Egypt Explorer with Abu Simbel

trip overview

Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt with our Egypt Explorer 11-day private tour. Visit Egypt’s most iconic sites, including the Pyramids, Nile 4 night cruise, Abu Simbel and more.

It’s stylish. It’s meaningful. It’s unforgettable.

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Day 11

Day 1

Arrive Cairo

Welcome to the magical land of the Pharaohs! Once landed, your English-speaking local representative will meet you before immigration to help with the procedures. Once your luggage is collected, and you have passed customs, you will be introduced to your English-speaking driver, who will chauffeur you to your hotel.

Once checked in, the remaining day is at your leisure.

3 Nights in Cairo – you can choose your hotel and standards below

Day 2

Egyptian Museum and Cairo Highlights

Today, you will have the opportunity to explore Cairo’s highlights with your private English-speaking guide. Begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, where you can view priceless treasures from Ancient Egypt, including the famous Tut-Ankh-Amon treasures. Drive to Mokattam Hill and visit Saladin’s Citadel, which has been transformed into an open museum. After exploring the Citadel, end the day exploring the busy Khan El Khalili Bazaar—North Africa’s most famous market—where you can watch skilled artisans working with gold, silver, and brass. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Nile River dinner cruise or restaurant serving delicious Egyptian dishes overlooking city and river Nile.

Breakfast and Dinner included

Day 3

Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Sakkara

Wake up this morning, grab your camera, and prepare for an unforgettable journey back in time. Meet back up with your private English-speaking guide and begin with a visit to the vast Necropolis of Ancient Memphis, where you’ll see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first tall building known to mankind. Next, head to Giza to see one of the world’s seven wonders: the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Take in the view of the Sphinx, which was carved from one solid piece of limestone and measures 50 meters (164 Feet) in length and 22 meters (72 Feet) in height. Return to your hotel later that afternoon, where you’ll have free time for rest or recreation before enjoying dinner on your own.

Indulgence travellers will have the opportunity to go down the steps inside this Great Pyramid of Giza, leading through a small doorway into the burial chamber seeing a sarcophagus.

Breakfast included

Day 4

Cairo – Luxor and Luxor highlights

Today, your English-speaking driver and local Cairo representative will pick you up from your hotel and drive you back to Cairo airport for an onward flight to Luxor.

When you arrive in Luxor, your private English-speaking driver and a local representative will meet you to transfer you to the port for embarkation onto your boat.

Each itinerary varies depending on your chosen standard, but all boats include visits to South Egypt’s highlights. On either day one or day two of your cruise, your onboard Egyptologist will guide you around Luxor Temple. After lunch, visit the West Bank of Luxor to visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, then explore the Valley of the Kings, where Deluxe and Indulgence travellers will have admission to the Tomb of Tutankhamun included. On the way back to the River Nile, pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon before enjoying dinner onboard.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

4 Nights onboard Nile River Boat – you can choose your hotel and standards below

Note: Itineraries and meals may vary based on your chosen boat. The descriptions are based on a combination of all the boats’ main highlights and the standard breakfast, lunch and dinner included on all cruises.

Day 5

Luxor highlights and afternoon sailing to Edfu

Enjoy breakfast on board the boat this morning before meeting with your Egyptologist for a tour of the Temple of Karnak. Following the morning adventure, sail to Esna for lunch on board the boat.

Afternoon tea (Deluxe and Indulgence only) will be served during the cruise to Edfu. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset views on the banks of the Nile before enjoying a delicious dinner onboard.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 6

Temple of Edfu and Kom Ombo

In the morning, enjoy breakfast on board and then set off to explore the Temple of Edfu. Deluxe and Indulgence passengers will have the chance to participate in an Egyptian cooking lesson with the Chef before lunch is served on board as you cruise to Kom Ombo.

Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo to see a statue of Sobek and learn about the ancient Egyptians’ worship of this crocodile god.

Return to your Nile Cruise boat for a sumptuous dinner and an evening of entertainment as you sail into Aswan.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 7

Philae Temple

Enjoy breakfast on board, followed by a short motorboat ride to visit the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next, proceed onto the Granite Quarries, where a huge unfinished obelisk still sits in the quarry, waiting to be transported to its final resting place in front of Ramses II’s temple.

After lunch on board, most itineraries offer the chance to ride on a felucca (a traditional Egyptian sailboat) around Elephantine Island.

Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell dinner with local entertainment. For Deluxe and Indulgence passengers, it will be a gala dinner.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included

Day 8

Aswan Highlights

Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out and disembarking in Aswan. At the port, you’ll be greeted by your local guide, for your private Nubian Village tour. Enter the most hidden districts of the Nubian village and discover the lifestyle of this region, which is called “The Africa within Egypt” experiencing the warm welcome from its natives.

Later, enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea at the famous Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan. Standing proud on the edge of the Nile since 1899, it has welcomed many celebrities through its doors ever since. The most famous of which was Dame Agatha Christie who took residence here to write her famous novel Death on the Nile.

Transfer to your hotel, where after checking in, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore independently.

Breakfast and Afternoon Tea included

2 Nights in Aswan – you can choose your hotel and standards below

Day 9

Abu Simbel

It might be an early morning, but oh so worth it! After breakfast, meet back up with your private English-speaking guide for a visit to Abu Simbel, one of the most important rock temples in Egypt. Discover the history and marvel at the beauty of this monument as you journey back in time with your local expert to behold these early monuments. Return to the hotel where the evening is at your own leisure.

Indulgence travellers will enjoy an upgraded experience by travelling to and from Abu Simbel by air.

Breakfast included

Day 10

Aswan - Cairo

After breakfast and check-out, you’ll be greeted by your local guide, who will assist you with your onward flight to Cairo.

Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be greeted by the same representative who greeted you upon your arrival in Egypt. After checking in, you’ll have the rest of the day to explore independently.

Breakfast included

Overnight in Cairo – you can choose your hotel and standards below.

Day 11

Depart Egypt

Final breakfast at the hotel before saying farewell to Egypt and meeting your private English-speaking driver for your transfer back to Cairo Airport. Our representative will help you with all the departure procedures and formalities.

Breakfast included

Frequently asked questions

Private guided trips let you choose a package that suits your schedule, budget, and activity preference. Itineraries are set in advance though you choose the dates, travel companion(s), and comfort level.

Our fully inclusive holidays feature private drivers, local private guides, and private stays. We offer trips to suit every demographic imaginable, from couples to singles, retirees to families, and everyone in between.

Important notes:

*The Nile cruise and tours are with other passengers

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Our local suppliers require travellers to hold proper personal medical insurance. For any travellers that do not have insurance and refuse to sign the waiver before the departure date, the supplier reserves the right not to proceed with the trip, and travellers will adhere to the cancellation charges mentioned above. By choosing this trip, you acknowledge your acceptance of the above terms and conditions.

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Children must be over the age of 12 to go on this trip due to the Nile cruise minimum age requirements.

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Some of the sights as well as to access the river cruise ports, are not wheelchair accessible, which means that wheelchair users can’t reach them. The ACAMAR in the comfort level is the only boat with accessible-friendly facilities, it is designed to include elevators & ramps in all public areas. If you are traveling with a wheelchair or have limited mobility, please contact the Click and Trip team prior to purchasing. Travellers should be reasonably fit to participate in all our trips. As always, please consult your doctor for all health enquiries before booking.

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Egypt Explorer

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