Tour Description

Premium Tour of Ancient Egypt

At Pink Lotus Tours, we believe that Egypt is a realm to be experienced, not merely visited.
Our small group tours invite you to immerse yourself in the timeless wonders of this ancient land, where every moment becomes a journey through history.

As you wander through the majestic temples and explore the mysteries of the past, our expert Egyptologists—each with over 15 years of experience—will guide you, weaving captivating tales that breathe life into the ancient walls. You’ll find that our itineraries allow for ample time at each site, giving you the freedom to truly absorb the beauty and significance of these extraordinary locations.

But this journey is not just about the historic landmarks; it's about the enchanting local experiences that await you. From the flavors of authentic cuisine to the warmth of the local culture, each day is infused with moments that make your heart soar.

Join us for a journey through the ages, where every sunrise over the Nile brings new discoveries and every sunset whispers the secrets of an ancient civilization.

Let the magic of Egypt envelop you, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Our service starts when you land at Cairo International Airport and continues until you leave Egypt.
There is nothing for you to think about, simply relax and enjoy!

5 Star Standard Preferred Accommodation: Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Single Supplement USD1300
Christmas/New Year Single Supplement USD1560
CAIRO Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort
ASWAN Tolip Hotel
NILE RIVER CRUISE Concerto or similar in same category
LUXOR Sonesta St George Hotel Standard Room
Group size 2-12

5 Star Deluxe - Preferred Accommodation: Subject to availability at the time of booking.
Single Supplement USD1650
Christmas/New Year Single Supplement USD2000

CAIRO Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel or Hyatt Centric Cairo West

ASWAN Movenpick Elephantine Island or Sonesta Nouba

NILE RIVER CRUISE Steigenberger Royale or similar

LUXOR Sonesta St George Hotel Nile View Room

Included:

Meet and greet service at airport
All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
All transport throughout tour by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation in 5 Star hotels including full buffet breakfast.
2 x Internal flights within Egypt
5 Star Superior Nile Cruise includes Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
All sightseeing tours on the cruise are private guided tours
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary including Abu Simbel
Pyramids & Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Step Pyramid at Saqqara
Temples: Abu Simbel, Philae, Komombo, Luxor and Karnak
Tombs: Necropolis of Saqqara, West Bank of Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahri – Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
English-speaking tour guide during whole tour.
Meals during tour as mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water and wipes during your tour and transfers.

DEPOSIT: All our tours are quoted in USD and as such deposit is required to be paid into our USD bank account.
PAYMENT: Full tour payment is required 2 months prior to departure

If you would like to extend your trip we also offer optional extensions to Turkey Jordan, details are listed on our website www.pinklotustours.com.
The tours to Turkey & Jordan operate based on minimum of 2 guests.

Tour Highlights

Pyramids of Giza
Egyptian Museum, including the famous Funerary Mask of King Tut
Nile River Cruise
Abu Simbel
Temples of Philae, Komombo, Karnak & Luxor
Tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Local family dinners
Sailing in a felucca as the sun set on the Nile
...and so many more magical moments

Day 1: Arrival Day Cairo

Arrival in Cairo | Welcome to Egypt
SUNDAY: Welcome to Cairo, the gateway to one of the world’s greatest civilisations.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met inside the terminal by your dedicated Pink Lotus Tours representative, who will assist you with the purchase of your Egyptian entry visa and escort you smoothly through immigration and arrival formalities.
Relax as you are transferred by private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. The drive itself is a captivating introduction to Cairo—vibrant, energetic, and unforgettable—so keep your camera close.
On arrival, our representative will assist with hotel check-in and leave you to settle into your elegant

5 Star hotel options:
Standard Hotel: Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort
Deluxe Hotel: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel / Hyatt Regency Cairo West
(or similar, subject to availability

Day 2: Saqqara Step Pyramid and BBQ Lunch

MONDAY: After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and begin your journey at the very dawn of civilisation.
Travel to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s first monumental stone structure, dating back to approximately 2700 BC.
Designed by the architect Imhotep, this extraordinary site marks the architectural and spiritual beginnings of pyramid construction.
Saqqara is a vast necropolis, and with ongoing archaeological discoveries, each visit reveals new wonders—tombs, reliefs, and corridors rich in symbolism and history.
Enjoy a relaxed traditional Egyptian BBQ lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx

TUESDAY: Today is a moment many dream of their entire lives.
Explore the legendary Giza Plateau, standing in the presence of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. Walk where the ancient Egyptians once stood, absorbing the scale, precision, and mystery of these monumental structures.
For those who wish, enjoy an optional camel ride across the Sahara sands, offering a timeless perspective of the pyramids rising from the desert.
Your visit concludes with the awe-inspiring Great Sphinx, the eternal guardian of Giza, carved from a single piece of limestone.
Lunch is served at a restaurant boasting spectacular pyramid views, before continuing to a government-regulated Papyrus Institute, where you will learn how the ancient Egyptians recorded history on the world’s first paper.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4: Civilisation Museum Flight to Aswan

WEDNESDAY: After breakfast, visit the NMEC National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, showcasing various parts of Egyptian ancient and modern history alongside the collection of Royal Mummies
Later, transfer to the airport for your included domestic flight to Aswan, travelling south to Nubia, where the Nile flows serenely through palm-lined shores.
Meals: Breakfast
5 Star hotel options:
Standard Hotel: Tolip Hotel
Deluxe Hotel: Movenpick Elephantine Island or Sonesta Nouba
(or similar, subject to availability)

Day 5: Abu Simbel Temples

THURSDAY: An early start brings one of Egypt’s greatest highlights.
Travel to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, carved directly into the mountainside by Ramses II between 1274–1244 BC.
Twice each year, the rising sun illuminates the sanctuary, perfectly aligned to honour the gods—excluding Ptah, the god of darkness.
Visit both the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Queen Nefertari, Ramses’ beloved wife.
Meals: Breakfast & Late Lunch

Day 6: Philae Temple-Embark Nile Cruise

FRIDAY: Checkout from hotel.
This morning, enjoy a gentle motorboat ride across the Nile to Agilkia Island, home to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis—symbol of love, magic, and rebirth.
Philae’s romantic setting and intricate reliefs make it one of Egypt’s most beautiful temple complexes.
Embark your luxurious Nile River Cruise, your floating sanctuary for the coming days
Before dinner, stroll through the vibrant Aswan Market, alive with colour, spices, and local life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile River Cruise
5 Star hotel options:
Standard Hotels: Concerto Nile Cruise
Deluxe Hotel: Steigenberger Royale
(or similar, subject to availability)

Day 7: Nile Cruise/KomOmbo Temple

SATURDAY: After breakfast onboard, visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique dual sanctuary dedicated to Horus the Elder and Sobek, the crocodile god.
Return to the cruise and enjoy scenic sailing along the Nile toward Edfu.
Later, visit the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, offering remarkable insight into ancient ritual and architecture.
Relax with Afternoon Tea on the Sun Deck, then join the fun at tonight’s Galabeya Party, where guests dress in traditional Egyptian attire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile River Cruise

Day 8: Karnak Temples

SUNDAY Breakfast onboard.
Visit the colossal Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever constructed.
Explore the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall, with 134 towering columns, among the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient world.
Later, visit a local jewellery workshop where guests may commission a personalised cartouche, crafted as a lasting memento.
Lunch onboard then free afternoon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile River Cruise

Day 9: Valley of the Kings Temple of Hatshepsut

Optional Hot Air Balloon, float high above the Nile & Valley of the Kings.
MONDAY: For early risers, an optional Hot Air Balloon flight offers a breathtaking sunrise over the Nile and the Valley of the Kings.
Disembark in Luxor
Today, explore the Valley of the Kings, descending into the richly decorated tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs.
Continue to the dramatic Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, one of Egypt’s most striking architectural masterpieces. Hatshepsut remains one of history’s most formidable women, ruling Egypt as pharaoh in her own right.
Visit a local alabaster workshop to observe traditional carving techniques passed down through generations.
Enjoy lunch on the West Bank of Luxor then check in to Nile River hotel
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

5 Star hotel options:
Standard Hotel: Sonesta St George Standard Room
Deluxe Hotel: Sonesta St George Nile View Room
(or similar, subject to availability)

Day 10: Leisure Day in Luxor I Luxor Temple by Night

TUESDAY Free day to explore locally.
The area is very central and full of local shops to wander at your own pace. Your hotel is directly on the edge of the Nile River and has Day Spa facilities, pool and several restaurants.
If you wish to see more sites or Luxor Museum, then please discuss with your guide.
In that late afternoon, visit Luxor Temple at sunset and stay until the temple is bathed in golden lights.
Enjoy dinner overlooking the Avenue of the Sphinx.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 11: Dendera Temple of Hathor

WEDNESDAY:
Located north of Luxor, the Temple of Dendera is one of Egypt’s most beautifully preserved and visually captivating temple complexes. Dedicated to Hathor, goddess of love, joy, beauty, music, and healing, the temple radiates a serene and uplifting atmosphere.

Recent restorations have revealed remarkably vivid colours on the ceilings and walls, offering a rare glimpse of ancient Egyptian artistry as it once appeared. The grand Hypostyle Hall features celestial scenes and sacred symbolism, including the famous Dendera Zodiac, reflecting the ancient Egyptians’ deep understanding of astronomy and the cosmos.

Explore richly carved chambers, sanctuaries, and crypts filled with imagery celebrating divine femininity and harmony. The rooftop, once used for rituals and astronomical observations, offers sweeping views over the Nile Valley.

Less crowded and deeply atmospheric, Dendera is often regarded as one of Egypt’s most spiritually resonant temples — a place of beauty, balance, and timeless energy.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 12: Return flight to Cairo I City Tour

THURSDAY Breakfast at hotel then checkout
Morning flight from Luxor to Cairo
Explore Old Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue to the Citadel of Salah El Din to visit the elegant Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, then journey into Islamic Cairo to wander the atmospheric lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Check back in to your hotel or optional change to downtown hotel.

Day 13: Grand Egyptian Museum

FRIDAY: Saving the best for last!
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Your guide will as many or as few as of the masterpieces that you prefer and then allow plenty of free time to explore at your own leisure including the full collection of the Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Lunch will be at your own leisure inside the museum complex.
There are many restaurants and coffee shops to relax and enjoy the facilities.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Departure Day

SATURDAY: A Pink Lotus Tours representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist with all departure formalities.
Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes

Meet and greet service tour representatives at Cairo airport.
All transfers to/from airport and hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation at 5-star hotels including breakfast.
Internal Flights - Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo.
Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise on full board.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during Nile River Cruise.
Either lunch or dinner most days, depending on our schedule
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary.
All sightseeing tours on the cruise are private guided tours.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
English-speaking tour guide during your tours.
Bottled water during your tour and transfers.
Tips for services. A tipping kitty is included for fair distribution throughout the tour by your guide.

Package Excludes

International Airfare.
Travel Insurance.
Entry Visa to Egypt.
Any optional tours.
Pre or post tour accommodation.
Personal spending.
Hot Air Balloon.
Tip for our tour guide. Industry standard, between $US10-15 per person per day, however tipping is a personal choice and relative to how much you enjoyed the tour.