Cairo Aswan Luxor

Tour Description

From the Pyramids to Aswan and onto the Nile, this experience is a little faster pace than most of our trips to make sure you don't miss any of the iconic sites.
Perfect add-on to your adventures in the Middle East Asia or Europe.
Cairo is just a short flight from most major airports in the area.
Egypt is so rich in history and has such an abundance of diverse places to explore it would take months to see it all so keep it on your bucket list for a return visit.
This tour of Egypt covers all the major, iconic sites and will tempt you to return sooner rather than later.
Wander the narrow streets of Khan el Khalili Bazaar Cairo's oldest market that dates back to the 14th century.

Group size 2-16
Per person on Twin-share basis
SUMMER USD1255 1 May to 30 September
WINTER USD1500 1 October to 30 April
Peak Supplement Applies Easter/Christmas & New Year

Single Supplement
SUMMER USD300
WINTER USD340
PEAK Supplement Applies Easter/Christmas & New Year

Tour Highlights

Pyramids of Giza
Egyptian Museum, including the famous funerary mask of King Tut
Temples of Edfu, Komombo, Karnak & Luxor
Visit Luxor Temple by Night
Tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Optional Day Tour to Abu Simbel
Sailing in a felucca as the sun sets on the Nile
Perfect balance of history, fun, sun and relaxation

Day 1: Arrival Day Cairo

Welcome to Egypt and the beginning of your once in a lifetime experience.
Our Pink Lotus Egypt Tours representative will meet and assist you through Cairo International Airport, then transfer to your hotel and assist with check-in procedures.
Meals are at your leisure today

Day 2: Saqqara Giza Pyramids Sphinx

After breakfast, check out of your room and you will meet your Egyptologist/Tour Guide at the hotel to start the journey at the very beginning, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the first free standing building of stone in the whole world dating back to 2700 BC.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before we explore the Giza Plateau, your chance to personally stand where the Ancient Egyptians stood thousands of years ago, next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that still exists.
Optional visit to the Kings Chamber of the Great Pyramid (extra ticket)
We continue our adventure with a camel ride through the Sahara for those who are interested (optional extra cost).
We finish our visit to the plateau with the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic and iconic Sphinx.
The day is not over yet, we will now experience how the ancients recorded their history on the first paper ever produced, Papyrus, at a government regulated Papyrus Institute.
Later this evening we drive to Giza train station to board our overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Aswan Philae Temple and Nubian Village

After breakfast, we arrive to Aswan, Egypt’s sunniest city. Our visit today is to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis. It was one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Egypt and the last Egyptian temple to remain in use.
Check into our next hotel located on the River Nile. Tolip Hotel, Aswan
Tonight we will enjoy a journey to the Nubian Village; mingle with the Nubians in this charming local area, a fun way to relax and soak up some of the region’s fascinating past.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Abu Simbel OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL DAY TOUR
An early start, but well worth it! We will take a 3 hour drive through the desert towards the border of Sudan to reach the spectacular and iconic Abu Simbel, Temple of Ramses II and also the Temple of his beloved wife Nefertari.
This temple complex was relocated in the 60’s in a huge engineering achievement due to the construction of the High Dam.
This evening we explore the colourful local markets in Aswan, a chance to work on your bargaining skills, try some local food and smoke shisha.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Aswan/Embark Felucca

After breakfast we will checkout of the hotel and enjoy the day sailing in style down the Nile on a traditional felucca (a flat bottom vessel that has been associated with the Nile since ancient times).
Overnight on board the felucca

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Komombo and Edfu Temple

After breakfast, we disembark the mighty felucca and drive to Komombo, the dual temple of Horus & Sobek.
Then we drive to Edfu, the most intact temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus.
We continue our drive to Luxor and check into our hotel again on the edge of the Nile for 2 nights.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Karnak and Luxor Temples

After breakfast we visit Karnak Temples at the East bank of the River Nile, the temple complex is huge, covering an area of 1 ½ x 3 km, dedicated to God Amun and was also the centre of his worship with his wife Mut and their son Khons.
Visit a local jewellery store where you can have your very own cartouche made before we leave Luxor.
This evening our special visit is to Luxor Temple. This temple is beautiful by day but even more spectacular by night.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Valley of the Kings/Hatshepsut/Habu

Optional Hot Air Balloon, a bird’s eye view over the two banks of the River Nile in historical Thebes (Luxor).
After breakfast we drive to the West Bank to visit The Valley of the Kings, climb down into the spectacularly decorated tombs of the Pharaohs.
Visit the Tomb of King Tut, the only mummy still to remain in the Valley of the Kings (optional extra ticket)
After that, we visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the first female ruler of ancient Egypt with the full authority of a pharaoh.
Then we visit Habu Temple of Ramses III where he commemorate his victory over sea people.
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Today we will visit a local alabaster factory and see how the hand-made pieces are created.
Later this evening we drive to Luxor train station to board our train back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Old Coptic Cairo, Khan El-Khalili Market

Today we step into the energy of the city that never sleeps; we experience the crazy Cairo traffic as we drive into downtown Cairo and Tahrir Square, scene of the 2011 revolution and location of the Egyptian Museum.
The current Egyptian Museum is overflowing with ancient artifacts and would take many, many visits to see it in its entirety so we highlight the best of the best.
This afternoon we will visit a local perfume and essence factory to learn about Oils that date back to the time of the Pharaoh’s. Here at the perfumery you can also purchase the base oil of your favourite fragrance.
Continue driving to the area of Coptic Cairo to visit The Church of Virgin Mary “the hanging church” and The Church of St. Sergius where the Holy Family stayed during their flight to Egypt. Then we move to Islamic Cairo to visit The Citadel of Saladin, with the famous Alabaster mosque of Mohammed Ali.
The day isn’t over yet, we’ll explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 10: Departure Day

Enjoy one last breakfast then sadly, it is time to return home.
If you have a later flight you can enjoy the pool or maybe indulge in massage or spa treatment before you leave for home or your onward journey.
A representative of Pink Lotus Egypt Tours will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist with all check-in procedures.

Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes

Meet and greet service by Pink Lotus Egypt Tours representatives at airports
All transfers to/from airport and hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
5 Star Accommodation throughout the journey including full breakfast
Overnight on-board a traditional Egyptian sailing boat
Overnight Sleeper Train Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
All sightseeing tours are private guided tours.
English-speaking tour guide during your tours
Meals as specified in itinerary

Package Excludes

International Airfare and Travel Insurance
Entry Visa to Egypt
Entrance Fees to be collected on Day 2- Approx 100USD
Tipping Kitty to be collected on Day 2 - USD70
Meals not included in itinerary
Personal spending, all drinks, snacks etc.
Single Supplement Applies
Optional Tour to Abu Simbel
Optional tours and activities e.g. air balloon riding, extra ticket to enter Great Pyramid Camel Riding, Sound and Light Show etc.
Tip for your Egyptologist/Tour guide - industry standard is between $US 8-10 per day