Private 4 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan with Abu Simbel

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tour to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
3 stops
1
Giza Plateau
Stand in awe before the iconic Pyramids of Giza, where the Great Pyramid of Khufu dominates the skyline. As your Egyptologist guide shares tales of ancient kings, you'll walk among colossal limestone blocks and peer into royal tombs. Nearby, the enigmatic Sphinx—half-lion, half-human—silently guards the plateau, its gaze fixed on eternity.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Next, travel to the heart of Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Wander past dazzling antiquities, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun, intricately carved statues, and royal mummies. Your guide will highlight the museum’s most iconic pieces before your transfer to Cairo Airport.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Aswan
After your museum visit, you’ll be transferred to Cairo Airport for your short domestic flight to Aswan. A local representative will greet you upon arrival and take you to your hotel for a relaxing overnight stay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Aswan City Tour - Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk
1 stop
4
Aswan
After breakfast, cruise across the Nile to the island of Philae, home to the graceful Temple of Isis. Set against the calm waters and palm-draped shores, this sacred site offers a serene contrast to the desert beyond. Continue to the monumental Aswan High Dam and learn how it shaped modern Egypt. Then, visit the ancient granite quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk—an enormous relic that reveals the secrets of ancient Egyptian stonework. Return to your hotel in Aswan for a second restful overnight stay.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Abu Simbel Temples & Transfer to Luxor
2 stops
5
Abu Simbel Temple Complex
Depart early for an unforgettable drive across the desert to the colossal temples of Abu Simbel. These twin masterpieces carved into rock by Ramses II feature towering statues and richly decorated chambers. Their dramatic relocation during the construction of the High Dam only adds to their legend.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
6
Luxor
After your visit, return to Aswan briefly, then travel north by private car to Luxor—passing timeless Nile-side villages along the way. Settle in for an overnight stay in Luxor.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Tour to Luxor West & East Banks
6 stops
7
Valley of the Kings
Descend into the hidden necropolis of Egypt’s New Kingdom rulers. Carved deep into desert hills, the tombs here are richly decorated with vibrant hieroglyphs and celestial scenes depicting the pharaohs’ journey to the afterlife. You'll explore several chambers (general entry) and witness ancient artistry still brilliantly preserved after thousands of years.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
Visit the remarkable mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most successful female rulers. Built into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, the temple’s clean, terraced design and towering colonnades set it apart from other ancient structures. Inside, you’ll find detailed reliefs illustrating her divine birth and daring trade expeditions.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
9
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the imposing Colossi of Memnon—two seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that rise over 18 meters high. Though time and earthquakes have taken their toll, these silent guardians still evoke the grandeur of ancient Thebes and offer a striking photo opportunity against the desert backdrop.
Admission ticket free
10
Temple of Karnak
Step into one of the largest and most awe-inspiring religious complexes ever built. The Karnak Temple is a city of temples, with vast courtyards, sacred lakes, and the famed Hypostyle Hall—a forest of 134 massive sandstone columns etched with hieroglyphs. It's a place where Egypt's spiritual and architectural might is on full display.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
Luxor Temple
End your exploration with a visit to Luxor Temple, a graceful structure that comes alive in the afternoon glow. Connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes, this temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Its elegant obelisks, towering statues, and illuminated columns offer a perfect finale to your Luxor experience.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Cairo
After completing your East Bank visits, you’ll be transferred directly to Luxor Airport for your evening flight back to Cairo, wrapping up your four-day Egyptian journey with unforgettable memories.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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