Unearth Private Overland Egypt Tour – 9‑Day Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

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Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Cairo

Duration9 days / 8 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$2,765 pp

Overview

A 9-day trip through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Highlights include the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church and the Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Days 4–5 in Luxor. Day 6 on the Nile: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Days 7–8 in Aswan: Philae Temple and the Temples of Abu Simbel. Day 9 in Cairo.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion.

Day 2 Cairo

With your guide, visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 National Museum of Egyptian Culture, Coptic Quarter, Citadel

With your guide, visit Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church, the Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Fly to Luxor - East Bank

Fly to Luxor. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 Luxor - West Bank Wonders

With your guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6 Drive Luxor to Aswan - Edfu - Kom Ombo

Drive to Aswan. With your guide, visit Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7 Aswan - Philae Temple - Obelisk

With your guide, visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and a Nubian village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Optional Tour to Abu Simbel - Fly Aswan to Cairo

Fly to Cairo. Optional: the Temples of Abu Simbel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9 Cairo Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation: Cairo 4 nts • Luxor 2 nts • Aswan 2 nts (Plan A or Plan B) with daily breakfast 7 lunches + 1 Nubian dinner as listed
  • VIP arrival service and all private transfers with Wi‑Fi vehicles
  • Domestic flights (Cairo→Luxor and Aswan→Cairo) – 23 kg checked + 7 kg carry‑on
  • Private Egyptologist guides; small‑group Abu Simbel convoy
  • All entrance fees for listed sites
  • Bottled water during touring days
  • 24/7 bilingual concierge service
  • Porterage, taxes and service charges

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Egyptian visa (~CAD 35) – waived under Early‑Bird promo
  • Optional tours and upgrades (balloon, Sound and Light, felucca, cooking class)
  • Personal expenses: beverages, laundry, spa, phone
  • Customary tips for guide, driver and hotel staff

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonTriple RoomDouble RoomSingle Room
OCT - APR$2,765$2,910$4,385

Where you stay

Le Riad de Charme Cairo Hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Steigenberger Luxor Hotel or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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