See the highlights of ancient Egypt on a 6-day private trip. This package includes accommodation, flights, transfers, a multi-day Nile cruise, and a hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
What will you do
Travel back to the time of ancient Egypt as you explore pyramids and temples
Enjoy the ease of having your accommodation and transportation planned
Visit Alexandria to see the influence of Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilization
Cruise along the Nile and find places dedicated to the gods of yesteryear
Rise with the sun as you fly over Luxor in a hot air balloon
Begin your 6-day adventure with pickup from your Cairo hotel. Head to the Pyramids of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the last ones still standing. From there, head to the Egyptian Museum to learn about the development of Egyptian civilization. After your visit, enjoy an Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the hotel reserved for you. Your driver will then take you to your hotel in Cairo, where you will stay for the next 2 nights.
In the morning, drive to Alexandria and upon arrival, explore the Kom el-Deka area, which was a prosperous residential area in Greco-Roman times. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. After the catacombs, head to a local restaurant for lunch before heading to the Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. Your last stop in Alexandria is the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress by the sea. From here you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo.
In the morning, head to the airport and take your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, your driver will be waiting for you at the airport exit. From the airport head to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. After exploring the temples, enjoy a felucca ride along the river before being dropped off at the cruise ship where you'll stay for the next 3 nights.
Wake up early for a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. After landing, your guide will be waiting for you to head to the west bank of Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings. Next, head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Conclude the day back on the boat with dinner.
After breakfast on board, take a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu. Take a guided tour of the Temple of Horus before having a buffet lunch back on board the cruise as you sail to your next destination. In the afternoon, visit the unusual Kom Ombo Temple and then return to the ship for dinner.
Early in the morning, head to one of Egypt's most impressive temple complexes, the Abu Simbel Temples, for a small-group guided tour. After the visit, your guide will take you back to the cruise ship to collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, your driver will be waiting for you outside the airport to take you back to your hotel.
Included
Pick-up and transfer to the hotel
Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Driver
2 nights accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Cairo
Airline tickets (round trip to Cairo)
3 nights accommodation on a standard 5-star Nile Cruise (if you require a Luxury or Deluxe Cruise, please select the appropriate add-on)
Hot air balloon ride
Professional English speaking guide
Excluded
Tickets
Beverages (including water)
Optional Spanish, German or French speaking guide (available at additional cost)
Tips
Per person in triple room US$ 1140
Per person in double room US$ 1150
Per person in a single room US$ 1450