
- Optional morning at Abu Simbel
- The Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple by boat
- Overnight in Aswan
Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu on the Road to Luxor
North along the Nile by private vehicle, stopping at Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best preserved in Egypt, before checking in at Luxor.
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Temple of Horus at Edfu
- Overnight in Luxor
Day 6: Luxor West Bank
The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon, then a free afternoon.
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Overnight in Luxor
Day 7: Karnak & Luxor Temples, Drive to Hurghada
The Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple, then a private drive east to the Red Sea and your all-inclusive hotel in Hurghada.
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Drive Luxor → Hurghada
- Overnight in Hurghada
Day 8: Free Day in Hurghada
A free day on the beach, all-inclusive. Boat trips to the islands, snorkelling or a desert safari can be added at extra cost.
- Beach and hotel facilities
- Optional sea or desert trips
- Overnight in Hurghada
Day 9: Hurghada to Cairo
A private drive back to Cairo, check-in and a free evening for rest or shopping.
- Drive Hurghada → Cairo
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 10: Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
The Saladin Citadel and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Abu Serga Church and the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, then the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Al-Muizz Street or other Islamic Cairo monuments can be added if time allows.
- Saladin Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Abu Serga Church & the Hanging Church
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast depending on your flight time and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
- Private transfer to Cairo International Airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- 10 nights in the hotels listed, daily breakfast
- All-inclusive meals and drinks at Mercure Hurghada
- Airport meet & greet and transfers
- Domestic flight Cairo → Aswan
- Private air-conditioned vehicle: Aswan ↔ Abu Simbel, Aswan → Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu, Luxor → Hurghada, Hurghada → Cairo
- All transfers between airports, hotels and sights
- Entrance tickets to the sites and museums in the itinerary
- Professional Egyptologist guide
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Meals and drinks not listed
- Optional sea or desert trips in Hurghada
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Anything not listed under included
Price
| Traveller | Price from, per person |
|---|---|
| Per person | $2,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
From $2,350 per person, with 10 hotel nights, a domestic flight, a private vehicle, entrance tickets and an Egyptologist guide. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and group size for an exact quote.
Yes. Night 3 is at the Seti Abu Simbel Hotel, so you see the temples in the afternoon without a 3 AM start, and you can go back in the morning if the schedule allows.
No, this tour travels by private vehicle between Aswan and Luxor and stays in hotels. If you prefer to sail, see our 10-day tour with a Nile cruise and Hurghada.
The domestic flight Cairo to Aswan. The other legs, including Hurghada back to Cairo, are by private air-conditioned vehicle. International flights are not included.
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR), CC BY 3.0, and Warren LeMay, CC0.
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