Classic Egypt

The Private and Classic Egypt Tour Package from USA... 11 days Egypt private experience like no other. Start your vacation in the bustling city of Cairo but stay at the boutique and characteristic Le Riad hotel (17 historical and elegant suites; each features its own design and intimate ambiance. Not only visit the Great Pyramids plateau but also get inside one of the great pyramids and enjoy the sound and light show at night. Take a short flight to the magnificent town of Luxor where is the third of the Egyptian monuments and spend the night at its iconic Old Winter Palace Hotel (Agatha Christie is rumored to have written Death on the Nile here, at least in part, and Howard Carter of King Tut fame (the archaeologist in charge of the excavation) has a link with the property). Sail the Nile for 4 nights on one of the Dahabiyas (the classic way of sailing the Nile till 1870s and before steam boats were brought to the River Nile). Venture to Abu Simbel by road and be amazed by this lasting monument to human ingenuity. Enjoy the history, elegance and luxury of The Old Cataract in Aswan (historic British colonial-era 5-star luxury hotel built in 1899 by Thomas Cook). Fly back to Cairo for more adventures and stay at the historic Cairo Marriott.

The Private and Classic 11 days Egypt tour package for America

From $6,769

11 Days Classic Egypt

Classic Egypt Private Tour

Runs in Egypt:

Fridays

Overview

Egypt Luxury Tour Advantages:

2 nights at the charactrestic Le Riad Boutique Cairo Hotel.
Special Entry inside one of the Giza Great Pyramids
Private Camel Ride at the Pyramids' Panoramic Plateau
1 night at the historic Winter Palace Luxor Hotel.
Private and Escorted Luxor city tour by horse carriage
4 nights on board Nebyt Dahabiya Boat.
Abu Simbel day tour visit
1 night at the historic Old Cataract Aswan Hotel.
Private tour the Nubian Village in Aswan and visit a local Nubian family house
2 nights at the historic Cairo Marriott Hotel.
Lunches during tours in some of the most authentic Egyptian Restaurants

Inclusions:

Egypt Entry Visa.
Domestic flight tickets Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo.
English speaking and licensed Egyptologist in all included sightseeing.
10 Nights of unique accommodations.
23 meals; 10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 4 Dinners.
All ground transportation and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary and will be arranged in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
22 sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
All taxes and service charges.
24/7 on call, local office emergency assistance.
Bottled water during sightseeing.
Wi-Fi in vehicle while touring.

Exclusions:

International Flights
International Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Personal Expenses, extra optional tours and anything not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.

Dahabiya Nile Cruise-Classic Egypt-Private Tour

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive and Overnight in Cairo

Day 2 - The Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Serapeum, Camel Ride at the Pyramids and Dahshur

After eating breakfast at your hotel, you will be met by the Egyptologist who will provide your full day of touring. The adventure begins west of the Nile River in a town called Giza. It is here you will witness Egypt’s most visited attractions—the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. They were built for three kings of the Fourth Dynasty. The pyramids were designed to be the tombs of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. In addition to the three main pyramids, you will see the queens’ pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

The next stop for today will be the ancient city of Saqqara. It is an amazing display of how tomb and pyramid-building progressed. Saqqara is a necropolis containing burials from different dynasties. It includes both royal and nonroyal tombs, mastabas, and cemeteries. We continue to the Serapeum of Saqqara where we will enter a series of tunnels to see the sarcophagi of the Apis bulls, sacred to the god Ptah.

Next is Dahshur. The structures at Dahshur pre-date the Great Pyramids and highlight the engineering progress and understanding that took place on the way from a stepped structure to a true pyramid. The royal necropolis at Dahshur comprises a two-mile field of pyramids that date back between the fourth and 12th dynasties, and although 11 structures once dotted the landscape, only two remain: The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid. Nearly identical in size, these two pyramids are the third largest in the country after the two biggest at Giza. The Red Pyramid is the older of the two.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Day 3 - Flight to Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Deir el Medina, Colossi of Memnon and Luxor City Tour by horse carriage.

Be ready for an early flight this morning as we head to Luxor, the site of the famous Thebes and the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum. Whereas Egypt holds thirty percent of the world’s antiquities, Luxor alone holds thirty percent of Egypt’s antiquities. The importance of this city in Egypt’s history is unparalleled. Upon arrival to Luxor we will begin our day of touring the West Bank. Today we will take the time to visit several sites. One of the sites we will visit is the Valley of the Kings. After pyramid building began to wane, the kings still needed a final resting place to preserve themselves and store all their treasures. The Valley of the Kings houses nearly all the tombs for the kings of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. It was designed to help hide the burial places of the kings to prevent looting. One of the most famous tombs here is the tomb of Tutankhamen. We will have the opportunity to explore some of the tombs. Next, we move to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the wife to Thutmose II but became pharaoh after he died. This mortuary temple was modeled after Mentuhotep’s but at a much larger scale. We will explore this beautiful temple which is set into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. As we continue our sightseeing, we will move to Deir el-Medina, which is the ancient village of the craftsmen of the Valley of the Kings. Our last site to visit will be the Colossi of Memnon where you will see two (nearly 60 feet tall) seated statues of Amenhotep III. These statues were once the entrance to Amenhotep’s mortuary temple.

Later in the afternoon, you will be picked up by your horse carriage and driver for a little adventure city tour through Luxor.

As our day concludes, we will return to your Luxor hotel for overnight.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch,

Day 4 - Karnak & Luxor Temples, and board your Dahabiya Boat.

Today we will tour the East Bank. The Karnak temple, also known as the Temple of Amun-Ra, honored not only Amun-Ra but Osiris, Montu, Isis, Ptah, and other Ancient Egyptian Gods. The area of Karnak Temple is around 200 acres, so it is immense. As we leave Karnak, we will begin our trip to the Luxor temple. At one time there were sphinxes that lined a path from Karnak to Luxor, but it is not fully excavated. You will, however see a portion of the sphinx as it leads to the Luxor temple. Luxor temple is one of the most intact temples, so you will see many interesting statues, hieroglyphs, and rooms.

At the conclusion of this fun tour, you board your Dahabiya boat, your home for 4 nights and set sail to Esna. Overnight near El Hegz Island.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 - El Kab and Edfu.

Early morning enjoying breakfast while sailing to El Kab. Visit the city of El Kab, explore the unknown city, discover the ancient walls, the temple and the rock -cut tombs from the New Kingdom.

Welcome to the Edfu temple. Located on the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, the Edfu temple, also known as the Temple of Horus, is the tallest and best-preserved temple in Egypt. This temple was designed to honor the divine birth of Horus and the pharaoh. We will take some time to explore this temple before we return to the Dahabiya and set sail towards Sheikh Rehan Island where we enjoy dinner in the magic nature of the Nile.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 - Gebel El Silsela.

Day 7- Kom Ombo.

Day 8 - Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village

After our breakfast on the boat, we will begin our approx. 3 hrs. drive to Abu Simbel from Aswan. Abu Simbel is not only an amazing site built for Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, but it also presents the amazing feat of ingenuity. In the 1960s the Egyptian government began construction on Aswan High Dam. Its purpose was to prevent the annual flooding of the Nile River and to bring electricity to all people of Egypt. The trouble with the High Dam was it would permanently flood many of the antiquities. As a result, massive projects were begun to help preserve these sites. Abu Simbel was one of them. Over the course of several years, Abu Simbel was cut apart and reconstructed on a higher plane, so visitors would still be able to stand in awe of ancient Egyptian ingenuity. Today our guide will take us through both the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari as we see just how incredible the temples are. Once Abu Simbel tour has been completed, arrived back to Aswan, and later this afternoon Once all your tours have been completed for the day, you will board a little motorboat for a relaxing boat ride through Aswan. You will have the opportunity to not only enjoy the scenery but also tour inside one of the Nubian villages.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Day 9 - Philae Temple, High Dam, flight back to Cairo.

This morning we visit Philae Temple and the High Dam. Along with our visit to the High Dam, we will also travel to the Philae temple, one dedicated to Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother to Horus. It, too, was moved from its original location to one that was free from flooding. To get to the Philae temple you will take a water taxi.

Our next stop will be to the Aswan airport as we take flight back to Cairo.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Day 10 - Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Khan El Khalili, and walking tour of Moez Street.

Today we visit Coptic Cairo where we will have the opportunity to see many Coptic Churches and their influences on Egypt. In addition, we will have the opportunity to visit the Ben Ezra synagogue, which is believed to be the site where baby Moses was drawn out of the water.

Our next visit will be to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization(NMEC). This new museum opened its doors to visitors on Apr 4, 2021.

Dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilization, the NMEC is the first museum in the Arab world to provide a general overview of all historical periods encompassing Egypt. Its focus is to provide insight into the interactions of the Egyptian people with their native land throughout history. It provides a center full of cultural, educational, recreational, and research opportunities for international visitors and scholars. And most importantly, the NMEC is the home to twenty-two remarkably preserved ancient pharaohs and queens.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Day 11 - Farewell

Accommodation

2 Nights Le Riad Boutique Cairo Hotel or similar

1 Night Historic Winter Palace Luxor Hotel or similar

4 Nights Nebyt Dahabiya Nile Boat or similar

1 Night Old Cataract Aswan Hotel or similar

2 Nights Cairo Marriott Hotel or similar

***These are sample hotels/Nile cruise and your confirmed accommodations will be listed in your final itinerary.

Dates and Rates

No. of Travelers	Solo Traveler	2-4 Adult Travelers		5-9 Adult Travelers		10+ Adult Travelers
Season	Solo Traveler	Per Adult in Double/Twin	Single Supplement	Per Adult in Double/Twin	Single Supplement	10+ Adult Travelers
May to September 2024	$9909	$7059	$1789	$6769	$1789	Please inquire for a special Group Rate
October to December 2025	$11689	$8159	$2059	$7489	$2059
Christmas 2025	$13429	$10059	$2309	$9199	$2309
January to March 2026	$12129	$8609	$2209	$8059	$2209
April (Easter) 2026	$13279	$9419	$2209	$8559	$2209
May to September 2026	$10999	$8049	$2039	$7719	$2039

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per adult person per tour package and valid only during the selected season as shown above. Single supplement is ONLY to be added to the per adult person's rate, when you tour with others and choose to have your own single room.

Children Policy

0 - 01 Year Old Free of Charge
2 - 5 Years Old pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11 Years Old pay 50% of tour price
12+ Years Old pay full tour price as per adult person
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms or cabins with their parents. Extra domestic airfare charges may apply for the children.

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired holiday. Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25% of the full price. This deposit will be 50% during the Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays. This deposit counts as part of your final payment. Deposits can be made by bank wire transfer, Cash, Personal or Bank Check, or paid using a credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Deposit must be received within 7 days of booking. Full payment is due not later than 60 days prior to the tour start date.